9i 
1671 ] of the Island of Bourbon , &c. 
alive & form’d; they settle on meat as soon as it is kill’d, 
& corrupt it; that is very disgusting; thus people have to 
cook the meat as soon as it is kill’d. 
There are Caterpillars in certain seasons which are very 
troublesome. The Sparrows, Grey Parrots, Pigeons, & 
other Birds & Bats, do much harm both to seeds & fruits. 
PARROT OF ISLE MASCAREGNE, NOW EXTINCT. 
Mascarinus duboisi (Life size). 
