TURTLE DOVE. 



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bluisli-grey ; tail-feathers above hair-brown, on the under 

 surface blackish-brown : the outer feathers on each side with 

 the external web, and the next two with the ends, white ; 

 tarsi and feet brown. Early in September the vinous tint 

 is assumed on the neck and breast, and the black and white 

 feathers which form the half collar begin to make their 

 appearance. 



The upper figure in the engraving at the head of this 

 subject represents an adult bird ; the lower figure was taken 

 from a young bird of the year. The vignette represents in 

 outline the form of the breast-bone of this species, of the 

 natural size. 



VOL. III. 



