feathers exceed in length the two next them on each 
fide by three inches and as many lines; but the fide- 
feathers Ihorten gradually to the exterior one on each 
fide, which is only one inch and nine lines in length. 
The irides of the eyes are red : the bafe of the upper 
mandible is befet with fome fmall, ftiff, hair-like 
feathers, turned forwards. The beak, feet, and 
claws are red. It is a native of China.” 
