160 JACOBINE PIGEON. 



deep red, spotted with black. Another variety, of 

 a uniform pale fawn-colour, is not unfrequent ; but 

 that most highly prized is entirely of a pure and 

 glossy white. It is a very productive species, and, 

 having its flight considerably impeded by the size 

 and form of its hooded pile, keeps much at home, 

 and is well adapted for the aviary or other buildings 

 where pigeons are kept confined. 

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