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body ; and especially in the male, more or less glossy upper plumage 

 combined with comparatively long tail-feathers. 



In India five genera are represented, although each by a single 

 species only. Indeed two of the five genera possess but one species, 

 and are peculiar to India and adjacent countries, these two being 

 Asarcorni.'^ and Bhodoiicssa. 



