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other articles which the visitors may be disposed to give to the 
different animals. 
From this part of the Terrace are best seen the collection of 
BALD-HEAD PIGEONS, 
which are kept in the roof of the neighbouring building (5). 
These birds are remarkable for being the best Tumblers in their 
flight of all the varieties of Fancy Pigeons. 
Below the Terrace, on the North side, is an enclosed Lawn 
with a Pond for Aquatic Birds (6), in which the following 
are at present kept. 
COMMON CORMORANT. 
Carbo Cormoranus, Meyer. Le Cormoran, Buff. 
This bird inhabits the rocky coasts of Great Britain, and is found in 
various parts of the world, but especially in the colder regions. It 
lives on fish, which it takes by diving — One of the specimens was pre- 
sented by the late Joshua Brookes, Esq. 
BLACK SWAN. (Male and Female.) 
Cygnus atratus, Meyer. Anas atrata, Lath. Anas Plutonia, Shaw. 
Natives of New South Wales, but are sufficiently domesticated to 
breed in this country. — These birds were reared by Sir Robert Heron 
atStubton in Lincolnshire, and presented by him to the Society. Others 
have been presented by Lord Fitzwilliam. 
CEREOPSIS GEESE. 
Cereopsis Novae Hollands, Lath. 
A beautiful species from New Holland, which there is reason to hope 
may be domesticated in this country Four pair were included in the 
splendid donation made to the Society by His Majesty. They have 
reared young ones at the Farm at Kingston every year since they have 
been in the Society’s possession. 
MAGELLANIC GOOSE. 
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Anser Magellanicus, — . Anas Magellanicus, Gmel. Oie des Terres 
Magellaniques, Buff. 
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From the Islaud of Chiloe. — Presented by Lord Colchester. 
SANDWICH ISLAND GOOSE. 
Anser Sandvicensis, Vigors. 
A pair of these birds, which appear to be hitherto undescribed, 
was presented to (he Society by Lady Glengall. 
