A Natural History of the Globe: Of Man, of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, and Plants, Volume 4Gray & Bowen, 1831 |
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... inches long ; the bill is three inches and a half in length . The top of the head is black , the rest of the head , neck , and all the other parts of the body white , except the inner scapulars , the middle of the wing coverts and outer ...
... inches long ; the bill is three inches and a half in length . The top of the head is black , the rest of the head , neck , and all the other parts of the body white , except the inner scapulars , the middle of the wing coverts and outer ...
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... inches high . Its wings , extended , are five feet six inches from tip to tip ; and it is four feet eight inches from tip to tail . The head is round and small , with a large bill , seven inches long , partly red , partly black , and ...
... inches high . Its wings , extended , are five feet six inches from tip to tip ; and it is four feet eight inches from tip to tail . The head is round and small , with a large bill , seven inches long , partly red , partly black , and ...
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... inches and a quarter in length , and covered at the base with short velvet - like feathers . The upper parts of the plum- age are black , and the lower parts white , with a spot of * This singular species are seen on the southern ...
... inches and a quarter in length , and covered at the base with short velvet - like feathers . The upper parts of the plum- age are black , and the lower parts white , with a spot of * This singular species are seen on the southern ...
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... next the point is red , that next. Is the size of the teal , weighs about twelve ounces , and is twelve inches in length . The bill is much compressed ; INCLUDES about seven species . The great NORTHERN DIVER ,. A4 THE AUKS .
... next the point is red , that next. Is the size of the teal , weighs about twelve ounces , and is twelve inches in length . The bill is much compressed ; INCLUDES about seven species . The great NORTHERN DIVER ,. A4 THE AUKS .
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... inches in length , which arises over each eye , and falls elegantly on each side of the neck . It is found at ... inches in length . The bill is black , and three inches in length . The head , neck , back , wings , and tail , are of a A5 ...
... inches in length , which arises over each eye , and falls elegantly on each side of the neck . It is found at ... inches in length . The bill is black , and three inches in length . The head , neck , back , wings , and tail , are of a A5 ...
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