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Editorial. 
Editorial. 
A Corrp:ction : In our December issue, led astray by 
information sent, which, owing to extreme pressure we 
published without confirming same, we stated in the article on 
Red-billed Toucan, tliat this bird was one of a number of rare 
species collected and brought over for Lord Tavistock, and was 
placed by him on deposit at the London Zoo. This was 
incorrect. This species was f^urchascd by flic Loudon 
Zoological Society, on their arrival froDi HracU. 
A R.AKK P.vRROT C Dasxpiilus ("csquctij. — Opposite are 
two photo-reproductions of this rare species, collected and 
privately imported for the Marquis of Tavistock, together with 
many other rare parrots, parrakeets, and lories. At a later 
date we hope our member will pen us notes of this and the ol?her 
species. 
The following description, habitat, etc., are reprinted 
from the British Mus. Cat., \'ol. ^X., p. 386. 
"Adult. lilack, tlic fcatlK'i> of the Itreast edged with brownish 
"grey; abdomen, side,s, upper and under tail-coverts, median, upper 
" wing--coverts ,llie outer web of tlie secondaries ,and under w'iig;-coverts 
" red; forehead, sides of the head, and throat ne.arly naked, with a few 
" liair-h'ke feathers; black feathers of the pileum and of the nape narrow, 
" pointed; a red b:ind on each >ide of the occiput ;t.iil black; bill and feet 
" black; iris ni.iroon. Total len<;tii froiu _'o to Ji inches, wing 1..2, tail 
" 7.5. liill 0.65. tarsus I." 
" Younj^. Besides being- sm;iller, lias the red colour less bright and 
" less extended on the wings." 
■■ [litbitat. New Gu-nea." 
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Booh Notices and Reviews. 
A Practical HAXDBOf)K of British Birds: By various 
authors, edi ed l)y H. F. Witherby, F.Z.S., AT.B.O.U., with 
numerous half-tone and coloured illustrations. In 18 parts 
price 4s. each. London: Witherby and Co., 326, High 
Holborn, W.C. i. 
PART \'l. This part is occupied with the continuation 
of the Family M I'SCICAPIDJI, and the following genera are 
