ARDEA PACIFICA. 



some of the tips assume a grey tinge ; the wing-coverts are a shining black- 

 ish-green ; the bend and edge of the wing a pure white ; the quills and 

 tail are black, with greenish reflections ; the upper mandible of the bill, 

 and legs, seem to be black ; the under mandible black at the point, with a 

 green base ; the irides, by both Latham and Wagler, are said to be pale 

 red. 



