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The prevailing colour in all these species is green, 

 and the sexes are alike. 



The Tovi Parrakeet {Brotoge/ys jugularis) is by far the 

 most common kind. It is distinguished b}- an orange 

 spot on the chin. This jolly little bird can now be 

 bought for a few shillings. 



The All-green Parrakeet {B. tin'ca), the name of 

 which is a sufficient description, has lately been im- 

 ported in considerable numbers. It is a larger bird than 

 the Tovi, and scarcely so attractive. 



The Canary-winged Parrakeet {B. chiriri) has a broad 

 band of canarj'-colour across the wing, and is the most 

 ornamental of all the Small-billed Parrakeets. It is 

 about the same size as the All-green. Decidedly 

 uncommon, and somewhat expensive — but a most 

 desirable bird. 



The Orange-flanked Parrakeet {B. pyrrhopterns), has 

 the sides of the head and chin grey, and the smaller 

 under wing-coverts orange. It is a pretty bird and one of 

 the most attractive of the group. About the same size 

 as the Tovi. Some years ago it was considered a great 

 rarity, but now, although by no means common, it is 

 often seen. 



The Tui Parrakeet {B. tui) is the smallest of all. It 

 may be known by the yellow spot on the top of the head 

 It seems to be less hardy than the others. It is, I think, 

 considerably rarer than the Orange- flanked. A very 

 charming little creature. 



Besides the above, there are the Yellow - winged 

 {B. virescens), the Golden-fronted (/?. tiiiparn), the Golden- 

 winged {B. chiysopterus), and three other species. All of 

 these are extremely rare. 



All the Small-billed Parrakeets are natives of South 

 America. RandoIvPH Ouin. 



