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PREFACE. 



Once more it becomes the agreeable duty of the pro- 

 prietors of ' The Ibis ' to return their grateful thanks for 

 the hearty cooperation accorded them by the Ornitho- 

 logists of all parts of the world. 



It is fully believed that the contents of the present 

 volume will not be found inferior in interest or utility 

 to those of its predecessors, while, from the assurances 

 of support received by the Editor, he entertains a strong 

 conviction that the present high standard will be kept 

 up in future years. 



PHILIP LUTLEY SCLATER 



(Editor). 

 11, Hanover Square, 

 Oct. 1st, 1862. 



