Bird Notes from the Zoo. 
95 
It is too soon to speak yet as to the extent which the Birds 
of Paradise will display themselves to the public; as not only 
are manj'^ of the species moulting and only in partial nuptial 
plumage, but they have not settled down to tlieir altered surround- 
ings ; nevertheless Count Raggi's Bird of Paradise (Z*. raggia7ia) 
is giving promise of what a fine show there will be in a few weeks 
time ; these aviaries are sure to be a centre of interest, especially 
as a number of gorgeously plumaged small tropical birds are en- 
joying semi-liberty with the Birds of Paradise. 
Drawn from life by H ■ Goodchild. 
King Bird of Paradise $ and ?. 
Cidnnunis regiiis. 
The new aviaries consist of five flights, and for purposes of 
description I am numbering them i to 5, i.e. from left to right, as 
they appear on plate. 
I. This flight contains three King Birds of Paradise 
(^Ciciiimiriis regius) neither of which are as \'et in perfect feather, 
though the gorgeous crimson, metallic gieens, etc. flashing in 
the sunlight, already indicate what a glorious spectacle they will 
