Why ptarmigan lives in country. (Cf. A2250.1.)

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Why ptarmigan lives in country. (Cf. A2250.1.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: dwelling and food. · view the constellation · filed as A2433.4.3

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Filed under Haunts of birds.

Filed beside it

Why owl lives where he does. (Cf. A2229.3, steeple.)Why cock lives in town. (Cf. A2250.1.)Why parrot lives in tree Why kingfisher lives in the air Why fowls never shut their doors at night

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Cock and ptarmigan in contest: winner to live in town. (Cf. A2433.1.1, A2433.4.2, A2433.4.3.)

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