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ZOOLOGY. 



tongue cartilaginons, bifid ; legs short ; feet formed for 

 ■walking. 



A very splendid genus, in manners nearly allied to (lie 

 last ; they are of a shy disposition, and not easily obtained 

 but by the gun. One species only is found in Europe, and 

 that but rarely in this country. (See British Ornithology/, 

 vol. 3,) 



12. Oriolus. Oriole. Bill conical, convex, strait, sharp- 

 pointed, edges cultrated ; the upper mandible slightly 

 notched ; nostrils small, partly covered ; tongue bifid, 

 sharp-pointed ; feet formed for walking and hopping. 



The Orioles are a noisy, gregarious, numerous tribe 

 principally natives of v, arm countries; they usually nestle 

 in woods, forming curious pendulous nests; which have the 

 entrance placed either on one side, or beneath, by which 

 structure they are rendered secure from the prying curiosity 

 of the Monkey, or the depredations of the Snake tribe. 

 Only one species is found in Europe, and that very rarely in 

 this country ; for a figure and description, see British Or^ 

 nithology, vol. 3. 



They feed on grain, seeds, insects, and worms. 



13. Gracula. Grakle. Bill convex, slightly incurvate, 

 sharp-edged, partly naked at the base ; tongue fleshy, 

 entire, pointed ; feet formed for walking. 



Not any of this genus are found in Europe, they feed on 



