UPTIPA. 



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but somewhat rounded, and the tail is long and nearly even ; the tarsus 

 is short and scutellated, hoth in front and at the back. 



There are only three species in this genus, which are confined to the 

 southern half of the Palsearctic Region, and to the Ethiopian and Oriental 

 Regions. 



The Hoopoes principally frequent open country, and are remarkable 

 for the singularity of their voice. They fly in a desultory manner, and 

 feed on insects and worms. They breed in hollow trees and holes in walls, 

 making a very simple nest, and laying eggs greenish blue in colour and 

 very rough in texture. 



NEST or SKY-LARK, 



