THE PRATINCOLE 



117 



markings and blotches of umber. They measure about 1.24 x .96 

 inch. 



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Macleay Museum. 

 Comb-crested Jacana: liydralector (Parra) gallinaceus. 



This bird is very similar in appearance to a swallow, having 

 long pointed wings, and can run fast on the ground. 



