288 THE FAVANESE SUN-BIRD. 
and tail, and very pale behind. The total length of this species is rather 
more than four and a half inches. sat : 
The JAVANESE SUN-BIRD is a native of the country from which it derives 
itsname. It is a very pretty little creature, although its colours are not so 
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COLLARED SUN-BIRD.—(Nectarinia chalybeia,) 
JAVANESE SUN-BIRD.—(ecturinia Favanica.) 
resplendent as in several of the species. The upper parts of the body are 
shining steely-purple, and the under surface is olive-yellow. The throat is 
chestnut, and a bright violet streak runs from the angle of the mouth to the 
breast. 
