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of the winged inhabitants of this district which appeared to me observ- 

 able, is similar to the bird of the same name at Rio de Janeiro, only that 

 the plumage is more vivid, and the bill of a fine straw colour. — When 

 viewed in different positions with respect to the light, the plumage of 

 the Taniazu appears green, blue, or brown ; and the colours are somewhat 

 lighter on the belly, and under the wings, than in other parts ; in shape 

 and size it resembles a Sparrow, — The Guarisa, or Garisha Grande, is of 

 ft pale brown, with a slight tinge of red ; its size is nearly that of a Lark, 

 and its form delicate; the bill is long, slendei*, and a little hooked; 

 it has a short tail, and its thin legs seem disproportionately long. 



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