. The Avicultural magazine. Aviculture; Birds; Cage birds. 112 Review: " Who's Who a I: the ; \o which ornithologists generally give them credit, but several cases are noted, some of which, such as the loss of the red on the head and breast of the Linnet and Redpoll, are well-known to all keepers of British birds. Domestication is also responsible for the white form of the Java-Sparrow, and white and pied forms (Bengalese) of the Sharp-tailed Finch {Uroloucha striata). We perfectl}' agree with Mr. Finn that there is no reason for supposing the latter birds to be hybrids. Instance
. The Avicultural magazine. Aviculture; Birds; Cage birds. 112 Review: " Who's Who a I: the ; \o which ornithologists generally give them credit, but several cases are noted, some of which, such as the loss of the red on the head and breast of the Linnet and Redpoll, are well-known to all keepers of British birds. Domestication is also responsible for the white form of the Java-Sparrow, and white and pied forms (Bengalese) of the Sharp-tailed Finch {Uroloucha striata). We perfectl}' agree with Mr. Finn that there is no reason for supposing the latter birds to be hybrids. Instances of variation in disposition, taste and habits are well-known to all students of living birds. "WHO'S WHO AT THE ; ••' This fascinating little book is the outcome of many morn- ings spent by an art student at the Zoological Gardens during the last five years ; and animal lovers (and we are .sure the term. KING PEIMQUINS. (Aptenoiiytes peniianii). (From Who's Who at the Zoo). * "Who's Who at the Zoo," by L. Bkatrich Thompson ; with twenty plates and over one handled drawings in the text by tlie Author. London, Gay and Bird, 22, Bedford Street. 1902. Price 5,' 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 Avicultural Society. [Ascot, Berkshire, etc. , Avicultural Society, etc. ]
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