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would attack the enemy birds with dreadful cries. They are always calm in temper and take a little food.
[6th variety of CROWS]
(ATMAGHOSHA)
This vairety of crow is neither too black nor too blue, but a little tall. They would imitate singing in various ways. They would alwnys be alone. They build their nests always on the trees that arə by the side of water. They eat small fish sitting on the shores of the , water. They are calm in temper and much afraid of hunting. They , have no eremity at all. They would walk in different postures. They would 'go collectively to any place. They live both in forests and
houses.
[7th variety of CROWS]
(PARABHRIT)
This variety of crow protects the eggs of cuckoos without their own knowledge. Hence they are called parabbrit. They are beautiful and blue in colour throughout their bodies having some wbitish colour on the ends of their wings. They have small beaks and very charming cries. They are experts in building nests. They live in trees alone eating the msects. They are afraid of people and rainy season. They are capable of flying in various postures. They have pleasure during mornings and evenings. They bathe surely in water during day time. They wander only in pleasure gardeus and cool places. They have
some good qualities and are very easily trainable.
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