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The first entry of the diary
Notes 1. According to Prof. Bryant Allen of the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, the Australian National University, these birds are Helmeted Friarbirds (Philemon buceroides) also known as New Guinea Friarbirds (Philemon novaguineae), not birds of paradise as TAMURA guessed. The descriptions from Birds of New Guinea reads: “One of the most conspicuous New Guinea birds of town and garden; a large slim-necked, drab bird with pugnacious habits and a raucous call...They are conspicuous and gregarious. It often perches atop dead branches calling loudly and incessantly... Their callings were a prominent element of the dawn chorus in most New Guinea lowlands habitats; a varied series of repetitive, loud, harshly musical slurred notes, e.g. keeyo keeyoway... or kowee ko koeeyo.” |
Links Overview essay First entry In the jungle Letters home Daily life Airfield construction Night air raids Mountain highland trip Meeting locals Death Highs and lows Human relationships Last entry Attitudes links
Click images to enlarge. Diary of TAMURA Yoshikazu, page 2a |
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