Plate 23.

From a drawing by H. Grönvold.

THE DISPLAY OF THE GRASSHOPPER WARBLER.

The behaviour of this bird under the stimulus of sexual excitement is precisely similar to that of the Sun-bittern and the Kagu, yet it has no brilliant colours to exhibit by such actions.

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Plate 24.

THE DISPLAY OF THE SUN-BITTERN.

Quite inconspicuous in repose, this bird, in its moments of exaltation, becomes banded and blotched with vivid colours, revealed by spreading the wings and tail.