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stiff feathers. They attain to full plumage or nearly so when 

 three weeks old, at which time their bright fresh colors and 



Fig. 81. "The King Row." Five Kingfishers in line, illustrating habits of 

 sitting still. July 19, 1900. 



The same birds four days later ; thirteen days old, July 23, 1900. 



docile natures make them most attractive. They can fly but 

 little, and show no fear. At this stage their habitual expression 

 suggests a peculiar sardonic grin. 



