“The Press” In 1866
June 20 NEW ZEALAND QUAIL.—The rapid disappearance of this once abundant species from this island, is a subject of great regret to our sportsmen. There can be no doubt that their decrease in so many parts has been one of the causes of the alarming increase of caterpillars and insect life throughout the province. In a confined situation these birds lay an extraordinary amount of eggs in the course of the season. Their increase by artificial means might even be
attained by the adoption of an incubator, which we understand is on its way out from England. We congratulate the x Acclimatisation Society that . their attention is being devoted to the increase of the number of several other kinds of small birds, and we trust that the native quail will soon be included in their variety. We hear that as much as £1 a couple has been offered for them. Surely this 'sum would amply repay the labor of those who are acquainted with the districts in which they are yet to be found.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31090, 20 June 1966, Page 12
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178“The Press” In 1866 Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31090, 20 June 1966, Page 12
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