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THE USEFUL BIRDS 



know the animals and plants, useful or noxious, of the 

 district. 



The name " Stench-bird " has been applied because of an 

 offensive smell it is said to emit. Personally, my nose has 



Grass-bird. 



not detected any objectionable aroma, but game dogs quickly 

 trace the bird by its scent. 



Nest. — Suspended in rushes growing in water ; dome-hke ; 



