Photo: Royal Scottish Museum. 



GREAT AUK (WITH EGG) 



A large flightless species related to the Razorbill and the 

 Guillemot. It became extinct about the middle of last century, 

 but was formerly common on the coasts of Iceland and New- 

 foundland and not unknown in British waters. Specimens and 

 eggs are much prized rarities nowadays, and will command 

 several hundred pounds if in good condition. 



Photo: James's Press Agency. 



THE KIWI OR APTERYX 



A small member of the Ostrich tribe, found in New Zealand. 

 It is not only flightless, like its relatives, but also lacks visible 

 wings. It is a shy bird of nocturnal habits: the beak, used for 

 probing, is long and sensitive; the legs are powerful; the plum- 

 age is long and hair-like. 



