THE BIRDS OF INDIA. 



20' 



out_|ot' doors in Eno^land, and breed, if suitable accommoda- 

 tion is provided for tbem, in a well-appointed aviary. 



Tbe food for botb species is grain and seeds of all kinds. 

 They do not drink much, but should have water for 

 bathing. 



Blossom-Headed Parrakeet. — This pretty little species 



Fig. 47. — Purph-Capped Lory. 



is also known in England as the plum-headed parrakeet. 

 It is found throughout India, but is less common than the 

 preceding. In the male the head is a deep reddish purple 

 or plum-colour ; the upper mandible is red, and the lower 

 black, and from its base starts a thick black line, tapering 

 as it goes to meet its fellow from the opposite at the middle 



