The Small green Paroqueet from Eaft India.
Numb. X V .
Th i s Bird is a fmall matter bigger than the Sky Lark,
its Bill o f a duiky yellow, and hooked, as all the Parrot
kind are ; the Pupil of the Eyes black, the fore
part of the Head and Throat of a fine fcarlet Colour, the
hind part of the Head, Back, Breaft, and Wings of a
beautiful green Colour; the Feathers of the Rump of a
Bright blewifh green, the Tail ihort; the three outmoft
Feathers on each fide are of a fcarlet Colour, with a black
Border, and the Tips green, the Legs and Feet of a griily
cinereous Colour; they are a tame beautiful Bird; the Cock
and Hen are commonly kept in a Cage together; the Head
of the Hen is not of fo fine a red, as that of the Cock;
they are fold for two Guineas a Pair, and may be had at
Mr. Bland's, at the Tiger on Tower H ill.
