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distinct variety of breed. The white face on the 
Spanish is purely Castilian, and it is a mooted question 
whether this feature is natural or was produced by years 
of study and skillful cultivation. 
Fig. 72.—WHITE-FACED BLACK SPANISH COCK. 
The feathering of the Spanish is close and hard. The 
metallic lustre which tips the hackle, back, and wings 
contrasts beautifully with the white face, bright-red comb 
and wattles. 
