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... insects . There is also a regular association between hornbills and bands of monkeys in the treetops of African forests , with the birds seeking the insects stirred into activity by the fruit - eating monkeys . In many parts of the Old ...
... insects . There is also a regular association between hornbills and bands of monkeys in the treetops of African forests , with the birds seeking the insects stirred into activity by the fruit - eating monkeys . In many parts of the Old ...
Page 91
... insects , such as butterflies , are captured , taken to a perch , and usually beaten against it . The wings of the insects are removed if the prey are to be fed to the young . Puffbirds are often found in farm areas , where they may be ...
... insects , such as butterflies , are captured , taken to a perch , and usually beaten against it . The wings of the insects are removed if the prey are to be fed to the young . Puffbirds are often found in farm areas , where they may be ...
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... insects , berries , small fruits . Noisy birds , with whistles and harsh calls . Family Pycnonotidae ( bulbuls ) . Medium - sized birds , 14 to 28 cm ( 51⁄2 to 11 in . ) , with soft , fluffy plumage , especially soft on lower back and ...
... insects , berries , small fruits . Noisy birds , with whistles and harsh calls . Family Pycnonotidae ( bulbuls ) . Medium - sized birds , 14 to 28 cm ( 51⁄2 to 11 in . ) , with soft , fluffy plumage , especially soft on lower back and ...
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