Dear Birders.
BASNA , of which I am chair, has received a request for assistance in providing
current common and scientific names for a variety of birds mentioned and
illustrated in the journal of John White, the first Surgeon-General of the
colony of NSW. Many of these are quite straightforward however I am having a
"senior moment" with one species named as the Port Jackson Thrush and described
thus :-
"The Port Jackson thrush, of which a plate is annexed, inhabits the
neighbourhood of Port Jackson. The top of the head in this species is
blueish-grey; from thence down the hind part of the neck and the back the
colour is a fine chocolate brown; the wings and tail are lead colour, the edges
of the feathers pale; the tail itself pretty long, and even at the end; all the
under parts from chin to vent are dusky-white, except the middle of the neck,
just above the breast, which inclines to chocolate. The bill is of a dull
yellow; legs brown. "
The illustration of this bird may be seen at
http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks03/0301531h/white-09.jpg
I am sure it is onvious but any suggestions would be very welcome!
The journal is most interesting introducing the reader to such enticing species
as the Great Brown King's Fisher (Laughing Kookaburra); Anomalous Hornbill
(White-winged Chough) and Crested Goatsucker (Owlet Nightjar).
Regards
Peter Marsh
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