PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION 



It has been found necessary to make a few alterations in 

 the scientific names of some of the birds in accordance with 

 recent discoveries, and some additional species have been 

 added to those already described in the second edition ; 

 we have also added another ten illustrations. We are 

 indebted to His Worship Cr. C. W. Giovanetti (Mayor of 

 Pretoria) for the gift of the picture illustrating the Black 

 Vulture, the work of his late son (Lieut. Giovanetti, 

 E.A.R), who made the supreme sacrifice during the Great 

 War. 



To the public of South Africa who have been good enough 

 to make a third edition necessary, we tender our thanks. 



A. K. HAAGNEE. 

 E. H. IVY. 



National Zoological Gardens, 

 Pretoria. 



