The sides of the neck are shiny with soap-bubble colors.

The outside tail-feathers are bluish and fade off white at the tips, but the middle ones are all dark; the beak is black, and the feet are red.

But see here," he added, as he looked sharply at the bird's tail again, "there are some chestnut and black spots at the roots of the side feathers." "Very good, my boy.

How long do you think it is ?" Rap measured with his finger and said he thought about fourteen inches.
"You are almost right, though these Pigeons vary in length, because some have longer tails than others.

I think this one measured about sixteen inches when it was stretched out straight; but it looks shorter now, because it is set up in a natural position.
"The life history of this beautiful Pigeon should teach every one the necessity of protecting birds by law.