312 CASSELL'S BOOK OF BIRDS. 



them forcibly from their retreat, they immediately run back again, as soon as they find themselves at 

 liberty, and eagerly cover themselves as completely as possible. After sunset, however, they become 

 quite lively and active, nmning about in all directions, and probing the soft earth with their beaks, 

 much after the manner of a Woodcock. They readily devour finely-chopped mutton and earthworms 

 consuming of the first-mentioned article of diet almost half a pound a day. 



THE NANDU, OR RHEA. 



CASSELL, FETTER, AND GALPIN, BELLE SAUVAGE WORKS, LONDON, E.C. 



