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2. Manucqdia rubiensis, Meyer, sp. nov. 
M. chalybeate simillima, sed minor: long, alse 155-160, 
caudse 126-8, rostri 32-33 millim. 
Hab. Rubi, Nov. Guin. 
From this most southern point of the Bay of Geelvink, 
which is very remarkable in its ornithology,, two examples 
[Meyer) lie before us, which are distinguished by their small 
size from those of other localities. Besides, the under 
surface of the neck seems to be green in place of blue, and 
the curling of the feathers is very slightly developed. The 
bill is but little stronger than in Phonygama keraudreni. 
3. Manucodia atra (Less.). 
Examples of this species from the Aroo Islands seem rather 
larger than those from the Bay of Geelvink (Dorey, Passim, 
Inwiorage: Meyer). 
Guillemard (P. Z. S. 1885, p. 646) is of opinion that 
M. atra and M. chalybeata are not specifically different, 
although the form and size of the bill are alone sufficient to 
prove this idea untenable. Moreover, Guillemard^s alleged 
reason, that it is not probable that two so nearly allied species 
should occur in the same district, is untenable for New 
Guinea, as there are many analogous cases known. The 
same author gives measurements of M. jobiensis smaller 
than those of Salvadori; but these differences are perhaps 
attributable to sex. 
4. Phonygama purpureo-violacea, Meyer, sp. nov. 
P. keraudreni similis, sed dorso, alis caudaque purpureo- 
violaceis, concoloribus, et occipitis collique plumis 
valde elongatis distinguenda : long, tota 300, alee 166- 
167, caudse 130, rostri 30-31, tarsi 34 millim. 
Whole upper surface up to the head and neck beautiful 
purplish violet• under surface green, with bluish glance, 
especially on the sides; under surface of wings and tail 
greyish black. Side-feathers of the head still more lengthened 
than in P. keraudreni , the neck-feathers all around broader 
and markedly longer, and bluish green in colour, like the 
whole head, tipped with blue only on the nape. The upper 
mandible is furrowed longitudinally, of which there is only a 
