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On the Origin of Species · ¶1135

Pigeons: with feathered feet and skin between toes, 12. breeds described, and origin of, 20. breeds of, how produced, 39, 42. tumbler, not being able to get out of egg, 87. reverting to blue colour, 160. instinct of tumbling, 214. carriers, killed by hawks, 362. young of, 445.
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Charles Darwin · John Murray, London, 1859, first edition · Gutenberg #1228; original diagram from Darwin Online F373
Charles Darwin · John Murray, London, 1859, first edition · Gutenberg #1228; original diagram from Darwin Online F373
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