BIRDS 
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parents, which they cherish and support with the 
utmost zeal, we may learn a lesson of filial obedience. 
THE STORK. 
220. The White Stork is the most remarkable 
species, and is about three feet long. Its body is 
entirely white, except a few feathers on the wings 
and the orbits of the eyes, which are blackish. 
221. In Europe and Asia this bird is semi-domes- 
tic, and in many cities is seen stalking carelessly 
about the streets in search of offal and other food. 
222. They clear the fields of serpents and rep- 
tiles, and on this account are much esteemed in Hol- 
land, and are held in high veneration by the Mahom- 
etans. 
223. It may be tamed. Dr. Heimann mentions 
one which he saw in a garden where some children 
were playing at hide and seek ; and says that it run 
its turn when touched, and so well distinguished the 
What is the most remarkable species of the Stork ? What are 
they esteemed for in Europe and Asia ? What does Dr. Hei- 
mann relate of a tame one 1 
