GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS. 783 



Vermiculate. Marked with fine wavy lines, like worm-tracks. 



Vernal. Pertaining to spring. 



Vertex. The crown, or central portion of the top of the head. 



Vinaceous. A brownish pink, or delicate brownish purple color 

 (Ridgway). 



Washed. Thinly overlaid with a different color. 



Web. The vane of a feather, exclusive of the shaft. The outer web 

 is commonly narrower than the inner web. 



Zone. A broad band of color, completely encirchng the body of a bird. 



