HUMMING-BIRD OF ROBINSON CRUSOE'S ISLAND. 227 



spot. It was discovered, not many years ago, 

 by Captain King, and its name added to the list 

 of Humming-Birds that were known to live in the 

 island. 



The blue crown of the bird is composed of 

 scaly feathers, which spread out to some length, 

 and form a crest of surpassing beauty. 



The upper part of the body is a bright emerald- 

 green, and the two middle feathers of the tail 

 are green ; the others, green outside and a clear 

 white beneath. The cheeks of this wonderful 

 bird are a purple-green, with pink or violet spots, 

 according to the light. The under part of the 

 body is pure white, with round spots of the 

 richest golden-green, that contrast with the snowy 

 ground on which they are marked. 



Nothing can exceed the splendour of this mag- 

 nificent bird. Indeed, every description falls short 

 of the reality. It is as if Nature in this remote 

 spot excelled herself. The name by which the 

 brilliant gem is known is "Stokes's Humming- 

 Bird." 



The Spanish sailor gave his own name to the 



