Again, these two remarkable black spots on the Remiges of each wing of the stock-dove, which are so characteristic of the species, would not, one should think, be totally lost by its being reclaimed; but would often break out among its descendants.
"The-Natural-History-of-Selborne"
White, Gilbert
The plumage of the Remiges of the wings of every species of owl that I have yet examined is remarkably soft and pliant.
"The-Natural-History-of-Selborne"
White, Gilbert