208 THE RED-BREASTED SUN-BIRD. 



Extreme length to end of the long feathers, si\ 

 inches two tenths, to the end of true tail, four inches 

 two tenths. In a specimen accompanying that now 

 described, and which we consider to be a male 

 changing from its brilliant dress, the two centre 

 feathers of the tail are worn nearly to their shafts, 

 in the same way that we often perceive those of tho 

 Scolopacidae after the season of incubation, and pre- 

 vious to their having entirely thrown off that dress. 

 The upper parts are entirely of a hair-brown, a few 

 bright green feathers remaining apparent on the 

 crown and rump. The wings are brownish black, 

 shining green upon the shoulders, and the entire 

 under parts are yellowish white, the yellow tint 

 being deeper along the centre of the breast and 

 belly. In both states the bill and legs are black. 



