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nearly all the plumage is spotted white, largest 

 on the wings. The female is smaller in size ; 

 the head and upper parts are ashy gray; the 

 rump tinged with red ; the shoulders are spotted 

 with white ; the lower parts of the body are of a 

 pale orange color. 



LOCATION. Found in the Tropical countries 

 of Asia Resident. 



SENEGAL FINCH, OR SPICE BIRD. 



This pretty little songster is still smaller than 

 the Amandava, and its note, although not quite 

 so loud, is much more harmonious. The female 

 also sings, and if there are a pair in the cage, 

 they will sit closely nestled together and sing 

 alternately, the male first, and then the female. 



FOOD. Treatment and food the same as the 

 Amandava Finch. 



CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEXES. The male has 

 the bill red ; sides and fore part of the head and 

 chin, black; the top of the head reddish, with 



