418 A LIST OF THE BIRDS OF THE MUDGEE DISTRICT, 



137. Lathamus discolor, Shaw. 



Arrives in April and May to feed on the gum-blossom. 



138. Trichoglossus NoviE-HoLLANDi^, Gmel. 



Visits the district to feed on gum-blossom, especially in spring 

 when Eucaly2)tus sideroxylon flowers. 



139. Trichoglossus concinnus, Shaw. 



Breeds in the district, but the flocks follow the gum-blossom. 

 Known as " Green-leek " and " Musk-paroquet." 



140. Trichoglossus pusillus, Shaw. 



The same remarks apply to this species, and the same local 

 names are applied to it. 



141. Leucosarcia picata, Lath. 



A few specimens procured at Cooyal. 



142. Phaps chalcoptera. Lath. 



Eggs taken on December 28th. Native name "Wabba." 



143. Geopelia tranquilla, Gld. 

 Common. 



144. Geopelia cuneata. Lath. 

 Earer than the preceding species. 



145. TuRNix VARius, Lath. 



Common. Breeds in November. One of its calls is a booming 

 sound not unlike that of Ninox hoohook. 



146. TURNIX VELOX, Gld. 



Rare. We have taken eggs on December 11th. 



147. TuRNix pyrrhothorax, Gld. 

 Breeds in December. 



148. COTURNIX pectoralis, Gld. 

 Common. Breeds here. 



149. Synoicus australis, Lath. 

 Breeds here. 



