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Y-81
This bird was found in sheltered sandy valleys, near Simons Town Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 (Lieut Van Wyck & W.S.) In Box No. 2.
Y-82
Mysthera?
Near Simons Town Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853 (Lieut. Van Wyck) In Box No. 2
Y-83
Caprimulgus
Near Simons Town, Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853
(Lieut. Van Wyck) In Box 2.
Y-84
Cypselus?
At Constantia, Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853
Two Specimens (Lieut. Van Wyck)
In Box No. 2.
Y-85
Melasoma
Among low bushes in a valley near Simons Town Cape of Good Hope, Oct. 1853. Common species.
Lieut. Van Wyck & W.S.
In Boxes No. 1 + 2.