Vol. X 

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] Hill, Field Notes on Birds of Kimberley, N.-W.Ausi. 260 



and after 20/12/09, and some few remained until July. Several pairs were 

 seen preparing nesting-places (28/4/10), but none of them was used. While 

 watching a pair of Crimson Finches {Neochmia phaeton) building their nest 

 in a small hollow— a very unusual position for these birds— I saw a pair of 

 Lorikeets drive them away and immediately set to work to remove the nest, 

 which they did in an incredibly short space of time. After working inside 

 the hollow for a few minutes, both flew away, leaving the Finches to collect 

 the remains of their nest, which they rebuilt in the top of a pandanus palm 

 close by. 

 Measurements of birds in mm. : — 



Bill. Tail. 



- ... 67 



- ... 67 



- ... 72 



- ... 72 

 13 ... 60 



- ... 72 



- ... 63 



- ... 65 



Calyptorhynchus macrorhynchus (Great-billed Cockatoo). 



The first arrivals reached Napier Broome Bay on 4/2/10, and were in the 

 district in large flocks at the end of July. During these months their food 

 appeared to consist entirely of seeds of grevilleas. 



Measurements of birds in mm. : — 



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Cacatua galerita (White Cockatoo) 



Were fairly numerous about the Drysdale River and on Augustus Island. 

 On the island C. galerita and C. gyDniopis were in company. I did not 

 notice a perceptible difl"erence in size between the mainland birds of North 

 Kimberley and those of S.W. Australia and Victoria, but the small size of 

 the island form is very noticeable. 



Cacatua gymnopis (Bare-eyed Cockatoo). 



A small flock arrived at the station 10/6/10. In the early part of August 

 they were numerous on Augustus Island and on many small islands and 

 rocks in the Buccaneer Archipelago, further south. 



Cacatua roseicapilla (Rose-breasted Cockatoo). 

 Arrived about the beginning of June with young birds. 

 Measurements of birds in mm.: — 



I mm. 



Ptistes COCCINEOPTERUS (Crimson-winged Lory). 



A somewhat uncommon bird, generally seen in parties of from three to 

 eight birds. The only record I have of their nesting habits is of a nest 

 taken on 15th June by one of the natives, which contained three young 

 birds. In this case the birds entered a hollow near the top of a small 



