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females and five were males. The latter were all red-banded ; and of the females two had 

 yellow bands and one red. This proves tbat the yellow coloration is not exclusively the 

 dress of the full-grown female ; but whether it be the plumage of the young bird, or whether 

 this species does not preserve constancy in this respect (as the two finely-coloured yellow 

 birds do not show any special signs of immaturity), remains to be seen. It is possible, 

 however, that the yellow plumage may be that of the immature bird ; but this can only 

 be proved when the changes of colour are observed in captivity, or when it is demonstrated 

 that in a large series no young birds ever occur with red in their plumage." 



This very distinct species differs from all the others of the genus in having the island 

 of New Guinea (with Jobie and Salwatty) as its habitat. It and E. cardinalis are the species 

 of Eos which extend furthest south. 



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