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means of a pouch in the lower beak, which is so very 
elastic, as to astonish the spectators, by seeing the kee« 
per exhibiting it over his face and head, in various forms 
as fancy leads him. This bird is distinguished by a formi- 
dable claw at the end of his beak, which serves to defend 
him when attacked ; however, he never uses it, but 
when separate from his mate, then his resentment may 
be expected. His attachment to Mrs Polito deserves 
particular notice, with whom he will walk to and fro, 
with much seeming satisfaction, and will repulse with 
his beak,, any unmannerly intruder into their company. 
S. F hence concludes, that this sagacious bird has 
been the favourite of some distinguished lady, attached 
to Natural History, at the court from whence he was 
brought. 
CROWN BIRD: 
This beauty,, for such I must call it, is an emblem of 
nature’s perfections, has a head-dress as elegant and varie- 
gated as a court lady. It is somewhat singular, that the 
keeper announcing the words, News, news, audibly, 
the bird instantly imitates a post-horn, thus, Hoy, hoy, 
hoy. 
DAMOISELLES. 
It had long been the wish of S. P. to procure them, 
by reason they are rare and seldom to be obtained ; the 
graceful attitudes in which they move, affords a pleasing 
entertainment to the spectators. 
