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illustrations and descriptions, it is not unlike that of 
Xenicus gilviventris figured on page 250 of Buller’s ‘ Birds 
of New Zealand’ (2nd edition, vol. i.) and described on 
page 112. 
Text-fig. 32. 
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ei Bi tee ate ne eneineeneaeent a) 
i ad Paes . eyes ce use? Go 
Nest of Acanthidositta chloris. 
The nest (text-fig. 832)—a marvel of labour and construc- 
tive skill—is a very compact oval ball, with one end slightly 
flattened, and measures in height 5 inches, in breadth 5:1 
