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brilliant colours that adorn them. Nor 

 can one species be distinguished from 

 another, unless there happens to be a con- 

 spicuous patch of white mixed with the 

 lovely tints of their plumage. 



I should tell you that the female Hum- 

 ming-Bird does not wear the brilliant 

 colours of her mate. She is dressed in a 

 more sober costume, and is therefore not 

 so much prized. 



