Book Title: Mriga Pakshi Shastra
Author(s): Hamsadeva, M Sundaracharya
Publisher: V Krishnaswamy

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________________ [2nd variety of SARASA BIRDS] (SARASA) These kinds of birds are called Sarasa birds. These are black in colour, and they have white and red dots together or red or white dots on their bodies separately. Such dots are visible only in breasts and wings. They have small beaks and legs. They are quiet-going ones. They are fond of swimming in water often, especially in miadays. Their nails are of golden colour. They generally live on night lotus or white and red lotus flowers. They enjoy with their couples in Spring season. They have very soft bodies. Their beauty is cheerful and amusing. [1st variety of BALAKA BIRDS] (BALAKA) These kinds of birds are called Balaka. They are very tall, stomachs and having long legs, red beaks. and white bodies. Their rear portions are stout. Their wings are broad and big. They are a little impatient when they are hungry. They eat sinall fish, fruits, lotus trunks and roots and others. They often dive in water and play. They generally enjoy during nights. They fly in the sky with their couples. They perch on the cool trees at the time of wearisome. They are much afraid of the roar of lions and tigers and they run away to distant places. They are fond of swimming even in the floods and they have smooth feathers. They have a little passion. 86

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