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KIX(;H()RX ^- CAVLEV, Storm Petrels. [\^,to^v 



given by Dr. Sharj)e2* will consideral)!}- su])])ort and strenijtlieii 

 our statements. 



With reference to our inclusion of Fregetta tnbiilata^^^ in the 

 synonomy, we give the following data. When (jOuM^s described 

 T. tropica, T. niclaiioc/aster and T. leitcot/aster as new species. 



Frcgctta tropica, Gould. 



These drawings have been made from specimens identified and labelled 

 by Gould as follows : — 4 and 6, Thalassidroma Icucogastcr; 5 and 7, 7". tropica. 



Long toes, middle one longest, spatulate but sharp claws; tarsus and basal 

 joint of toes booted. 



The extraordinary difference between the feet of this bird and those of 

 Fregcttornis will be seen on comparing them together. 



he mentioned, and gave a short description of another bird which 

 was killed near the coast of Australia; to tiiis he did not attemjtt 

 to attach a name, but said that its "nostril tube is much more 

 lengthened than in any other species, and its ai»ical portion 



