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thrushes in all structual characters, 
and differ from other orders of the 
family by their plumage. The above 
specimen is entirely black, with 
yellow beak, legs and feet. Its song 
lacks the compass and variety of 
the Song Thrush, but nevertheless is 
powerful and well sustained. No 
fewer than 16 of this genus are found 
in North and South America, while 
I2 inhabit Australia and the South 
Sea Islands, and 14 are found in the 
Oriental region, while 9 species in- 
habit Northern Asia and Europe. 
FUIA. 
Glossy Starling. 
(Sturnoides atrifusca.) 
(Family Lamprocolius) 
The beak is equal to the length of 
