REVIEW OF CHAPTER XVIII. 



By what means does a bird rise in the air? Its wings and air. 

 cells. Where do birds obtain their food ? In the air, on the ground, 

 or in the water. Of what does their food chiefly consist ? Seeds, 

 fruits, insects, Jish, and animal Jlesh. 



What is a Bird of Prey? What bird is the emblem of this and 

 some other countries ? The Eagle. What is its size ? How long 

 do some Eagles live? What is a young Eagle? Eaglet. What 

 can you say of the Eagle's strength? Of its bravery? 



Which is the largest bird ? The Ostrich. 



Which is the largest bird that flies? The Condor. On what 

 mountains do Condors live ? TJie Andes. In what kind of places ? 

 What do they eat? How are they captured ? 



Which is the smallest bird ? What does the Humming Bird 

 eat? 



Mention three celebrated naturalists? Cuvier (French), Hum- 

 boldt (German), and Audubon (American). 



How did Audubon describe the beauty of the Humming Bird ? 



What bird seeks its food at night? The Owl. What does the 

 Owl eat? Birds, mice, rabbits, etc. In what kind of places does 

 the Owl have its nest ? In caves, walls, etc. 



What kind of bills do Birds of Prey have ? Hooked bills. 



What large birds while flying catch fish for food ? Fish Hawk 

 and Gull. Name some birds which catch fish while wading or 

 standing in the water. The Heron and Crane. What bird stands 

 on the branch of a tree and watches for fish ? The Kingfisher. 

 Mention some birds which, while swimming or diving, catch fish. 

 The Pelican and Cormorant. What bird catches fish for his master? 



What is a Tailor Bird ? A Weaver Bird ? Mention a Weaver 

 Bird. How does it build its nest? Mention a Plasterer Bird. 

 A Mining Bird. What bird is remarkable for its large bill and 

 brilliant colors? The Toucan. Where is it found? In Brazil. 

 What does it eat? 



From what two birds are obtained long and beautiful feathers, 

 worn by ladies ? The Ostrich and the Bird of Paradise. 



