Edward. P. Ropes.

from kisaff te sister. Elija tela.

Celeber 15/27.1837.

E. P. R. died October 25th 1839.

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INTRODUCTION

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THE STUDY OF BIRDS;

OR,

THE ELEMENTS OF ORNITHOLOGY,

On Scientific Principles.

WITH

A PARTICULAR NOTICE OF THE BIRDS MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE.

LONDON:

PRINTED FOR THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY;

SOLD AT THE DEPOSITORY, 56, PATERNOSTER ROW,

AND BY THE BOOKSELLERS.

1835.

CONTENTS.

INTRODUCTION

Table of the Orders of the Class Aves, or Birds

ORDER II. PASSERINE, OR INSESSORES.

TRIBE I. FISSIROSTRES.

Family Caprimulgidæ―Goatsuckers

Hirundinidæ-Swallows

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114

129

131

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138

143

151

170

184

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