although thus far not much information has been received, regarding its manner of
living.
I cannot suppose that this species is to remain the solitary representative of the
family in Africa, but feel assured that that great continent will eventually produce one
or more additional species, perhaps surpassing in the brilliancy of their plumage, any
that have yet been discovered. It is much to be hoped that the fortunate individual
who may hereafter make known to the ornithological world a new member of this
family, will also have an opportunity of witnessing its habits, and avail himself of i t ;
for with the exception of those accurate observers and distinguished naturalists, Messrs.
Muller and Schlegel, there has been no one to relate any thing regarding either the
manners, habits, loves, or quarrels of the birds forming this interesting group.
The figure in the plate is of the size of life.
