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every herd and in every flock from elephants down to doves, the 

 strong bully and oppress the weak, and drive them to the wall. 



The most philosophic and companionable birds are the par- 

 rots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos. 



The birds that most quickly recognize protection sanctuaries 

 and accept them, are the geese, ducks and swans. 



The game birds most nervous and foolish, and difficult to main- 

 tain in captivity, are the grouse, ptarmigan and quail. 



The bird utterly destitute of sense in captivity is the loon. 



The birds that are most domineering in captivity are the cranes. 



The birds that are most treacherous in captivity are the 

 darters (Anhinga). 



The birds that go easiest and farthest in training are the 

 parrots, macaws and cockatoos. 



The most beautiful bird species of the world are about fifty 

 in number; and only a few of them are found among the birds 

 of paradise. 



The minds of wild birds are quite as varied and diversified 

 as are the forms and habits of the different orders and genera. 



