Psittacus Lory, LINNÆUS; Lory des Philippines, BUFFON; Der
schwarzkappige Lory, BECHSTEIN.
This is about the size of the preceding. Its beak is orange; the
membrane and circle of the eyes of a dark flesh colour; the iris orange.
The feet are black; the top of the head the same, with a blue tint; the
whole body is scarlet, except a blue spot between the back and neck, and
another below the breast; both of these spots have a few red feathers;
the wings are green above.
OBSERVATIONS.--The black-capped lory is still more scarce in Europe
than the preceding, therefore it is dearer, but appears to possess
all its good qualities.