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but more brilliant in colour and coming from such a high

altitude it should be extremely hardy. And finally some beautiful

specimens of the New Guinea Green-winged Parrot (Alisterus chloro-

pterus), and a charming small Owl (species ?). On 10th May, Mr. Webb

and his niece arrived at the Zoo from the Gold Coast with a wonderful

collection. As the list of the birds he brought was published last month

in the Magazine, I will comment only on a few. The Sunbirds are

glorious, there is a Superb ( Cynnyris superhus), perhaps a little smaller

than those brought before, several Splendids (C. coccinigastu) —really

lovely, one specimen especially was a shimmering streak all colours of

the rainbow, the Coppery (C. cupreus), another tiny metallic beauty.

Another gem is the Carmelite Sunbird ( Chalcomitra fuliginosus) —a

most attractive variety, then there are examples of the Beautiful

Nectarinia pulchella and many other lovely species.


Among many other birds I admired the tiny Tinker Birds, two

varieties in yellow and black. Several varieties of Kingfishers were

brought over in superb condition, including another pair of the Pigmy

Kingfishers we so admired two years ago.


The two new varieties of Bobin Chats are marvellous, larger than

any seen before and sing beautifully. The Wattle-eyed Flycatchers are

very attractive with coloured eye rims which stand out and so are the

Paradise Flycatchers. There are some fine Touracoes, several Owls,

and an engaging and very beautiful little Cookoo and a very rare pair

of Bed-headed Fantee Parrots ( Poicephalus gulielmi fantiensis).


Altogether a collection to be proud of and worth going far to see.


Both Mr. Shaw Mayer and Mr. 0. S. Webb are well-known for the

wonderful condition in which they manage to land their birds. Many

of them could go straight on the show bench. The Owls are Fraser’s

Eagle Owl, a pair of Woodford’s Wood Owl, still in down, and a delight¬

ful pair of Pearl-spotted Pigmy Owls.



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All Members of the O.P.S. and the Avicultural Society will regret

to hear that Miss J. M. Grant-Ives, the indefatigable Secretary of the



