Phasianella, which has a rich, rusty-brown plumage, with the sides and back of the neck glossed with bronzy-pur- ple ; the lateral tail-feathers crossed near the tip by a broad black band ; the iris, blue, with an outer circle of scarlet ; the feet, pinkish-red.

The pheasant-tailed pigeon, as it is called, resorts entirely to the brush from Illawarra to Moreton Bay, where it is common.

It spends much of its time on the ground, searching for seeds, usually four or five birds being in company.

When on the wing, with its broad, lengthened tail spread to the fullest extent, it appears to the greatest advantage.

It is of about the same size as the preceding species.