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Aix galericulata.
July 25, 1909.
The two females which I purchased a week ago
are both worm and dilapidated. They have made
themselves quite at home.
The drake, William, is now in fresh plumage
except for his flight feathers and rectrices. Of the
last he has one new one. He is not where
near as demonstrative as when in full plumage,
nor does he show off at all or call.
August 1, 1909.
The drake Mandarin has lost the primaries from one
wing. On his shoulders there still remains traces of
the double bars, they are in the form of black and
white feathers, black predominating.
August 8, 1909.
The drake Mandarin has lost the primaries from
both wings. The new ones are just appearing.
August 29, 1909.
All four of the Mandarins are getting new
primaries. The drake can now fly again.
September 19, 1909.
The drake has become almost bald-headed, a broad streaks of
purple feathers with white borders are just appearing on the