TAB. LVII. 
VINAGO SPHENURA. 
Vin. supra olivaceo-, subtius flavo-, viridis ; capite in fronte pectoreque aurets ; alarum tectricibus, 
regioneque interscapulari vinaceo-purpureis ; caudd cuneata. 
Longitudo corporis, 15 une. 
Axtuouex this species of Vinago will be remarked as greatly resembling that which is figured in the next 
Plate, its wedge-shaped tail (that of Vinago militaris being square,) offers a very distinct character of 
difference between them; Vinago Sphenura also is strictly confined to the higher regions of the Himalaya, 
while the other has been frequently received from the low districts around them: the former therefore must 
undoubtedly be considered as a species new to science. As such, it has been figured in the “Century,” though — 
its beauty of form and colouring render it, in point of exterior appearance alone, by no means unworthy of 
being illustrated. | 
The head, neck and chest, are greenish yellow, the top of the head and breast having a tinge of golden 
orange ; the top of the back, and wing-coverts, vinaceous purple ; the back tail-coverts, middle tail-feathers, 
scapulars and greater wing-coverts, olive green ; the quills brownish black; the outer tail-feathers incline to 
ash-colour. 
The bird is figured of the natural size. 
