Psittacus æstivus, LINNÆUS; Der gemeine Amazonenpapagey,
BECHSTEIN.
This species is imported in so great numbers that it is found at every
bird-seller's, and is one of the cheapest. Its varieties are numerous.
The following are the general colours: beak blackish; feet ash-coloured;
iris golden yellow; forehead bluish, as well as the space between the
eyes; head and throat yellow, but the throat-feathers are edged with a
blue green; the body a brilliant green, inclining to yellowish on the
back and belly.
This bird is common in the hottest parts of America, learns to speak, is
very docile, sociable, and requires only common attention.