In ancient times, birds were captured for their beautiful singing, for their colorful plumage, as well as for food and for sacrifice.
إِلَّا أَنَّ ٱلطُّيُورَ مَخْلُوقَاتٌ حَذِرَةٌ وَجَبَانَةٌ بِٱلْغَرِيزَةِ ،‏ مَا يَجْعَلُ مِنَ ٱلصَّعْبِ إِيقَاعَهَا فِي ٱلْفَخِّ .‏