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powerful, in some long and pointed ; legs small and weak. The 

 order includes — 



I. Ci/pselkke, Swifts. VII. Galhulidce, Jacmar. 



II. Trochilidce, Humming-birds. VIII. Coraciadce, EoUers. 



III. Caprimulijidce, Nightjar. IX. Capitonidw, Puflf-bird. 



IV. Trotjonidcr:, Trogons. X. Alcedinida, Kiagfisliers. 

 V. Pri'oH i'itiice, Momots or Motmots. XI. UwteroiWfe, Hornbills. 



VI. Mervjjidw, Bee-eaters. 



VI. ScANSORES. 



Climbing birds, with opposing toes in pairs, two behind and two 

 before. The order includes — 



I. Jiamphastidce, Toucarrs. 

 II. Bucconidw, Barbets. 



III. CtKididce, Cuckoos. 



IV. Picido', Woodpeckers. 



-V. Musojihagidce, Plantain-eaters. 

 VI. CoUidte, Oolys. 

 VII. Psittacidce, Parrots. 



VII. Raptores. 



Rapacious birds, with strong, curved, pointed, and sharp-edged 

 beak ; legs short and robust, three toes before and one behind, 

 armed with strong, crooked talons. The order includes— 



I. Nocturnes, Owls. 

 II. Diurnes, Eagles, Vultures, Hawks. 



