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Parental devotion among birds

It would have been impossible for me to kill this affectionate mother, who had exhibited such an example of presence of mind, reason, and sound judgment.
Wilson[1]
Among the birds we find most striking acts of affection, and, strange to say, most frequently among the very birds from which we would least expect such a demonstration.
Charles Frederick Holder[1]
The parents take them in their mouths and fly away—certainly a convenient method of moving the household!
Charles Frederick Holder[1]
The male duck takes his place as sentinel on some neighboring branch, uttering a low peet-peet, while the mother flies to the nest.
Charles Frederick Holder[1]
The mother crouches down upon the rock, and, by threatening or coaxing, persuades the young bird to mount upon her back.
Charles Frederick Holder[1]
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