Genus— HISTRIOPH APS. 
Histriophaps Salvadori, Cat. B. Brit. Mus., XXI., pp. 500, 529 
(1893) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. histrionica. 
In structure like Phaps, except that the tail consists of fourteen rectrices only, 
and is somewhat shorter, less rounded, almost straight ; the tail-coverts 
above and below reach almost to the end of the tail. The wing is long and 
pointed. The coloration is remarkable. 
Distribution. Australia. (Only one species.) 
151 
