THE BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA. 
A third specimen which is much more advanced towards the adult plumage but 
lacks the chocolate-brown of the face, throat and fore-neck, these parts being 
white streaked with brown ; the brown and buff markings on the chest are more 
irregular and squamate in form. 
Nest. A depression in the ground. 
Eggs. Clutch, ten to twelve ; ground-colour huffish ; axis 45 mm. ; diameter 30. 
This species was added to the Australian List by Campbell on account 
of two specimens shot by Mr. Wm. Shaw at Lake Connewarre, Victoria, in 
March or April, 1896. No evidence can be found that would lead to the 
fact that these were escaped captive birds, though of course this is strongly 
suggested. 
In the meanwhile, until other specimens are procured, this species 
should be placed on a Hypothetical List. I do not therefore recognise it 
fully as an Australian bird and have not given a plate but have given a full 
description so that it would easily be recognised if again met with. 
The birds described were collected in India in 1898-9. 
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