VERTEBRATA. 



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10. Fsittaci, or Parrots. — These birds have a strong, 

 arched upper bill, with a cere at tlie base, a fleshy, thick, 



Pio. 332.— Head of n Fly-catclier {Tj/ramms). 



and movable tongue, and paired toes. Tliey have, usual- 

 ly, brilliant plumage. They live in trees and feed on 

 fruits. Such are the Parrots, Paroquets, and Cockatoos. 

 11. Insessores, or Perchers. — This order is tlie most nu- 



Fio. 323 Onnt-sncker (Caprimnlgti6). 



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