Photo by L. Midland, F.Z.S.] [North Finchley. 



SOUTHERN FKUIT-PIGEON. 

 The flesh of the fruit-pigeon surpasses that of all other birds in delicacy. 



Photo by L. Medland, F.Z.S.] ' [North Finchley. 



NICOBAR IMPERIAL FRUIT-PIGEONS. 

 These birds lay but a single egg, which is large. 



Photo by W. P. Dando, F.Z.S.'] [Regents Park. 



NEW GUINEA CROWNED PIGEON. 



This is the largest of living pigeons. 



Photo by W. f. Ztarttto, F.Z.S.] [Regent's Park. 



WONGA-WONGA PIGEON. 

 This bird is found in the brush country of Eastern Australia. 



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