ORNITHOLOGY. 



other by an inch and a quarter. Instead of the dark colours of 

 the head, as in our bird, the head and neck of P. Squammosus are 

 dull orange. The darker colouring of our bird assimilates more 

 nearly with Psittacus Lineatus, but in other respects is entirely 

 different. We have considered it as a new species,, at the same time 

 that it must be observed from the very close analogy that prevails 

 between this bird and the Scaly Breasted Parrakeet, it may possibly 

 prove hereafter to be the adult bird of that kind rather than a 

 distinct species. 



