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721. The Sapphire-crowned Parrot (Psittacus Galyulus, Ent. 190. fig-. 2). 



Fig. Cuv. A. K. vol. vii. p. 502. 

 Hab. Philippine Islands. 



722. The Ground Parrot or Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus, G. R. Gray). 



Fig. Proc. of Zool. Soc. pt. xviii. 1850. 



Hab. New Zealand. Presented by Sir G. Grey. 



Genus PJCUS, Linn. 



723. The Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Picus major, Linn.). 



Fig. Cuv. A. K. vol. vii. p. 440. 

 Hab. Europe. 



Genus RHAMPHASTOS, Linn. 



724. The Green Toucan (Rhamphastos viridis, Linn.). 



Fig. Cuv. A. K. vol. vii. p. 479. Linn. Syst. Nat. p. 209. 

 Hab. Cayenne. 



Order VI. PASSERES. 



The Birds composing this Order are the most numerous of the class. As a general 

 rule they have conical-pointed bills, their legs are formed for hopping, and 

 their toes are slender and divided. They live chiefly in trees and hedges, and 

 many of them are possessed of the powers of song. 



Family 10. Syndactyli. 

 Genus ALCEDO, Linn. 



725. The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo ispida, Linn.). 



Fig. Cuv. A. K. vol. vii. p. 407. Linn. Syst. Nat. p. 276. 

 Hab. Europe, Asia and Africa. 



726. The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo ispida, Linn.). 



Hab. Europe, Asia and Africa- 



