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TAN AGRA. TANAGER, 



Generic Character. 



Rostrum conicum, acumina- 

 tum, eraarginatum, basi 

 subtrigomim, apice declivi. 



Pedes simplices, digitis tribus 

 anticis, uno postico. 



Beak conic, acuminated, 

 emarginated at the base, 

 somewhat triangular, and 

 towards the tip bent down. 



Feet simple, with three toes 

 before, and one behind. 



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greatest portion of the Tanagers are in- 

 habitants of America : they feed on fruits and 

 seeds : they are generally very shy and solitary 

 birds, being mostly found only in pairs, but some 

 few are said to be gregarious. 



