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wings, and tails of the victims. Whilst the adult birds had borne a strong 
resemblance in colour and markings to Pezoporus forniosus^ ot evident, from 
some which had been killed during moulting, that the young are not so bright in 
colour, because the bright green of the adults was replaced by brown in the 
young. This inference is drawn from the fact that both types of plumage were 
found on portions of skin examined. As they frequent the dense porcupine grass, 
in which they hide during the day, a good dog is necessary to find them. They 
are locally known as the “ Porcupine Parrot.” 
No. 8. Eurostopodus guttatus. Spotted Nightjar. 
As I found feathers of this pretty nightjar on several occasions, I had hopes 
of securing specimens, but was disappointed. However, Mr. E. C. Cowle has 
forwarded me one of their eggs, found near Tempe Downs Station. It is dusky 
green, slightly spotted with black, elongated oval, and both ends neaidy alike in 
shape. 
No. 9. Lagenoplastis Ariel. Fairy Martin. 
At Charlotte Waters a number of these martins were seen skimming over the 
water and flying across our camp, but were not found at any other place. 
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No. 10. Hirundo nboxena. Welcome Swallow. 
This bird was only once seen throughout the trip. At Henbury three were 
flying overhead in company with the White-backed swallow {Cherainoica leu- 
costerniun). 
No. 11. Artamus minor. Little Wood Swallow. 
A number of these little birds were seen flying about and soaring along the 
Levi Range, but although repeated attempts were made no specimens could be 
secured. They were either out of gunshot or flying over places where even our 
black boys could not recover those shot. This is to be regretted, as it was the 
only occasion on which they were seen, although they are credited by Mr. Gould 
with being found in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, and in Mr. 
North’s “Nests and Eggs of Australian Birds” their habitat is stated to be much 
more extensive.* 
* Specimens of Artaniua minor from the localities indicated in “Nests and Eg^^s of Australian Birds” are in 
the Australian Museum, and the Dobroyde Collection.— A. J. N. 
