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

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________________ [2nd variety of BALAKA BIRDS] (SARANGA) These kinds of birds are called Saranga birds. Some are blue and some black. They have white dots on their bodies. They are short in size, but have long legs and beaks. They will, 'collectively, fly in the sky. They live by the side of water and in the cool and shady places. They will come quick from high in the sky and eath fish in water (i.e) they will have the the bird's eye view. Their beaks are a little yellowish. They have broad eyes. They enjoy at nights only. [1st. variety of CHAKORA BIRDS] (CHAKORA) These varieties of birds are called Chakera birds. They are black or blue in colour. There are different coloured spots on their bodies. They are stout in sixe. They have long wings, stout stomachs, small beaks and legs. They will be looking on at the beautiful sceneries in all directions in the day times and in nights they eat the moon light alone and thus improve. They will spend there whole time in the day by remaining under the shade of trees and by sleeping for some time. They would be always with their couples. They are afraid of thunder. They generally, never sleep in nights. [2nd variety of CHAKORA BIRDS] (BRIHATCHAKORA) These BrihatChakora birds are a little tall in size. Some are black 87

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