I have thereforeadopted the more classic form of Acanthidositta, theetymology of which is 'akanthid,--crude form of'akanthis = Carduelis, and sitta = sitta. Wakefield, `Adventures in New Zealand,' vol. 228: They met with some narrow rivers or creeks. `The Times' (Weekly Edition), July 17, p.
`The Australasian,' Jan. The Australian species are--The Bittern--Botaurus paeciloptilus, Wagl. 306: The Rimu Tree. Much used in some circles in New Zealand.
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