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(33) ARDEA GARZETTA, L. 
(KOSAGI.) (LITTLE EGEET.) 
CiCONIAE.- AkDEIDAE. 
WHEEE FOUND. 
It is found in the southern part of Japan in all seasons, hut in the northern 
part it is not seen during the tv inter. 
The living places are similar to those of the last species. 
CHAEACTEKISTICS. 
It resembles the last species in character. The powder down feathers grow 
on the bach and breast. The head is furnished with two or three filamentous 
feathers. 
UTILITY. 
It is of the same utility as the last species. 
(34) NYCTICORAX GRISENS, L. 
(SEGUEOGOI.) (NIGHT HERON.) 
CiCONIAE.—A kDEIDAE. 
AVHEEE FOUND. 
It breeds in Japan and lives near marshes and rivers. 
CHAEACTEKISTICS. 
The old and young differ in the color. The body of the young is of a 
greyish brown colour with white spots. 
It comes often to paddy fields or the places where fishes are kept and eats 
fishes. It remains still by day and wanders in search of food at night. The 
voice is loud and is like that of the Kamome, Larnus glaucus, Briinn. 
UTILITY. 
It belongs to the group of the birds used for food and its flesh is delicious. 
