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BIRDS - NEW CALEDONIA
L. Macmillan
Page 61
SK. No. 49G. Coracina
Coracina cal. cal.: Male AD., 1/2 minus, repose, Black.
SOFT PARTS: Iris, yellow; Bill, black; L&F., Black.
SHOT: 8:30 a.m. WGHT: 155 gms. W:196. TL:172
SKL: C.O. STM: 3/4, fruits, chili peppers, seeds.
MOULT:
Wing: R. 14,15f. ABR: W/T: nil
L. 14,15f.
Tail: covs. Q.
Body: all uppers Q.
vent, belly, flanks, brest M; neck, chin Q.
Wailu Area: River valley 0-50ft. A.S.L.
SK. No. 49 H. Rhipidura f.b.
Rhipidura flab. bulg.: Female Ad., 1/2 minus, repose.
SHOT: 10:30a.m. WGHT: 6.1 gms. W:72 TL:?? O,
SKL: C.O.
STM: 1/4 minute insects
MOULT: Tl. Q ABR: w/s
Body: Nil. tl./c.
SK. No. 49J. Zosterops; (flav.)
Zosterops xanth.: Male AD.; 1/2 minus, (repose),
L.T., white; R.T., black.
SOFT PARTS: Iris, hazel; Bill, black horn, light horn base;
L&F, pale blueish grey slate.
SHOT: 10:15 a.m. WGHT: 13.35 gms. W:62. TL:48
SKL: C.O. STM: 1/2, lantana berries.
MOULT:
ABR: W:nil TL:slight
Body: nape, crown, cheeks Q.
chin Q, few scattered on unders.
Thursday, 18th May, 1939.
STEADY RAIN ALL DAY. Wind light airs, clouds 100%. 24 hours
rain up to 6 p.m.