MOUNTING BIRDS. 



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wish it to be placed. As a rule, a perpendicular 

 line drawn through the back of the head of a 

 perching bird will fall through its feet (see Fig. 



16, a a). Now bring the bird into position, and 

 fold the wings just as the bird does it. Note if the 

 scapularies, tertiaries, and secondaries lie in their 



