172 THE SPEAKING P ABBOTS. 



is wanting, with a red stripe in the blue feathers on the shoulder, 

 a black transverse stripe across the reverse side of the centre of 

 the tail, blue on the back and sides of the neck, with black under 

 coverts to the wing, and many other deviations from the above. 

 The size is also undecided. It is not yet determined whether 

 these differences arise from age, sex, or locality. It is known to 

 be a native of New Guinea, Waygiou, Mysol, Salawatti, and 

 Batanta. 



Dr. Meyer informs us that it is very abundant in New Guinea, 

 and is frequently kept in the cage, and learns to speak extremely 

 well. 



Mr. Scheuba has a Lady Lory which is strongly attached and 

 affectionate, kisses, lays itself on its back on the hand, allows 

 itself to be played with, and even frolics like a kitten, and in 

 moments of delight it pipes merrily ; at other times, occasionally 

 even by night, it whistles rather sharply and shrilly. In 

 comparison with other lories this one, although quite as lively, 

 appears calmer and more even-tempered. It speaks a good deal, 

 and says everything in a deep voice, as if from the throat of 

 a weather-beaten sailor. It likes best to chatter at night, and 

 then sticks its head into its food vessel. It seems also disposed 

 to whistle songs if taught them. Dr. Platen brought over ten 

 specimens in his collection. Unfortunately, in the trade and in 

 exhibitions this beautiful species is still very rare. 



CHAP. LXV.— THE CERAM LOEY. 



Psittacus garrulus, L. 



Chattering Lory, Crimson Lorij (Ger., Lori mit gelhein Biichen- 

 fledc, GelhmanteUori, Ceram-Lori, Breitsdncanzlori mit 

 gelhem BucJcenfled: ; Fr., Perruche Lori de Ceram ; Dut., 

 Ceram Loeri) — Description. 



The Ceram Lory was formerh^ rare in the trade, and only very 

 recently has it been imported at all frequently. Although it is 

 one of the birds longest known (mentioned by Clusius as early 

 as 1605, described and named by Linne, and well drawn by 

 Edwards, Brisson, &:c.), yet, until the present time, very diffe- 

 rent opinions have prevailed as to its talent. Buffon notices the 



