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INTRODUCTION 
H G | Seam) Pes D Joa Ca A 
A. Primary quills. J. Crown. 
B. Secondary “ K. Scapular feathers, 
C. Spurious wing. L. Interscapular. 
D. Greater wing coverts. M. Tarsus, or leg. 
E. Tertiary quills. N. Abdomen. 
F. Throat. O. Rump. 
@. Jugulum. P. Upper tail coverts. 
H. Bill. ¢ Q. “Lower “ ee 
I. Front. 
Birds have been by some naturalists divided into 
six different orders, as follows: 
. ACCIPITRES. (Preying). 
INSESSORES. (Perching). 
SCANSORES. (Climbing). 
. GALLIN A. (Scraping). 
. GRALLZE. ( Wading). 
. NATATORES ‘Swimming). Geese and Ducks 
Eagles, Falcons, and Vultures. 
Sparrows, Warblers, Thrushes, &e, 
Woodpeckers and Parrots. 
Pheasant, Partridge, &c. 
fleron, Crane, and Ibis. 
