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Broad-billed Roller (Dollar- Bird), are identical with Australian 

 birds; others are closely related, while many of the most interest- 

 ing are not found in Australia, some not even (Kitside the Thili])- 

 pine Islands. 



The authors are to be congratulated on having produced a 

 work scientifically correct, yet full of interest to all nature stu- 

 dents, and especially to the children of the Philii)pines. 



SPOTTY, THE BOWER BIRD. 



"Spotty, the Bower Bird" is an original book, in which the 

 author, Mr. E. S. Sorenson, R.A.O.U., gives natvu-e truths in 

 the form of pleasantly-written tales. Three chapters concern 

 birds, three animals. These tales are most informative and in- 

 teresting, describing really the life histories of familiar bush crea- 

 tures. Although in the story of "Spotty," the Spotted Bower Bird 

 is dealt with in particular, all other Bower Birds are incidentally 

 mentioned. Likewise with "Jack, the Kookaburra," all his King- 

 fisher brethren are named, and so with the animals treated. 



As has been truly stated, the fascmation of the subjects, com- 

 bined with the author's graphic style and delightful humour, are 

 such as make an irresistible appeal to Nature-lovers, both young 

 and old. Mr. Sorenson is to be congratulated on his original 

 book, which is well illustrated by line drawings by the late Mr. 

 E. E. Barker, R.A.O.U., and by some excellent photographs by 

 various nature photographers. 



The publishers are Messrs. Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., 189- 

 191 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Price, 4/6; postage, 3d. 

 extra. 



["Australian Bird-Maps," by Robert Hall, C.M.Z.S., Past President 

 R.A.O.U., Honorary Colonial Member B.O.U., Corresponding Fellow 

 A.O.U., and author of many articles and books on Australian birds]. 



As we go to press this little book (220 pages) most valuable to 

 the student of bird distribution, migration and differentiation. 

 has reached us. 



Original in conception, with its 1 00 maps of Australia and the 

 part of the world north to Siberia showing the range and distri- 

 bution of Australian birds (residents and visitors) this work will 

 prove of the greatest assistance to those studying Australian 

 birds. Its opportune issue is a piece of good fortune to the 

 members of the committee completing the second edition of the 

 Official Check-List. 



Himself, a great traveller along the migration routes of Aus- 

 tralian birds, Mr. Hall here presents the results of the study and 

 experience of a lifetime in a striking form readily intelligible to all. 



