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that they called “ Thoin,” affirming that they skulked in the 
grass, and could hardly be pushed to flight. On E. L. L. 
producing specimens of these two birds, they instantly recog- 
nized them with a shout of delight. 
41. ANaAs suPERCILIARIS, Gmel. ? 
Ducks are sometimes seen, probably of this species. 
42. SrerNA GRacris, Gould. 
Gulls and Terns were nearly absent from Lifu while we 
were there, but, as we were told, were in abundance on Uvéa, 
and sometimes visited Lifu in large flocks. They are all 
lumped together under the name of “ Maal.” We thought 
we made out 
43. STERNA VELOX, 
44. STERNULA NEREIS, Gould, 
45, Larus Nov#-HOLLANDIA, Shaw, 
in the neighbouring seas. Of Sterna gracilis a young speci- 
men existed in the old collection, marked from Lifu. 
46. PHAETON RUBRICAUDA (Gmel.). 
This bird, of which we saw several flying over the island, 
is called also ‘ Maal.” 
47, TACHYPETES aquitus (Linn.). 
Called “ Wetté.” Seen in company with the previous spe- 
cies. Said to come inland from Uvéa during tempestuous 
weather. 
48. Suna piscator, Linn. 
A single specimen of this Gannet was driven inland a short 
time before the arrival of E. L. L., to whom it was presented 
as a “great curiosity,’ never having been seen before. It 
was skinned by the interpreter of the Residency, who had 
on a previous occasion watched L. L. preparing some birds. 
It is the only one that has fallen under our notice from these 
seas. 
We should be ungrateful in concluding these ‘‘ Notes ”’ on 
the ornithology of the Loyalty Islands did we omit to record 
the kind hospitality of the Rev. Mr. Sleigh, the Protestant 
Missionary, and of Mr. Wright, a settler at Kepenché. Our 
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