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Correspondence , Notes , etc.



names. Where is there sense in calling their Red-browed Finch [ALgintha

temporalis) the “Sydney Waxbill,” or their Spotted-sided Finch ( Stagano -

plura guttata) the “ Diamond Sparrow ” ? D. Seth-Smith.



THE YELLOW-NAPE D PARRAKEET.


Sir,—I notice that most, if not all, books state that the sexes of the

Yellow-naped Parrakeets are alike. I have recently bought a couple (sup¬

posed to be a pair) in their nest feathers. The one supposed to be the cock

has a red band over the nose like the adult birds, while the other, the

smaller bird, has no red over her nose. If I am successful in rearing these

I shall be careful to note whether they turn out as supposed. I know

another member has secured a pair (supposed), and they have, I think, the

same difference as mine.


I would like to know if anyone else has noted this difference in the

Yellow-naped Parrakeets. Mr. Fasey tells me that his adult hen (which I

bred) has the red nose band. F. H. Rudkin.


[We believe that the red frontal-band is common to both sexes of

Barnardius semitorquatus when fully adult, and that the only noticeable

difference is that the male is a trifle larger and brighter in colour than the

female.—E d.]



PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS.


A Member of the Society has suggested that the Magazine would

prove a more useful medium for advertising members surplus birds, &c., if

advertisements could be received up to within two or three days of the

publication of the Magazine. The only way of doing this would be to

print the advertisements on a separate slip of paper, which would be in¬

serted loose in each copy, or perhaps stitched in at the last moment. This

would mean some extra expense, and it would probably be necessary to

slightly raise the present very low charge that is made for private adver¬

tisements; but it might be a great convenience to Members if these could

be accepted, say up to the 26th of each mouth.


We should be glad to hear the opinion of Members on this subject,

so that the matter can be laid before the Committee.



POST MORTEM EXAMINATIONS.


Crested Crane (Mrs. Gregory)- Acute inflammation of the bowels.

There were several patches of ulceration on the mucous membrane of

the intestines.


Diamond Sparrow (Mrs. Dennis). Concussion of the brain.


Bird of Paradise (Mr. Thorpe). Answered by post.


Pennant Parrakeet (Mr. Brook). Answered by post.


Swainson’s Lorikeet (Mr. Brook). Answered by post.



