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IMay, 1909. 
BIRD NOTES: 
THE 
JOURNAL OF THE FOREIGN BIRD CLUB. 
Xcclaiicbei or IRambow Biiutino. 
Cyav.ospiza leclaiichoi. 
By Wesley T. Page. F.Z.S., &c. 
With two species of this beautiful genus we are well 
acquainted, viz., the Nonpareil and Indigo Buntings, ciris and 
cyaiiea ; hut to most the species figured on our plate (Jeclancheri), 
will be considered far more beautiful, even than the gorgeous Non- 
pareil, more especially so, as it is already evident that the lovely 
and chaste colouring of leclancheri will retain its full beauty in 
captivitj^ and not fade as does tliat of ciris. It is the first living 
specimen of its kind to reach this country ; it was imported by 
the well known dealer J. D. Hamlyn, from whom it was purchased 
by our esteemed member Mrs. K. Leslie Miller, who is to be con- 
gratulated on the possession of so exquisite and unique an 
acquisition. 
I was unable to immediately respond to a kind invitation 
to call and see this rarity, but was enabled to name it for Mrs. 
Miller from Mr. Miller's lucid description. 
I feel really at a loss for superlatives, with which to 
Sttingly describe this lovely bird, without appearing extravagant. 
So few have ever seen a skin and fewer still have seen it alive, 
but the latter, at any rate, will fully appreciate my difficulty ; 
therefore I must merely descril)e its colouring as dainty, chaste, 
and exquisitely harmonised, in fact a " dream of loveliness." 
With this I must leave the reproduction of Mr. Goodchild's 
admirable painting and the detailed description to adequately 
present this bird to my readers. 
I cannot however pass on without quoting, in exlenso, from 
