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FAMILIAR WILD BlltltS. 



end dark leaden-grey; the outer edge of the outside 

 feathers are nearly white. Under tail-coverts grey. The 

 legs are partly feathered, and, with the toes, are of a bright 

 carmine-red ; claws light brown. 



The female is a trifle smaller than the male, but differs 

 little in general appearance, the markings being, however, 

 not quite so distinct, although it is frequently difficult to 

 distinguish the hen. Slight variations in plumage are 

 occasionally met with in individual specimens. 



The Stock Dove may be kept without any difficulty, 

 and becomes tame and even affectionate in captivity, if 

 reared from the nest. 



