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GENUS LEUCOSPIZA (Kemp). 



fjpHE two species of this form are closely allied to the genus Astur. 



LEUCOSPIZA R A I I (Kaup). 



NEW HOLLAND GOSHAWK. 



TJlHE brushes near the coast of New South Wales, particularly about the Hunter and Richmond 

 Rivers, are inhabited by this bird, mentioned by Latham under the title of Falco Clarus. 



On account of its scarcity and shy habits, almost nothing is known of its economy. 



In outward appearance the sexes are alike, except for the superior size of the female. 



The upper surface is grey ; wings, dark brown ; under surface, white, crossed by irregular 

 lines of black ; irides, dark red ; base of bill, white ; tip, black ; legs and feet, yellow. 



Habitat : New South Wales. 



LEUCOSPIZA NOViE HOLLANDIiE. 



WILITE GOSHAWK. 



|/U)R many years it was a strongly disputed point among naturalists as to whether this was a 

 distinct species, or an albino variety of Leucospiza Rati. In form and size they are identical, 

 and, as far as is known, in habits ; but while this bird is entirely white, its congener has the back 

 grey. It is, however, now almost certain that they are distinct. Cuvier, whose great name would 

 give a certain amount of probability to any theory, considered that, in all likelihood, this was 

 originally an albino, but had become permanent, obtaining the power of perpetuating its white plumage. 



It is found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. 



As is usually the case with raptorial birds, the female is the larger. 



The whole of the plumage is white ; irides, red ; bill, black ; legs and feet, yellow. 



Habitats : New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. 



