[142] The wing has four joints, of which the second is the longest. [143] It is difficult, indeed I should say impossible, to state correctly the species of Albatross seen during flight, particularly by the plumage, as, at one time, in a certain position, the appearance is different from that which it assumes, almost immediately afterwards, in another. [144] Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, June 25th, 1833. [145] Abel’s Narrative of a Journey in China, &c. &c. 4to. p. 251. [146] Finlayson’s Journal of a Mission to Siam, &c. pp. 86, 87. [147] Vol. i. p. 143. 8vo. Edit. [148] Vol. i. page 309, 8vo. edition. [149] See published proceedings of the Zoological Society, No. 6, June 25th, 1833. THE END. LONDON: IBOTSON AND PALMER, PRINTERS, SAVOY-STREET, STRAND.