A History of the earth and animated nature v.1, Том 1A. Fullarton, 1852 |
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... feathers somewhat like a painter's pencil . When , therefore , the feathers are shat- tered or rumpled , the bird , turning its head back- wards , with the bill catches hold of the gland , and , pressing it , forces out the oily ...
... feathers somewhat like a painter's pencil . When , therefore , the feathers are shat- tered or rumpled , the bird , turning its head back- wards , with the bill catches hold of the gland , and , pressing it , forces out the oily ...
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... feathers sticking out on each side of the head , but no way necessary to the sense of hearing . It is probable , however , that the feathers encompassing the ear- holes in birds supply the defect of the exterior ear , and collect sounds ...
... feathers sticking out on each side of the head , but no way necessary to the sense of hearing . It is probable , however , that the feathers encompassing the ear- holes in birds supply the defect of the exterior ear , and collect sounds ...
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... feathers once a - year , and cast the old . During the moulting season , they ever appear disordered ; those most remarkable for their courage , then lose all their fierceness ; and such as are of a weakly constitution , often expire ...
... feathers once a - year , and cast the old . During the moulting season , they ever appear disordered ; those most remarkable for their courage , then lose all their fierceness ; and such as are of a weakly constitution , often expire ...
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... feathers from the poultry - ety , use every precaution to render theirs inac- yard to line its nest . This cradle for its young , cessible to wild beasts or vermin . whether under our tiles in March or in July , when the parent - bird ...
... feathers from the poultry - ety , use every precaution to render theirs inac- yard to line its nest . This cradle for its young , cessible to wild beasts or vermin . whether under our tiles in March or in July , when the parent - bird ...
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... feathers are of the same kind , and. imposed upon ? In such a case the only way to form any idea of the animal whose history he is desirous to know , is to see it ; and that curiosity very few have an opportunity of gratifying . The ...
... feathers are of the same kind , and. imposed upon ? In such a case the only way to form any idea of the animal whose history he is desirous to know , is to see it ; and that curiosity very few have an opportunity of gratifying . The ...
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