Chap. XIII. 



Decoration. 



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Male humming-birds (figs. 48 and 49) almost vie with birds of 

 paradise in their beauty, as every one will admit who has seen 

 Mr. Gould's splendid volumes, or his rich collection. It is very 

 remarkable in how many different ways these birds are orna- 

 mented. Almost every part of their plumage has been taken 

 advantage of, and modified; and the modifications have been 



ig. 48. 



Lophornis omatus, male and female (from Brehm). 



z Junes, 



