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sunshade over the head — called the umbrella-bii-d (Cephalop- 

 terus oniatus). It resembles in size and colour the common 

 crow. In addition to this umbrella-like ornament on its head, 

 it has what may be called a pelerine suspended from the neck, 

 formed by a thick fan of glossy steel-blue feathers which grow 

 on a long fleshy lobe or excrescence. Tin's lobe is connected 





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with an unusual development of the trachea and vocal organs, 

 undoubtedly^ assisting the bird to utter its strange note. While 

 singing, it draws itself up on the bough, spreads widely out 

 the umbrella -formed crest, waves its glossy breast lappet, and 

 then, in giving vent to its loud, piping note, bows its head 

 slowly forward. 



