GREEN FAUROT.—Chrysotis festivus. 



as Guiana, Cayenne, and the Brazils, and is very plentiful along the banks of the Amazon. 

 It is a forest-loving bird, frequenting the depths of the vast wooded tracts which cover 

 that country with their wonderful luxuriance, and being seldom seen beyond their out- 

 skirts. Being of an affectionate nature and easily tamed, it is in great favour as a cage- 

 bird, and can readily be taught to pronounce words or even sentences. 



The general colour of this Parrot is bright green. On the top of the head and behind 

 the eyes the feathers are rather pale cobalt-blue, and a deeper tint of blue is also seen 

 on the outer webs of the primary and secondary feathers of the wings, their interior webs 

 being dark greenish black. The lower part of the back and the upper tail-coverts are 

 deep crimson-red, and the short square tail is green, except the outermost feathers, which 

 are edged with blue. On all the tail-feathers, except the central, there is a spot of pale 

 red near the base. The bill is larye and flesh-coloured. 



The Amazon Geeen Paerot is the species most commonly seen in England. It is a 

 handsome bird, and is even a better conversationalist than the last-mentioned species. 

 Tike the Festive Parrot, it is a native of Southern America, and especially frequents the 



