snake-bird

Francolins and Guinea-fowl abound along the banks; and on every dead tree and piece of rock may be seen one or two species of the web-footed ‘Plotus’, darter, or snake-bird.

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

Avocet, or curved-billed Plover, the grey Kingfisher, the green Pigeon, and the snake-bird, Plutus Levalliantia.

Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries William Griffith

She wore a cloak made of the tender bark of the mulberry-tree, interlaced with the white feathers of the swan, and the gay plumage of the snake-bird, and the painted vulture.

Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 (of 3) James Athearn Jones

In their appointed seasons the duck and the geese flock in, and even semi-tropical birds, like the brown pelican and the Florida snake-bird, have been known to come there to nest.

The Escape of Mr. Trimm His Plight and other Plights 1910

"The snake-bird?" exclaimed Leon, evidently interested in the name.

Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850

In its dim recesses they discover no body, living or dead, no trace of human being, nought save the solitude-loving heron, the snake-bird, and scaly alligator.

The Death Shot A Story Retold Mayne Reid 1850

I for some time followed, I had ample opportunity of discharging my piece at the blue heron or the egret, the summer duck or the snake-bird, the slender ibis or the stately crane.

The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West Mayne Reid 1850

"That's the snake-bird," quietly answered Guapo, who, it must be remembered, was a native of the Montana, and knew a great deal both about the birds and beasts of these regions.

The Forest Exiles The Perils of a Peruvian Family in the Wilds of the Amazon Mayne Reid 1850

Indians of these parts as the "snake-bird," because it preys upon a species of small green snake that is common on the plains of the

Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850

"That's the snake-bird," quietly answered Guapo, who, it must be remembered, was a native of the Montaña, and knew a great deal both about the birds and beasts of these regions.

Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850