. Reptilien und Vögel : ein beliebtes Konto ihrer verschiedenen Ordnungen, mit einer Beschreibung der Gewohnheiten und Wirtschaft der interessantesten . Europäischer Eichelhäher. DIE WALZEN. 483 der Nussknacker {Nucifraga caryocatades^ Feige. 199) ist mit einem langen, starken und geraden Schnabel ausgestattet, mit dem er die Rinde der Bäume durchdringen kann, wenn er nach Insekten sucht, und die Tannen und Kiefern auf den Kernen öffnen kann, von denen er ernährt; andernfalls, sie die Haselnuss und die Wildfrucht, von deren Umständen er seinen Namen ableitet. Sie bewohnen die Bergwälder Europas und Asiens und bauen ihre Nester in den Stämmen von

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. Reptiles and birds : a popular account of their various orders, with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting . European Jay. THE ROLLERS. 483 The Nutcracker {Nucifraga caryocatades^ Fig. 199) is furnishedwith a long, strong, and straight bill, with which it can penetratethe bark of trees when in search of insects, and open the conesof firs and pines, on the kernels of which it feeds; failing these, iteats the hazel-nut and wild fruit, from which circumstance it derivesits name. They inhabit the mountain forests of Europe and Asia, building their nests in the trunks of trees, to which they are capableof clinging, but not of climbing. The Rollers {Coracias garrnhi, Fig. 200) have in their general. The Nutcracker. appearance and habits considerable resemblance to the Jays ; but theydiffer, from the beak being more robust and the nostrils uncovered;they are also more timid, withdrawing into the thickest parts of thewoods, which are their favourite haunts. When taken young fromthe nest it is tamable. Dr. Meyer, of Offenbach, and others, havesucceeded in rearing them; but although they become so tame as toknow those who attend to their wants, they never grow famiHar.Their favourite food consists of insects and their larvae, worms, andthe smaller reptiles; but failing these they feed on berries, seeds, andcertain roots. The bill of the Roller is black towards the point, becoming brownat the base, with a few brisdes; the irides are formed of yellow and 484 REPTILES AND BIRDS. brown circles; the head, neck, breast, and belly present variousshades of bluish verditer, changing to a palish green ; the plumage ofthe upper part of the body is a brilliant azure blue on the shoulders, and red

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