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several generic heads ; hut whether all of these will 
stand the '1st of such a separation, or are only to be 
regarded slightly aberrant forms of the genus 
Psittacus, must depend upon a strict analysis of all 
the species. We shall, however, here consider them 
as forming distinct groups, detailing the principal 
characters of each as given by that eminent natural- 
ist. The first is that of Eclectus, represented by the 
Eclectus Linneei, Wagler, and Ec. grandis, Wagler 
(the Psittacus grandis of Latham, &c.), which dif- 
fer from his restricted genus Psittacus in the form 
of the bill, the under mandible being narrower, the 
cere at the base scarcely visible, and the nostril 
placed farther back, and hidden by the feathers of 
the brow. The texture of the plumage upon the 
head and neck is also different, being long and silky. 
He considers them to represent the parrots of Ame- 
rica, Africa, and Asia, and also to bring them 
nearer in connexion with the larger lories. The 
following is a description of the 
