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black feathers, which project forward at the points. — . 
The whole body is of a deep shining black, reflecting 
blue and purple shades, except the lower part of the belly 
and the coverts under the tail. 
The Curasso-bird is frequent in Guinea, and contri- 
butes no small portion of their food to the planters. The 
flesh resembles that of a Turkey. It is easily domesti- 
cated, and is frequently found in the Dutch settlements 
of Berbice, Essequebo, and Demerary. 
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