BIRDS OF THE SPICE ISLANDS. 85 



The rest of the birds set up a loud screaming; but 

 they do not take their departure until one after 

 another has fallen a victim to the enemy. 



Splendid crimson Parrots are found amid 

 these spicy groves. And here, too, is a family 

 of birds of the Parrot tribe, which are called 

 Lories. 



The Crimson Lory has plumage of a deep scarlet, 

 that shines with the utmost richness and beauty. 

 The Grand Lory is superb in blue and violet ; and 

 the whole of the tribe vie, in their splendid array, 

 with the beautiful birds around them. 



Like the Parrots, they can talk and chatter 

 famously when they are taught. The name of 

 the tribe is " Garrulous." 



Here, too, in this land of beautiful birds, are 

 the most lovely Pigeons you can imagine ; with 

 brilliant patches of colour on their heads, and 

 bearing the name of Fruit-eating Pigeons, because 

 they live on the rich spices of the woods and 

 groves. 



There are Cockatoos without number, and 

 Kingfishers of wondrous brilliance and beauty. 



