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XA3I1LIAR WILD BIRDS. 



than the male ; she is like the male in appearance, but not 

 so handsome, and the markings are more blended, and the 

 black markings near the eye and on the head and neck are 

 not so conspicuous. Varieties are occasionally seen partly 

 white. 



The young birds somewhat resemble the adult female, 

 but are speckled nearly all over, and the beak is dark. 



They are often very mischievous if put into an aviary 

 with other birds. 



