250 ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE 
When placed on the perch, it clings more firmly than 
before, and in a different fashion—in fact, more like a 
mature pigeon. 
27th day.—The bird is practically completely 
feathered. 
34th day.—This owl-pigeon is leading a compara- 
tively independent existence, and is out of its nest most 
of the time, and flying about the loft, though occa- 
sionally fed by the parents, which are sitting on 
another nest of eggs (two). 
Dragoon-Pigeon hatched owt and fed by its Parents. 
This one will be named B, to distinguish it from 
another, C. 
1st day.—Eyes unopened. The loudest whistle pro- 
duces no effect. The bird is evidently deaf. 
blowing on it causes the bird to move. Putting its 
beak to one’s mouth, it opens the former. 
When placed on an elevated surface it does not creep 
or fall off, though it moves its beak about, up, down, 
ete. 
2nd day.—Responds to the dog-whistle to-day. 
Hyes open, but usually kept closed. 
3rd day.—Kyes more completely open, but lids are 
usually held closed. 
5th day.—Keeps its eyes open most of the time. 
It can now hold up its head pretty well, which is an 
impossibility in all pigeons just after birth. 
6th day.—The eyes are kept open nearly all the 
time, and the head held better—in fact, well. 
7th day.—Proeressing, but as yet does not peck with 
the beak at the approach of an intruder. 
9th day.—Does snap with the beak to-day, but does 
not peck. 
10th day.—Pecks to-day. 
