Why lapwing flies in curves

Motif

Why lapwing flies in curves.

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: carriage. · view the constellation · filed as A2442.2.3

Cited in the index

general Sébillot RTP III 160.

Within the index

Filed under Flight of various birds.

Filed beside it

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