62 RING-NECKED OB BENGAL BABBAKEET. 



Palceornis sub-family, but is the Pionus Senegalus of Wagler, the 

 Pyocephalus Senegalensis of Swainson, and the Pionias Senegalus of 

 Finsch. 



Dr. Russ considers the Mohrenkopf one of the most delightful of 

 cage birds, yet he relates an anecdote of one that was in his possession 

 for some time, that does not say much for the amiability of that indi- 

 vidual bird at all events : but we shall return to this subject at greater 

 length on a future occasion. 



The bird which Mr. Dutton calls the "Senegal" is the African variety 

 of the Ring-necked Parrakeet. 



