STURNINiE. 
the base ; the gonys long and ascending ; the nostrils lateral, and placed in a membranous groove, 
Tvhich is mostly clothed with short feathers, with the opening suboval. Wings short and rounded ; with 
the first quill short ; and the fourth, fifth, and sixth equal and longest. Tail long and rounded. Tarsi 
nearly as long as the middle toe, and covered in front with almost entire scales. Toes long ; the lateral 
toe unequal, with the outer united at the base ; the hind toe long and strong ; the claws long, curved, 
and very acute. 
The typical species of this genus inhabits New Zealand. It is stated to be found in the woods, and that its food 
consists of seeds. 
C. carunculatus (Forst.) Lath. Gen. Syn. pi. 79- — Creadion I'Astrol. Ois. t. 12.; T. rufigaster Zes^. Voy. de la Coqu. Ois. t. 23. 
pharoides Vieill.; Icterus novse zealandia Less. Gam. ; Voy. de | f. 1. j Gracula virescens Shaw, Forst. Icon. ined. 144. 
May, 1847. 
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