( Oreoica gutturalis). 



HE Oreoica more commonly called the 

 Bell Bird, is found everywhere in the 

 Southern portions of Australia, but not very 

 plentifully in any particular locality. It is 

 generally seen in small companies in the 

 open parts of the forests hopping about in a 

 sprightly manner. Its food consists of seeds 

 of various sorts, besides insects, grubs, and 

 caterpillars. What is most remarkable con- 

 cerning this bird is. that it can use its voice 



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in such a way that it appears to sound as if 

 it were uttered at some distance from where 

 the bird is sitting. This peculiar power is 



