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FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



the inner web, and white on the outer; the under surface 

 of the body greyish-white ; the sides, flanks, and under 

 tail-coverts tinged with rose colour; legs, toes, and claws 

 almost black. The length of the bird is about five inches 

 and a half. 



The females have more black about the head, the 

 band on the nape and head being broader, but in other 

 respects the plumage resembles that of the males. 



In the young birds the tail-feathers are of variable 

 lengths during growth, and the markings are less distinct 

 and pure than in adults. 



