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ever, during the spring ; at other times its cry is harsh and 

 inharmonious. They frequent the neighbourhood of houses ; 

 and will boldly peck at the meat which is hung up on the posts 

 or walls to dry. When any of the other small birds join the 

 feast, the calandria soon chases them away. 



FLAMINGOES. 



The flamingo, in large flocks, visits the New World as well 

 as the Old. On the shores of the great rivers, as also on the 



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banks of lagoons and marshes, it may be seen feeding with 

 other water-fowl its beautiful red and white plumage shining 

 brightly in the sun, and contrasting with the dark green of 

 the river vegetation. 



