THE BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA. 
appreciable difference of colouring, save perhaps a paler tint than the familiar 
southern Friar-Bird.” 
Macgillivray concluded: “ The Friar-Bird common on the Archer River 
is quite distinct from Victorian and New South Wales specimens; it is a well- 
marked subspecies.” 
In his census of the Birds of the Pilliga Scrub, New South Wales, Cleland 
reported: “ Twenty-eight were counted, mostly distributed throughout the 
journey. The estimated population (1,848) is probably much too low, as it is 
certain that a number of these birds were seen, but not close enough for 
identification.” 
No subspecies were distinguished until I prepared my “Reference list” 
in 1912, when I separated 
Philemon corniculatus corniculatus (Latham). 
New South Wales. 
Philemon corniculatus ellioti Mathews. 
“ Differs from P. c. corniculatus in its smaller size and paler coloration. 
Mount Elliot (Townsville), North Queensland.” 
North Queensland. 
In my 1913 “ List ” these were retained with the reference to the genus 
Tropidorhynchus, the range of the former being correctly enlarged by the 
addition of South Queensland, to which Victoria must now be added. 
It will be noted that the distinction of the northern form has been confirmed 
by CampbeU and Macgillivray. 
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