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The Birds of Cairns, Cooktown and the Atherton Tablelands by W December ] WHEELER, Birds of Cairns etc. 55 1967 open forest close to the town. However, the colour was wrong, as it was not orange-red; a colour with which she was familiar. The next day the bird returned to the same tree, and during the afternoon of the following Saturday, while I was working in the garden, my wife called that the robin was in the tree again. I ap­ proached from behind a dense Hakea tree and saw, about two yards away, a robin which could not be mistaken. The pink colour which extended from the throat to beyond the legs, and the dense black back could only belong to the Pink Robin (P. rodinogaster). The bird stayed for several minutes, eating aphis, before flying away, and it was not seen again. This is the first recorded sighting of the Pink Robin in the Mary­ borough district. Jack Rogan, Maryborough, Victoria. 24/2/1967. The Birds of Cairns, Cooktown and the Atherton Tablelands By W. R. WHEELER, Melbourne SUMMARY An account is given of the birds that were observed by the members of the Bird Observers Club, during their tour of an area in north-eastern Queensland, between September 26, 1964 and October 11, 1964, together with references to other records that have been made for the district. GENERAL The 1964 outing of the Bird Observers Club was made to the Cairns, Cooktown and Atherton Tableland areas of north-eastern Queensland, and it lasted for sixteen days between September 26 and October 11, 1964. The party assembled at Cairns on September 26, and on the following day proceeded to Yungaburra on the Atherton Table­ land, where accommodation had been arranged at the Lake Eacham Hotel/Motel. A chartered bus enabled the members to visit the main tourist areas, and also to see some of the various types of habitats and their associated birds. In addition to the official itinerary some members made private trips to Green Island, and also inspected the various localities between Cairns and Port Douglas . Another group made a weekend excursion to Cooktown, proceeding via Mount Molloy. Palmer River and Helenvale. The group that went to Michaelmas Cay was disappointed, as high seas made a successful landing impossible. PERSONNEL Members who took part in the outing were - Austrafian Capital Territory- Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Temple-Watts. New Guinea- Mr. I. V. Manton. 56 WHEELER [ Bird Watcher New South Wales- Mr. N. Chaffer, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Guthrie, Miss E. K. Pratt and Mesdames E. McCullock and E. G. Rice. Queensland- Mesdames M. L. Cassels and E. M. Green, Miss N. Hopkins, Mr. H. H. Innes, Mrs. C. Williams and Mr. E. E. Zillman. South Australia- Mr. and Mrs. J. Fleming. Victoria- Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Cooper, Mrs. W. L. Denney, Mr. F. Fehrer, Misses M. B. Field, D. Goodenough, Mr. G. E. Hale, Miss H. M. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Hough, Mr. and Mrs. Reg Johnson, Misses M. McKenzie, B. G. Moore, D. Moroney, E. Nott, D. Quayle, Mr. J. Rogan, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wheeler, and Mr. E. J. Whitbourn. Visitors from nearby areas included Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gill, Messrs. K. Gill, J. A. Bravery, J. Cassels, B. Cook, S. Cantarella and Miss M. Bullen; and from Victoria Mr. L. Harvey and Lt. P. Brook. BIRD LIFE OF THE AREA A total of 290 species of birds was recorded for the trip. This is a remarkable number of different birds to be seen in the short period of sixteen days, even by such a large party, and it is indicative of the wealth of bird-life that is in the area. Birds that were not seen by the party, but which have been recorded elsewhere, have been included in the general list. They are clearly marked by an asterisk before the common name, and the reference is given in the text. In the following list of birds, the areas stated under each species are shown on the accompanying map, while in the letterpress the various types of habitat are indicated. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS My appreciation is expressed to the many people who assisted in so many ways to make our stay so enjoyable, especially to Mrs. Kehoe and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Coleman, Yungaburra; Mr. and Mrs. Barrow, Atherton; Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Cooktown, and to Mrs. Alcorn of Julatten. To Mr. G. Prior and to Mr. D. Sinclair for their competence in handling the difficult task of transport, and to the President and members of the North Queensland Natu­ ralists Club for their hospitality. For assistance in the preparation of the list of birds I must thank all the members of the party, and also Mesdames H . B. Gill and M. L. Cassels and Messrs. L. 0 . Amiet, J. A. Bravery and L. Harvey. LIST OF BIRDS In addition to the species of birds · that were observed by the members of the Bird Observers Club, all additional records for the area have been included. These latter observations are marked by an asterisk before each species. *Emu (Dromaius novae-hollandiae). West of Normanby River, 40 miles south of Cooktown. The Emu, Vol. 53, p. 228. Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius). One of the party (F.F.) was fortunate enough to see a fine male bird, on a timber track in the Herberton Range, December ] Birdls of Cairns, Cooktown and Tablelands 57 1967 and another bird near Lake Eacham. Tracks and droppings were found at Mobo Creek. Scrub-Fowl (Megapodius freycinet). Recorded in rain-forest areas at Lakes Barrine and Eacham, Herberton Range, D anbulla Forest, English's "The Jungle" at Malanda, Mount Hypipamee and at Kuranda. At Hartleys Creek and Port Douglas the birds were seen in mangroves and coastal scrub. Several large nesting mounds were observed. Brush-Turkey (Alectura lathami). At Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine these birds were feeding right down to the waters edge. Young birds were observed in the Herberton Range, and three active nesting mounds were inspected at "The Jungle", Malanda. Stubble-Quail (Corturnix pectoralis). Seen near Petersons Creek, Yunga­ burra. Brown Quail (Synoicus australis). This common quail was often seen on the roads near Yungaburra and along the unused railway line. Also re·ported near the Tinaroo Dam, Coleman's Swamp near Yungaburra, Mount Mulloy, Kaban, Archer Creek, Cairns and Port Douglas. King-Quail (Excalfactoria chinensis). Recorded on the edge of the Curtaiil Fig Jungle near Yungaburra; near Tinnaburra and at Kaban. Red-backed Quail (Turnix maculosa). Seen at both Tinnaburra and Coleman's Swamp. The remains of a Quail found at Bromfields Crater (Swamp) was sent to K. A. Hindwood for identification, and it proved to be this species. Painted Quail (T. varia). Only reported at Holdcroft Drive, in open forest country eight miles south of Atherton. *Black-breasted Quail (T. melanogaster). Atherton, 1957 and 1958. The Emu, Vol. 59, p. 181. Little Quail (T. velox). Two birds were seen on different visits to Bromfield's Swamp (F.S.) . *Red-chested Quail (T. pyrrhothorax). Atherton, usually in monsoon seasons. Birds of the Atherton District, J. Bravery. Red-crowned Pigeon (Ptilinopus regina). This Pigeon was reported nesting on Green Island on September 24 (F.S.). It was seen at Mobo Creek and at Lake Eacham, and two immature birds, in practically all green plumage, were seen at Port Douglas on October 11 . A yellow patch around the eye and yellow under parts were the only other noticeable colouring (R.W.). Purple-crowned Pigeon (P. superbus). Only seen at Lakes Barrine and Eacham, where they were observed feeding on the fruit bearing trees. Wompoo (Megaloprepia magnifica). Recorded at the Curtain Fig, Lakes Barrine and Eacham, Herberton Range, Malanda "The Jungle", Tully Falls and Mount Hypipamee Crater. Torres Strait Pigeon (Myristicivora spilorrhoa). This species was re­ corded nesting in numbers on Green Island. Birds were seen arriving back from the mainland at the rate of 200 in five minutes (K.H.). Small parties of the species were also reported from Pebbly Beach near Port Douglas and at North Cairns. Topknot-Pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus). Small parties of this bird were recorded at Lakes Barrine, Eacham and Euramoo; at Dunbulla Forest and Mobo Creek. It has a swift and effortless flight. White-headed Pigeon (Columba norfolciensis). As many as three birds were often seen at Lake Eacham, where a pair were busy nest building. Also reported from the Herberton Range, Lake Euramoo, Danbulla Forest and Tully Falls. Brown Pigeon (Macropygia phasianella). All patches of scrub con­ tained these birds and wherever wild tobacco grew they were in abundance. In the Herberton Range a nest, that was built on a lawyer vine at the height of six feet containing one egg, was found. Occurred in the same areas as the Wompoo and, in addition, at Lake Euramoo, Danbulla Forest and at Kuranda. Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida). Very common at Cairns. Plentiful around Yungaburra, Atherton, Mareeba and Mount Molloy. Also reported at Kairi, Julatten, Malanda, Kuranda, Kahan and Mount Garnet. At Kahan 58 WHEELER [ Bird Watcher a bird was nesting at 20 feet in a eucalypt. En route to Cooktown it was common in open country. Diamond-Dove (G. cuneata). Reported at Mareeba, Mount Garnet and Mount Carbine. Bar-shouldered Dove (G. humeralis). Seen at Cairns and Port Douglas, and it was a common bird at Cooktown. On the Tableland recorded at Yungaburra, in the giant bamboos near the hotel, and at 4 A.T., about eight miles south-east of Atherton on the Malanda Road. Indian Turtle-Dove (Streptopelia chinensis). An introduced species released in the Gordonvale area in mid-1940, it is now numerous in the Cairns district and is reported from Atherton and Mareeba.
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