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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1867]. Abstract of Blyth, Land and Water. CUL-DAR84.2.130. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

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Mr Blyth

"One of the Drongos Bhringa"

Proportion on sexes & Plumage

With common Drongo shrikes are not tail-feathers with blue discs acquired, without whole plumage being renewed at vernal moult (p. 41) (Bhringa has racket feathers alone developed)

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Land & Water Z = Mr Blyth. —

Plumes of Argus Pheasant permanent?

— ♀ young Blackbird mottled

About differences of sexes in young Black-birds Stonechats & Blackcaps — do young females resemble [bottom of page excised]

Reference:

Edward Blyth in 'Land and Water,' 1867, p. 84. Cited in Descent 2: 83-84.

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