106 ANIMAL ARTISANS 



ness, with the exception of some of the parrots. These 

 are clearly not yet fully accustomed to the work ; for 

 every grey parrot climbs with the aid of its beak ; and 

 so dependent is it on this, that, even when crawling on 

 the ground, a parrot will pull itself along from one 

 projection or piece of furniture to another by laying 

 hold with its bill. 



