Family MEROPIDÆ, Vig.
Genus Merops, Linn.
India and Africa may be said to be the great nursery of this lovely group of birds; one species of which, common in the southern parts of Europe, is beautifully represented in Australia by the Merops ornatus, the only species inhabiting that country.
| 55. Merops ornatus, Lath. | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 16. |
Family ——?
Genus Eurystomus, Vieill.
One species of this genus is found in Australia, and others inhabit India and Africa. They are closely allied to the Rollers, and not very distantly related to the Halcyons.
| 56. Eurystomus Australis, Swains. | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 17. |