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25. Dacelo gigas (Laughing Kookaburra): Common through- 
out the park; sometimes birds cross to Bowen Park and 
the Museum Gardens. 
26. Halcyon macleayi (Forest Kingfisher) : Very plentiful 
during the breeding season (October to January), when 
its calls dominate those of most other birds. It breeds 
in termite nests throughout the reserve. Odd birds are 
present in other seasons. 
27. H. pyrrhopygius (Red-backed Kingfisher): When in the 
vicinity of the lakes on 7/7/45, a Kingfisher with a 
striated crown and red lower back was seen. Obviously 
H. pyrrhopygius it was somewhat surprising to record it 
in the park, as its normal habitat is inland, away from 
water. However, another was seen in the locality on 
21/7/45. Nothing more has been noted of the species 
since that date. 
28. H. sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher): Evidently much scarcer 
than H. macleayi; birds seen on 16/6/45 and 12/1/46. 
29. Chalcites basalis (Horsfield Bronze Cuckoo) ? : On 
12/1/46 a young bronze cuckoo was observed near Gil- 
christ Avenue. It seemed probable that it was this species. 
30. Centropus phasianinus (Pheasant— coueal) : It was rather 
surprising to hear the loud “ounk, ounk” of this species 
when in the grounds of the Teachers’ College on 15/9/45. 
The bird was hidden in a tree in the R.A.A.F. Depot, but 
its call was persistent throughout that morning. 
31. Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow'): A very common 
species over all open country. 
32.. Hylochelidon nigricans (Tree-martin): Keeps to the 
scrubby areas; moderately common at certain seasons. 
33. H. ariel (Fairy Martin): A common species in open 
country; breeds in the cloisters of the Teachers’ College 
in spring. _ . ,, 
34. RhiDidura flabellifera (Grey Fantail): Common in the 
scrub from January to July; is not present during the 
second half of the year. 
35. R. leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) : A very common and fear- 
less species, often seen worrying raptors and other large 
birds. , 
36. Monarcha melanopsis (Black-faced Flycatcher) : One ol 
this species was noted in sapling scrub on 22/9/45. Evid- 
ently travelling south, it seemed exceptionally active, as 
though anxious to reach its normal habitat of jungle. 
37 Microeca fascinans ( Jacky Winter) : Fairly common, and 
very trustful. One pair seem to regard an area on the 
crest of one of the slopes as their domain, where theii 
attractive habits may be closely studied. Its sw’eet song 
is a feature of the springtime. , _ 
38 Pachycephala rufiventris .(Rufous .Whistler): .Common 
throughout the year. Usually frequents the scrub, but 
sometimes is noted in the open forest. Another songster 
which heralds the spring with dulcet notes. 
39 Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrike-Thrush): Moderately 
plentiful in the tree-tops; possesses a charming variety ot 
notes. 
