THE PARRAKEET. 



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THE PARRAKEET. 



The parrots have a great many relations in the tropical parts of the world. 

 There are parrots everywhere in the woods and forests of hot countries, and 

 their shining colours are in harmony with those of the humming-bird and the 

 sun-bird. 



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THE GROUND PARRAKEE1 



The parrakeet is, perhaps, the most beautiful of the whole tribe. 



The emerald green of the body, and the deep red of the beak, and the 

 rose-coloured collar round the neck, form a picture of beauty that must be 

 seen to be fully appreciated ; and the two long feathers that you sec hi the 

 tail are an exquisite blue. 



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