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LV. 



The Sahras, or Demoiselle of Guzerat. Ardea Virgo. 



This bird, drawn from nature, is particularly described, and a singular 

 anecdote related of it, in these Memoirs. The Sahras and Cullum, a si- 

 milar bird, are very common in many parts of Guzerat, and in their most 

 erect posture generally exceed five feet in height. 



LVI. 



The Green Pigeon and Cur-Champa. 



The bird in the plate is represented about half the natural size; it is of 

 beautiful plumage, and highly flavoured. These pigeons are met with 

 in most parts of Hindostan, and particularly abound in the Banian trees, 

 whose fruit forms their principal food. The Cur-Champa grows to a large 

 tree, with a rich foliage, and at most seasons is covered with white flowers, 

 which emit a delicate fragrance to a considerable distance. 



LVII. 



Blue Locust, Thorny-nested Caterpillar, and variegated Mimosa, in 



Guzerat. 



These three curious and beautiful specimens in the Natural History of 

 Guzerat are particularly described in different excursions in that province. 

 They are delineated of the exact size and colours of Nature, except in the 

 lively azure of the locust, which it would be difficult for art to imitate. 



The caterpillar, and the elegant Baubul-tree, or Mimosa, from whence 

 it instinctively saws off the thorny materials for its temporary asylum, are 

 fully mentioned in p. 272, Vol. II. 



