BY DR. E. P. RAMSAY, F.R.S.E. 1097 



72. Strix delicatulus, Gould. 

 Similar to the N. S. W. individuals of the species. 



73. Podargus gouldii, Masters. 



Like all the members of this genus, this species varies remarkably 

 in the tints and colour exhibited in its plumage; in size it agrees best 

 with P. plrnl ' G37W ides, but on reference to Mr. Masters's description 

 it will be seen that the two species are decidedly different. (See 

 P. L. S. K S. W., Vol. 1, p. 45.) 



74. Eurostopodus guttatus, Vig. & Horsf. 



The specimens here under consideration belong to some of the 

 numerous varieties of E. guttatus of Vigors and Horsfield. The 

 predominant colouring of the upper surface, especially on the wings 

 and their coverts is of a rich rufous, the under surface also is 

 highly coloured with the same tint ; front and centre of the head 

 richly mottled with rufous and black; under tail-coverts light rufous, 

 the tail below with from 19 to 20 alternate bars of black and 

 rufous, the upper surface of the tail-feathers freckled and barred 

 with ashy grey and rufous, also barred with black, all the feathers 

 being distinctly margined and tipped with rufous. In a second 

 specimen the rufous markings are not so prominent, the large white 

 wing-spot is confined to the first four primaries, inner primaries 

 with a rufous tip. 



Length 11 J inches, wing 8*4, tail 6*4. 



75. Merops ornatus, Lath. 



It would be interesting to ascertain the exact date when they 

 arrive in Western Australia, as in their habits they more nearly 

 approach truly migratory species than any other Australian birds. 



76. Halcyon Macleayi, Jard. & Selb. 

 Similar to the New South Wales birds. 



77. Seisura nana, Gould. 



A smaller species than S. inquieta, but having a comparatively 

 larger bill ; female slightly tinged with yellow on the chest. 

 Wing, 3-4 inches; tail, 3-3 ; bill from forehead, 0-8. 



