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ZOOLOGY. 



Cuvier, whom we follow, divided them into six orders, 

 namely, rapacious birds, passerines, climbers, gallinaceous 

 birds, waders, and palmipeds. 



Fig. 335. Common Hocco; Curassow; Crax Alector. 



448. The rapacious birds, or birds of prey, are recog- 

 nised by their claws, their robust, short, and powerful bills, 

 and the strength of their legs. Their aspect denotes their 



Fig. 336. Crowned Pigeon. 



fierceness. Of these, some are diurnal, and may be known 

 by their close plumage, and the lateral direction of their eyes. 



