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Mr. H. Seebohm writes * : — " The eggs vary considerably in shape, some 

 being much rounder than others, but they are usually pyriform ; they vary in 

 length from 2'8 to 2*45 inch, and in breadth from 1"95 to 1"75 inch. The only 

 eggs at all likely to be confused with the Curlew's are those of the ^Vliimbrel ; 

 but the latter are readily distinguished by their smaller size. Both birds appear 

 to assist in the duties of incubation, but the female performs the greater share. 

 Only one brood is reared in the year ; but if the first eggs are taken, others, 

 in many instances, are laid." 



* ' History of British Birds,' vol. iii. p. 97. 



