119: Stitch-bird (Pogonornis cincta), formerly abundant inthe North Island, but now extinct on the main-land, and foundonly in some of the outlying islets. It emits a foetid smell when cut. Bailey, `Synopsis of Queensland Flora,' p. Though still used in Australia for fencing runs,it is now usually superseded by wire fences.
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