THE BIRD-LIFE OF LONDON 



purple and green, the feathers on the throat somewhat 

 lanceolate in shape. Bill black ; tarsi and toes black ; 

 irides brown. Length 19 inches. The female resembles 

 the male in colour. The nestlings are similar to their 

 parents, but there is little or no metallic sheen on the 

 plumage. 



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