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PICiE. 
GENUS 28. 
UPUP A— HOOPOE. 
This elegant genus of birds, contains 
ten species besides varieties; their dis- 
tinguishing characters are — 
Bill; arched, long, slender, convex, a 
little compressed, somewhat obtuse. 
Nostrils; small at the base of the bill. 
Tongue; obtuse, entire, triangular, 
very short. 
Feet; formed for walking. 
The Common Hoopoe is the only species 
belonging to this genus, ever taken in 
these islands. 
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