34 lilXGEU DOTTEKEL. 



legs and toes, pale dull yellow. This species is subject to a 

 double moult. 



A curious instance of malformation in this species is given 

 in 'The Naturalist,' vol. ii, page 132, by Mr. Clement Jackson, 

 of East Looe, namely, an additional toe springing from the 

 inside of the right leg, attached to the knee as far as the 

 second joint: no other peculiarity existed, and the bird was 

 very fat. An illustration is given with the account. 



