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The birds of Savai’i, Western Samoa

Notornis, 27 (2), 151-159

Reed, S. (1980)

Article Type: Paper

A group of 17 members of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand visited Savai’i from 19 August to 6 September 1979. Five mist nets were erected in the vicinity of the Palauli and Asau camps. The total catch was 31 birds of 10 species. These were measured, photographed and colour banded, notes being made on moult before release.

Les oiseaux de Chine, de Mongolie, et de Coree

Notornis, 27 (2), 201-202

B. D. Heather (reviewer) (1980)

Article Type: Book Review

R. D. Etchecopar and Francois Hue. 1978. Volume I. Non passereaux. 586 .pp. 22 col. pl. by Paul Barruel and Francis Berille. Many line drawings and 275 maps. Papeete, Tahiti: les Editions du Pacifique. French text, English species names and index.

Harriers fishing

Notornis, 27 (2), 114

F Clunie (1980)

Article Type: Short Note

Censuses of lakes of North Kaipara

Notornis, 27 (1), 1-6

McKenzie, H.R. (1980)

Article Type: Paper

In March 1956 and March 1958 members of OSNZ made bird censuses of lakes in the North Kaipara area from Pouto to west of Kaihu. The results are tabulated. Poor weather and shortage of trained observers may have caused low counts. There were few Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos). Lack of habitat is suggested as the reason for low numbers of Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) and Pukeko (Porhpyrio melanotus) but Bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) were relatively numerous. Whitefaced Heron (Ardea novaehollandiae) and Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) were not found.

South Georgian Diving Petrels (Pelecanoides georgicus) breeding on Codfish Island

Notornis, 27 (4), 325-330

Imber, M. J., Nilsson, R. J. (1980)

Article Type: Paper

In September 1978 a colony of about 30-35 pairs of South Georgian Diving Petrels (Pelecanoides georgicus) was identified breeding among the sand dunes at Sealers’ Bay, Codfish Island, New Zealand (46″46′ S, 167″39′ E). This may be the only surviving colony of this species in the Australasian region. It is of considerable interest, furthermore, in being the only colony situated on the Subtropical Convergence (all others are in colder waters) and in being the only one sympatric with P. urinatrix chathamensis (all others are sympatric with P. u. exsul).

The morphology, moult and taxonomic status of the Black-fronted Tern

Notornis, 27 (1), 45-67

Lalas, C. Heather, B. D. (1980)

Article Type: Paper

The plumage stages and moult of the Black-fronted Tern (Sterna albostriata) of New Zealand are described, largely from field observations, and measurements are given. The Black-fronted Tern is compared with the Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) with the conclusion that they are not closely related. The characters of S. albostriata are those of Sterna rather than Chlidonias. The possibility of relationship with the Antarctic Tern (S. vittata) and the Kerguelen Tern (S. virgata) is revived and discussed.
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