Image from page 321 of "Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;" (1900) (14804986453)

Identifier: introductiontozo00dave
Title: Introduction to zoology; a guide to the study of animals, for the use of secondary schools;
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Davenport, Charles Benedict, 1866-1944 Davenport, Gertrude Anna Crotty, 1866-
Subjects: Zoology
Publisher: New York, Macmillan company London, Macmillian and co., ltd.
Contributing Library: MBLWHOI Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MBLWHOI Library



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Fi(i. 28(i. --Flicker auratns). Fig. 286. 302 ZOOLOGY the tropics. One species, the ruby-throated humming-bird, reaches New England and Canada. These usually brilliantly coloredbirds feed on insectsand nectar, which theygather from flowers.They fly with greatswiftness, nest in trees,and lay only two whiteeggs (Fig. 287). The Swifts have abroad gape, and nobristles at the base ofthe bill. They havehabits much like swal-lows, and are foundespecially in the warmparts of the world. FKJ- 287. — Ruby-throated humming-bird :. . (Trochiius coinbris). Most species ot this family have salivary
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