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THE BIRDS 



ranean Sea, in Europe. It is said that they were originally 

 found at Leghorn, Italy. In appearance Leghorns are the 

 neatest of all birds. They are small and very compact in 

 form, carry the tail rather low, and have a small head with 



Fia. 35. — The body shape of the Leghorn resembles that of an egg. 



rather dainty comb and wattles. The body shape of the 

 Leghorn may be likened to that of an egg, the large end of 

 the egg corresponding to the hinder part of the chicken 

 (Fig. 35) . Common varieties of Leghorns are the white, buff. 



