THE BIRDS OF AFRICA. 



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than a goldfinch, and very handsome. The head and back 

 are a soft grey ; under parts rather darker, and crossed by 



Fig. 51.— r/ic E'lhhon Fhirh. 



undulating bars, as in that of the last ; but the wings and 

 tail are bright red; the bill is black. The female is 

 similar, but her colours are not so brilliant. 



