II. ORDER INSESSORES. THE PERCHING BIRDS.

A group containing much the greater number of all known birds, almost

impossible to characterise in general terms. The birds of this order

are, however, generally organized for perching or living in trees, and

have the legs and feet moderately developed and formed for grasping. In

this group is found the highest development of the bird-like form of

animal life.

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