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with black lines, finer on the under and wider on the 

 upper surface of the body, so that every feather is marked 

 or barred. 



The voice of this little dove is a pretty and melodious 



Fig. 48. — Zebra Doves. 



coo, and in Java and parts of India it is caged on account 

 of its "song." It is a very peaceful and retiring inmate of 

 the mixed aviary, and yet the males at times have battles 

 among themselves, when they manage to damage each 

 other somewhat severely. 



