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

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________________ small in size and black in colour. Their wings and beaks and feet are red. There are very small dots on their bodies. They will, always, be flying in the sky and looking for the outcome of rain. They will porch on the trees voly for a short space at the time of wearisome. Their wings are beautiful when they are young. They will, at times fly in the sky collectively. Their female birds resemble their male ores in all respects. Their youth is from 11 to 4 years, and their utnost age is 5 years. They may be kept in palaces and high buildings and well-trained. They would dance in different virieties and give amuse ment. Owing to dature and good qualities, they are called Rajaga Uttama or Superior in 2ud class. 25th GROUP GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GARUDA AND HAWKS. There are 3 kinds of Garuda birds. They are called Kirig of birds, They possess very strong memory and good strength. They are white red or of different selours. They have huge strong wings. They are the best in creed. They are the enemies of serpants or cobran und will eat them. They can fly very high and swift in the sky, with couples, singly and collectively at times. They have long and soft feathers. They are neither cruel nor much passionate. They are very clever and have very keen eyes. They are fond of hunting and to remain with people. They eat the sweet and good fruits in the forests, Hesh by piercing with their stroog and powerful beaks. They can withstand cold, rain, hunger and thirst. They are kiud to all souls. They are -- 90

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