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had also been sent him for identification. Hitherto, it appeared 

 Queensland had not been included in the habitat of this species. 

 A set of three eggs of the Black-shouldered Kite (Elamis 

 axillaris) taken on the 28th ultimo was also exhibited. Repeated 

 attempts had been made by Crows (Corone aiistralis) to drive the 

 sitting bird off the nest, and steal the eggs. Two other nests of 

 this Kite, examined during last month, contained young. 



