THE ANIMAL KINGDOM. 



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50. Name the groups into which Quadrumana are 

 divided, and state the characteristics of each. 



51. What are the distinguishing characteristics of 

 Bimana ? 



52. Give a full account of the structure of Birds. 



53. Name the orders into which Birds are divided. 

 Give the leading characteristics, and name an example of 

 each. 



54. Describe the feet and beaks of Raptores. 



55. Which birds are comprehended bv the term Diurnal, 

 and which by Nocturnal, Raptores ? 



56. Describe the Eagle, the Hawk, and the Vulture, 



57. In what respects do Owls differ from other birds in 

 their habits, plumage, and in the arrangement of their 

 eyes? 



58. What is meant by Passerine birds? Draw the beak 

 and foot of one of them, and give an account of some 

 of the birds belonging to the group, taken from your own 

 knowledge. 



59. In what does the peculiarity of the order called 

 Scansores consist ? Draw the head and foot of one of 

 them. 



60. Describe the Woodpecker. 



61. Name some of the birds belonging to the order 

 Rasores. State why they are so called, and what purpose 

 is served bv the habit from which these birds derive their 

 name? 



62. To which order of birds does the Ostrich belong ? 

 Give some account of this bird, and of others belonging to 

 the group. 



63. What is the peculiarity of the birds constituting the 

 class called Grallatores ? Name some of them. 



64. Give some account of the Stork, the Adjutant, the 

 Ibis, and the Flamingo. 



<6. What are the habits of the' birds known as Nata- 



