The Dovecote and the Aviary: Being Sketches of the Natural History of Pigeons and Other Domestic Birds in a Captive State, with Hints for Their ManagementW.S. Orr, 1851 - 458 pages |
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Page 79
... feathers in these birds , all beautifully spread , amount to thirty - six , though the normal number of tail- feathers is but twelve . " The changes , however , in some Fancy Pigeons are not confined to the feathers , but modifications ...
... feathers in these birds , all beautifully spread , amount to thirty - six , though the normal number of tail- feathers is but twelve . " The changes , however , in some Fancy Pigeons are not confined to the feathers , but modifications ...
Page 102
... feathers vary from this are said to be foul ; for instance , should a black - headed Nun have a white , or any other coloured feather , in her head , except black , she would be called foul - headed ; or a white feather in her flight ...
... feathers vary from this are said to be foul ; for instance , should a black - headed Nun have a white , or any other coloured feather , in her head , except black , she would be called foul - headed ; or a white feather in her flight ...
Page 198
... feathers . The prevailing colour on the upper parts is an ashy brown ; each feather is mar- gined with earthy yellow . The greater wing coverts have towards their extremity a spot of radiant bright- ness . The glancing reflections of ...
... feathers . The prevailing colour on the upper parts is an ashy brown ; each feather is mar- gined with earthy yellow . The greater wing coverts have towards their extremity a spot of radiant bright- ness . The glancing reflections of ...
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