The Bird of Paradise. 



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THE BIKD OF PARADISE. (Paradisea apoda.) 



THERE are several distinct species of these birds, of which 

 the best known are the large and small Emerald Birds 

 of Paradise, which are very similar in appearance, and 

 are both imported into Europe as ornaments for ladies' 

 dress. Their appearance when flying in their native 

 forests is said to be most beautiful. M. Lesson, a French 

 naturalist, gives the following account: "Soon after 



