The tail of this species differs from the two preceding; it is square like another bird's, and of a moderate length, except the four middle feathers, which are long, and so formed, that when closed, they have the appearance of one single feather. It is rather smaller in size than the first mentioned; the upper part of the head and back are a deep glossy black; on the neck a white stripe, and towards the tail is white; there is also a large spot of the same color on the wings, the lower parts are pure white. This and the preceding species are also brought from Africa; they live upon seeds, and are fine songsters.