XXXIV. 
INTRODUCTION. 
found at large and nesting, but must be considered 
as escaped from captivity. 
Even the Rose-ringed Paroquet {Palceornis torquatus) 
occurs occasionally in an apparently wild state. 
We consider that the Purple Gallinules {Porphyrio) 
also, which have been obtained in the county, are 
escaped birds. 
The occurrence of two forms of Bluethroat is very 
doubtful, though Hadfield made such close 
observation and numerous notes on a supposed 
Cyanecula wolfi at Bonchurch, from 1865 to 
186;. 
Two forms of Great Grey Shrike have occurred, 
distinguished only by the number of white bars 
in the wings, and can hardly be called different 
species. 
For comparison we subjoin the following Lists of 
Hampshire Birds : — 
Authority. 
Date. J 
V'O. OF Species. 
Gilbert White (Selborne only) . . . 
1774 
120 
Bury (Isle of Wight) 
1858 ., 
206 
More (Isle of Wight) 
i860 
220 
Wise (New Forest) 
1862 
230 
Bell (Selborne) 
1877 . 
.. 152 
Kelsall (the whole county) 
/1890I 
11898/ • 
290 
Hart (Museum Catalogue) 
1894 . 
267 
Meade-Waldo 
1900 
280 
The present work 
1905 . 
.. 294 
In correcting the total of Hart's Catalogue, we have 
omitted the specimens obtained outside the county and 
three introduced species. 
