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of the bill together, if they require it, and place the 

 bird in a long paper cylinder (Fig. 24) for it to dry 

 in good shape, and for travelling. 



In the case of some large birds and others such 





Fig. 25. 



as ducks, grebe, etc., that have short feathers, the 

 first incision should be made between the legs, t'.e., 

 from thigh to thigh across the root of the tail (Fig. 25) 

 and not down the belly, then proceed as above. When 

 making up, more stuffing will be required — that is to 



Fig. 26. 



say, extra pieces placed over and under the stick as 

 well as on each side. Also, in the case of a few species, 

 such as duck, woodpeckers, and parrots, the skin will 

 not pass over the head, so that the neck must be cut 



