THE GENERAL SUBJECT. 
Aves. 5 
Bruggemann, , F. Nachtragliche Notizen zur Ornithologie von Celebes. 
7'om. cit. pp. 464-466. 
Four species are added to the list of Celebes, and 1 to that of Sangir, 
and 1 new name is conferred. [^Columhidce ; see also Poda^'gida;,'] 
Buller, W. L. On the Ornithology of New Zealand. Tr. N. Z. Inst, 
ix. pp. 327-337. 
The continuation of a previous paper [Zool. Bee. xiii. Aves, p. 5 ; 
see Spheniscido}]. 
. Observations on a species of Shag inhabiting Queen Charlotte 
Sound. Tom. cit. pp. 338-340, pi. xv. figs. 1 & 2. 
On a species supposed to be distinct from Phalacrocorax carunculatus, 
with figures of the bills. [For papers on single species see also Plata- 
leidcB, Psittacidee^ Rallidm.'] 
Bureau, L. Note sur les femelles d’Emheriza 'cirlus, et de Passerina 
melanocephala a plumage de mA,les. Bull. Soc. Z. Fr. ii. pp. 23-25. 
{Emberizidce.'\ 
. De la Mue du Bee et des ornements palpebraux du Macareux 
arctique, Fraiercula arctica, apres la saison des amours. Tom. cit. 
pp. 377-399. 
An important paper, with coloured illustrations of the successive 
shedding of the horny portions of the bill in this and allied species. 
Butler, E. A. Notes on the Avifauna of Mount Aboo and North 
Guzerat. Addenda. Str. Feath, 1877, pp. 207-236. 
This paper contains the species omitted from two former papers [Zool. 
Roc. xii. & xiii.] with some additional remarks upon those already men- 
tioned, and winds up with a useful table showing the dates from the 
author’s personal observations of arrival and departure of the migratory 
species. The whole series of papers forms an important addition to our 
knowledge of the ornithology of that district. This paper is supple- 
mented by the usual editorial comments from Mr. Hume. 
. Astola, a Summer Cruise in the Gulf of Oman. Tom. cit. pp. 
283-303. 
A graphic account of a visit to the island of Astola, and of the Sea 
Birds found breeding there. Some lengthy comments from Mr. Hume 
are appended. [^Laridoi.J 
. Additional Notes on the Birds of Sind. Str. Feath. 1877, pp. 
322-328. 
Mr. Hume, in his accompanying editorial notes, names two species sup- 
posed to be distinct. \Laridce.'\ 
. Letters on additions to Birds of Kandala and Sind. Tom. cit. 
pp. 503 & 504. 
Cabanis, J., & Reiciienow, a. Descriptions of 4 now species of Birds 
from Loango. J. f. 0. 1877, p. 103. {Buccrotidcc, AlcedinkUc^ 
Laniidoi, Pycnonotidoi.'] 
