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Page 139
... species but also to man . Pairs of many species , especially the lovebirds ( Agapornis ) , are together almost constantly , nibbling each other's feathers with seeming affection ; if one bird disappears its mate sometimes dies ...
... species but also to man . Pairs of many species , especially the lovebirds ( Agapornis ) , are together almost constantly , nibbling each other's feathers with seeming affection ; if one bird disappears its mate sometimes dies ...
Page 141
... species with bright plumage , sexes often differ- ing . About 14 genera , 47 species ; length about 14-45 cm ; Australia and southern Asia to Africa and Madagascar . Tribe includes racket - tailed parrots ( Prioniturus ) , ring - necked ...
... species with bright plumage , sexes often differ- ing . About 14 genera , 47 species ; length about 14-45 cm ; Australia and southern Asia to Africa and Madagascar . Tribe includes racket - tailed parrots ( Prioniturus ) , ring - necked ...
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... Species of Akebia and Decaisnea are grown as ornamentals ; the blue , fleshy follicles of Decaisnea fargesii are very noticeable in autumn and never fail to attract atten- tion . Eight genera and about 30 species with a disjunct distri ...
... Species of Akebia and Decaisnea are grown as ornamentals ; the blue , fleshy follicles of Decaisnea fargesii are very noticeable in autumn and never fail to attract atten- tion . Eight genera and about 30 species with a disjunct distri ...
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