GAME-BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA 



with the leaves that it is a matter of great difficulty to see 

 them. When the tree in which they are feeding is approached 

 they generally sit quite still, trusting to their green colour 

 to hide them effectually ; but if they do fly they whizz out 

 Uke lightning, and give an exceedingly twisty and difficult 

 shot. 



The note is a curious whistle ending in a sharp " Turr- 

 turr-turr." 



According to Mr. Sclater {The Fauna of South Africa) Ayres 

 found a nest of this species in the Magaliesbergen towards 

 the end of November, 1882 ; it was composed of the usual 

 layer of sticks, and was not more than 10 ft. from the ground ; 

 it contained a young bird, and an addled white egg. 



This Pigeon is nearly invariably fat, and is tender and well 

 flavoured. 



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