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twelve feathers ; the two middle feathers are the longest, and the 

 lateral feathers gradually diminish ; it is violet or changeable blue 

 above, and black beneath. The feathers which compose it are as wide 

 in proportion as they are long, and shine both above and below with 

 the brilliancy of polished metal. Above the wings, the scapularies 

 are very long and singularly formed ; their points being very short 



Fig. 7. 





Long-tailed Paradise-Bird {Einmachus magnm). 



on one side, and very long on the other. These feathers are of the 

 color of polished steel, changing into blue, terminated by a large spot 

 of brilliant green. From each side beneath the shoulders spring long, 

 curved feathers, directed upward ; these are black on the inside, and 

 brilliant green on the outside. The bill and feet are black." 



The Twelve-wired Paradise-Bird, sometimes called the Twelve- 



