is very similar to C. aurantiicollis, the only difference being in the colour of the collar.
From all the others it may be known by its dark red head.
The females, as is the case with the American members of the Capitonidas, differ
greatly from the male.
In the article on Capito bourcierii will be found extracts from a paper by Mr. Salvin
on this peculiarity, showing how he was first led to discover it.
I t s habits are similar to its congeners'.
The Plate and description are taken from spécimens in our collection.
