GAWEEN S BIRDS: OF AUSTRALIA 
Coloured plates by NEVILLE W. CAYLEY 
Text by A. S. Le SOUEF, assisted by CHAS. BARRETT, C.M.ZS. 
With contributions by many Australian Ornithologists 
To be published in parts by ANGUS & ROBERTSON LTD., Sydney 
The nomenclature adopted by the R.A.O.U. (“ Official Check List of the Birds 
of Australia’) will be followed, including any changes that may be made by the 
present Check List Committee prior to the publication of the part dealing with the 
species concerned. 
FORM FOR RECORDING REED NOTES 
(Numbers as per R.A.O.U. Check List 1913) 
Ni). Name... SYMOACUS. BUSEL ALIS occccsccccmmtvrecco.. 
NOTE :—All replies to the following questions to be based solely on personal ‘observation. 
When this form has been filled in, it should be posted to Mr. NEVILLE W. CAYLEY, 
C/o Messrs. Angus & Robertson Ltd., 89 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 
1. Vernacular or popular names, stating localities where used :— 
Brown Quail 
2. Notes on habits, etc.; type of country favoured by species; state whether 
rare or abundant :— 
N.Queensland. 
Gulf country. Occasionally noted at Augustus Downs, on 
the Leichardt R.; and Gregory Downs, Gregory River. 
Cape York Peninsula, Frequently noted in the following 
districts: Cape York. Pascoe, Claudie, Chester, and 
Watson Rivers, Port Stewart, Coen. ; 
June 26th, 1913. Several birds noted on (Roko) a small 
grassy islet, Endeavour Straits. 
During 1919-20. On Banks(Moa)Island, Torres'S traits; a 
Small covey were frequently seen in the same locality. 
N. Territory. 
King River. Small coveys often met with along the river 
flats. During November and December 19153; a covey of 
about a dozen birds frequently came to the bough shelter 
where we had our meals, to pick up breadcrumbs; they g0t 
fairly tame, and would. come to within a few feet of where 
we were sitting. 
