Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Salvin, Notes on the Humming-birds of Guatemala. CUL-DAR85.B134. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 3.2022. RN1
NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volumes CUL-DAR80-86 contain material for Darwin's book Descent of man (1871).
Darwin cited this in Descent 1: 269.
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Ibis 1860 p. 265. Salvin on Humming Birds is inclined to think that that they are polygamous at least never saw ♂ helping at nest - Salvin says he believes Yarrell describes. (see MacGillivray) female ruff standing by on tuft of grass, whilst males fight.
Salvin is sure about inequality - thinks males generally in excess - Remarked if a shower appear when Lepidoptera abound all disappear instantly - so females may be overlooked.
No of Sexes
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