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BLUE-TAILED THRUSH. 
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Generic Character . 
Bill strait, obtusely carinated at the top, bend¬ 
ing a little at the point, and slightly notch¬ 
ed near the end of the upper mandible. 
Nostrils oval and naked. 
Tongue slightly jagged at the end. 
Middle-toe slightly connected to the outer as 
far as the first joint. 
Specific Character, £V. 
SUBFERRUGINDUS THRUSH, yellow be¬ 
neath, with deep blue tail, and abdomen 
marked by numerous blue lines. 
L’Azurin. Buff", ois. 3. p. 410. 
Merle de la Guiane. PL Enl. 355 . 
Tiie Blue-Tailed Thrush may be considered as 
one of the most elegant of the South-American 
birds. 
