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VERTEBRATES : BIRDS. 



human voice, has ever made them objects of attention. 

 They are numerous, and confined to the tropical and sub- 

 tropical regions of both hemispheres, mainly to the for- 

 mer, and each region has its peculiar species. They are 

 known as Parrots, Macaws, Cockatoos, Paroquets, and are 

 often tamed and kept as pets. 



The Genus Conurus is characterized by feathered 

 cheeks, and a long, conical pointed tail. 



The Carolina Parrot, C. carolinensis, Kuhl., of the South- 

 ern and Southwestern States, is the only representative 

 of its genus in the United States. It is thirteen inches 

 long, the wing about eight inches, the head and neck 

 gamboge-yellow, forehead and sides of the head brick- 

 red, body and tail green, edge of wing yellow, and bill 

 white. It is generally found in flocks. 



Fig. 94. 



Carolina Parrot, C. carolinensis, Kuhl. 



RAMPHASTID^E, OR TOUCAN FAMILY. This Family 

 comprises birds which are distinguished from all others 



