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under the name of Sun Birds, and fitly represent in our eastern 
hemisphere the humming birds of the western. Description : crown of 
the head, scapularies, the back and lateral tail feathers lustrous rifle 
green, chin and throat shining metallic purple, the rest of the plumage 
black, feet and bill black ; size about 4 inches, wing 2§, tail f , bill f , 
tarsus J (estimated) . 
Two species are now known to Australia, and in all probability 
the new bird is a visitant probably from New Guinea. Many others 
are found in the E. I. Archipelago, India, &c., and from their great 
beauty are much sought after by collectors. Shot by Mr. Cockerell 
near Cape York. 
James G. Beal, Government Printer, "William street, Brisbane. 
