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THE AVICULTURAL



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FOREIGN AND BRITISH BIRDS.



VOL. VIII. NO. 4 All rights reserved. F E B R U A R Y, 1 9 02.



CONTENTS.


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The Parrot-fincli, by D. Seth-Smith, F. 7 , S.59


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South African Cage-Birds, by Arthur G. Butler, Ph.D .—Continued 60


Nesting of the Orange-cheeked Waxbill, by Rosie Aldekson. 65


A Dry Bath-Cage , Weavers in Cages, by A. A. Pearson. 70


Review:—“ Living Animals ” 72


Bird Notes . . ... 73


Correspondence :—


Various Notes and Queries .74


Cockatiel killing Mice .75


The Age of Birds in Captivity.75


Gouldian Finches . . ... 76


Dippers in Captivity ... .76


Aviary at Forest Lodge, Biufield .77


Birds in Living-Rooms .77


Grey Parrots. 78


A Wild Bihds’ “Larder”. . . 79


Outdoor Aviaries .79


Long-tailed Partridges .80



Post mot tem Examinations


The Society’s Balance Sheet for the Year 1900-1901



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