THE DAMA 



( GEOCICHLA CITRINA 



A bird possessing a strikingly handsome 

 appearance and a pretty song can never 

 escape the notice of aviculturists. If it ha<s 

 at the same time a perfectly harmless 

 disposition, it at once becomes their pet. 

 Such, indeed, is GeocicMa citrina, A 

 school-master would award it the first prize 

 for good conduct, because to him it would 

 be a marvel of ideal behaviour. It is a shy 

 and unobtrusive bird ; not in the least 

 garrulous, being generally silent throughout 



