300 



VEKTEB RATES. 



The nest of the Reeve is merely a slight depression in a 

 tuft of grass. The eggs are four in number, of a greenish white, 

 blotched with reddish brown. 



The Flamingo resembles the heron in shape, excepting 

 the bill,' which, in its form, is very peculiar. It is two years 

 before it reaches its perfect color, which is wholly red, except the 

 quill-feathers, which are black. The name flamingo is given fioin 



The_ Flamingo. , 



its red and flaming appearance. The weight, when full grown, is 

 that of a duck ; and when it stands erect, it is five feet high. As 

 it is aquatic, its feet are webbed ; Providence uniformly adapting 

 creatures to their nature and mode of life. The flesh is delicateij 

 and much resembles that of a partridge. The luxurious ancient 

 gormandizing Romans knew the excellence of this bird for the 

 purposes of the table, and held it in great estimation. What is 



