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test by the congested state of the aisle in its vicinity. The 
glory of Paradise Birds is their various plumes and append- 
ages, which are only seen at their best when the male dis- 
plays to his mate. Notes, line, and wash drawings of Paradise 
Birds will be found in Bird Notes, Vols. IV., VITI, and in 
November issue of current volume. 
Blue Budgerigars: Monsieur Pauvvels is to be con-- 
gratulated on acquiring so beautiful a colour variety of this 
popular species, which for chaste beauty is far ahead of any 
of its predecessors. As we are figuring this variety in January 
issue of Bird Notes, we merely remark, that the variety has 
been obtained by careful selection over a long period — it is a 
typical Budgerigar as to form, contour, and markings, but, 
the yellow has been bred out, leaving as a result, the dusky 
black undulations of the upper surface their usual colour, the 
yellow areas and feather margins being replaced by Avhite, 
and the green by blue — we reserve further comment to accomp- 
any the coloured plate. 
Temminck's Eobin (Erithacus komadori). An exceed- 
ingly rare and interesting species — a typical robin in contour, 
demeanour, and general characteristics — rare even in its native 
haunts, for the British Museum possesses but two skins. It is 
a native of tne Loochoo Islands, and this specimen was obtained 
in Japan. The upper surface is rich orange -chestnut, and 
the under parts are black and white. We reserve further 
comment, as it is to figure on a coloured plate in the course 
of next volume. This fine specimen was purchased by our es- 
teemed memlier H. D. Astley, Esq. 
Blue and Black Tanager: A rare, beautiful species, 
which I did not recognise, neither does it agree with Sclater's 
figures of the Blue and Black or Black and Blue Tanagers ; and I 
have no time to look the matter up before going to press, but as 
this and the following species are to figure on a coloured plate 
in the course of our next volume, further comment is reserved. 
Vieillot's Tanager: (Callistc vieillofi). A beautiful 
sub-species which I believe is new to aviculture — the upper 
parts are the richest of blue and l)lack, with the abdomen and 
undc: tail-coverts yellow. Fuller details will appear ,with 
plate. 
BL.AfK- THROATED CHATTERER: I take this rare and 
