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26.
DREPANOPTILA HOLOSERICEA :- (TEMMINCK).
A.M.N.H. has TEN (10) Wants TWO. (2)
Exchange value VERY GOOD Total Permit c/o. 6 c/o. for Noumea, 2
Remarks.
6/3/39 Locals say is present in tall Original forests but none were seen.
15/3/39 Called "pidgeon vert" (green pidgeon). Calls heard has a deep lowd "koo"
16/3/39 Some calls heard which may have been this species.
17/3/39 only one or two calls heard during very rainy day.
28/3/39 None heard calling.
30/3/39 None heard calling during fine weather.