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latter half of August, much later among the young 
ones, probably not until the old ones have completed 
their change, 
“This Dove plays an important part in the religious 
ceremonies of the inhabitants of the Amoor, as docs 
also the Cuckoo.” 
Further details of this interesting part of his subject 
Dr. Schrenck reserves for another part of the great 
work which is now throwing so much light ujjon the 
history of this interesting country. 
