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258. The Trogons have great brilliancy of plumage, 
the usual tint being a golden green, contrasted boldly 
with scarlet, black, and brown. They are found in the 
tropical parts of Asia and America. The Resplendent 
Trogon of Mexico, Fig. 128, is the most gorgeous of all 
Fig. 128,—Resplendent Trogon. 
of them, its whole upper surface being of the richest 
metallic golden green, the breast and under parts of a 
bright crimson, and the tail being covered by long, soft 
plumes of various colors. These plumes were used by 
the ancient Mexican nobles as ornaments for their head- 
dresses. 
259. The Kingfishers feed upon fish, which they take by 
diving. There is but one species in this country. There 
is a species in Europe of a similar character, but with 
brighter hues. It is described as being exceedingly beau- 
tiful, as, with the metallic glitter of its plumage, it glides 
along the bank of a river, or darts into the water. Of 
