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On the occurrence of the fantailed cuckoo (Cuculus flabelliformis) in Tasmania
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Abstract
On the 26th ult. (June), while driving to Swansea with
Mr. Wragge, a beautiful adult example of Cuculus ftabelliformis
(Fantailed cuckoo) flew across the road near Apsley.
The tract of country being passed through was mixed gum,
she-oak (Casuarina), and Oyster Bay pine bush, and the cuckoo
lodged on a branch by the side of the road, affording us a
good view of its plumage. Such a late occurrence of this
migrant is worthy of record.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Authors/Creators: | Legge, William Vincent |
| Keywords: | Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania |
| Collections: | Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania |
| Additional Information: | The article is listed with the title in the volume contents "Notes on the Fan-tailed Cuckoo in Tasmania (Cuculus flabelliformis)".In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania. |
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