Mr. Lewis's Aviaries. 71 
fore desciiplions of the various aviaries will be unnecessary; the 
illustrations, with my opening remarks being self explanatory. 
This aviary is iS ft. long, 4! ft. deep and 6 ft. high, and contains 
I pair Cockateels (^Ca/opsiitacus novce-hollandicB) and 2 pairs each 
Green Budgerigars (^Melopsillaciis undulalus) and Madagascar 
Lovebirds (^Agapornis caiia). All being in the best of condition 
and giving indications of early broods. 
Aviary No. 2, 15ft. x Sft. x 6ft.: Containing an interesting 
series of well known birds, all looking very fit and tight and 
sleek in plumage: — 
4 Saffron Finches [Sycalis flaveola). 
2 Zebra ,, (Tosniopyoia castanotis). 
3 Kibl)on ,, [Aiiindiiiafasciata). 
2 Pekin Rohin.s (Liothrix luleus). 
2 Pintail Wli3'dalis (Vidua principalis). 
2 Paradise Wliydalis (Stegn?iura paradisea). 
2 Red-headed I'inches [AmaJina eiythi ocephala). 
2 White Javas with young (Mania oryzivora var. alba). 
2 Tricolour Mannikiiis (Munia malacca). 
2 Bronzewing ,, (Spennestes cucullata). 
4 Avadavats (Spo> ceginthus ainandava). 
2 Cordon Bleus (Estrilda phasnicotis). 
4 Hengalese (Uroloncha domestica). 
Pair Braniblefinches (FringilLi montifiingilla). 
5 Pintail Nonpareil (Erythrura piasina). 
3 Peaceful Doves (Geopelia tranquill i). 
Pair Chinese Painted Quail (Excalfactoria chinensis). 
Quite an attractive crowd of tlie, so-called, common species; all 
looked very fit and should breed. The variety of form and 
colouring of such a series as the above makes an interesting and 
pleasing spectacle, especially when seen amid semi-natural sur- 
roundings; yet all are well known species and do not call for 
individual description in these notes. 
Aviary No. 3, r3ft. x 12ft. x 6ft.: A well arranged and 
handsome aviary {see plate'), with admirable shelter, a good poition 
of turf and a well grown bush of Ciipressus florihinda, very dense 
and forming good cover, among which some of its interesting 
occupants should breed. Here were gathered together pairs of: 
Black-beaded Gouldiau Finches (Posphila gouldii). 
Crimson Finch (Neochmia phaeton). 
