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Hybridization of eastern and crimson rosellas in Otago

Notornis, 17 (2), 126-129

J. Hamel (1970)

Article Type: Paper

An examination of the literature and evidence collected from local aviculturalists indicates that the reported wild interbreeding of the Australian eastern and crimson rosellas in Otago is not proven. Even if established this particular instance of hybridization is unlikely to be of taxonomic significance.






Foods of harriers in a high country habitat

Notornis, 17 (2), 92-95

M.J.W. Douglas (1970)

Article Type: Paper

Harrier pellet castings and prey remains were collected over an 18 month period from a regularly used preening site adjacent to a nest. Other prey remains were gathered from that nest and two others. It was concluded that a large part of the food eaten consisted of carrion.