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The MontKs Ariivals. 
ZIbe riDontb's Briivals. 
At the; Zoo: Tliis month I shall inostl)' deal with those airiving at 
the Zoo, which have been fairly miiiierous and notable : — 
Birds of Paradise, etc. : Karly this year Messrs. Stalker and I'"rost 
went ont on a collecting expedition on behalf of Sir W. Ingram, who is 
desirous of establishing these birds on his estate in Trinidad. About the 
middle of this month Mr. Frost arrived at Southampton with a huge con- 
signment of rare and interesting species. From tliis series, two Greater 
B. of P. (Z'. a/'OrtVr), eight King B. of P. (C regiiis), five Manncodes, some 
beautiful and rare Lories and Lorikeets, and single specimens of the Great 
Black Cockatoo, Javan Dayal Bird, Flame-breasted l'"lower-pecker, etc. 
The Birds of Paradise are well-known species and do not call for 
further comment in these notes ; they will form a welcome addition to the 
Society's alieady fine series of these regal birds. 
The Flame-breasted Flower-pecker (Dicceum ignkolle). This is new 
to the collection; a charming little bird, lively and vivacious, and of a 
fragile appearance. It is a very handsome species, dark rich-blue above ; 
scarlet breast with remainder of under surface whitish-buff. I was a de- 
lighted observer for some considerable time of its interesting tit-like 
deportment and confiding demeanour. Its food consists of insects, fruit, 
bnds, seeds and the nectar of flowers. Mr. Goodchild is preparing a 
coloured drawing, which will appear in a near issue, when this delightful 
species will be fully described. Hab. : Aru Islands. 
Black Manucode (/J/, alia). A somewhat unattractive species, with 
apparently nothing but its rarity to commend it to foreign bird keepers; as 
if to further enhance its nnattractiveness it has a very monotonous call 
note. 
Lineated Barbets (Cyauops lineata). These are really charming birds, 
though not so brilliant as many of this genus. The brightest areas of 
colour are the wing, olive-green, and the bare skin round the eyes which is 
yellow; tlie remainder of the plumage being greyish and brown, much 
striated with dark brown. 
.Spotted Oriole (Oi iolus macnlatus.). A very attractive bird, though 
not so beautiful as some of the commoner species. 
Lilac-ciowned h'ruit Pigeon (PlUopns coronulatns). When it has re- 
covered its condition this jironiises to be a very handsome species. It was 
not easy to oljserve as it kept \ip ai;ainst top of cage in the shadow. I made 
the following brief notes of its colouration : Above green ; crown lilac with 
margin of bright yellow across nape ; face pearl-grey ; bai e skin round eyes 
grey; breast brownisli-olive-green ; abdomen yellowish ; bill greyish-horn, 
pale }ellow at tip. Hab.: Aiu Islands. 
