. The birds of Europe . of the back and upper part of the scapularies dark reddish brown, minutely rayed with irregular transverselines of blackish brown and grey ; lower part of the scapularies and tertiaries rich reddish chestnut; lesserwing-coverts pure white with the exception of the posterior row of feathers, which are crossed with a stronglydefined mark of black near their extremities, forming a narrow band across the wing ; primaries, lower partof the back, rump, and tail black ; secondaries rich glossy green, with purple reflections ; on the centre ofthe breast a large irregular patch
. The birds of Europe . of the back and upper part of the scapularies dark reddish brown, minutely rayed with irregular transverselines of blackish brown and grey ; lower part of the scapularies and tertiaries rich reddish chestnut; lesserwing-coverts pure white with the exception of the posterior row of feathers, which are crossed with a stronglydefined mark of black near their extremities, forming a narrow band across the wing ; primaries, lower partof the back, rump, and tail black ; secondaries rich glossy green, with purple reflections ; on the centre ofthe breast a large irregular patch of deep rich chestnut; all the remainder of the under surface from thecollar to the thighs pale buff, transversely rayed with very minute and irregular lines of blackish brown; ventand under tail-coverts rich buff; upper mandible margined all round with brown, the centre being reddishflesh colour; legs and feet reddish flesh colour; irides orange. We have figured an adult male about one third less than the natural
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