L>r,0 PIGEONS AND ALL ABOUT THEM. 



the root of the ik Upper Mandible. ' 



BEARD A crescent-shaped, white marking around the 

 throat, close under lower jaw. 



BIB A colored patch coming down from the throat, and 

 forming the upper edge of the " Half-moon. ' 



BISHOPED OK LAWN-SLEEVED A patch of white feathers 

 on the colored ground of the shoulder, extending to tne edge 

 of k ' Wing-butt. ' 



BOX-BEAK The beak long, straight, of equal thickness, 

 and blunt at the point. 



CHAIN The feathers curling forward on each side of the 

 neck, meeting close under the throat, and continuing down 

 the breast as far as possible. 



CARRIAGE The '"style" of the bird, or the manner in 

 which it deports itself when in a walking or standing position. 



CLEAR-CUT The colored portion of the body separated 

 from the white by a sharp and even line. 



CLOSE-MARKED A lack of sufficient white on the colored 

 portion of the body. 



CONDITION The state of health and perfection of plumage. 



CROWN OR SHELL-CREST The feathers rising up shatp and 

 even, falling slightly forward, and extending around the 

 back of the head from ear to ear. 



