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129. Calopsittacus Nov^-HoLLANDiiE, Gmel. 



Usually a rare bird, but on October 3rd, 1886, numbers 

 appeared ; and many, apparently, had not time to seek hollows 

 for nesting, and were seen to alight on the ground and deposit 

 an ^gg. On the borders of the district they are common. 

 Eggs from the nest December 7th. 



130. Aprosmictus scapulattjs, Bechst. 



These birds come in numbers to Cooyal to feed on the rijDe 

 mistletoe berries in March and April, and stray pairs are often 

 seen all over the district. We have no evidence of their breeding 

 here, 



131. Aprosmictus erythroptertjs, Gmel. 



Some have been shot at Eurunderee eating peaches, and they 

 are known to breed at Cobbora. Local name " Bellawingf." 



132. Platycercus Pennantii, Lath. 



Common in the winter months. Breeds at Cooyal in December. 

 Known as " Blue Lowry." 



133. Platycercus eximius, Shaw. 



Common all over the district. Breeds in November to 

 December 7th. Like all the parrots, it wades into the water 

 to wash. 



134. Psephotus h^matonotus, Gld. 



Very common, living in flocks. Breeds from 27th September 

 to the end of November. Known as " Ground-parrot." 



135. Euphema pulchella, Shaw. 



Frequent well grassed stony hills, feeding on kangaroo grass 

 {Anthistiria ciliata). They breed in the hills, but we have 

 not taken eggs. 



136. Melopsittacus undulatus, Shaw. 



Once very common, and then not seen again, but coming in 

 vast flocks for the last three or four years. Breeds in December. 

 Native name " Budgherighar." 



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