. Animal coloration; an account of the principal facts and theories relating to the colours and markings of animals. Color of animals. Fig. 30.—Humming Fig. 31.—Argus Pheasant. sexual coloration. Every gradation is found, from perfect resemblance, such as is afforded by the goldfinch, to the extreme differences exhibited in the case of the birds of paradise. As a general rule the male is distinguished by greater brilliancy of tints, and by the exclusive possession of crests and wattles and other appendages; or by their greater development if they are found in both sexes. But it would be
. Animal coloration; an account of the principal facts and theories relating to the colours and markings of animals. Color of animals. Fig. 30.—Humming Fig. 31.—Argus Pheasant. sexual coloration. Every gradation is found, from perfect resemblance, such as is afforded by the goldfinch, to the extreme differences exhibited in the case of the birds of paradise. As a general rule the male is distinguished by greater brilliancy of tints, and by the exclusive possession of crests and wattles and other appendages; or by their greater development if they are found in both sexes. But it would be difficult to point to either sex among certain,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Beddard, Frank E. (Frank Evers), 1858-1925. London, S. Sonnenschein & co. ; New York, Macmillan & co.
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