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Page 129
Doubtless in certain cases they are well hidden by a screen of foliage from above
; and it may be noted that these nests are not placed at the tops of trees in
exposed positions . Frequently , with species like the Wood Pigeon ( Columba p ...
Doubtless in certain cases they are well hidden by a screen of foliage from above
; and it may be noted that these nests are not placed at the tops of trees in
exposed positions . Frequently , with species like the Wood Pigeon ( Columba p ...
Page 180
Thus , out of 110 specimens , 70 were exposed in surroundings against which
they were contrasted , and 40 in surroundings with which they harmonized . The
resulting daily death - rate during the period of observation is shown in Fig . 49 .
Thus , out of 110 specimens , 70 were exposed in surroundings against which
they were contrasted , and 40 in surroundings with which they harmonized . The
resulting daily death - rate during the period of observation is shown in Fig . 49 .
Page 219
What makes the display so striking is the colour of the fur and skin thus exposed
— the former being black at the base and whitish distally , while the skin is dark
grey . The animal thus exhibits along each side a kind of trench , deep and black
...
What makes the display so striking is the colour of the fur and skin thus exposed
— the former being black at the base and whitish distally , while the skin is dark
grey . The animal thus exhibits along each side a kind of trench , deep and black
...
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