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as have been roasted by the natives, and by this 

 means whitened, that attract their attention. Mr. 

 Gould clearly ascertained that these runs formed 

 the rendezvous of many individuals. 



Such is the account he has given of the habits 

 of these extraordinary birds, which cannot fail of 

 interesting the naturalist. I have now only to 

 offer my thanks for the permission so kindly given 

 me by Mr. Gould, to make use of his splendid 

 work, and to extract what portion I pleased of it. 



