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breed of thefe have the ten quill feathers white 
as far as the middle of the wing. 
The varieties of this Pigeon are very name 
rous. As their bread: is ahnoft always fwcUcd' 
out with wind, they arc obliged to draw back 
their heads; this prevents their feeing before them, 
and they are often furprifed by birds of r rev. 
The Jacobine. The feathers round the back 
part of the head areraifed, and turn in a contrary 
direction ; the beak is very fhort. Of thefe there 
are many varieties ; in general they breed pretty 
well, and they are beautiful birds: the Ruff and 
Capuchin Pigeons feem nearly related to the 
Jacobine. 
The Laced Pigeon is white, the legs red, ti e 
feathers are loofe in their webs, and curled or 
frizzled.—The Frillback is nearly related to it, 
the tip of each feather being bent upwards. 
The Turbit Pigeon.—The feathers of the breaft 
on each fide turn back, the beak is fhort, and the 
bead fmooth ; this is a very beautiful Pigeon, but 
does not eafily pair with others, and is frequently 
taken by birds of prey. —The Owl Pigeon is like 
this, except that it is only of one colour, and the 
Turbit is of two colours. 
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