Birds of Palawan. 613 



S])aiTow-Hawk [Accipiter nisus). When viewed from below, 

 the large fan-shaped wings, long tail, and white underparts are 

 easily discernible. The beat of the wings is rather slow and 

 ponderous. The specimen above-mentioned was presented 

 to the Exeter Museum, where it has been mounted. 



Cacatua hsematuropygia. 



a. c? ad. ; b. ? ; c. ?. 



The Philippine Cockatoo is one of the commonest birds 

 on the island as well as one of the most destructive. When 

 the corn is ripening large flocks descend and do an immense 

 amount of harm. Late in the evenings I saw some dead 

 trees white with the birds, and was told that they roosted 

 there. They are said to be good eating, but I did not try 

 them. 



Prioniturus cyaneiceps. 



a, 6, c,d. S; e, /. ? . 



The Blue Racket-tailed Parrakeet is generally seen along 

 the edges of the forest. Occasionally a small flock will 

 cross an open clearing. At such times their flight is 

 wonderfully swift. 



Tanygnathus lucionensis. 



a. cJ ; 6, c. ? . 



This was the first species I shot on landing. The Philip- 

 pine Green Parrot is quite common, occurring in forest 

 and near open spaces. 



Eurystomus orientalis. 



a, b, c,d. S ', e, f,g. ? . 



The Broad-billed Roller is another very common and 

 conspicuous bird. It is frequently observed on dead trees 

 or tree-stumps. It was also met with in the forest. Several 

 specimens shot had been feeding on bright green beetles, 

 which they capture on the wing. 



Pelargopsis gouldi. 



a. S ad. ; b. ? ad. 



Gould's Stork-billed Kingfisher is fairly common on the 

 Iwahig River. I found it tame, but did not see them 

 feeding. 



