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On Birds observed in Madagascar. 
The plumage of the female C.maillardi agrees very well with the 
description given by M. Jules Verreaux of the male in its first 
year. 
In Dr. Hartlaub's ‘ Ornithologischer Beitrag zur Fauna Ma¬ 
dagascar/ the Asiatic Circus melanoleucus is given as an inha¬ 
bitant of the Island of Bourbon (see p. 21). The description 
there given is, however, that of the adult male of the present 
Harrier ( Circus maillardi), being, indeed, taken from the typical 
example of this species. Independently of the difference of 
coloration which distinguishes these two Harriers, and which 
may be seen at once on comparison of our plate with that given by 
Levaillant (Ois. d’Afr. pi. 32) of the Asiatic bird, the Bourbon 
Harrier differs in size and general proportions, as may be noticed 
by the Table of Admeasurements; and its legs and claws are de¬ 
cidedly stouter. 
XYI.— Notes on Birds observed in Madagascar. By S. Boch, 
Assistant-Surgeon, Royal Artillery, C.M.Z.S., and Edward 
Newton, M.A., C.M.Z.S. Part II. 
[Concluded from vol. iv. p. 275.] 
36. Coracopsis vaza (Bonaparte), Hartl. p. 58. “ Buoaz.” 
Is very common wherever there is forest. We saw great 
numbers, in the evening, passing over Ampasimbe in small 
parties of from a pair to six or seven individuals, whistling as 
they w r ent. They were a great height up in the air, and evidently 
had been feeding in the low grounds near the sea, and were then 
going home to roost in the great forest of Alanamasaotra. The 
bird is constantly kept tame by the natives. 
37. Coracopsis nigra (Linn.), Hartl. p. 58. 
We only saw this bird once—a tame one, at Beforona. It was 
bought by our Indian cook; but it bit his fingers as he was 
putting it into a basket a few days afterwards, and he killed it 
in a rage. 
38. Poliopsitta cana (Gm.), Hartl. p. 59. 
Seen in small flocks on the coast. Many were offered for 
sale at Tamatave. They appeared to be identical with the “ Per- 
ruche ” of this island. 
