Lik€ the preceding species, all the upper surface is a rich dark brown; the broad feathers 



of thi acapulariee washed with a lighter brown al the tips; the face, and from the throat downward, 



,,„.,,, I u j,|, th c remainder of the under surface, brownish-grey; bill, reddish-brown; oulmen and 



tips "t mandibles, dark brown; legs and feet, flesh-colour. 



Length, 15\ inches; bill, If inch: wing. I I I inches; tail, 6 inches; middle toe and nail, 2$ 



ini'heH. 



Habitats: The western, southern, and |»art of the eastern coasts of Australia: it has also been 



oboetved on Lord Howe's and Norfolk [slands. By Gilbert it was found in great numbers on West 

 Wallaby [aland the neighbouring inlets and sandy hanks. 



