Chap. V. 



DESCRIPTION OF BREEDS. 



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them occasionally appear to become giddy and tumble to the ground, 

 in. which respect they resemble some of our Tumblers. 



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Sub-race II. Lotan, or Lowtun : Indian Ground Tumblers.— -These 

 birds present one of the most remarkable inherited habits or instincts 

 ever recorded. The specimens sent to me from Madras by Sir W. 



