It
has likewise feathers of a peculiar bronze and yellow on the wings; the
rest of the plumage being a dull blue green, excepting that over the bill
it has some light blue feathers.
89. PSEPHOTUS HAEMATONOTUS, GOULD.--Red-rumped Parroquet.
This is a bird of the interior, and was found on the most distant creeks,
amongst the gum-trees. It was, however, fond of being on the ground, from
whence it would rise and hide itself on being alarmed. It is a wild bird,
and a noisy one. It colours are generally dull.
90. EUPHEMA ELEGANS.--Grass Parroquet.
This beautiful Euphema is seen in great numbers on the sea-skirts of the
plains of Adelaide, feeding on grass seeds. It was in course of migration
when we were at the Depot in lat. 29 degrees 4 minutes; but after the
other birds, and remained stationary for some time. It was never seen by
us in the day time, but came regularly to water night and morning, when
it was so dark that they could hardly be seen. The plumage of this bird
is very beautiful. Its back and neck are green, as well as the crown of
the head; its wings blue black; the breast and under tail feathers are of
a bright yellow, with a blue and yellow band in the front.
91. EUPHEMA BOURKII.--Bourke's Parroquet.
This elegant little bird was also a visitant at the Depot, and remained
throughout the winter; keeping in the day time in the barren brushes
behind the camp, and coming only to water.
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