CLASS II. AVES: ORDER G. CURSORES. 



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THE MOORUK. 



They are nocturnal in their habits, feeding upon insects, running with great rapidity, and de- 

 lending themselves vigorously with their feet. The name oi Kiwi-Kiwi is given to them by the 







THE APTEUYX. 



I natives of New Zealand, who use the skins, which are highly valued in making dresses. A living 

 I specimen has been in the Zoological Gardens of London. 



