Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 3 (of 6)Note 257 — Chapter VIII · CUCKOOS—HONEY GUIDES—PLAINTAIN-EATERS—WOODPECKERS—TOUCANS—BARBETS.Reading editionμέλας, black; ἕρπω, I creep; formicivorus, ant-eating.◇Copy noteReturn to CHAPTER VIII. CUCKOOS—HONEY GUIDES—PLAINTAIN-EATERS—WOODPECKERS—TOUCANS—BARBETS.