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and dusky spots, and the part next the bill 

 black ; the breast and belly are of a dull yellow, 

 marked with slender brown strokes pointing 

 downwards ; the thighs and vent feathers are of 

 the same color, but unspotted. The back and 

 coverts of the wings are varied with deep brown 

 and yellow ; the quil feathers of the same color, 

 but near the ends of the outermost is a broad 

 bar of red ; the tail is marked with dusky and 

 reddish bars, but beneath appears ash colored ; 

 the horns or ears are about an inch long, and 

 consist of nine feathers variegated with yellow 

 and black ; the feet are feathered down to the 

 claws. 



