Genus — LO PH OLAIMUS. 
Lopholaimus Gray, App. List. Gen. B., p. 12 (1842) (also spelt 
Lopholcemus and Lopholoemus) . . . . . . . . . , L. antarctica. 
Lophorynchus Swainson (not Vieillot, 1816), Classif. B., II., p. 348 
(1837) (also spelt Lophorhynchus) . . . . . . . . L. antarctica. 
This monotypic genus differs from the allied genera in having a fuU, soft 
occipital crest. The soft basal portion of the bill is rather swollen as far as the 
beginning of the hard anterior part of the beak, and covered with elongate 
narrow soft feathers. Feathers of hind-neck and chest with double incisions 
at the tip, so that they resemble a trident. Metatarsus thickly covered with 
feathers, toes bare. Tail of fourteen rectrices. First primary not abruptly 
attenuated. 
Distribution. Australia only. 
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