MEADOW PIPIT 151 



quite covering the ground colour. They vary much in depth 



of colouring, some being a good deal darker than others ; 

 hardly any two sets are exactly alike in this respect. 



One fine variety, figured by Professor Thieneman in 



his beautiful work, is wholly of a fine dark rich brown, 



slightly variegated by being here and there a trifle darker 

 or lighter. 



