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ROOxM XI, 
Nat. Hist. 
Hoopoo and the Creeper; of both these genera 
there is but one indigenous species. 
In the fifth family (Meropid.^:) may be found 
the Kingsjlsher, ^iwABee-eater; a specimen of which 
latter bird w^as lately killed in Devonshire. 
In the sixth family (Picid.h) are arranged those 
climbing birds that have two toes turning forwards 
and two backwards^ viz. the JVryneck and TBood- 
peckers. 
In the seventh family (Cuculid.h), those birds 
that have two toes turning forwards and two back¬ 
wards, but do not climb, the Cuckoiu, of which 
Europe produces but one species, so celebrated for 
neglecting its young. 
Order III. Gallinaceous. Case 10 to 12, 
lower shelf. 
The first family (Tetraonid-e) comprehends 
the various kinds of game denominated Grouse^ 
Partridge and Quail; such as the TVood Caper- 
kalley or Cock of the TVood^ a bird no longer an 
inhabitant of Britain: Black Grouse: TFhite Viwd. 
Red Ptarmigan : Coinnion Partridge Common 
Quail. 
The second family (Columbid-^:) includes the 
Stock and Ring Pigeon, and the Turtle Dove. 
Order 
