U's the Upupa,
Or Hoopoe. His crest
He can raise up or lower,
As suits him best.

[Illustration: THE UPUPA.]




V v

THE VULTURE.

V is a Vulture,
Who feeds on the dead,
When the dark battle-field,
With corpses is spread.

[Illustration: THE VULTURE.]




W w


THE WOODPECKER.

W's a Woodpecker,