BY A. J. NORTH, F.L.S. 149 



fully formed. Eggs two in number for a sitting, in form oval, 

 of a faint creamy white, the surface of the shell being both slightly 

 roughened and glossy. Length (A), 1-3 x 0-93 inch ; (B), 1-22 x 

 0-92 inch. 



These eggs are similar to specimens in the Dobroyde Collection, 

 taken by Mr. J. B. White on the Barcoo River during July, 1868. 



July and August are the usual breeding season of this species. 

 (From the Macleayan Musetan Coll.). 



