58 HOW TO IDENTIFY NEW ZEALAND BIRDS 
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34.5 in. Black Sha (Phalacrocoraxz carbo). Head 
greenish black, patch of “white crossing throat and con- 
necting eyes. Upper parts shining greenish black, round 
spot of white on thighs. Under parts shining greenish 
black. Legs jet black. Rises from water with difficulty, 
until it is fairly in the air. Strokes water violently with 
wings, flies in wedge shape flock like Swans. Haunts, 
coasts, mouths of tidal rivers, rivers and lakes. Swims and 
dives well, awkward waddling gait, supported by tail, 
which moves alternately right and left at each step. 7 ver 
uses wings in water, only feet. ( Ciconiiformes) Y24scan- 
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35 in. Gannet (Sula or Sulita serrator). Head deep sienna 
yellow, bare space of bluish grey round eye. Upper parts 
white, primaries and secondaries black. Under parts white. ° 
Legs dark brown. Flight powerful, plunging into sea from 
considerable height with closed wings and great splash. 
Haunts, oceans, bays, and harbours in stormy weather. 
Swims well, awkward on land. Dazzling white plumage 
contrasting with black tips to wings, also manner of 
plunging into sea. (Ciconiiformes. ) S2ete<antermmt< 
35 in. Pheasank (Phasianus colchioust tattotaced. ML. 
black head with metallic green and purple reflections, wattle 
scarlet. F. buff. Upper parts M. black, buff, and gold, tail 
barred with black. F. buff, dull chestnut and black, pale 
yellowish brown barred with black. Under parts M. buff, 
gold, and black. IF. buff, dull chestnut, and black. Legs 
dull brown. Flight laboured and straight, when well on 
wing very rapid. Haunts, woods. Runs fast, with tail held 
horizontally. White ring pn neck. Long tail. Galliformes, | f 
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36 in. Bounty Island or Grey-backed Mollymawk (Diome- 
della cauta). Head paie smoky grey, forehead and crown 
white. Bluish yellow bill inclined to puce. Yellow along 
the top edge. Upper parts dark greyish brown. Under 
parts white. Legs. fleshy grey. Flight powerful. Haunts, 
South Pacific Ocean. Head light smoky grey below a line 
running through the eye. White crown giving appearance of 
a cap distinguishes it from other Mollymawks. Procellarii- 
formes. Egut. Lanta Pe | 
40 in. White Heron (Casmerodius albus). Head white. 
Irides yellow, Upper parts white. Under parts white. Legs 
black below knees, also toes. Flight rapid though appears. 
slow, legs outstretched behind and head kept back. Haunts, 
now very local, protected near Okarito, South Island, other- 
wise practically extinct. Distinguished from other Herons: 
by large size and snow white plumage. (Ciconiiformes. \ 
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