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10.64 CHAP. 64. (47.)—THE HÆMATOPOUS.

There are the same characteristics in the hæmatopous [Note] also, a bird of much smaller size, although standing as high on the legs. It is a native of Egypt, and has three toes on each foot; flies [Note] forming its principal food. If brought to Italy, it survives for a few days only.



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