Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 1 / or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals

by William Swainson

Fam. Sturnidæ.—Sub-Fam. Icterina (Nobis).

Bill lengthened, conic, acute, entire, the commissure not sinuated. Tarsi short, adapted for perching; claws strong, fully curved.

Generic Character.

Bill black; both mandibles slightly bent; nostrils furnished with a membrane; tail lengthened, graduated; wings slightly rounded. Nob.

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Specific Character.

Black, not glossy; lesser wing-covers above yellow, beneath black margined by yellow; legs bluish.

Oriolus Cayanensis. Lin. 1. p. 163.

Xanthornus Cayanensis. Brisson. Orn. 2. p. 123. pl. 9. f. 2.