GREEN PARROT.— C&rj(s(S(is feslims. 



as Guiana, Cayenne, and the Brazils, and is veiy plentiful along the banks of the Amazon. 

 It is a forest-loving bird, frequenting the depths of the vast wooded tracts wldch cover 

 tliat country with their wonderful luxuriance, and being seldom seen bej'ond their out- 

 skirts. Being of an affectionate natiire and easily tamed, it is in gi-eat favour as a cage- 

 bird, and can readily be taught to pronounce words or even sentences. 



The general colour of this Parrot is bright green. On the top of the head and behind 

 the eyes the feathers are rather pale cobalt-blue, and a deeper tint of blue is also seen 

 on the outer webs of the primaiy and secondary feathers of the wings, their interior webs 

 being dark greenish black. The lower part of the back and the upper taU-coverts are 

 deep crimson-red, and the short square tail is green, except the outermost feathers, which 

 are edged with blue. On all the tail-feathers, except the central, there is a spot of pale 

 red near the base. The bill is large and flesh-coloured. 



The Amazon Geeen Parrot is the .species most commonly seen in England. It is a 

 handsome bird, and is even a better conversationalist than the last-mentioned species.- 

 like the Festive Parrot, it is a native of Southern America, and especially frequents the 



