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LORD HOWE ISLAND. 



SuLA CYANOPS, Simdevall. 



The Masked Gannet was found breeding from September to December ; 

 little or no attempt is made at forming a nest, the eggs, two in number,' 

 usually being deposited on the bare ground, when nearly laid, they are of a 

 pale^ greenish-white colour, which in most instances is covered with a thick 

 coating of lime ; after being sat upon for a few days, the eggs become soiled 

 and assume a dirty brown hue. In form they vary from short to long ovals. 



Length, (A) 2-47 inches x 1-84 inch. 



(B) 2-62 



(C) 2-47 



(D) 3-65 



(E) 2-6 



(F) 2'57 



X 1-78 

 X 1-9 

 X 1'81 

 X 1-87 

 X 1-9 



A, J. NORTH. 



