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down from ths aky by circling. They cannot be prevented by any other
bird when they fly in the sky.
[3rd variety of GARUDA BIRDS]
(PANNAGARI)
These kinds of Garuda birds are called Pannagari as they are the enemies of serpants. They are till, white and spotted in different colours. They have huge wings and big and sharp beaks. They are very grand in appearance. No other bird could see and attack them when they are very impatient. They will fly very high and very far in the sky. They would sleep in day time. Their feathers are a little-bit long. Their bodies are stout and shining. They cannot be attackel by any one, anywhere. There are many kinds of Garuda birds of this species in the forests. The female birds, too, do resemble the male ones in all respects. They are more beautiful and less impatient. Their voice is very pleasant. The youth for both the sexes is from 2 to 7 years. Their utmost age is 10 years. Owing to good creed and nature, they are called Rajasa Uttama or Superior in 2nd class.
1st variety of HAWKS]
(SYENA)
There are 2 varieties of Syena birds. The first variety of bird is called Syena or the hawk and the second is called Sasada or falcon. The Syena birds are almost like Garuda birds, but a ittle taller and more impatient. Their bodies are red with white feet. Their beaks are very sharp. Their wings are very broad. Their cry
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