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51. Sauloprocta motacilloides, v. & H. 



Often poises itself over a calm waterhole with the fluttering 

 motion of the kestrel. Eggs from September 2nd to December 

 7th. Known as " Wagtail." Sings all night. 



52. Seisura inquieta, Lath. 



This bird is rarer than the former, and the nest is generally 

 found on the hills, but on two occasions in a Casuarina overhang- 

 ing the river. It makes the grinding sound, from which it derives 

 its local name of " Razor-grinder," both while on the wing and 

 perched. Eggs from October to end of November. 



53. Myiagra rubecula. Lath. 

 Rare. 



54. Myiagra nitida, Gld. 



Rare. Two nests have been seen in Casuarinas. 



55. MiCRiECA FASCINANS, Lath. 



A very common species. Eggs October 3rd to December 14th. 

 Locally known as " Jacky Winter." In the early morning when 

 almost dark it sings a low sweet song. 



56. Gerygone albigularis, Gld. 



Sometimes ornaments the outside of its nest with the elytra of 

 bright-coloured beetles. Eggs all through October and November. 

 Local name " Native Canary." 



57. Smicrornis brevirostris, Gld. 

 Eggs in November. Common. 



58. Petr^ca Leggii. Sharjoe. 

 Common all over the district. 



59. Petr^eca Goodenovii, Vig. & Horsf. 

 Common all over the district. 



