12. Plumage: Is the colour affected by altitude or by atmo- 



spheric conditions ? - 

 When does it molt? 

 Do any special feathers replace the Summer plumage 



of the male? 

 When is the adult plumage acquired ? 



13. Mating: Describe the courtship? 



Is it monogamous or polygamous ? 



Is it found in pairs throughout the year? 



14. Nesting: Data as to materials and position of nest? 



15. Eggs: Number of egss laid; time of year; variation in size 



and colour? 



16. Broods: Number each season and time of year of each? 



Average number of chicks seen with parents ? 



How long do the chicks of the first brood remain with the 



parents ? 



17. Young: Data as to habits; plumage, food? 



18. Competitors: With what other birds does it have to com- 



pete for food? 



19. Enemies: What animals, birds, reptiles or insects cause its 



death ? 

 How are these avoided or combated? 



20. Friends: Does it ever associate in a friendly way with 



wild animals or birds, domestic creatures or mankind ? 



21. Disease: To what diseases is it subject? 



Does it bathe or in any other way attempt to get rid of 

 parasites ? 



22. ]\IiGRATioN : Is there any season or annual migration, and 



for what reason ? 



23. Protection: Is it protected by law at any season? 



24. Capture : What months is it shot and by what methods ? 



25. Uses: To what use is it put as regards flesh, feathers, etc.? 



26. Legends: Are there an}^ legends or superstitions about it? 



27. Names: What are the local names for the species? 



What is their etymology or evident application ? 



28. Captivity: Data in regard to birds in captivity; length of 



life, breeding, etc. ? 



29. Hybridizing: Data regarding crossing with other birds? 



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