l'hoto!y n.n-y AV^-. Sydney. 



AUSTRALIAN t/OCKA KX ) 

 The sulphur-coloured crest of Ibis bird is arranged in the lonn of a 

 liorsc-sboe. 



Photo-by Ottomar Ausc/utU, HerU'!. 



MACAW. 



NexttothelMilliaiicy of its colouration, the most strikiii.i^ feature a I. out 



this bird is its liuge beak. 



rhotoby If \iTu/.- A%->2i. f.Z.S. 



MALE RUFF IN FULL HRHKDING PLUMAGF. 

 This wonderful plumage is worn only for a few weeks in the year 



LAUir.HING JAL KAss. 



This bird is a species of kingfisher, and has acquired its name on 



account ol its most extraordinary cry. 



