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Returning from this place and passing the Eagle Aviary, the next object is 

 the Pond FOR Geese (39), and the larger species of the Linnsean genus Anas, 

 where the following birds may be observed. 



WILD GEESE, or GllEY-LAG GEESE. 



Anser ferns, . 



Generally considered to be the type of our domesticated or tame Geese. They breed 

 in Great Britain in the fenny parts, and do not migrate, but remain the whole year. 

 Are found also in all parts of the world. In this country they are becoming very scarce, 

 in consequence of the extent of cultivation and enclosure. 



BEAN GEESE. 



Anser Segetum, . Anas Segetuni, Gmel. 



Bean Geese are abundant in Great Britain and the Western parts of Europe in the 

 winter season, but retire to the Arctic regions to breed. They alight often on corn- 

 fields in this country. 



WHITE-FRONTED, or LAUGHING GEESE. 



Anser albifrons, . Anas albifrons, Gmel. 



A winter visiter to the coasts of Britain and Europe, breeding in the more northern 

 parts of the whole globe. The birds were obtained from Holland. Two varieties 

 came from thence, differing apparently in size. — Presented by H. H. Newenham, Esq. 



EGYPTIAN GEESE. 



Anser yEgyptiacus, Briss. 



Natives of Africa, from Egypt to the Cape of Good Hope; they breed In a domes- 

 ticated state. The females are less distinctly marked than the males. — Egyptian 

 Geese have been presented to the Society by Captain Hine, by J. B. Gordon, Esq., H. 

 Hussey, Esq., A. Steedman, Esq., Sir Lowry Cole, and R. W. Hay, Esq. 

 BARNACLE GEESE. (See page 5.) 

 BLACK SWANS. (See page 5.) 

 SHIELDRAKES. (See page 5.) 

 CEREOPSIS GEESE. (See page 5.) 

 PENGUIN DUCKS. (See page 11.) 

 CANADA GEESE. (See page 11.) 



Returning towards the Lawn, the visitor comes to The Large Aviaries 

 (40), in which are exhibited some specimens of Wading Birds as follows: 

 — Some of these are turned into the opposite Lawn in the day-time. 



BALEARIC CROWNED CRANE. 

 Bdlearica pavonina, Briss 



Natives of Northern Africa. — The Romans received them from the Balearic Islands, 

 whence their name. — A pair of these birds was presented by the late Captain Clave- 

 ring, R N. Another pair was presented by Robert William Hay, Esq. ; and a pair also 

 is fmm His Majesty's collection One was presented by H. Latham, Esq. ; and a pair 

 by Sir Benjamin D' Urban and Capt. Beaufort. 



CAPE CROWNED CRANE. 

 Balearica Regulornm, . 



Natives of the Cape of Good Hope. They are distinguished from the croioned 

 Cranes of Northern Africa, by their larger and more showy wattles, the whiteness of 

 the lower part of their cheeks, and the paler slate colour of their necks. A pair of 

 these birds was presented from the collection of the late Marchioness of Londonderry, 

 and others by Sir Lowry Cole. 



NUMIDIAN, ou DE.MOiS::LLE CRANES. 

 Anthropoides Virgo, Fieill. 



This beautiful species, which has derived its various denominations from the grace- 

 fulness of its form and gestures, is a native of North Africa. — The specimens in tlie 

 collection were presented by Hanmer Warrington, Esq.. of Tripoli. 



