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approach much more closely the Kangaroo Island bird (Z. hal- 

 maturina) than the mainland birds, the grey of the back and the 

 yellow of throat and head being much more pronounced than it is in 

 either the South Australian or Bass Strait island birds. 



Pardalotus punctatus (P. punctatus interjectus). Victorian Spotted 

 Pardalote. — This was the only species that came under our notice, 

 and even this one was not common, which seems strange, considering 

 what a fine timbered country it is. 



Melithreptus lunulatus (M. lunatus hmafus). White-naped Honey- 

 eater. — Fairly numerous amongst the timber. When moving about 

 in the tops of the very high trees they look more like bees than birds. 

 This is a more robust bird in comparison to the South Australian 

 sub-species. 



Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (A . tenuiroslris victories). Victorian 

 Spinebill. — ^There were quite a number of these dainty little birds. 

 They seemed to frequent the open timber and bush-land aUke. 



Glyciphila fulvifrons (G. melanops chandleri). Victorian Tawny- 

 crowned Honey-eater. — Were met with on the heath country near 

 the coast, where they were breeding. Specimens handled showed a 

 very light forehead, in some cases almost white. 



Ptilotis chrysops {Parapfilotis chrysops beaconsfieldi). Southern 

 Yellow-faced Honey-eater. — Numerous ; they seemed to take the 

 place of P. penicillata. which they resemble much in habits. They 

 were nesting in the tea-tree. Their short but melodious note was 

 heard on every side in the early morning and evening. 



Ptilotis chrysotis (Meliphaga lewinii nea ?) Yellow-eared Honey- 

 eater. — Only two birds came under notice. They were very silent. 

 One bird was feeding on the native cherries, which were ripe at the 

 time of our visit. Not having sufficient material for comparison, 

 it is difficult to say if this is the New South Wales or Victorian form. 



Lichmera australasiana {Phylidonyris pyrrhoptera indistincfa). 

 Crescent Honey-eater. — Not plentiful ; more often heard than seen. 



Meliornis novae-hollandiae (M. novcshollandics asaimilis^. White- 

 bearded Honey-eater. — A fair number of these birds made their 

 presence known by their sharp squeaking call and by the erratic way 

 they fly out from cover, and on alarm dive back into the under- 

 growth. With its thick and long bill, this bird is unlike the Queens- 

 land, New South Wales, and South Australian specimens, and has a 

 closer affinity to those found on the islands of Bass Strait. 



Manorhina melanophrys (M. melanophrys yarra). Bell Miner. — 

 Not plentiful ; restricted to a very small area, where they kept up 

 their clear, bell-like note incessantly. Very pugnacious, chasing all 

 birds, both large and small, that come in their way. drooping their 

 wings and fluffing out their feathers as signs of combat. They are 

 very like the Myzantha in habits. 



Anthochsera carunculata (Coleia carunculaia tregellasi). Red 

 Wattle-Bird — This bird was reported as having been seen. I notice 

 Mr. Mathews calls this the Yellow Wattle-Bird ; the Tasmanian bird 

 is the one always known to Australian ornithologists as the Yellow 

 Wattle-Bird. 



Anellobia meilivora (Anthochcsra chrysoptera intermedia). Brush 

 Wattle-Bird. — This was a very plentiful bird all through the district. 



