76 PET BIRDS OF BENGAL 



patch on the throat which is dull white. 

 The Avhite streaks on the face are buffy 

 white above, and olive-brown below. The 

 young are mottled and assume full adult 

 plumage in the very first winter after their 

 birth. A full-grown bird is seldom larger 

 than six inches. 



The Ruby-throat is not generally caged 

 in this country, but, in my opinion, it deser- 

 ves attention. If we cultivate its acquain- 

 tance, we will not be disappointed inasmuch 

 as it is a handsome bird possessing a char- 

 ming note. I had a pair of these birds i n 

 my aviary. In company with the Chats, 

 they lived happily enough, w^arbling merrily 

 their pleasant little tune, requiring little 

 special attention except during the moult- 

 ing season. 



