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observed in Madagascar. 
almost perpendicularly, as it were by a jump, to a great height, 
and descending again in a curve nearly to the top of the trees, 
by almost closing its wings, at the same time uttering a whistle 
so like an Eagle's that it was for a long time doubted by us 
whether the bird that performed this wonderful freak was not a 
Raptorial. However, after having several times watched it with 
our glasses, we satisfied ourselves that it was this species. Whilst 
one bird was thus playing, another would frequently answer its 
cry from a tree hard by. 
44. Funingus madagascariensis (Linn.), Hartl. p. 64. 
cc Feningo." 
“ I shot the first specimen of this species between Ranoma- 
fana and Ambatoheranana, on the 8th of October. The outer 
iris red, middle black, inner yellow; lore red; beak greenish at 
base, yellowish at tip."—S. R. 
We met with them from the above-mentioned place until we 
reached Ambohitroni, on the opposite side of the plain of Ankay. 
In the forest they inhabited the tallest trees, sitting on the top¬ 
most boughs. Their flesh was inferior in flavour to that of the 
next species. 
45. Vinago australis (Linn.), Hartl. p. 65. 
“ I shot one at Mamorack, on the coast, on the 3rd of October: 
it was exceedingly tame. Others were killed at Ranomafana on 
our return journey."—E. N. 
“I generally found them in thick green trees with large 
leaves, under which they were wont to hide themselves. They 
were very common in the belt of forest along the coast, about 
three miles to the south of Foule Point, increasing in numbers 
as I proceeded northward. They live almost exclusively on fruit, 
and are deservedly prized by the French residents as an addition 
to their cuisine ."—S. R. 
46. Turtur picturatus (Temm.), Hartl. p. 66. 
“I shot a pair on the coast between Mamorack and Vavone 
on the 5th of October. I have no hesitation in saying that it is 
specifically identical with the Turtle Dove found in Mauritius." 
—S.R. 
