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THE ANIMALS OF NEW ZEALAND 



much confusion and difference of opinion as to whether the 

 dominion possesses two species or only one. The general opinion 

 seems to be that there are two, namely, the quail-hawk, and a 

 smaller birds, the bush-hawk. Both are found in the Auckland 



Quail Hawk. 



fl'oi/. au Pole Suti.) 



Islands, but it is stated that the larger form does not 

 occur in the North Island of New Zealand, though both used to 

 be common in the South Island. It is also stated that the quail- 

 hawk breeds on the plains and lower ranges of the hills, while- 

 the bush-hawk breeds near the summits of the wooded ranges. 



