BLACK-WING TURBIT 



The number of breeders of Turbits is constantlj' on 

 the increase, and certainly so beautiful a little bird de- 

 serves numerous admirers. It should be as small as 

 possible to be strong, round, and cobby, with broad 

 chest; short legs and neck; tail and flights, carried 

 well ofif the ground ; round head ; large, dark, hazel 

 eyes; short and thick beak; prominent gullet, and long 

 frill, opening from the center to right and left; color, 

 white, excepting the shoulders which are black. 



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