ROLLER. 89 



In Dr. Horsfield's figures the tail of the male is full black ; the 

 plumage of the female chiefly of a dull blue, in some lights having 

 an obscure reflection of sea-green ; greater quills brown ; the lesser 

 and the greater coverts the same, edged outwardly with dull blue ; 

 wings and tail both brown beneath. Is said to inhabit woods and 

 forests, feeding on fruits and wild grains, concealing itself on solitary 

 hills, distant from habitations, preferring rather elevated and cool 

 situations. It is a most beautiful species. 



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