Journal of a cruise in the US ship, Vincennes, to the North Pacific Ocean, China Sea, Behring Strait, etc. by William Stimpson, 1853-1855
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Y-76 Lamprotornis? In flocks about Crags, Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 But 2... 3 specimens (Lieut. Van Wyck) Box 1... specimens shot by Mr Pennington / Skinned by Mr Storex. Francis H. Storey Y-77 Lanius Garrula around farm- yards on the hills, near Simon's Town, Cape of Good Hope Oct. 1853 (M. S.) Specimens of the bird, with nest and eggs, in Box No 1 Y-78 This bird is found on the Marshy plains near Con- stantia, Cape of Good Hope Oct. 1853. Shot by Mr Penningtons. Eyes white - iris black, lips a wattles about base of bill bright yellowish. Y-80 Ptiloturus? Very common on the hills - lives on low trees & bushes Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 Specimens, 2 males, 2 females by Lieut Van Wyck (Box 2)