CLASSIFICATION BY ORDERS 85 
Galliformes. 
QUAIL 
8 in. Australian Swamp or Brown Quail (Synoicus 
australis). Resembles European Partridge but very much 
smaller. Has similar cry. Lies close until nearly trodden 
on. Commoner than Tasmanian Swamp Quail. Runs like rat 
in tall grass, being loath to fly. 
8.5 in. Tasmanian Swamp Quail (Synoicus ypsilophorus). 
One-third larger than Australian Swamp Quail. Less common. 
More fluffy appearance being looser feathered. Plumage 
brighter and more distinctly marked. Upper parts more 
distinctly rufous. 
10 in. Californian Quail (Callipepla californica). Dis- 
tinguished by large size, black crest on head. Cry of 
‘“‘Tobacco’’ or ‘‘ Miss Harper.’’ 
M. 35 in. Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). Long tail, scarlet 
wattles, black head, F. buff. Black, buff and gold colouring. 
Runs fast and tail held horizontal. White ring round neck 
distinguishes Chinese variety from European Pheasant. 
Accipitres. 
16 in. Bush Hawk or Sparrow Hawk (Nesierax pottst). 
Greyish black. Smaller than Quail Hawk, barred under 
parts, rounded wings; prefers well-wooded districts of both 
islands. 
19 in. Quail Hawk (Nesieraxz novaehollandiae). Brownish 
black colouring, under parts rufous brown, spotted white. 
Size very variable. Appears much larger than Sparrow 
Hawk. Found in different localities, preferring plains. 
Getting rare. ; 
22.5 in. Gould’s Harrier (Cireus approximans). Brown 
colouring, large size, facial dise like owl, downward breast 
markings of all Harriers. Length of leg and wing when 
perched. Soars wings inclined upward. Very common. 
