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Founded by private subscription, in 1861. _ From the Library of LOUIS AGASSIZ. | No. 5b AEE She Pitre: 2 ue A CATALOGUE OF BIRDS, Sec. VOLUME I._ 1 - a aa ’ 4 at) fi L ay + f rd te lite _ ‘ ‘ i and - i | MOA. , e > . ¥ - t * « a i - aK 40 B00 OEE TAD ke cox AND WYMAN, | b . F Printers to the Bon. East- India Lisa “$ 4 GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON. | 4 N AMOR os ae i : a i, ‘ oe : ca | \ i ’ ¥ , sale _ s = ¢ ry a ' S ‘ « or mf 4 4 i x I ah ; ‘aiae be * > a Aj cap on ’ " =o ew (ey A CATALOGUE OF THE BIRDS IN Che MMuseum OF THE HON. EAST-INDIA COMPANY. BY THOMAS HORSFIELD, M. & Pu. D., F.R.S., Keeper of the Company's Museum, AND FREDERIC MOORE, Assistant. WoL. I. “Printed by @rder of the Gourt of Directors. LONDON: Sie eee A Ey Ty BIN). AONE.’ @.O: Booksellers ta the Mon. East-kndia Company, 7, LEADENHALL STREET. 7 vr ne ¥ ai » set oe tee 7 - be. ” a % Pe é hg ore 2 } ty aly P ¥ / Met hee it 2 (i EY EOD ca 0 As =f % a Th t ah i fe un ae 1 EECUHEN TO a ate - KEWL ROK: HES 2M Tua Scie BeOS » Soe ¥ 5 Vw > ? 4 i - . ‘ . : (} ‘} CceCT " _* F 5 tt ig THA ‘ah SHE : ‘ . Sa ! ‘ y i ed * p ‘ pe ee -@ sw " a * at A) o&. se ‘—" a bere a ae * % eal © * a « ~~. uy - noe Be sits. 4 Fone =! 7 or a” ij ‘ * fat cere diss ont nie i's . 7 weabigss-a Y APRN y gaaten) +n a ) _ Tas fs MEMARAL $5 ae ae s+ -. rs an INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. Tue ZoorocicaL Museum of the East-India Company consists of speeimens in all departments of the Science, from the Company's Oriental possessions, contributed by public servants who have been attached as Naturalists to Missions and Deputations on behalf of the Indian Government, or by gentlemen of the civil and military services as presents to the Honourable Court of Directors. Collections and Contributions in the particular branch of ORNI- THOLOGY, have been received in the Museum in the following chronological order :— 1802. 1808 1812: 1813. 1817. 1819. Eudelin de Jonville—A series of Drawings of Birds from Ceylon. Francis (Buchanan) Hamilton, M.D.—Drawings of Birds from Continental India. John Fleming, Esq.—Drawings of Birds. Richard Parry, Esq.—Drawings of Birds from Sumatra. The King of Tanjore-—Drawings of Birds from Southern India. Presented by John Torin, Esq. Hon. Thomas 8S. Raffles, Iieutenant-Governor of Java.— Specimens of preserved Birds from Java: Horsfield’s Collection. Hon. Thomas 8. Raffies—Preserved Birds from Java: Hors- field’s Collection. Francis (Buchanan) Hamilton, M.D.—Drawings of Birds. Francis (Buchanan) Hamilton, 1.D.—Drawings of Birds. Thomas Horsfield, M.D.—A. large Collection of preserved Birds from Java, with Drawings. iv 1820. 1821. 1823. 1824. 1827. 1829. 1831. 1832. 1833. 1837. 1840. 1841. 1842. 1843. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. Sir Thomas S. Raffles, Lieutenant-Governor of Fort Marl- - borough.—A Collection of Birds from Sumatra. Sir T. S. Raffies—Drawings of Birds from Sumatra. George Finlayson, Esq., Surgeon and Naturalist to the Mis- sion of John Crawford, Esq., to Siam and Hué, the Capitat of Cochin-China.—A Collection of preserved Birds, made during the Mission. Lieut.-General Thomas Hardwicke.—A Collection of Birds. Captain J. D. Herbert.—Specimens of Himalayan Birds, collected during his Geological Survey of the Himalayan Mountains. Madras Government.—A Collection of Birds, made by the Company’s Naturalist at Fort St. George. Colonel W. H. Sykes—A large Collection of Birds, made during the Statistical Survey of the Dukhun. Nathaniel Wallich, M.D.—Preserved Birds from Nepal. John Reeves, Esq—A Collection of preserved Birds from China, with specimens of Edible Birds’-nests. John McClelland, Esq., Member of the Deputation to Assam Sor the purpose of investigating the Culture of the Tea Plant. — —Specimens of Birds, with Drawings and Descriptions. John William Helfer, M.D.—A Collection of Birds from the Coast of Tenasserim. Major R. Boileau Pemberton.—Specimens of Birds, collected during his Mission to Bootan in 1837-38. The Asiatie Society of Bengal—A Collection of preserved Birds. John McClelland, Esqg.—Specimens of Birds. J. T. Pearson, Esq.—Specimens of Birds. The Bengal Government.—A Collection of Birds made by W. Griffith, Esq., during the Expedition to Afghanistan. John McClelland, Esq—A Collection of Birds. The Bengal Government.—Birds collected by W. Griffith, Esq., during the Expedition to Afghanistan. Second Dispatch. Hugh Falconer, M.D.—A Collection of Birds from N. India. William Griffith, Hsqg.—Specimens of Birds. The Bombay Government.—The Collection of Birds made during the Mission of Sir W. C. Harris to Abyssinia. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. vV 1844. The Asiatic Society of Bengal.—Large Collections of preserved Birds, received by several separate dispatches. 1845. B. H. Hodgson, Hsq.—A large Collection of Birds from Nepal. Matthew Lovell, Esq., Bengal Medical Service.—Several Birds. J. Bax, Esq., through Colonel Barnwell—A Collection of Birds. 1846. The Asiatic Society of Bengal.—Large Collections of Birds, received by several separate dispatches. 1847. The Asiatie Society of Bengal.—A. Collection of Birds. The Rev. F. W. Hope.—Several Birds. 1848. B. H. Hodgson, Esq.—Several Birds from Sikim and Dar- jeeling. 1850. Captain Richard Strachey.—A large Collection of Birds from Ladakh and Kumaon. 1851. The Bombay Government.—Specimens of Birds, received from Commander Jones, of the Indian Navy. W. E. Wood, Esq., Hon. E.1.C. Medical Service.—A. specimen of the Adjutant or Gigantic Crane. 1853. B. H. Hodgson, Esg—A large Collection of Birds from Nepal and Tibet. John Gould, Esqg.—Several specimens of Birds, desiderata to the Hon. Company’s Museum. 1854. Captain R. C. Tytler, Bengal Army.—Several Specimens of Birds from Dacca. Theodore Cantor, M.D.—A large Collection of Birds, from Penang and the Indian Archipelago. The Systematic arrangement of this Catalogue is founded on the plan elaborated with great perspicacity and erudition by Nicholas Aylward Vigors, Esq., in an Essay, printed in the fourteenth volume of the “‘ Transactions of the Linnean Society,” p- 395, &c., entitled ‘‘ Observations on the Natural Affinities that Satiock the Orders and Families of Birds.” In this Essay the entire Class of Birds is divided into ve primary subdivisions, namely, Raptores, Insessores, Rasores, Gral- latores, and Natatores. That part of the Catalogue now printed comprises only the Raptores and part of the Insessores; and an Analysis of the whole Class is reserved for the completion of this work. In the subdivision of families some modifications have al ~ INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. been required, in consequence of newly-discovered forms, and in the second family of the Raptores, the Falconide, the subdivision of Dr. J. J. Kaup, in an Essay, ‘* Ueber Falken, Museum Senck- enbergianum,” vol. III. (1845), has been adopted. In the Cata- logue ‘of the Mammalia contained in the Company’s Museum, an ~ analogous subdivision of the Class into the Orders of Primates, Rare, Cete, Glires, and Ungulata, according to the systematic arrangement propounded by Dr. J. E. Gray in the introduction to the Catalogue of the Mammalia in the British Museum, has been aed Respecting the Nomenclature of this Cotaloguics it may be stated, that it has been the uniform practice to assign to each species the latest and most authentic systematic name founded on a most careful research; and in many cases the numerous synonyms exhibit an interesting history of the changes which the nomenclature has experienced. The discoveries and additions of later years have required a nomenclature adapted to the present condition of the science.. The Genera of the older Ornithologists have in most cases received numerous subdivisions, and many new Genera have been established. ‘This has also been the case re- specting Families. Such new Genera only as have been distinctly defined and described have been admitted into this Catalogue. With regard to specific names, it has been the invariable rule to preserve to the discoverer or first describer the credit which is due to him, and to indicate his right of priority by the terminal affix of Sp., according to the pertinent and equitable recom- mendation of a Committee appointed in 1844, by the British Association of Science, ‘‘ to consider the rules by which the Nomenclature of Zoology may be established on a uniform and permanent basis.” In collecting the notices of the habits and manners of the birds described, and in verifying the numerous synonyms scattered through various works on Zoology, Mr. F. Moore, the Assistant in the Museum, has laboured with great care and assiduity, as well as in expediting the preparation and printing of this Catalogue. THOMAS HORSFIELD. Liprary, East-Inp1A Hovsg, 15th September, 1854, SYSTEMATIC LIST OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES OF BIRDS THE MUSEUM OF THE EAST-INDIA COMPANY. Class AVES. Order I. RAPTORES. Fam. I. VULTURIDA, Vig. Subfam. VULTURINA. Vuttur, Mehr. V. monachus, Linn. Orocyrrs, G. Rk. Gray. O. calvus, Scop. Sp............. — auricularis, Daud. Sp. ... Gyps, Sav. G. fulvus, Gel. Sp. ...... .. —— Villearig, Sav. ...7....25....- — indicus, Scop. Sp. ......... — bengalensis, Gmel., Sp. ... Subf. SARCORHAMPHINA. NEoPpHRON, Sav. N. percnopterus, Linn. Sp. — pileatus, Burch. Sp. ...... Subfam. GYPAETINA. GypaEtus, Storr. G. barbatus, Linn. Sp. igh see eee . alaudarius, Briss. Sp.... — cenchris, Wawm. Sp. ..... E 2 9 | H : bee 4. 4 | P A, F g|— Pre 9|H CONTAINED IN —>__ Fam. II. FALCONID. Subfam. I. FALCONINA. TinnunouLus, Vieill. Pp: Eryturopus, Brehm. . vespertinus, Linn. Sp. ... Hierax, Vigors. . cerulescens, Linn. Sp. ... entolmus, Hodgs. . melanoleucos, Blyth a PoLIHIERAX, Kaup. . semitorquatus, Smith Sp. Fatco, Linn. . peregrinus, Gimel. ......... —_———_ eee ree seer eee er eee sees eee peregrinator, Sundev....... jugger, J. H. Gray... +. lanarius, Linn. ..,......... cervicalis, Licht............. Hypotriorcuis, Bove. 13 14 14 15 Bees 16 16 16 18 22 22 . severus, Horsf. Sp. ...... 22 vill H. concolor, Zemm. Sp. ... p. 28 — subbuteo, Linn. Sp....... 23 — chicquera, Daud. Sp. ... 28 — esalon, Gimel. Sp. ...... 24 Subfam. IJ. MILVINA. Crrous, Lacep. C. cyaneus, Linn. Sp. ...... 25 — Swainsoni, Smith......... 25 — melanoleucos, Gmel. Sp. 26 — cinerascens, Mont. Sp.... 27 — eruginosus, Linn. Sp.... 27 ae Ge er Ey Shee 28 ELanvus, Sav. Ki. melanopterus, Auctorum 28 Mitvus, Cue. M. niger, Briss................ 30 — govinda, Sykes ............ 30 Subfam. III. ACCIPITRINA. Spizaetus, Veecll. S. limnaétus, Horsf. Sp. ... 32 — caligatus, Raffles Sp. ... 38 cristatellus, Temm. ...... 33 — nipalensis, Hodgson...... 381 — hastatus, Less. Sp. ...... 34 — Kieneri, De Sparre Sp. 34 — occipitalis, Daud. Sp. ... 35 AccrriTer, Briss. A. nisus, Linn. Sp. ......... 35 — tachiro, Daud. Sp. ...... 36 — rufiventris, Smith......... 36 — virgatus, Zemm. Sp....... 37 » Micronisvus, G. R. Gray. M. soloénsis, Horsf. Sp. ... — hbadius, Ginel. Sp. Metierax, G. R. Gray. M. polyzonus, Riipp. Sp. ... 40 see eee Pottornis, Kaup. P. teesa, Frankl. Sp. SYSTEMATIC LIST AstuR, Lacep. A. palumbarius, Linn. Sp. p. 41 — trivirgatus, Zemm. Sp.... 42 Subfam. IV. AQUILINA. _ Aguita, Mehr. A. pennata, Gmel. Sp. ...... 43 — nevioides, Cuv. Sp. ...... 44 — nevia, Gmel. Sp. ......... 45 — Bonelli, Zemm. Sp. ...... 46 — chrysaétos, Linn. Sp. ... 47 — imperialis, Bechst. Sp.... 48 eines ee 49 Neopus, Hodgs. N. malayensis, Reinw. ...... 381 H mMaTornIs, Vigors. H. bacha, Daud. Sp.......... 49 — cheela, Daud. Sp.,........ 50 — holospilus, Vigors......... 50 CrrcaEtus, Vieill. C. gallicus, Gmel. Sp. ...... 51 PANDION, Sav. - P. haliaétus, Zinn. Sp....... 52 — ichthyaétus, Horsf. Sp. 53 — humilis, Zemm............. 54 Hatsetus, Sav. H. Macei, Temm. Sp. ...... 55 —- leucogaster, Gmel. Sp.... 56 Hattiastur, Selby. H. indus, Bodd. Sp. ......... 57 Subfam. V. BUTEONINA. Buteo, Cur. B. augur, Riipp. Sp. ......... 60 — rufinus, Rupp. Sp. ...... 61 ARCHIBUTEO, Brehm. A. hemiptilopus, Blyth ... 383 : OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. 1x Baza, Hodgs. B. lophotes, Cuv. Sp. ...... p. 62 — Reinwardti, Zemm. ...... 68 PERNIS, Cw. P. ‘cristata, Obie. ..05!......... 63 Fam. III. STRIGID. Subfam. I. NOCTUINA. ATHENE, Bode. A. Brama, Temm. Sp. ...... 65 — cuculoides, Vigors Sp. ... 66 — Brodiei, Burton Sp. ...... 66 — castanoptera, Horsf. Sp. 67 — radiata, Tickell Sp. ...... 67 Ninox, Hodgs. N. scutulata, Raffles Sp. ... 68 Subfam. II. BUBONINA. Epurattes, Keys. KE. Scops, Linn. Sp. ......... 69 — Sunia, Hodgs. Sp.......... 70 — Lempiji, Horsf. Sp....... 71 — rufescens, Horsf. Sp. .... 71 Buso, Szbbald. B. maximus, Sibbald..:...... 72 — orientalis, Horsf. Sp. ... 72 — lacteus, Temm. Sp. ....... 78 — bengalensis, Frankl. Sp. 73 — coromanda, Lath. Sp. ... 75 Kerupa, Less. K. Javanensis, Less. .......... 76 — flavipes, Hodgs. Sp. ...... 76 — Ceylonensis, Gmel. Sp... 77 Subfam. IIT. ASIONINA. Ortus, Cur. O. vulgaris, Fleming......... 79 _— brachyotus, Gmel. Sp.... 79 — maculosus, Vieill. Sp. ... 80 Subfam. IV. SERIGINA. Puoxipus, Ls. Geoffr. P. badius, Horsf. Sp. ...... p. 80 Srrix, Linn. S. flammea, Zinn. ............ 81 — javanica, De Wurmb. ... 81 — capensis, Smith............ 82 Subfam. V. SYRNIANA. Syryium, Sav. S. sinense, Lath. Sp.......... 82 — Indranee, Sykes Sp....... 83 — Seloputo, Horsf: Sp. ... 84 — nivicolum, Hodgs. Sp. ... 84 Order II. INSESSORES. Tribe I. FISSIROSTRES. Fam. I. MEROPID/#. Merops, Linn. M. viridis, Zinn. . ............ 84 — Philippinus, Linn. ...... 86 — badius, Gmel. ............ 87 — Nubicus, Gmel. | ...:..... 88 — quinticolor, Vieill. ...... 88 — AMeyptius, Forsk.......... 89 MeEtitropHaGus, Bore. M. Lafresnai, Guerin. ...... 89 Nyetriornis, Swazns. N. amicta, Zemm. Sp. ...... 383 — Athertoni, Jard. e¢ Selb. Se Eee Ee 89 Fam. Il. HIRUNDINID/L. Subfam. I. HIRUNDININA. Hirunpo, Linn. H. Panayana, Gimel.......... 91 — daurica, Linn. ........... 92 — filifera, Steph............... 93 B x SYSTEMATIC LIST H. striolata, Temm. — domicola, Jerdon ......... Corrie, Bove. C. riparia, Linn. Sp. ......... 95 — rupestris, Scop. Sp. ...... 95 — fuligula, Lichst. Sp....... 96 — Sinensis, J. H. Gray Sp. 96 — concolor, Sykes Sp. ....... 97 — cincta, Bodd. Sp. ......... 97 Derticuon, Nob. D. nipalensis, Hodgs. CuHELIDON, Bole. C. urbica, Linn. Sp. ......... 884 Subfam. IT. CYPSELINA. Cotiocati, G. R. Gray. C. nidifica, G. R. Gray...... 98 == Tamei, WV0b. oS os ccs e 100 Cypse.us, Jl. C. affinis, J. EL. Gray ...... 106 — subfureatus, Blyth ...... 386 — vittatus, Jard. et Selby... 385 — batassiensis, J. HL. Gray 108 — apus, Linn. Sp............. 109 — leuconyx, Blyth ......... DENDROCHELIDON, Bote. D. comatus, Zemm. Sp....... — Klecho, Horsf. Sp. ...... ACANTHYLIS, Bote. A. giganteus, Temm. Sp.... 387 — nudipes, Hodgs. Sp....... 111 Fam.III. CAPRIMULGID:. BatTRacuostomvs, Gould. B. auritus, Vigors Sp. ...... 387 — stellatus, Gould ......... 387 — javanensis, Horsf. Sp. ... 112 Lyncornis, Gould. L. Temmincki, Gould “ee eee 4 CapRiIMuLeus, Linn. C. macrourus, Horsf. — albonotatus, Zickell ...... 388 — — Indicus, Lath. ............ 113 — affinis, Horsf. ............ 114 — Mahrattensis, Sykes...... 114 — monticolus, Frankl....... 114 — Asiaticus, Lath. ......... 115 ee ene ee 115 a na capes cabo oe spelen 115 Fam. IV. TODID. Evrytaimus, Horsf. K. javanicus, Horsf. ......... 116 — ochromalus, Raffles ...... 116. Corypon, Less. C. sumatranus, Raffles Sp... 117 Psarisomus, Swaine. P. Dalhousiz, ~ Jameson Sp. SERILOPHUS, Szazns. S. lunatus, Gould Sp. ...... — rubropygius, Hodgs. Sp. CymMBIRHYNCHUS, Vigors. C. macrorhynchus, Gmel.Sp. 119 CaLYPTOMENA, Laffles. C, viridis, Raffles ............ 120 AMPELIS, Linn. A. garrulus, Zinn............. 389 Cocnoa, Hodgs. C. purpurea, Hodgs. ......... 390 Evrystomvus, Véevll. . E. orientalis, Linn. Sp....... 121 Fam. V. HALCYONIDA. Daceto, Leach. 888 | D. pulchella, Horsf. ......... 122 OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. Xl 'TANYSIPTERA, Vigors. Hemipvus, Hodgs. T. dea, Linn, Sp. ......... p. 122 | H. picatus, Sykes Sp. ... p. 186 — obscurus, Horsf. Sp...... 136 Hatcyon, Swains. obscurus, Horsf. Sp H. leucocephalus, Gmel. Sp. 123 Hemicuetrpon, Hodgs. — amouropterus, Pearson... 124 | FH. ferruginea, Hodgs. ...... 137 — atricapillus, Gimel. Sp.... 124 | — fuliginosa, Hodgs. ...... 137 — smyrnensis, Linn. Sp. ... 125 | _ latirostris, Rafiles Sp. ... 187 — fuscus, Bodd. Sp.......... 125 — coromandelianus,Scop.Sp. 126 Myiaara, Vig. et Horsf. — melanopterus, Horsf. Sp. 127 iy seaniocsruleus,. Hick, Spo 128 M. azurea, Bodd Sp.......... 138 ae — latirostris, Gould ......... 139 — chelicuti, Stanley Sp. ... 128 | plumbea, Vig. e¢ Hor f 139 TopIRAMPHUS, Less. PrEricrocotus, Boze, T. collaris, Scop. Sp. ......... 137 : : — varius, Eyton Sp.......... 890 P. peregrinus, Linn. Sp. ... 140 & deg — roseus, Vieill. Sp.......... 141 Auceno, Linn. — brevirostris, Vigors Sp... 141 A. euryzona, Temm. ......... 128 | — solaris, Blyth ............ — Ti lily Ginele 2... 129 | — xanthogaster, Raffles Sp. 142 — meninting, Horsf. ...... 130 | — flammeus, Morster Sp. ... 142 — biru,. Horsf. aera gy 130 | — Speciosus, Lath. Sp....... 143 ; Curytz, Boie. Ruipipura, Vig. e¢ Horsf. C. rudis, Linn. Sp. ......... 131 | RB. javanica, Sparm. Sp...... 144 aye outtata Vigors Sp. ...... 132 | — fuscoventris, Frankl. ... 144 : . — albofrontata, Frankl. ... 145 Cuyx, Lacep. — motacilloides, Vig. et c. tridactyla, Linn. Sp ghee 391 Horsf. Be. Ming ey wee 146 — rufidorsa, Strickl........ .. 132 CHELIDORYNX, Hodgs. Tribe II. DENTIROSTRES, | U: bypoxantha, Blyth Sp.... 147 Fam. I. MUSCICAPIDA. CryproLopHa, Swains. Tourrrea, Less. C. cinereocapilla, Vieill. Sp. 147 T. paradisi, Zinn. Sp. ...... 133 — affinis, Hay 20:2... 0000s 134 Fam. Il. LANIAD A, — mutata, Linn. Sp.......... 135 Subfam. II. DICRURINA. — melanogaster, Swains. Sp. 135 ey — incei, Gould Sp. ......... 391 Dicrvrvs, Vieill. D. macrocercus, Viel. ...... 149 Parrenroma, Eyton. — longus, Temm. Sp. ...... 152 P. velatum, Temm. Sp. ...... 392 | — balicassius, Linn. Sp. ... 152 Piarysrerra, Jard. — longicaudatus, Hay ...... 152 — cerulescens, Linn. Sp.... 154 P. melanoptera, Gel. Sp... 185 | — lugubris, Ehrenb. Sp. ... 155 Xll SYSTEMATIC LIST D. cineraceus, Horsf. Sp. p. 155 — leucopheus, Vievll. ...... 155 \ Epoutius, Cwv. E. paradiseus, Gel. Sp. ... 155 — malabaricus, Scop. Sp.... 157 Curpia, Hodgs. C. hottentota, Linn. Sp. ... 157 Burines, Hodgs. B. remifer, Zemm. Sp. ...... 159 Cuaprtia, Hodgs. C. wnea, Vieill. Sp. ......... 159 — malayensis, Hay ......... 393 Artamus, Vieill. A. leucogaster, Valence. Sp. 161 — fuscus, Vieill. 2.3..220.0., 161 — superciliosus, Gould...... 162 Subfam. ITI. LANIANA. Lantus, Linn. L. exeubitor, Linn. ......... 162 — Lahtora, Sykes Sp. ...... 163 — Schach, Gimel. ............ 163 — erythronotus, Vigors Sp. 164 — caniceps, Blyth............ 164 — Hardwicki, Vigors Sp.... 165 — nigriceps, Frankl. Sp. ... 166 — tephronotus, Vigors Sp. 166 — divaricatus, Raffles ...... 155 Enneoctonts, Boie. E. superciliosus, Lath. Sp... 394 — cristatus, Linn. Sp....... 167 — arenarius, Blyth Sp....... 394 — tigrinus, Drapiez Sp. ... 168 EvROcEPHALUS, Smith. K. Riippelli, Bonap. ......... 169 TEPHRODORNIS, Swains. ‘l’. pondiceriana, Gmel. Sp. 169 — gularis, Raffles Sp. ...... 171 — pelvica, Hodgs. Sp. ...... 171 GaMPsoRHYNCHUS, Blyth. G. rufulus, Blyth ......... p. 171 PTERUTHIUS, Swans. P. enobarbus, Zemm. Sp. ... 172 — erythropterus, Vig. Sp... 172 — rufiventer, Blyth 178 eeeereeeee Subf. [V. THAMNOPHILINA. Dryoscopus, Boze. D. cubla, Shaw Sp............ 173 — AXthiopicus, Vieill. ...... 173 Sabf. V. CAMPEPHAGINA. GRAUCALUS, Cwv. G. macei, Lesson ..........4. 173 — javensis, Horsf. Sp. ...... 174 LauaGce, Bote. L. orientalis, Gmel. Sp. ... 175 — Sykesi, Strickl............. 175 — culminatus, Hay ......... 395 — humeralis, Gould Sp. ... 176 CaMPEPHAGA, V7eill. C. fimbriata, Zemm. Sp. 176 — avensis, Blyth ............ 594 Fam. III. MERULIDA. Subfam.I. MYIOTHERINA. | Evpzres, Temm. E. macrocercus, Zemm. ...... 395 Hopesonius, Bonap. H. phcenicuroides, Hodgs.Sp. 395 CaLLENE, Blyth. C. frontale; Blyth ...... 50... DrymocataPuts, Blyth. D. nigrocapitatus, Hyton Sp. 396 Bracuypreryx, Horsf: B. montana, Horsf. see re eree OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. B. cruralis, Blyth Sp. ... p. 397 — nipalensis, Moore ......... 397 Testa, Hodgs. T. cyaniventer, Hodgs. ...... 179 — castaneo-coronata, Burt. pe eee ee 179 Pyozpyea, Hodgs. P. squamata, Gould Sp...... 180 — pusilla, Hodgs. ............ 180 — caudata, Blyth Sp. ...... 181 — longicaudata, Moore...... 398 TrocLtopytEs, Vell. T. nipalensis, Hodgs.......... 181 -Pirra, Vievll. P. cerulea, Raffles Sp. ...... 181 — nipalensis, Hodgs. Sp. ... 182 — cyanea, Blyth ............ 182 — cyanura, Gmel. Sp. ...... 183 — boschi, Will. et Schleg. 398 — avensis, J. H. Gray Sp. 398 — atricapilla, Cuv............. 399 — cucullata, Hartl. ......... 399 — cyanoptera, Lemme *...... 183 — bengalensis, Gmel. Sp.... 184 — granatina, Temm.......... 184 Hyprozpata, Vieill. H. asiatica, Swains. Sp....... 185 Subfam. II. MERULINA. PETROCINCLA, Vigors. P. erythrogastra, Vigors ... 185 — pandoo, Sykes. ............ 186 — affinis, Blyth............... 187 — longirostris, Blyth ...... 409 OroceTEs, G. R. Gray. QO. cinclorhynchus, Vig. Sp. 188 — saxatilis, Linn. Sp. ...... 189 BESSONORNIS, Smith. B. semirufa, Riippell ......... 189 GrocicuLa, Kuhl. G. citrina, Lath. Sp....... p — cyanota, Jard. et Selby... — innotata, Blyth............ — dissimilis, Blyth Sp....... ZootHERA, Vigors. Z. monticola, Vigors ......... — marginata, Blyth ......... OREOCINCLA, Gould. O. varia, Horsf. Sp. ......... — dauma, Lath. Sp. ......... — lunulata, Lath. Sp. ...... — molissima, Blyth Sp. Turpvus, Linn. T’. viscivorus, Linn. ......... — strepitans, Smith ......... — pilaris, Linn.............+.- — ruficollis, Pallas ......... — atrogularis, Temm. ...... — javanicus, Horsf. ......... — rufulus, Drapiez ......... Mervta, Leach. M. boulboul, Lath. Sp....... — mandarina, Bonap. Sp.... — simillima, Jerdon Sp...... — albocincta, Royle Sp. — castanea, Grould............ — Wardi, Jerdon Sp......... — olivacea, Linn. Sp. .....' MytopHonus, Temm. M. flavirostris, Horsf. aS — cyaneus, Horsf. Spee: — ceruleus, Scop. Sp. ...... xi 192 193 400 . 193 .. 198 . 198 199 Subfam. ITI. TIMALINA. GARRULAX, Less. G. Belangeri, Less. ......... — leucolophus, Hardw. Sp. — chinensis, Scop. Sp. ...... — albogularis, Gould Sp... — gularis, MeClell. Sp eteg3 — pectoralis, Gould Sp. — moniliger, Hodgs. Sp. . 201 201 202 . 202 . 203 . 204 . 204 X1V G. perspicillatus, Gmel. Sp. p.204 — cerulatus, Hodgs. Sp. ... 205 — ocellatus, Vigors S 205 — ruficollis,Jard. et Selby Sp. 205 Prerocycius, G. RL. Gray. P. erythrocephalus, Vig. Sp. 206 — chrysopterus, Gould Re 206 — variegatus, Vigors Sp. ... 207 — affinis, Hodgs. Sp. ...... 207 — cachinnans, Jerd. Sp. ... 208 — imbricatus, Blyth Sp. ... 208 — lineatus, Vigors Sp. ...... 209 Kerropia, G. f. Gray. K. striata, Vigors Sp.......... 209 T'ROCHALOPTERON, Hodgs. T. pheniceum, Gould ae . 210 — rufogulare, Gould Sp. ... 210 — sinense, Linn. Sp......... 211 — squamatum, Gowld Sp.... 211 — subunicolor, Hodgs. ...... 211 — merulinum, Blyth Sp. ... 408 AcTINODURA, Gould. — A. Egertoni, Gould ......... 212 — nipalensis, Hodgs. Sp. ... 212 CRATEROPUS, Swains. C. limbatus, Rippell......... 214 Cinctosoma, Vig. et Horsf. C. punctatum, Lath. Sp. ... 214 Srp1a, Hodgs. S. picaoides, Hodgs. ......... 216 — gracilis, McClell. Sp. ... 216 — capistrata, Vigors Sp. ... 216 MALaAcocercus, Swazns. M. subrufus, Jerd. Sp. ....... 217 — Malcolmi, Sykes Sp....... 218 — Somervillei, Sykes Sp. ... 219 — canorus, Linn. Sp. ...... 220 — griseus, Gmel. Sp. ...... 220 — nipalensis, Hodgs.......... 222 — Earlei, Blyth............... 222 — caudatus, Dum. Sp. ...... 223 SYSTEMATIC LIST Dumet1A, Blyth. D. albogularis, Blyth...... p. 403 PELLORNEUM, Swains. P. ruficeps, Swains. ......... 224 Tricurxos, Lesson. T. pyrrhopyga, Less.......... 404, Turpinus, Blyth. T. macrodactylus, Strickl.Sp. 225 Macrounvs, Jard. et Selby. M. ptilosus, Jard. et Selby 225 Matacopreron, Hyton. M. magnum, Eyton ......... 225 — coronatum, Miller Sp.... 226 Tricuastoma, Blyth. T. Abotti, Blyth ......20 405 — bicolor, Less. Sp. ......... 226 — rostratum, Blyth ......... 405 — sepiaria, Horsf. Sp. ...... 226 AcrpPE, Blyth. A. cinerea, Eyton Sp. ...... 406 — nipalensis, Hodgs. Sp. ... 226 — affinis, Blyth......0........ 406 — Cantori, Moore ............ 406 — magnirostris, MWoore...... 4.07 — striata, Blyth............... 407 Cur1a, Hodgson. C. nipalensis, Hodgs.......... 227 TIMALIA, om T. pileata, Horsf. . eer: | — thoracica, Temm. ‘Sp. . 228 — maculatus, TOMM, . canes 228 nigricollis, Temm. ......... 228 — erythroptera, Blyth ...... 229 Mixornis, Hodgs. -M. gularis, Raffles Sp. 229 — rubicapillus, Tickell ‘Sp. 229 OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. XV. Pycroruis, Hodgs. P. sinensis, Gmel. Sp. ... p. 246 P. sinensis, Gmel. Sp. ... p. 230 | — flaviventris, Tichkell Sp... 247 — longirostris, Hodgs. ...... 408 Ixipra, Blyth. . Sracuyris, Hodgs. I. cyaniventris, Blyth ...... 247 S. nigriceps, Hodgs. ......... 231 Bracuypopius, Blyth. ee oe ae | Detmncentnak Crt Ee Vahedpas Bly ee pelt 409 econo stbtie Say ols 248 Mricrorarsvs, Hyton. ERPORNIS, Hodgs. M. melanoleucos, Eyton ... 248 K. xantholeuca, Hodgs....... 232 | — olivaceus, Moore ......... 249 Pomarorninvs, Horsf — Cantori, Moore............ 409 P. montanus, Horsf. ......:.. 283 Microscetis, G. f. Gray. — schisticeps, Hodgs. ...... 234 | M. amaurotis, Zemm. Sp.... 249 — leucogaster, Clowld ...... 234: u — Horsfieldi, Sykes ......... 234 EMIX0S, Hodgs. — erythrogenys, Vigors ... 284 | H. flavula, Hodgson ......... 250 — hypoleucos, Blyth Sp. ... 236 | — icterica, Strickl. Sp....... 250 — ruficollis, Hodgs. ......... 236 — ferruginosus, Blyth ...... 236 Spizixos, Blyth. — superciliosus, Vig.et Horsf. 236 | §. canifrons, Blyth..........+. 251 " Xrpnornampuvs, Blyth. Crinicer, Zemm. X. superciliaris, Blyth ...... 238 | ©. gularis, Horsf. Sp. ...... 252 — flaveolus, Gould Sp....... 252 — ochraceus, Moore ......... 252 pe Sa Re EN | Cantori, Moore ............ 410 Pyononorus, Kwhl. — we pee Re eh a ee P. jocosus, Linn. Sp.......... ae ctaeete ee pas mean og — pygeus, Hodgs. Sp. ...... 289 oie, Blyth. — hemorrhous, Gmel. ‘Sp. 240 L of Blyth OBA — nigropileus, Blyth......... AONE SS tala os et phi ao — arsinoé, Lichst. Sp. ...... Mien ae — crocorrhous, Strickl...... 241 ; — leucotis, Gould Bad ia 242 elk a ee cali sist leucogenys, fit. Gray Sp. IAP, H. psaroides, Vigors Som eiec ae 254 sary golavier, Scop. Sp. mii ol. IAI, _ Ganeesa, Sykes LB oe Sires tora 255 — luteolus, Less. Sp. ...... 243 | — McClellandi, AE eae 256 — simplex, Less. ............ 944 | — malaccensis, Blyth ...... 256 — flavescens, Blyth ......... 944, | — virescens, Temm. Sp. ... 256 — Finlaysoni, Strick. ...... 944, | — nicobariensis, Moore ... 257 — bimaculatus, Horsf. Sp... 244 : — dispar, Horsf. Devin cinched ot 245 PHYLLORNIS, Bove. — gularis, Gould Sp. ...... 245 | P. Hardwicki, Jard. et Selby ~ -—xantholemus, Jerdon ... 246 SDs OMEN. bids Gare 258 SYSTEMATIC LIST Fam. IV. SYLVIAD A. Subfam. I. SAXICOLINA. Xvi P. aurifrons, Temm. ...... p. 258 — Jerdoni, Blyth ............ 259 — javensis, Horsf. Sp. ...... 260 — cyanopogon, Zemm. ...... 410 — icterocephalus, Zemm.... 411 Yuuina, Hodgs. Y. gularis, Hodgs............. 261 — occipitalis, Hodgs. ...... 261 — nigrimentum, Hodgs. ... 262 Ixutvus, Hodgs. I. flavicollis, Hodgs. ......... 262 — occipitalis, Blyth ......... 411 — castaniceps, Moore ...... 411 Myzornis, Hodgs. M. pyrrhoura, Hodgs. ...... 263 ZosteRors, Vig. et Horsf: Z. flavus, Horsf. Sp.......... 263 — javanicus, Horsf. Sp. ... 263 — palpebrosus, Zemm. Sp. 263 Iona, Horsf. I. scapularis, Horsf.......... 265 — typhia, Linn. Sp.......... 266 — zeylonica, Gmel. Sp. ... 266 Subfam. V. ORIOLINA. OrioLus, Linn. O. xanthonotus, Horsf....... 268 — melanocephalus, Linn.... 269 — monachus, Gmel. Sp. ... 269 — macrourus, Blyth ......... 270 — chinensis, Linn. ..:...... 270 — indicus, Brisson ......... 270 — hippocrepis, Wagler_ ... 271 — galbula, Linn. ............ 271 — Kundoo, Sykes............ 271 — Traillii, Vigors Sp. ...... 272 Irena, Horsf. I. puella, Lath. Sp. ......... 273 — malayana, Moore ......... 274 Copsycuus, Wagler. C. saularis, Linn. Sp. ...... — mindanensis, Gmel. Sp. — amcenus, Horsf. Sp....... : Kirtacincia, Gould. K. macroura, Gimel. Sp. Mytometa, Hodgs. M. leucura, Hodgs. ......... GRaNDALA, Hodgs. G. coelicolor, Hodgs. ......... THAMNOBIA, Swains. T. fulicata, Linn, Sp. ...... — cambaiensis, Lath. Sp.... — melena, Riipp. Sp. ...... ZANTHOPYGIA, Blyth. Z. narcissina, Temm. Sp. ... — tricolor, Hartl. Sp. ...... PRATINCOLA, Koch. P. caprata, Linn. Sp.......... — saturatior, Hodgs. Sp. ... — sybilla, Gmel. Sp.......... — ferrea, Hodgs. Sp.......... — rubetra, Linn. Sp. ...... Saxicona, Bechst. S. leucomela, Pallas Sp. ... — picata, Blyth............... — isabellina, Riipp. ......... Nittava, Hodgs. N. sundara, Hodgson......... — grandis, Blyth Sp. ...... — Macgrigorie, Burt. Sp. OcuRoMELA, Blyth. O. nigrorufa, Jerdon Sp. ... » — pheenicuroides, Moore ... . es é OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. Cyornis, Blyth. C. rubeculoides, Vig. Sp. p. 289 — banyumas, Horsf. Sp. ... Cyanoprita, Blyth. C. cyanomelana, Temm. Sp. Hypotuymis, Bote. H. indigo, Horsf. Sp... coe ree — albicaudata, Jerd. Sp. ... — melanops, Vigors Sp. Srputa, Hodgs. S. strophiata, Hodgs.... a DicenzA, Hodgs. D. superciliaris, Blyth Sp... — tricolor, Hodgson ... eee ree — leucomelanura, Hodgs. ... Muscicaruta, Blyth. M. sapphira, Tickell Sp. ... — maculata, Tickell Sp. — superciliaris, Jerd. Sp.... — hemileucura, Hodgs. Sp. OeOE — albogularis, Blyth Sp. ... — estigma, Hodgs. Sp. 290 291 291 292 . 292 293 293 294 294 295 ... 296 296 296 297 ERYTHROSTERNA, Bonap. E. leucura, Gmel. Sp. — erythaca, Blyth...... wee ree Erytuacus, Linn. E. rubecula, Linn....... Nemura, Hodgs. N. rufilatus, Hodgs. ......... 299 — hyperythra, Blyth Sp.:.. 299 30 — Hodgsoni, Moore ... Subfam. IT. PHILOMELINA. Ruticiitia, Brehm. R. pheenicura, Linn. Sp. ... — tithys, Scop. Sp. ... — nipalensis, Hodgson ” ee tee 301 301 301 302 R. Hodgsoni, Moore ...... p. 808 — erythrogastra, Gildst.Sp. 304 — Vigorsi, Moore ............ 304 — aurorea, Pallas Sp. ...... 305 — leucoptera, Blyth ......... 305 — rufogularis, Moore ...... 306 — ceruleocephala, Vig. Sp. 807 — schisticeps, Hodgs. ...... 807 — nigrogularis, (Hodqs.) ROO REMES tei sos ow maas=t 307 — frontalis, Vigors Sp....... 308 — fuliginosa, Vigors Sp. ... 308 — leucocephala, Vigors Sp. 309 Larvivora, Hodgs. L. cyana, Hodgson............ 310 TaRsIGER, Hodgs. T. chrysceus, Hodgson ...... 310 — superciliaris, (/odqs.) Aipore MR AEN. es 311 CranecuLa, Brehm. C. suecica, Linn. Sp.......... 311 CALLIOPE, Gould. - C. camtschatkensis, G'mel. PS, aa 313 °- — pectoralis, Gould ......... 313 Subfam. ITT. SYLVIANA. OrtHotomus, Horsf. O. sepium, Horsf. ............ 314 — edela, Temminck ......... — flavoviridis, Moore ...... — cineraceus, Blyth ......... — longirostris, Swavs....... — cucullatus, Zemm.......... — atrogularis, Temm. ...... — ruficeps, Lesson Sp....... — longicauda, Gmel. Sp. ... Prinia, Horsf. P. familiaris, Horsf. ......... — flaviventris, Deless. Sp... — socialis, Sykes C ee 2 - ™% = =. XV SYSTEMATIC LIST a P. Hodgsoni, ‘Blyth ...... p-322|" Dumeticona, Blyth. re = meme (Hodgs.) D. affinis, Hodgs. Sp. ... p. 884 . Tripura, Hodgs. * T. lutéoventris, Hodyson® ... 835 > Horornis, Hodgs. H. fulviventris, Hodgson .:. 335 _ — fuligiventer, Hodgson ... 385 . Horurrss, Hodgs. H. pollicaris, Hodgson ...... 322 — schistilatus, Hodgson ... 323 ~* brunnifrons, Hodgson ... 323 +. — major, (Hodgs.) Moore"323 | Nuornis, Hodgs. PHyLLopnevste, Meyer. a N. flavolivacea, Hodgson ... 824 | p. rama, Sykes Sp... B82 “F ” Cisticoua, Less. * Puytioscopus, Bote. C. - cursitans, Frankl. Sp. ... 324 | P, tristis, Blyth «se yaeriees 336 * . -— magnirostris, Blyth ...... 336 Suva, Hodgs. — lugubris, Bljth............ 337 S. ‘erinig , Hodgson ......... 325 | —viridanus, Blyth ......... 338 — faligitioeh, Hodgson ...... 326 | — brunneus, Blyth ......... 338 a atrogularis, Moore .%..... 326 _ — lepida, Blyth Sp. . . 827 ABRORNIS, Hodgs. & : et | azasiticks anes - A. cantator, Zickell Sp. ... 838 — schisticeps, Hodgson...... 339 - wah ePnsies, Jerdon Sp. ... 827 | — xanthoschistos,Hodgs. Sp. 339 | ss ‘neglecta, Jougen Spe... 828 | — erochttoa, Hodgson ...... 340 — inornata, Sykes Sp. ...... 328 | — albogularis, (Hodgs.) ; we ~ gz palida, Bh Cee RA eae 328 Moores. is. Le 340 — poliogenys, Blyth Sp. 340 — affinis, (Hodgs.) Moore a" ; — Hodgsoni, Moore ......... ' —p ychroa,"Zemin. Sp»... 328 F< — Pee tonsie, (Hodge. ) Moore829 Mueatvrus, re _M. palustris, Horsf. .. 3307) Pigaegeg. 240 C. Burki, Burton Sp. ...... 3841 Rea@uioiweEs, Blyth. . R. proregulus, Pallas Sp.... 342 343 it Cusitronnts, G. R. Gry °C. striatus, Jerdon Spx ...... B30 pg tits a | — RIE See : _| —chloronotus, Hodgs. Sp. “ree Blyth Vas ba 33h) __ castaneoceps, Hodgs. Sp. 344 “Acrooupnazus, Wawn.. <4, ee Lath. | "@ re WMtacecont Toxdoh % 8 — montanus Horsf. Sp. 3324) — dumetorum, Biyth igh 332 . Linn. - *. = = aghienrus, Yerdon i ae aS : Subiim IV: F MOTACHELINA, CaLamopyTa, Meyer.” | Evicurvs, Temm.,. * C, cinnamomea, Riipp....... 34, E. Leschenaulti, Proud. Sp ‘5 6 it Fd , & ° . - * <> os . D - Si : 4 tes oF . 7 . : = ee oF a + 4 andl OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. xix E. frontalis, Blyth......... p. 346 | A. variegatus, Blyth ...... p. 859 — schistaceus, Hodgson ... 846 | — modularis, Linn. Sp....... 360 — immaculatus, Hodgson... 346 | — strophiatus, Hodgson ... 360 — maculatus, Vigors......... 346 | — Huttoni, Moore............ 360 — velatus, Temm............. 847 | — rubeculoides (Hodgs.) — Scouleri, Vigors............ 847 DE GOPE Misa a cisae keis's'ed + be 361 — immaculatus, Hodgson... 361 Moracitia, Linn. M. maderaspatana, Briss.... 347 — alba, Linn. ............... 348 Fam. V. PIPRIDZ. — luzoniensis, Scopoli ...... 348 — dukhunensis, Sykes ...... 349 | Subf. I. PACH YCEPHALINA. CaLoBates, Kaup. PACHYCEPHALA, Swains. C. sulphurea, Bechst. Sp.... 349 | P. pectoralis, Lath. Sp....... 362 — glaucura, Gould ......... 362 Bupytes, Cuv. — rufiventris, Lath. Sp. ... 363 Bi brividic, Grvel Slps is: sci. 850 | — Uvacem Mg, et Horgy,. 368 a Be bee, blake re PaRISOMA, Swazns. — citreola, Pallas Sp. ...... 852 | P. Gallinieri, Guerin......... 363 Numonrcona, Blyth. Subf, II, LEIOTHRICHINA. iecinal aaa Pe LEIorurix, Swains. Antuvs, Bechst. L. luteus, Scopoli Sp. ...... 364 A. arboreus, Bechst. ......... 354 | — argentauris, Hodgs. Sp. 365 — agilis, Sykes .............0. 954 | — strigula, Hodgs. Sp....... 865 — Richardii, Vieillot......... 355 | — cyanoptera, Hodgs, Sp.... 366 — similis, Jerdon Sp. ...... 356 | — ignitincta, Hodgs. Sp. ... 866 — thermophilus, Hodgs. Sp. 356 | — castaniceps, Hodgs. Sp. 367 —rufulus, Vieillot ......... 356 | — cinerea, Blyth Sp.......... 367 — malayensis, Hyton......... 357 | — chrysceus, Hodgs. Sp. ... 367 — roseaceus, Hodgson ...... 357 | — Vinipectus, Hodgs. Sp.... 368 — aquaticus, Bechst.......... 358 Subfam. IT]. PARIANA. Macronyx, Swazns. Parus, Linn. M. capensis, Linn. Sp....... 358 — flavicollis, Riippell ...... 358 | P. sultaneus, Hodgson ...... 369 — monticolus, Vigors ...... 369 Subfam. V. ACCENTORINA — cinereus, Vieillot ......... 370 " | — xanthogenys, Vigors...... 371 Accentor, Bechst. — bee a alae ee = ; be — melanolophus, Vigors ... 34% A. alpinus, Gmel. Sp. ...... 858 | _ ~nibieveleeM Blyth fe I 372 — nipalensis, Hodgson ...... 359 | — dichrous, Hodgson ...... 372 d xx SYSTEMATIC LIST P. coeruleus, Zinn.......... p. 372 — ater, LAnn.... 0.0... ccccec ees Sytviparvus, Burton. S. modestus, Burton......... 373 OritEs, Mehr. O. caudatus, Linn. Sp. ...... 373 — erythrocephalus, Vig. Sp. 374 — leucogenys, Moore 374 ? — jouschistos, Hodgs. Sp. 375 eeeeee Fatcuncuuus, Vieill. F. leucogaster, Gould Subf. TV. PARADOXORNINA. Parapoxornis, Gould. P. flavirostris, Gould......... 376 — unicolor, Hodgs. ......... 376 — ruficeps, oe eee 377 — gularis, Horsf. .. 377 Conostoma, Hodgs. C. emodium, Hodgs.......... 377 SurHora, Hodgs. S. nipalensis, Hodgs.......... 378 — fulvifrons, Hodgs.......... 378 — poliotis, Blyth ............ 379 Tribe III, CONIROSTRES. Fam. I. FRINGILLID. Subfam. I. LOXIANA. Loxra, Linn. L. himalayana, Hodge. ...... 453 Hamatospiza, Blyth. H. Sipahi, Hodgs. Sp. _ 454 Propyrruvta, Hodgs. P. subhimachalana, Hodgs. 454 | T. episcopus, Linn. ......... Pyrruvua, Mehr. P. erythrocephala, Vigors p. 454 — nipalensis, Hodgs.......... 455 Pyrruopectss, Hodgs. P. epauletta, Hodgs.......... 455 Carpropacus, Kaup. C. erythrinus, Pallas ...... 456 Propasser, Hodgs. P. rubicillus, Giildst. Sp. ... 457 —rhodochlamys, Brandt. | EE ee 458 — rhodopeplus, Vigors Sp.... 458 — Thura, Bonap. Sp. ...... 459 — rhodochrous, Vigors Sp.... 459 — pulcherrimus, Hodgs. 460 Ruoporecuys, Cabanis. R. sanguinea, Gould Sp. ... 460 Pyrruosriza, Hodgs. P. punicea, Hodgs. ......... 461 Mycerosas, Cabanis. M. melanoxanthus, Hodgs. BPs ror :eaxvas- see 461 — - carnipes, Hodgs. Sp....... 462 HespreripHona, Bonap. H. icterioides, Vigors Sp. ... 462 EorHona, Gould. E. melanura, Gimel. Sp....... Coccoruraustes, Briss. C. vulgaris, Brass... 2.22.4... — japonicus, Schlegel Subfam. II. TANAGRINA. TANAGRA, Linn. 463 OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. Subfam. ITT. ALAUDINA. CERTHILAUDA, Swains. C. desertorum, Stanley Sp. p. 464: GALERIDA, Bove. G. cristata, Linn. ............ 465 - Axaupa, Linn. A. arvensis, Linn. . .. 466 — triborhyncha, Hodge. . 467 — malabarica, Scop. . . 467 — arborea, Linn. .........:.. 468 Orocoris, Bonap. O. alpestris, Linn. Sp. ...... 469 — penicillata, Gould Sp. ... 469 — longirostris, (Gould) Ms od vsdeet eae e oe 470 Me anocoryena, Bote. M. calandra, Linn. Sp. ...... 470 ~ Catanprina, Blyth. C. torquata, Blyth............ 470 AxaupaLA, Blyth, MS. A. Raytal, Haniilton Sp. ... 471 Coryruipea, Blyth. C. calandrella, Bonelli Sp. 472 Mecatornonvs, Gray. M. ruficeps, Rippell Sp. ... 473 Mrrarra, Horsf. M. javanica, Horsf. ......... 474 — erythroptera, Jerdon...... A74 — affinis, Jerdon ............ 475 — cantillans, Jerdon ......... 4:76 — assamica, "McClelland . . 476 SpizaLaupa, Blyth, S. Deva, Sykes Sp. eee revrses A77 | P. nivalis, Linn. Sp.......... xxi ch GaN DADY Ot Cabanis. A. pheenicura, Frankl. Sp.p. 477 — pheenicuroides, Blyth ... 478 PyrrauLaupa, Smith. P. grisea, Scop. Sp. ......... 479 Subfam. IV. EMBERIZINA. Spinus, Mehr. S. miliarius, Linn. Sp. ...... 481 EmBErRIzA, Linn. Ee cinlus, Zan. 482 — scheniclus, Linn. ......... 482 — pithyornis, Pallas......... 482 — Cia, Linn. . . . 483 — Stracheyi, Moore ......... 483 — Ciopsis, Bonap............. 483 — castaniceps, (Gould) EGBG ao tae devel os 4 484: — personata, Temm.......... 484: — hortulana, Zinn. ......... 4.84 — Huttoni, Blyth............ 485 — Stewarti, Blyth............ 485, Kuspiza, Bonap. E. simillima, Blyth ......... 486 — luteola, Sparrm. Sp....... 486 — variabilis, Temm. Sp. ... 487 — aureola, Pallas Sp. .. 487 — fucata, Pallas Sp.......... 488. Ocyris, Hodgs. O. oinopus, Hodgs. ......... 488 MEtopuus, Swains. M. melanicterus, Gmel. Sp. 489 CENTROPHANES, Kaup. C. lapponica, Linn. Sp....... PiectropHaNnes, Meyer. 490 XX1l Subfam. V. FRINGILLINA. F. montifringilla, Linn.... p. 491 Montirrincitia, Brehm. M. nivalis, Briss. Sp. ...... 491 FRINGALAUDA, Hodgs. F. nemoricola, Hodgs. ...... 491 ProcarDvuELis, Hodgs. P. nipalensis, Hodgs.......... 492 CaRDUELIS, Briss. C. elegans, Stephens ......... 493 — caniceps, Vigors ......... 493 Curysomitris, Bote. C. spinoides, Vigors Sp. ... 493 Dryospiza, Keys et Bi. D. nigriceps, Riipp. Sp. ... 494 Metoronta, Bonap. M. pusilla, Pallas Sp. ...... 494. Aieiotuus, Cabanis. ZK. linarius, Linn. Sp. ...... 495 Linora, Bonap. L. brevirostris, Gould ...... 496 — montium, Gmel. Sp....... 496 Perronia, Kaup. P. stulta, Gimel. Sp. ......... 497 Gymwnoris, Hodgs. G. flavicollis, Frankl. Sp.... 497 Pyreirorsis, Bonap. P. simplex, Swains. Sp....... Passer, Briss. P. indicus, Jard. et Selby ... 499 SYSTEMATIC LIST P. cinnamomeus, Gould Sp.p. 500 — montanus, Linn. Sp. ... 500 — salicicola, Viedll. Sp....... 501 Pouiospiza, Schiff. P. tristriata, Riipp. Sp....... 502 EstreLpa, Swains. I. amandava, Linn. Sp....... 502 — punicea, Horsf. Sp. ...... 508 ErytHrura, Swains. E. prasina, Sparrm. Sp....... 503 Pappa, Reichenb. P. orizivora, Linn. Sp. ...... 504 Monta, Hodgs. M. maja, Linn. Sp. ......... 505 — punctularia, Linn. Sp. ... 505 — undulata, Lath. Sp. ...... 506 — malacca, Linn. Sp. ...... 507 — rubroniger, Hodgs. ...... 507 —- sinensis, Briss. Sp. ...... 508 — malabarica, Linn. Sp. ... 508 — leucogastroides, Moore... 510 — acuticauda, Hodgs. ...... 510 — striata, Linn. Sp.......... 511 Hypocuera, Bonap. H. ultramarina, Gmel. Sp. 5138 Stecanura, Reichenb. S. sphenura, Verr. Sp. ...... 518 Procevs, Cuvier. P. hypoxanthus, Daud. Sp. 513 — Manyar, Horsf. Sp. ...... 514 — bengalensis, Linn. Sp.... 515 — Baya, Blyth ............... 515 PyrRoMELANA, Bonap. P. oryx, Linn. Sp....--.... 2; 519 — xanthomelas, Aupp....... 519 OF THE GENERA AND SPECIES. HyrHantornis, Gray. H. vitellina, Licht. Sp... — galbula, Riipp. Sp. ...... 520 Sycosius, Vievll. S. melanotis, Lafr. Sp....... 520 PuiocropasseR, Smith. P. melanorhynchus, Riipp.. 520 AcRopHILus, Swains. A. superciliosus, Riipp. Sp. 521 TEXTOR, Temm. T. Dinemelli, Horsf... . 621 — erythrorhynchus, Smith . 521 Fam. II. STURNIDZ. Subfam. II. BUPHAGINA. Burnaca, Linn. B. erythrorhyncha, Stanley Pee en Neth tak te ais ote 522 Beam: Ill. EULABETINA. Evases, Cuvier. K. religiosa, Linn. Sp. .:.... 522 — intermedia, Hay ., teats 523 — javanensis, Osbeck Sp. ... 524 AmPe.iceps, Blyth. A. coronatus, Blyth ......... 525 Subfam. IV, STURNINA. Sturnvs, Linn. S. vulgaris, Linn. ............ 525 Srurnopastor, Hodgs. S. contra, Linn. Sp. ......... 526 Gracurpica, Less. G. nigricollis, Payk. Sp. ... 528 XxXill TreMENucHUs, Cabanis. .p. 519 | T. pagodarum, Gimel. Sp. p. 528 — malabaricus, Gmel. Sp.... 5380 — Blythi, Jerdon peers 531 AcRIDOTHERES, Vieill. A, tristis, Zinn: Sp. ......... 532 — ginginianus, Lath. Sp.... 535 — cristatellus, Linn. Sp. ... 536 — javanicus, Cabanis......... 536 — fuscus, Wagler Sp. ...... 537 Pastor, Temm. P. roseus, Linn. Sp. ......... 539 — melanopterus, Daud. Sp. 542 Subfam. V. _ PTILONORHYNCHINA. Catornis, Gray. C. chalybeus, Horsf. Sp. ... 543 — affinis, Hay ............... 544 — dauricus, Pallas Sp....... 544 SaracLossa, Hodgs. 8. spiloptera, Vigors Sp. ... 545 PyrrHocnerra, Reichend. — P. Riippelli, Verr. Sp. ...... 546 PitorHinus, Cabanis. P. albirostris, Riipp. Sp. ... 546 Lamproco.ivs, Sund. L. cyaniventris, Blyth ...... 546 — superbus, Riipp. Sp....... 547 Fam. IJ. CORVIDAL. Subfam. I. PARADISEANA. PaRapDIsEA, Linn. P. rubra, Vieill. ............... 548 Subfam. II. FREGILINA. . Freeiius, Cuvier. F. graculus, Linn. Sp. ...... 549 XXIV Pyrruocorax, Vieill. P. alpinus, Viedll. ......... p. 549 Subfam. IIT. CORVINA. Pica, Briss. P. caudata, Ray............... 550 — bactriana, Bonap.......... 550 — media, Blyth............... 551 — bottanensis, Delessert ... 551 Corvu.tur, Lesson. C. crassirostris, Riipp. ...... 552 Corvus, Linn. OF Ol: an 07) 552 — tibetanus, Hodgs.......... 553 — Corone, Linn. ............ 553 — Cornix, Linn. ............ 553 — culminatus, Sykes......... 553 — sinensis, (Gould) Moore 556 — pectoralis, Gould ......... 557 — affinis, Riippell ............ 557 — capensis, Licht............. 557 — frugilegus, Linn. ......... 557 — pastinator, Gould ......... 558 — tenuirostris, Moore ...... 558 — Enca, Horsf. Sp. ......... 558 — splendens, Vieill. ......... 559 Cotorvus, Kaup. C. Monedula, Linn. Sp. ... 562 — daurica, Pallas Sp. ...... 563 Nucirraca, Briss. eeeewerece N. hemispila, Vigors Subfam. IV. GLAUCOPINA. Piatysmurus, Reichenb. P. leucopterus, Temm. Sp.... 564 CrypsirRHINA, Vieill. C. varians, Latham Sp....... 564 Denprocitta, Gould. D. rufa, Scopoli Sp. ......... 565 SYSTEMATIC LIST D. pallida, Blyth ......... 568 — sinensis, Lath. Sp. ...... 568 — frontalis, WeClell.......... 569 — leucogastra, Gould ...... 570 Subfam. V. GARRULINA. Coractias, Linn. C. garrula, Linn. »...... 2.120: 570 — abyssinica, Gimel.......... 571 — pilosa, LGth.... ..s0.0+-05 MO — indica, Linn................ 571 — affinis, MeClell. ......... 574 PuiatyLopuus, Swains. P. galericulatus, Cuvier Sp. 574 Cissa, Bote. C. sinensis, Briss. Sp. ...... 575 Urocissa, Cabanis. U. sinensis, Linn. Sp. ...... 577 — flavirostris, Blyth Sp. ... 578 GarruLus, Briss. G. glandarius, Linn. Sp. ... 578 — bispecularis, Vigors ...... 579 — lanceolatus, Vigors ...... 579 Fam. IV. BUCERIDA. Subfam. I. BUCEROTINA. - Bucorvus, Less. B. abyssinicus, Gel. Sp.... 581 Rutnorxax, Gloger. R. scutatus, Bodd. Sp. ...... 581 Buceros, Linn. B. Rhinoceros, Linn. ...... 582 Homratvs, Bonap. H. bicornis, Linn. Sp. ...... 583 Hyprocissa, Bonap. H. coronata, Bodd. Sp....... 588 OF THE GENERA AND H. albirostris, Shaw Sp. p. 589 — convexa, Temm. Sp....... 591 — malayana, Raffles Sp. ... 592 — nigrirostris, Blyth Sp.... 593 ANORRHINUS, Reichenb. A. galeritus, Zemm. Sp. ... 594 BrERENIcorNis, Bonap. B. comatus, Raffles Sp....... 594 Tocxus, Lesson. ii sgl geen Temm. Sphuagh. 2 Sees tae bm DOO — flavirostris, Riipp. “Ba: . 596 — nasutus, Linn. Sp. . 596 — limbatus, Riipp. Sp....... 596 — melanoleucus, Licht. Sp. 597 — birostris, Scop. Sp. ...... 597 Ruyticeros, Reichend. R. plicatus, Lath. Sp. ...... 598 — subruficollis, Blyth ...... 600 Aczros, Hodgs. A. nipalensis, Hodgs. ...... 601 Fam. V. MUSOPHAGIDA. Subfam. Il. MUSOPHAGINA. Turacus, Cuvier. T. albocristatus, Strickl. ... 604 — leucotis, Riipp. Sp. . 604 Scuizoruis, Wagl. S. leucogastra, Riipp. ...... 604 — personata, Aipp. ......... 605 Subfam. IIT. COLIINA. Coutus, Briss. C. striatus, Gumel. ............ —— macrourus, Linn. Sp. ... 605 606 SPECIES. XXV Tribe IV. SCANSORES. Fam. I. PSITTACIDA. Subfam. I. CACATUINA. Cacatua, Briss. C. sulphurea, Gmel. Sp. p. 607 Subfam. II. PSITTACINA. PaocerHatus, Swains. P. rufiventris, Ripp.......... 607 Psrrracuta, Briss. P. Taranta, Stanley Sp....... 607 Tanyenatuus, Wagl. T. sumatranus, Raffles Sp. 608 Psrrrinvs, Blyth. P. malaccensis, Lath. Sp. ... 608 Subfam. IIT. PALZORNINA. Pat#ornis, Vigors. P. Alexandri, Linn. Sp.....:. 610 — torquatus, Briss. Sp. ... 611 — columboides, Vigors ...... 614 — schisticeps, Hodgs. ...... 615 — cyanocephalus, Linn. Sp. 616 — longicauda, Bodd. Sp. ... 618 — erythrogenys, Blyth...... 620 — caniceps, Blyth............ 621 — Osbecki, Lath. Sp. ...... 622 Priatycercus, Vigors. P. eximius, Shaw Sp.......... 624 Aprosmictus, Gould. A. scapulatus, Bechst. ...... 624 Subfam. IV. LORIINA. Kcrectus, Wagl. EK. grandis, Gel. Sp. ...... 624: XXVl Mascarinus, Less. M. polychloros, Scop. Sp. p. 625 Loricutvs, Blyth. L. galgulus, Linn. Sp. ...... 626 — vernalis, Sparrm. Sp. ... 627 — asiaticus, Lath. Sp. ...... 628 Eos, Wagl. E. rubra, Gmel. Sp. ......... 629 Lorivs, Briss. L. philippensis, Briss. ...... 629 — domicella, Linn. Sp....... 630 Tricuoc ossus, Vig. et Horsf. T. Nove Hollandiz, Gmel. — ornatus, Gel. Sp. ...... 631 Subfam. V. MACROCERCINA. ConuRUs, Kuhl. C. cyanolyseos, Mol. Sp. ... 631 Fam. II. RAMPHASTIDA. Rampuastos, Linn. R. piscivorus, Linn. ......... 634 Preroexossvs, Jil. . P. Aracari, Linn. Sp. Fam. TI. PICIDA. Subfam. I. MEGALAIMINA. Larmopon, Gray. L. Salti, Stanley Sp. ......... 685 Merecaraima, Gray. M. virens, Bodd. Sp.......... 635 — lineata, Vieill. Sp. ...... 636 — McClellandi, Moore ...... 637 — caniceps, Frankl. Sp. ... 637 ' SYSTEMATIC LIST M. zeylanica, Gmel. - Cotyle sinensis, G. R. Gray, Cat. B. Brit. Mus. I. p. 30. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 342. Hirundo brevicaudata, MeClell., Proce. Zool. Soc. (1839), p- 156. G. R. Gray, Gen. ie Birds, I. p. 58. Hirundo subsoccata et minuta, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. The Small Crag-Swallow. Axpatt, Hind., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 87. Naxuti, Beng., Id. A. B. Banks of the Hughly. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. C. and drawing (H. brevicaudata, McClell.). Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. D. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. é. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Jf. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “During the cold season, this bird, which seems to have entirely the manners of the H. riparia, frequents the sandy banks of the Ganges and its tributary streams. It arrives in October, and dis- appears in March ; breeds in holes formed in abrupt sandy banks.’’— (Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 57.) Mr. Blyth remarks: “I have found both newly-laid eggs and CATALOGUE. 97 young ready to fly in the beginning of December (at Calcutta), and also at the end of February. The nest-holes vary in depth from a foot and a half to considerably more, according as the banks are more or less hard ; and the nest itself is composed of dry grass, with occasionally a few feathers in the lining; the eggs are pure white, like those of HZ. riparia.”’—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 119.) 120. COTYLE CONCOLOR, Sykes Sp. Hirundo concolor, Sykes, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1832), p. 83; Journ. A. S. Beng. Ill. p. 421. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 58. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p.119; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.199. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 238. Cotyle concolor, Boie, Isis (1844), p.170. G. R. Gray, Cat. B. Brit. Mus. 11. p. 30. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 842. Biblis concolor, Less., Compl. Buff. VIII. p. 495. The Brown Crag-Swallow. A. B. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. Colonel Sykes remarks, “ These birds live on the banks of rivers.” —(P. Z. S. 1832, p. 83.) Mr. Jerdon “ never observed this swallow in the Carnatic, either in the northern division or west coast, and only towards the more northern portion of the Deccan. It is by no means numerous ; it is solitary, frequenting tanks or rivers, and also gardens, fields, and villages. It breeds in the eaves of houses, in high walls, and other | buildings.” —(Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 288.) 121. COTYLE CINCTA, Bodd Sp. Hirundo cincta, Bodd, Tubl. des Pl. enl. d’ Aub. p. 45. Cotyle cincta, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 60; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. U1. p. 30. Hirundo torquata, Gmel., S. N. LD. I. p. 1022. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 342. The Brown-collared Swallow. A. B. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. 0 98 CATALOGUE. Subfam II. CYPSELIN A, Bonap. Genus Coxtocatia, G. R. Gray, List of Genera of Birds, p- 11 (1840), and Genera of Birds, I. p. 55.* Hirunno, Linn. et al. 122. COLLOCALIA NIDIFICA, G. R. Gray.t Hirundo fuciphaga, Thunberg, Act. Holm. (1772), XXXII. p. 151, ¢. 4. Shaw, Zool. X. p. 111, #. 12.4 * Mr. Blyth makes favourable mention of the ground on which the genus Collo- calia was established by Mr. Gray. See Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 209. + In the present case the specific name of Mr. Gray has been adopted (contrary to the rule generally adhered to in this Catalogue) in preference to that of Thun- berg, which was founded on an erroneous opinion of the substance with which the nest is constructed. ; t+ To Professor Thunberg belongs the credit of having given that specific rank and character to the bird which in the Indian Archipelago constructs the edible nests, the Hirundo fuciphaga, Thunb., or Collocalia nidifica, of Gray ; by which it is clearly distinguished from the Hirundo esculenta of Linnzeus. The following extract from the ‘‘ Transactions of the Stockholm Academy ” explains his deter- mination. “In my ‘ Travels,’ vol. III. p. 319, and vol. IV. p. 164, I briefly mentioned the swallow which builds this jelly-like nest in the Tjirraton mountain, in peculiar caves, on the island of Java, which I took for Linnzus’s ZH. esculenta, but which I afterwards found, on closer examination, to be an unknown species quite different from the esculenta; and since I have not found the same named or described by any Ornithologist, I have thought it worthy of being determined by characters, and described and still more figured, and thereby become fully known to Ornitho- logists. This species, called fuciphaga, builds its nests like esculenta, in fissures and clefts of rocks ; and they form an excellent (both precious and remunerative) mer- chandise. Both birds are,. at first sight, very like each other, so as to be easily confounded. .e ** Hirundo esculenta of Linn. (Syst. Nat. I. p. 191) is that which Brisson has figured (vol. II. t. 46, f. 2, a.) ; but that which Rumphius has had drawn in the Herb. Amb. vol. VI. t. 75, f. 3, 4, is my fuciphaga. It seems that Rumphius had seen and confounded the two species ; that the elder Rumphius in his descrip- tion meant H. esculenta, and his son, who drew the figure, had H. fuciphaga for his pattern. The following is the description :— “« «H. fuciphaga: supra atra, subtus cinerea, tota immaculata. “ ¢ Hab. in Java, in montium rimis pregrandibus, fere inaccessilibus, ad Tjirra- ton ; et alibi in insulis Moluccanis. Corpus supra atrum, immaculatum, vix nitens ; CATALOGUE. 99 Collocalia nidifica, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 55; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 20. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A, S. Beng. p. 86. Bonap., C. G, Av. p. 343. Hirundo esculenta, apud Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 142. Raffles, id. p. 315.* Hirundo esculenta var. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 296, Pap le Wd : Niduli esculenti, Rwmph., Herb. Amb. (1750), VI. t. 74, S. 3-4 (figura nec. descriptio). subtus cinercum vel sordide fuscum seu albidum a gula usque ad basin caude ; pollices circiter quatuor longum. _« © Rostrum brevissimum, depressum, apice incurvum, atrum. “« * Cauda rotundata, supra infraque atra, tota immaculata, longitudine corporis. « ¢ Ale atre, immaculate, acute, cauda duplo longiores. Pedes nigri, breves. << ¢ Differt ab H. esculenta: cauda tota atra immaculata. “* “ H. borbonica : thorace et abdomine unicoloribus, absque maculis. «HH. francica: cut simillima et cur proxime accedit, quod atra sit, nec solum nigricans supra; quodque major et ad aquas Oceant habitans nidos gelatinosos construat.’ “* H, esculenta is especially recognisable by the white specks on the black tail- feathers, and the other bird (fuciphaga) wants these spots entirely, the tail-feathers being uniform in colour, which is quite black. Both species are black above, and dirty white beneath.”—(Thunberg, Act. Holm. XX XITT. p. 151 (1772).)—Trans- lated from the original Swedish by N, Wallich, Esq., M.D. F.R.S, * HIRUNDO ESCULENTA, rectricibus omnibus macula alba notatis, Linn., Syst. Nat. ed. 10 (1758), p. 191. Gmel., S. N. LZ. 1. p. 1016.. Hirundo nidibus edulibus, Bont., Jav. p. 66. Niduli esculenti, Rumph., Herb. Amb. VI, p. 183 (exclus. fig.). La Salangane, Buff., H. N. VI. p. 682. The other synonyms cited by Linneus have no authority but that of Bontius. At the period of the publication of the tenth edition of the ‘‘ Systema Nature,” the only authority for the specific character of Linnzeus, was that of Rumphius above cited :—seque caude plume separantur alba conspicitus macula. Brisson’s Ornithology, which was published in 1760, gives the character of the Hurundo riparia cochinchinensis :—Hirundo superne nigricans, inferne albida, rectri- cibus nigricantibus, apice albis. This rests entirely on the drawing and description of M. Poivre. . _ At the present period no authentic specimens of the Hirundo esculenta, as described by Linnzeus, as far as has been ascertained, appear to exist in modern museums, It requires, therefore, further observations to determine whether the H, esculenta described by Linnzus be really a distinct species, or a variety vaguely and incorrectly indicated, while the faithfulness of M. Poivre’s drawing is ques- tioned by modern Ornithologists, Bontius gives no description of the bird. 100 CATALOGUE. De Nidis hirundinum edulibus, Bont., Jav. (1656), p. 66, chap. XIII. Ray, Syn. Meth. Av. 1. p. 72 (1718). Willughby, Orn. p. 157 (1727). Olear., Mus. XXV~ t. 14, f. 5-6. Du Halde, Il. p. 302. Klein, Av. p. 84, No. 7 (1750). Hirundo maritima, Camel, Phil. Trans. (1702), XXIII. p. 1396, No. 36. Hirundo brevirostris, McClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 155. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 548. Hirundo unicolor, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. XI. p. 238. Cypselus unicolor, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XIII. p.173. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. X1V. p. 212. Cypselus concolor, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng., XI. p. 886; XIV. p. 209. Small Grey Swallow, Staunton, Emb. to China, 1. p. 288. Esculent Swallow, Lath. SaRone-BURONG, Ruwmphius. Layone Layone, Marsden, Hist. Sumat. p. 141. JENWA, JENIKU, vulgo Jens, Japan, Kempfer, Amen. p. 833. Lawet, Java, Horsf. Wanatzna, Ceylon, Blyth. A. B. C. and nests. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. D. and Drawing (H. brevirostris, McClell.). Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. E. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. 123. COLLOCALIA LINCHI, n. Sp. Hirundo fuciphaga, apud Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 148. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 292. Collocalia fuciphaga, apud G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 55; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. part Il. p.21. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 548; XV. p. 22; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 86. Rev. P. Barbe, Journ. A. §. Beng. XV. p. 363. Linchi Swallow. CATALOGUE. 101 Lincut, Java, Horsf. A. adult, B. young and nest. Java. From Dr. Hors- field’s Collection. The earliest notice in works on natural history of a species of Hirundo producing the so-called edible birds’-nests, is given by Bon- tius in the “ Historia Naturalis Indiz Orientalis,” published in the year 1658, chapter XIII., de Midis Hirundinum edulibus. About half a century later, the same subject attracted the attention of the two distinguished Dutch writers, Valentyn and Rumphius. The former describes the bird as he observed it in the Moluccas, Amboyna, Ternate, and Gilolo. See “ Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indien,” door Francois Valentyn, III. Deil, p. 328 (1726). Rumphius, whose “ Herbarium Amboinense’’ was completed before the end of the seventeenth century, though not published till 1750 by J. Burman, gives a very detailed description of the bird producing the nidi esculenti or sarong-burong, with copious remarks on its habits, use, and distribution through the Indian Ar- chipelago. His description, if correct, would confirm the character given by Brisson in the second volume of his Ornithology, on the authority of M. Poivre. ‘“ Zpsarum color,’ Rumphius states, “ ple- rumque niger est cum ceruleo fulgore, sigue caude plume separentur, im quavis penna alba conspicitur macula.’—(Herb. Amb. vol. VI. p- 183.) Soon after the commencement of the eighteenth century, these now celebrated edible nests became a subject of interest to naturalists and scientific travellers in the East. Ina Catalogue of Birds found in the island of Luzon, entitled “ Observationes de Avibus Philip- pensibus,” the Esculent Swallow is briefly indicated in No. 86, as “* Hirundo maritima: Salanga ; aliis Sayan, Botabota vel Salangan ; cujus nidus est tragacanthum venereum indicum. Nidus avium Schrederi : Patong Indorwm, Enno Sinarum. Abundat in insula Jolo, Samboangan.”’— (Transactions of the Philosophical Society, vol. XXIII. p. 1396 (1702).) The next author who notices them is the indefatigable Kemp- fer. In his “ Amcenitates Exotice,”’ published in 1712, he briefly indicates their use as an article of diet, and gives the Japanese name and character. In the year 1718, Captain Daniel Beeckman found these nests as an article of commerce at Banjar-massing, in Borneo. “ Besides pepper,” he states, “ they have plenty of birds’-nest, which is sold 102 CATALOGUE. at ninety or one hundred dollars per pikul. The whitest and clearest is the best.”—(Voy. to Borneo, p. 146, Lond. (1718).) In the year 1741, M. Poivre, late intendant of the islands Isle de France and Bourbon, while sailing up the Straits of Sunda on a voyage to China, discovered in a small rocky island, which rises as a solitary peak with precipitous sides from the ocean (known to mariners by the name of the Cap), an extensive cavern, the entrance to which was, at the time of his visit, darkened by a swarm of swal- lows passing out in a rapid stream, frantic and bewildered. On entering it, he found the sides lined with nests, many of which he collected, as well as specimens of the birds, which furnished the materials of an animated and detailed description, and of drawings which he communicated to M. Buffon, and which is given entire in vol, VII. p. 334, of the “ Natural History of Birds.” The drawing represents the bird with white spots on the tail- feathers, as indicated in the specific character of Linneus and in Brisson’s Ornithology, but the accuracy of which is questioned by modern Ornithologists. The article La SALANGANE, in Buffon’s “ Hist. Nat. des Ois.,’’ above cited, contains a most elaborate and learned report on the subject of edible birds’-nests, from the most ancient times to the period of the publication of the volume, compiled with much critical detail from all the accessible sources of information. About the year 1750, Osbeck, a pupil of Linneus, visited East India as a Chaplain in the Swedish service: in the Fawnula Sinensis, which J. R. Forster added to the translation of his Travels, in 1771, the bird is enumerated with Linnzus’s name of H. esculenta. In 1783, Mr. Marsden published the first edition of his “ History of Sumatra,” which contains many novel and interesting remarks on the birds’-nests, as they are found in Sumatra, with observations on their history and value in commerce. Thunberg, whose Travels were published about the year 1790, is the next author who refers to this subject: in the fourth volume, at page 163, he describes a visit to the caverns at Mount Tijirraton, in Java, in which the esculent swallows build their nests. At this time he had not noticed the character by which the Javanese species—the HI. fuciphaga, Thunb.—was distinguished from the H. esculenta of Linneus. See above. A very full and authentic account of this bird is given by the Rey. J. Hooyman, in the third volume of the Batavia Society’s Transactions, published in 1781. Besides an accurate description of CATALOGUE. 103 ' the bird itself, its form and colour, it details the author’s personal observation on its habits, locality, and value in commerce, with many new and interesting particulars. Mr. Hooyman is the first writer who has correct notions on the substance from which the nests are prepared; and he contradicts and refutes the erroneous opinion entertained by preceding writers, as to the production of the nests from glutinous matters collected from Mollusca or from Fuci found near the seashore. He distinctly and correctly states the food to consist of insects; which is confirmed by later observations. The birds, he states, resort during the day to marshes, or hover over the inland lakes and plains, which abound with insects of all kinds; and he endeavours to prove that it would be impossible for birds living in the interior, to reach the coast and return to their caves in the course of one day. He is also the first author who entertains, at least par- tially, a correct opinion respecting the materials of which the nest is produced; describing it as being elaborated from the food of the bird, by a peculiar organic effort resembling secretion. This process has since been carefully examined and illustrated by Sir Everard Home, in a paper read before the Royal Society. After detailing the peculiar structure of the gastric glands observed in the esculent swallow, Sir Everard gives it as his opinion, that the mucous sub- stance of which the nest is composed is secreted from the membranous tubes which surround the ducts of the glands previously described.* In the account of the voyage of the embassy of Earl Macartney to China, the vessels, in sailing up the Straits of Sunda, noticed in the precipitous peak, the Cap above mentioned by M. Poivre, two caverns containing edible birds’-nests, which led the author of the account (Sir George Staunton) to some interesting remarks on the subject, in which he gives the substance of the paper of the Rev. J. Hooyman, above referred to. Professor Oken, in his general Natural History, has condensed in one view the observations given by various writers on the esculent swallow; which may be consulted with advantage: and the familiar History of Birds, by the late Dr. Edward Stanley, Bishop of Norwich, contains a pleasing and interesting ee of what has been hitherto recorded on the subject. : * Mr. Blyth confirms the researches of Sir Everard Home, by stating, in refe- rence to this subject, that there can be no doubt that the glutinous matter found in the nests of various species of swallows is secreted by large salivary glands; and Mr. Laidley arrived at the same conclusion as to their constitution, by chemical analysis, See Journ. A. 8S. B. XIV. p. 210. 104 CATALOGUE. During the British possession of Java, from 1811 to 1816, the © history and management of the birds’-nests engaged the attention of Government, chiefly on account of their importance as a source of revenue; and much valuable information was collected and made public. The substance of this the inquirer will find in the “ History of Java,” by the Honourable Sir T. 8. Raffles, and the “ History of the Indian Archipelago,” by John Crawfurd, Esq. The fact that these swallows congregate in large flocks in rock- caverns, and build their nests on the walls, is mentioned by all writers on the subject; and on the condition of these caverns much of the quality and value of the nest depends. Of the character and number of these caverns, as found in the Indian Archipelago gene- rally, little is known ; and it is only in Java that accurate information has been obtained. : The geological constitution of this island is peculiarly favourable to the attraction and shelter of these birds. In the interior, exten- sive ranges of limestone rock are abundant, containing caverns and fissures of considerable extent. The southern coast, near the ocean, consists in many localities of precipitous piles and strata of lime- stone, marl, and clay, intermixed with volcanic materials. In these, extensive caverns and fissures are naturally formed, which constitute the favourite resort of these birds. The chief of these localities along the southern shore are Karong-bolong, Rangkop, and Pajit- tan. Various details respecting the caverns found in these districts, their individual character and extent, the regulations established to secure a regular supply of nests, with other particulars which can- not be introduced here, are given in the eighth volume of the “Transactions of the Batavian Society of Arts,” in an “ Essay on the Geography and Geology of the Western Provinces of the Native Princes of Java,’’ by T. Horsfield; and in “ Travels through Java,” by Dr. Fr. Junghuhn, pp. 108, 109. The present administration and management of these caverns is founded on the experience of many years, and has been reduced to a remarkable degree of accuracy, so that the average quantity of nests to be expected from the individual caves can be estimated before the period of collection with considerable precision. This collection of the nests is undertaken, with occasional slight variations, at three annual periods, according to the subdivision of the year in the Javanese calendar. The largest gathering is made in the month Kapat, agreeing with October, after an interval of six months from the preceding period, Kasongo, corresponding to our month March: ers bl CATALOGUE, 105 from Kapat to Kepito (from October to December), and from Kepito to Kesongo (from December to March), the shorter periods of three months each are adhered to. These shorter periods barely allow the birds to complete their nests and the first period of incubation: many of the young birds are necessarily destroyed; but the nests themselves are generally of superior quality, and perfectly white. During the longer interval of six months, a second progeny is allowed to reach maturity: both,broods complete their respective nests, and no birds are destroyed. The collection, of course, is proportionally large. According to the uniform report of the na- tives, the male bird frequently forms a separate nest. The mecha- nical contrivances of scaffolding and ladders to reach the nests, the risks in collecting them, their disposition in the caverns, and many other particulars, are detailed in the works above referred to. Both Raffles and Crawfurd estimate the quantity of birds’-nests passing annually through the Batavian market to China, at about 200 pikuls. Of this quantity, about 100 pikuls are the produce of the caverns on the south coast of the island, which, according to Rafiles, yield an annual revenue to the proprietors, the native princes and the government jointly (in certain proportions), of 200,000 Spanish dollars. About 50 pikuls are from caves belonging to individuals, while about 50 pikuls are brought to Batavia from other parts of the Archipelago. Besides these, the Suluh Archipelago alone produces 530 pikuls, and Macassar about 30. The entire quantity of nests annually sent to China is worth 1,263,510 Spanish dollars, or £284,290. “ The common prices for birds’-nests at Canton are, for the first sort, 3,500 Spanish dollars the pikul, or £5. 10s. 33d. per pound; for the second, 2,800 Spanish dollars per pikul; and for the third, no more than 1,600 Spanish dollars.’”—(Crawfurd, Hist. Ind. Archip. III. p. 433.) In some parts of China, 40 Spanish dollars have been paid for one kati—rather more than one pound and a quarter English. Specimens were produced at the Great Industrial Exhibition of 1851, valued, the first quality, at £3. 2s. 8d. per pound; the second quality, at 9s. 43d. per pound; and the third, 3s. 1d. per pound. It may be noticed in this place, that no extensive caverns have hitherto been indicated by Ornithologists as existing in the interior of Continental India, resembling those common in the Archipelago, which would constitute a favourable resort to these birds in large flocks, for the construction of nests in society, although the conti- F a ale | o > f 106 : CATALOGUE. nental representatives of the Collocalia nidifiea are found as well in the Peninsula as m the Upper Provinces. In describing the 7. uni- color, Mr. Jerdon merely remarks: “ I have found this remarkable species on the Coonoor pass of the Neilgherries, and about the edges of bills. It flies im large flocks, and with great speed.”— Journ. L. S. XI. p. 238.) And Mr. Blyth states: “ The Society has received it (C. unicolor) from Darjeeling.” Is it, therefore, ex- clusively a mountain species, which constructs glutinous nests like the other (C. esculenta), but in mountain caverns ? On the sea-coast of the Peninsula, however, several localities are indicated as producing edible nests. “ On the Western Coast, for instance, in the group of small islands about eight miles west of Vingorla (which is 275 miles from Bombay), commonly known as the Vingorla Rocks, where about a hundred-weight of these nests are produced annually.”——(Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 209.) And Willughby mentions the Coast of Coromandel as likewise pro- ducing these nests, on the authority of Joan de Laet, m “ Epistola ad Wormium” (Mus. Lib. 3, cap. 21). According to Ramphius, the Collocalia nidifica is not only found along the coasts of the islands of the Archipelago, but also of Siam, Camboja, and Cochm China; and Mr. Blyth enumerates the fol- lowing localities: Neilghernes, Ceylon, Sikim, Assam, and Malay countries. In the Nicobar Islands, in the Bay of Bengal, the Collocalia Linchi, Horsf. {the C. fuciphaga, apud Blyth), represents the C. nidifica of Gray, as a constructor of edible nests. Im the notice of these islands, the Reverend P. Barbe communicates some interesting par- ticulars respecting the habits of these birds, which agree generally with the preceding details. “The nests are of different qualities; those of the first are worth from forty to fifty dollars the kati at — Penang. The rest are sold at gradually decreasing prices, according to their purity.” —(Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 363.) Genus Crpsetus, [liger, Prod. Mam. p. 229 (1811). Apuws, Scop., Introd. Hist. Nat. p. 483 (1777). Microrus, Meyer et Wolf., Taschenb. Deutschl. Veg. 1. p- 280 (1810). Tacnornts, Gosse, B. of Jam. p. 58 (1848). 124. CYPSELUS AFFINIS, J. E. Gray. Cypselus affinis, G. & H., Til. Ind. Zool. I. t. 35, f- 2. a CATALOGUE. 107 Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 83. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. L. S. XI. p. 225. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 54; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 19. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 54. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 212; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 86. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 65. Cypselus nipalensis, Hodys., Journ. A. S. Beng. Wes p. 780. Cypselus montanus, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L.S. X11. p.144. The Allied Swift, Gray. The White-rumped Swift, Jerd. ABABEEL, Hind., Jerd., or BasrrEta, Tickell. Huwa-BILBitt Kuncuya, Saharunpore, Royle. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “The Ababeel, though of general distribution throughout the Peninsula, yet at the same time is so partially distributed as to have caused Colonel Sykes to remark : ‘ So rare in the Deccan, that I have only obtained two specimens.’ It is found in all districts of India ; but in these is often confined to a small tract in the neighbourhood of some few large pagodas, large old choultries, and other similar buildings. In the Carnatic it is common-at Madras, at the rocky fort of Trichinopoly, and very numerous at the large pagodas of Madura, among which their nests are thickly crowded. On the west coast I saw it on several occasions, chiefly among rocky hills, but only observed it twice through the whole length of the table-land from the Tapoor pass to Jaulnah; and then but few in number. At this latter place, however, it was very common, breeding in some old choultries and other buildings. It seldom, I think, takes a very long range from its breeding-places. It builds its nest in company always, often thickly crowded together, placing them in corners and crevices of old buildings, and forming them of clay, profusely mixed with straw, grass, feathers, and other soft substances, of which they appear externally to be entirely composed. During the night they roost in their nests, four or five often occupying the same one, as I observed in the celebrated choultry at Ajunteh.”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 235.) Mr. Hodgson says, “ This is the common Swift of the central regions of Nepal, where it remains all the year, building under 108 CATALOGUE. thatched roofs and against the beams of flat roofs. It lays two white eggs, and breeds repeatedly.”—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. V. p- 780.) = Mr. Blyth remarks: “ The nest of this species is generally so placed as to be concealed, or, at least, rendered inconspicuous by a rafter or other object in front; and its capacity would indicate that it is intended as much for a habitation for a number of the birds as for the ordinary purposes of incubation; but it would appear that there is no convenience in them for more than one pair of birds to in- cubate.”—(Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. Suppl. p. 10.) Captain Tickell describes the nest of this bird as being “ large, flat, irregular, of fine straw, hay, and feathers, closely interwoven, and kept together with a glutinous substance supplied from the bird’s salivary glands, generally glued against some beam in a veranda or outhouse, in some remote corner. Eggs three, shape lengthened, spotless, white. Male, 28 x ,%; female, 22 x . July.” —(Journ. A. S. Beng. XVII. p. 303.) 125. CYPSELUS BATASSIENSIS,* J. E. Gray. Cypselus batassiensis, J. L. Gray, Griff:, An. Kingd. II. p- 60. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 54; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p.19. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 86. Cypselus Palmarum, J. E. Gray & Hardw., Ill. Ind. Zool. I. t. 35, f. 1. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. XI. p. 236. Blyth, An. N. H. XII. p. 95. Tickell, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVII. p. 302. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 65. Atticora Palmarum, Bote, Isis (1844), p. 172. Hirundo (Apus) batassia, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p, 82. The Batassian Swift, Lath., Hist. VII. p. 329. Purta-DEvLi, Hind., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Batassta, Beng., Jd. ABABIL, of the Mussulmans, Jd. TAl-CHUTTA, Tickell. * Balassiensis, A uct. corrigend. CATALOGUE, 109 A. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. b. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “ This bird inhabits Bengal at all seasons, and is a nocturnal bird, appearing at sunset, and going to rest at sunrise. It builds its nest in the fronds of the Tat (Borassus flabelliformis, Linn.). The Ben- galee name signifies a bird resembling wind, and is bestowed on this species on account of its swift flight.”—(Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 82.) Captain Tickell remarks: “ The eggs are = x 42 (immensely large for such a bird), rather blunt, white, with wither tlarse spots of deep claret-brown, most numerous at the big end. J we ”—(Journ. A.S. Beng. XVII. p. 302.) Mr. Jerdon also remarks: “ This species is common in all the districts of India, except on the bare table-land, where it is rare. As its name implies, it frequents groves of palms, especially the Palmyra (Borassus flabelliformis), and does not in general fly to any distance from them.’’—(Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 236.). Mr. Blyth also states: This bird “ mainly affects rural districts, building its nests within the fronds of the fan-leaved palms, some- times twenty or thirty pairs of them associating in those of a single tree ; while it is also rare to meet with one of the same palms clus- tered with the pensile nests of the Baya (Ploceus philippensis), that does not also harbour two or three pairs of this elegant little Palm Swift.”—(Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 889.) 126. CYPSELUS APUS, Linn. Sp. Hirundo apus, Linn., 8S. N. I. p. 344. Cypselus apus, Jllig., Prod. Mamm. et Av. p. 230. G. RR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.54; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p.18. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 85. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 65. The Common Swift, Lath. a. 6. Candahar. From Griffith’s Collection. 127. CYPSELUS LEUCONYX, Blyth. Cypselus leuconyx, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 212; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.85. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, Suppl. III. p. 4. Bonap., C G. Av. p. 69. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Qellection: 110 CATALOGUE. Genus DenpRocHELIDON, Bote, [sis (1828), p. 165. Macroprerrx, Swains., Zool. Ill. (1832). Macroptervs, Swains., Zool. Ill. (1832). PatestRE, Less., Compl. Buff. VIII. p. 490 (1837). 128. DENDROCHELIDON COMATUS, Temm. Sp. Cypselus comatus, Zemm., Pl. Col. 268. Dendrochelidon comatus, Bote, Isis (1844), p. 166. Bo- nap., O. G. Av. p. 66. Macropteryx comatus, Swains., Classif. B. II. p.340. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 54; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p.17. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 87. The Hooded Swift. A. Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. 129. DENDROCHELIDON KLECHO, Horsf. Sp. Hirundo Klecho, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 143. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 293. Dendrochelidon Klecho, Bote, Isis (1844), p. 166. Bo- nap., C. G. Av. p. 66. Macropteryx Klecho, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 54; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. WI. p.17. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p.212; XV. p. 22; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 87. Cypselus longipennis, Zemm., Pl. Col. 83. Macropteryx longipennis, Swains., Zool. Illust. n.s. t. 74. Hirundo urbica, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XII. p. 315. The Klecho Swift. SAMBER-GALENG, Java, Horsf. Long-winged Crested Swift, Swazns. A. B. males (genis rujis), C. D. females (genis nigris). Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. Drawing of male. Sumatra. From Rafiles’s Collec- tion. CATALOGUE. lil Genus AcantuyLis, Bote, [sis (1826), p. 971. Cuxtura, Steph., Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 76 (1825). Hemiprocne, Nitzsch., Pterylog. p. 123 (1840). Hirunparvs, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. (1836), p. 780. PaLuENE, Less., Compl. Buff. VIII. p. 493 (1837). 130. ACANTHYLIS NUDIPES, Hodgs. Sp. Cheetura nudipes, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. V. p. 779. Acanthylis nudipes, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 55; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. 11. p.15. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 54. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 64. Cypselus leuconotus, Deless., Mag. de Zool. (1840), Ois. t. 20; Souv., Voy. dans Inde, Ois. t. 9. Acanthylis fusca, (Shaw) apud Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 84. The naked-footed Acanthylis. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ This singular species inhabits the northern region of Nepal, whence it sometimes wanders into the mountains of the central, avoiding, however, the open and level country. It climbs with great power, aided equally by its talons and its tail.”-—(Hodgson, Journ. A. 8. Beng. V. p. 780.) Fam. III. CAPRIMULGIDA, Vigors. Genus Barracnostomus,* Gould, [cones Arium (1838). Bompyctstomus, Hay, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. (1841), p. 574; (1842), p. 798. * « The anatomy of the genus Batrachostomus differs remarkably from that of Caprimulgus. The stomach is a highly muscular gizzard, like that of Nyctibius ; and there is a large gall-bladder: sternum small, subquadrate, with but a slight keel, and four deep emarginations behind ; the coracoids long and slender, and furcula like that of Caprimulgus, but more slender. According to Mr. Gould, 112 CATALOGUE. 131. BATRACHOSTOMUS JAVENSIS, Horsf. Sp. Podargus javensis, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 141; Zool. Res. Java, t. 6. Blyth, Cat. B.~ Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 81. Batrachostomus javensis, Gould, Icon. Avium. G. R. Gray, Gen. I. p. 45; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. i. p. 3. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 57. Podargus cornutus, Temm., Pl. Col. 159. Podargus stellatus, Gould, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1837), p. 43. Horsfield’s Goatsucker. CHABA-wonno, Java, Horsf. Burone Satane, Malaya, Eyton. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. Dr. Horsfield states: “ The difficulty of observing this bird, from its retired and nocturnal habits, has prevented me from acquiring any information regarding its manners. It appears to conceal itself in large forests, and, comparatively with the Goatsuckers, is ex- tremely rare.” —(Zool. Res. in Java.) | Genus Caprimutaus, Linn. S. N. (1756). NycrticHE.ipon, Renn. Mont. Orn. Dict. (1831), p. 342. 132. CAPRIMULGUS MACROURUS, Horsf: Caprimulgus macrourus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 142. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 83. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. No. 3. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 60. Javan Goatsucker, Lath., Hist. VII. p. 336. Cap. a moustache bicolores. A. b. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. d.e. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. the outer front claw of Podargus is capable of reversion ; but on macerating and completely relaxing the foot of Pod. strigoides, we find that it can be only half. reversed, as in Corythaix, Tamatia, and some other genera.”—(Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. Suppl. p. 9.) CATALOGUE. 1138 133. CAPRIMULGUS INDICUS, Lath. Caprimulgus indicus, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 588. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. t. 24. G.& H., Ill. Ind. Zool. I. t. 34, fl. G.B. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 48; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 7. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 53. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 208. Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 82. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 60. Caprimulgus cinerascens, Vieill., N. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. X. p. 288. Caprimulgus saturatior, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. Caprimulgus innotatus, Hodgs. (juv.) The Large Indian Goatsucker. As Kappri Gapoo, Telinga, Jerd. a.b.c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. d. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. e. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “ This fine Nightjar has been found dispersed, though sparingly, over all India, and has even a still more geographical distribution. I procured specimens from the Neilgherries and the Deccan, the West Coast, and even the Carnatic; but it is by no means a common species. It affects chiefly the more wooded portions of the country, being usually found, and more common, in forests than in the open country, and here frequenting only shady gardens and large groves. On the Neilgherries, it remains during the day in the dense woods, issuing from them about sunset, and then coming into the open ground, and perching on stones and trees, and from thence pursuing its prey. It is now and then flushed from the woods when beating for woodcocks and other game, and more than one have fallen be- neath the gun of the inexperienced sportsman, its extent of wing and lazy flapping having caused it to be mistaken for the woodcock. Its flight is at times very rapid and noiseless, performed with but few vibrations of its wings. When roused in the daytime, it flies (like others of the genus) but a short distance, and then suddenly alights, and squats close to the ground, never that I know perching in the daytime. When hunting, it often alights on a branch, usually sitting in the direction of the branch, and not across it, its feet being not adapted for grasping firmly. The note of this Nightjar, though q 114 CATALOGUE. somewhat like the sound of a stone scudding over the ice, has not such a close resemblance to it as the common species (C. asiaticus) ; it sounds something like Tew-yo-yo, frequently repeated. Its chief food is moths and beetles.” —(Jerd., Ill. Orn.) : 1384. CAPRIMULGUS AFFINIS, Horsf. Caprimulgus affinis, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 142. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 48. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 84. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 60. Caprimulgus europeus, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XITI. p. 316. Chuppa Goatsucker, Lath., Hist. VII. p. 389. CuaBa, Java, Horsf. Sane-Sacane, Sumatra, Raffles. A. b. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. C. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. Sir Stamford Raffles remarks: “ These are very abundant in the neighbourhood of Bencoolen, and are always seen flying about in the evening. They make no nests, but lay their eggs on the bare ground.’”’—(Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 316.) 1385. CAPRIMULGUS MAHRATTENSIS, Sykes. Caprimulgus mahrattensis, Sykes, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1832), p. 83; Journ. A. S. Beng. III. p. 422. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.48. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 83. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. 18. -Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 60. Caprimulgus atripennis, Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. The Mahratta Goatsucker. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b.c.d. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 136. CAPRIMULGUS MONTICOLUS, Frankl. Caprimulgus monticolus, Frankl., Proc. Zool. Soc. (1881), p. 116; Journ. A. S. Beng. L. p. 263. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 83. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 233; Ill. Ind. Orn. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 48 ; Oat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 8. Blyth, Journ. ae —* CATALOGUE. 115 A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 208. Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 84. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 60. Caprimulgus gymnopus, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. . The Great Bombay Goatsucker, Lath. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. B. var. ? Madras. From Wight’s Collection. “ This species frequents chiefly rocky hills abounding with brush- wood.”’—(Jerd., Ill. Orn.) 137. CAPRIMULGUS ASIATICUS, Lath. Caprimulgus asiaticus, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p.587. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 88. G. & H.,, LU. Ind. Zool. I. t. 34, fi 2. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 47; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 8. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 207. Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 83. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 60. The Bombay Goatsucker, Lath. Bacca-MEENA, Cingh, Blyth. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. c. Bengal. Presented by Dr. Falconer. d. ?Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. e. Drawing. Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. This is the most common of the Indian Nightjars. “ It is spread over all the Peninsula, taking shelter under hedges, among bushes, in gardens, and feeding close to houses, and even entering veran- dahs.”—(Jerd., Ill. Orn.) “ The note of this species resembles the sound of a stone scudding over ice, or, as is well represented by Mr. Elliot, sounds like the word tyook, tyook, tyook. He also found the eggs of this bird (two in number) placed on the ground without any nest. They were pink, spotted with brown.”’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 295:) 138. CAPRIMULGUS 2 a. Bengal. Presented by Dr. Falconer. 139. CAPRIMULGUS 2 a. N. India. Presented by the Reverend F. W. Hope. 116 CATALOGUE. Fam. IV. TODIDA, Vigors. Genus Evryzaimus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 170 (1820). PLatyRuyNncHus, Vieill., Gal. des Ois. (1825). SUBGENERA. Corypon, Less., Man. d’ Orn. 1. p. 177 (1828). SERILOPHUS, Swains., Class. B. II. p. 262 (1837). Psarisomus, Swains., Class. B. Il. p. 261 (1887). CrossopDERA, Gould, Icones Av. (1837). Riya, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. (1839), p. 36. Simus, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. (1841), p. 27. Stuoryis, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. a, KURYLAIMUS, p. s. d. 140. HORYLAIMUS JAVANICUS, Horsf. Eurylaimus javanicus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p-170; Zool. Res. Java, t.5. Lath., Hist. lV. p. 96. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p.65; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. ». 36. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. B. p. 195. Bonap., C. G. Av.p. 168. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. Eurylaimus Horsfieldu, Zemm., Pl. Col. 130, 181. The Javan Tody, Lath. Tametana Liiriy, Malay, Eyton. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. B. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. c. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. d. Malacca. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. | Dr. Horsfield remarks: “ I discovered this species in one of the most distant and inaccessible parts of Java, covered with extensive forests, and abounding with rivers and marshes.”’—(Zool. Res.) 141. HURYLAIMUS OCHROMALUS, Raffles. Eurylaimus ochromalus, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 297. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 65; Cat. CATALOGUE. 117 B. Brit. Mus. U1. p. 36. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 195. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 168. Eurylaimus cucullatus, Temm., Pl. Col. 261. Eurylaimus Rafflesii, Less., Compl. Buff. VII. p. 463. The Collared Tody. Tampiana Qrurn, Malay, Blyth. A. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Raffles. C. Purchased. “ Found at Singapore and in the interior of Sumatra. They are seen in small flocks, and feed on insects.’’— (Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc.) b. subgen. CORYDON, Less. 142 EURYLAIMUS (CORYDON) SUMATRANUS, Raffles Sp. Coracias sumatranus, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 308. Kurylaimus sumatranus, Vigors, Mem. Raff. App. p. 653. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds. I. p. 65; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 87. Corydon sumatranus, Strickl., Ann. N. H. VI. p. 418. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.195. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 168. EKurylaimus corydon, Zemm., Pl. Col. 297. Corydon Temminckii, Less., Man. d’ Orn. I. p. 177. Eurylaimus ? Hay, Journ. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 575. The Sumatran Tody, Lath., Hist. IV. p. 96. Kune-quatr, Malay, Blyth. A. Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8S. Rafiles. B. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. e. subgen. PSARISOMUS, Swains. 143. HURYLAIMUS (PSARISOMUS)DALHOUSLZA, Jameson. Eurylaimus Dalhousie, Jameson,New Phil. Journ. XVIII. p. 261. Royle’s Himal. Bot. I. p. 76; II. ¢. 7, f. 2. 118 CATALOGUE. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 156. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 65; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 37. Psarisomus Dalhousiz, Swains., Class. B. 11. p. 261. — Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.195. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 169. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. Crossodera Dalhousiz, Gould, Icones Avium, t.1. Eurylaimus psittacinus, Mill., Temm. Pl. Col. 297. Raya nipalensis, Hodgs. Raya sericeogula, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8S. B. VIII. p. 36. Lady Dalhousie’s Tody, Gray. Frill-necked Eurylaimus, Gould. Silken-throated Raya, Hodgson. Rat, Nepal, Hodgs. A. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. B. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. Dr. Royle procured specimens of this bird “ at Mussooree, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.’”’—(Royle’s Himalaya, I. p. xxviii.) d. subgen. SERILOPHUS, Swans. 144. HOURYLAIMUS (SERILOPHUS) LUNATUS, Gould. Eurylaimus lunatus, Gould, Trans. Zool. Soc. I. p. 176, t. 25. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 68; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 37. Serilophus lunatus, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV.p.311; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p.196. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 169. Serilophus lunulatus, Swains., Class. B. II. p. 262. The Frilled Tody. a. Tenasserim. Presented by Dr. Helfer. “ Several examples of this bird were shot in the neighbourhood of Rangoon by Major Godfrey, who informs us ‘ that it inhabits the thickest jungles, and its food was found, upon minute investigation, CATALOGUE. 119 to consist entirely of berries and fruits.’”,—(Gould, Trans. Zool. Soe. Dr. Helfer informs us, in his “ MS. Notes,” “ that he observed these birds in societies of thirty to forty, upon the loftiest trees of the forests in the Tenasserim provinces, and that they are so very fear- less that the whole flock can be shot down one after the other.” They are of rare occurrence, he having observed them only once.” 145. HURYLAIMUS (SERILOPHUS) RUBROPY- GIUS, Hodgson Sp. Raya rubropygia, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. VIII. p. 36. Eurylaimus rubropygius, G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 65, t. 23; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 38. Simornis rubropygia, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. Serilophus rubropygia, Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 56; App. p. 150. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 311; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 196. Bonap., C..G. Av. p. 169. EKurylaimus lunatus, apud Horsf., McClell., Proc. Zool. Soc. (1839), p. 156. The Red-backed Tody. The Red-rumped Raya, Hodgson. Rat Stea, of the Nepalese, Hodgson. A. B. C. d. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. | Genus Cympiruynouvus, Vigors, App. to Mem. of Sir T. 8. Raffies, p. 654 (1831). Erouua, Less. Tr. d’ Orn. (1881). Topus, Gmel. Lath. et al. CYMBIRHYNCHUS MA CRORHY NCHUS, Giel. Todus macrorhynchus, Gmel., S. WV. LZ. I. p. 446. Cymbyrhynchus macrorhynchus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of - Burds, 1. p. 66; ‘Cat. B:. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 38. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 169. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. 120 CATALOGUE. Todus nasutus, Lath., Ind. Orn. I. p. 268, Hist. IV. p- 94, t. 45. Eurylaimus nasutus, Zemm., Pl. Col. 154. Cymbirhynchus nasutus, Vigors, App. Mem. Raffles, p. 654. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 311; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 195. Eurylaimus lemniscatus, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p- 296. The Great-billed Tody, Lath. Burone Patano or Tampatano, Sumatra, Raffles. Usuv and Tapax Waoeay, Malay, Blyth. Burone Usuv, Malay, Eyton. A. B. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. C. D. Tenasserim. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. | e. Drawing. Sumatra. From Sir T. S. Raffles’s Col- lection. “ This species,” says Sir Stamford Raffles, “is found in the in- terior of Sumatra, frequenting the banks of rivers and lakes, and feeding on insects and worms. It builds its nest pendent from the branch of a tree or bush which overhangs the water, and is said to lay only two eggs.”’—(Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 297.) Mr. Blyth also remarks: “ This bird is common in Tenasserim, in watery situations, and suspends its nearly globular nest, which is con- structed of small twigs, from the branches of trees growing directly out of the water. The eggs are four in number, and pale spotless blue. The beak and eyes are very beautiful blue, the former fading within a day or two after death.”’—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 924.) Genus CaLyPToMENA, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 295 (1822). Ruvricota, p. Temm. 147. CALYPTOMENA VIRIDIS, Rafiies. Calyptomena viridis, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 295. Horsf., Zool. Res. im Java,t. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 275. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 196. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 169. Rupicola viridis, Zemm., Pl. Col. 216. CATALOGUE. 121 Calyptomena Rafflesii et caudacuta, Swains., Lardner’s Cycloped. Menagq. p. 296 (jun.). Burone Tampo Prnane, Sumatra, Raffles. Sizn6, Malay, Eyton. A. B. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T.S. Raffles. ) C.D. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. “ This bird is found in the retired parts of the forests of Singapore and of the interior of Sumatra ; and being of the colour of the leaves, and perching on the higher branches of the trees, it is not easily pro- curable. The stomach of this bird contained nothing but vegetable substances, chiefly wild grains.”—(Raflles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII, p: 295.) Genus Eurystomus, Vieill., Analyse, p. 37 (1816). Coraris, Cuv. Reg. An. I. p. 401 (1817). Coractas, Linn. Raffles. 148. HURYSTOMUS ORIENTALIS, Linn. Sp. Coracias orientalis, Linn., S. N. I. p. 159. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 302. Eurystomus orientalis, Steph., Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 99. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I: p. 62; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 81. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 55. Blyth, Cat. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 51. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 168. Colaris orientalis, Cuv., Reg. An. I. p. 401. Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 162. Eurystomus cyanicollis et fuscicapillus, Vieill., N. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. XXIX. pp. 425-6, Eurystomus calornyx, Hodgs. The Oriental Roller. Trona Baru, Sumatra, Raffles. TrHone Lampay, Malay, Eyton. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. B. c. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Raffles. 122 CATALOGUE. Fam. V. HALCYONID, Vigors. Genus Daceto, Leach, Zool. Mise. (1815). Hatcron, Eyton et al. 149. DACELO PULCHELLA, Horsf. Dacelo pulchella, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 175; Zool. Res. in Java, t. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 46. Halcyon pulchella, Eyton, P. Z. 8. (1839), p.101. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.79; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Ul. p. 52. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 154. Dacelo buccoides, Temm., Pl. Col. 277 3, 5869. TENGKE-WATU, Java, Horsf. Katye Karne Kina, Malay, Eyton. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. B. C. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. “This is an extremely rare and local bird,” says Dr. Horsfield, “ and I found it once only, in a low range of hills, about twenty miles south-east of Samarang, known in the central parts of the island by the name of the hills of Prowoto. Here a single bird was obtained in the forest.’’—(Zool. Res. in Java.) Genus TanystpTERa, Vigors, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIV. p. 433 (1825). Auceno, Linn. e al. 150. TANYSIPTERA DEA, Linn. Sp. Alcedo dea, Tinn. 8. NW. I. p. 181. Gamel., 8S. N. L. I. p. 458. Lath. Ind. Orn. I. p. 256; Hist. IV. p- 47. Tanysiptera dea, Vigors, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIV. p. 433. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 78; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 58. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 157. Ispida ternatana, Briss., Orn. IV. p. 525, t. 40, f. 2. Pica ternatana, Klein., Av. p. 62. Long-shafted Kingfisher, Shaw, Zool. VIII. p. 73. Ternate Kingfisher, Lath. a. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. CATALOGUE. 123 Genus Hatcyon, Swains., Zool. Illust. (1821). Enromotunra, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 178 (1820). Syma, Less., Zool. Voy. de la Cogu. (1828). ToprramMpuus, Less., Mém. dela Soc. d’ Hist. Nat. III. p. 420 (1828). Entomornita, Leach, MS. Atceno, Gmel., Lath., Horsf. et al. 151. HALCYON LEUCOCEPHALUS, Gmel. Sp. Alcedo leucocephala, Gmel., S. NV. LZ. I. p. 456. Lath, Hist. IV. p. 22. Horsf:, Trans. Iinn. Soc. XIII. p. 174. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 298. Halcyon leucocephala, Steph:, Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 100. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 156. G. R. Gray, Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 55. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 46. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 154. Halcyon javana, (Bodd) G.R. Gray, Gen.of Birds, I. p.79. Alcedo javanica, Shaw, Gen. Zool. VIII. p. 67. Halcyon gurial, Pearson, Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 633. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 47. Alcedo gurial, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 65 (1808). Halcyon brunniceps, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XIII. p. 143. Halcyon capensis, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p- 281. The White-headed Kingfisher, Zath., Hist. IV. p. 22. TENGKE-BUTO, Java, Horsf. Bane-KaKo, Sumatra, Raffles. Burone-Kaka, Malay, Lyton. The Gurial Kingfisher, Lath., Hist. IV. p. 12. GuRiaL, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Blyth. Maran-Poyman (“Jungle Kingfisher’) Malabar, Jerd. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. b. Drawing. Sumatra. From Raffles’s Collection. 124 CATALOGUE. c. Penang. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. d. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. e. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- é land, Esq. Ff. Drawing. Bengal. From Dr, F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. g. Drawing. Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. “ The Gurial is not very common, but is more frequently met with in Bengal than in any other province. It is a strong and powerful bird; as an instance of which I once observed a contest between one of them and a Hawk of considerable size, in which the Hawk was worsted, and obliged to leave his hold from the effects of a severe blow which the other administered to him on the breast. When wounded, considerable caution is required in handling, for a single blow would disable a person’s hand.’’—(C. W. Smith’s MS. Notes.) “The Gurial Kingfisher has a laughing screaming note. Its flight consists of short, quick jerks, very vigorous, and long con- tinued. In fishing, it does not hover, but perches upon the high bamboo-bush, or on a middle-sized tree over a pool, waiting for its prey, where its blood-red bill shines brightly in the sun, and its great size, and violent plunge into the water, gives one the idea of a noble bird.’”’—(Pearson, Journ. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 633.) “ This bird is found throughout the year in the neighbourhood of Calcutta, and builds its nest in mud walls.”—(Dr. F. (B.) Hamil- ton, MS. I. p. 65.) 152. HALCYON AMOUROPTERUS, Pearson. Haleyon amouropterus, Pears., Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 635. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 47. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 155. The Brown-winged Kingfisher, Pearson. A.B. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. Mr. Blyth says: “ This is a noisy species, and has a very harsh and grating ery.””—(An. Nat. Hist. XII. p. 94.) 153. HALCYON ATRICAPILLUS, Gmel. Sp. Alcedo atricapilla, Gmel., S. N. LZ. 1. p. 453. Lath, CATALOGUE. 125 Hist. IV. p. 30. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 293. Halcyon atricapillus, Steph., Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 99. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 47. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 155. Alcedo pileata, Bodd., Tabl. des Pl. Enl. d’ Aub. p. 41. Halcyon pileata, apud G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.79; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 54. The Black-capped Kingfisher. Burone Upane, Sumatra, Raffles. A. B. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. C. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 154. HALCYON SMYRNENSIS, Linn. Sp. Alcedo smyrnensis, Linn., S. N. I. p. 181. Albin, Av. III. ¢. 27. Haleyon smyrnensis, Steph., Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 99. Strickl., An. Nat. Hist. (1842), p. 448. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 155. Dacelo smyrnensis, Less., Tr. d’ Orn. p. 248. The Smyrna Kingfisher, Lath. a. b. Mesopotamia. Presented by Commander Jones. 155. HALCYON FUSCUS, Bodd. Sp. Alcedo fusca, Bodd., Tabl. des Pl. Enl. d’ Aub. p. 54. Albin, Av. III. ¢. 28. Pl. Enl. 849. Kittl., Kupf. Voeg. t. 14, 2. Halcyon fusca, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 79 ; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. 11. p. 55. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 155. Alcedo smyrnensis, var. y, Lath., Ind. Orn. I. p. 248. Halcyon smyrnensis, apud Jerd. Madr. Journ. XI. p. 280. Sykes, P. Z. S. (1882), p. 84; Journ. A. S. Beng. Ill. p. 422. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 156. Pearson, Journ. A. S. B. X. p. 688. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p.57. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 47. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 26. The Indian Kingfisher. 126 CATALOGUE. Kinxia, Hind., Jerd. Sapa-BuK Marcu-ranea, Beng. Blyth. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Matsya-ranGa, Sanscrit, Wilson. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. c. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. d. Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. “This is the most common and generally spread of the Indian Kinefishers, frequenting not only the banks of rivers and brooks, tanks, wells, and wet paddy-fields, but also dry cultivated ground, groves, old walls, and many other similar situations. It preys upon small fish (which it pursues below the surface), frogs, tadpoles, and various water-insects ; also on small lizards, grasshoppers, and various other large insects. It has a very loud, harsh, rattling scream, gene- rally uttered during flight. Is said to breed in holes on the banks of rivers.”’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 280.) Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, in his MS., says “it builds its nest in trees.” 156. HALCYON COROMANDELIANUS, Scop. Sp. Alcedo coromandeliana, Scop., Del. Flor. et Faun. Insub. p. 90. Son. Voy. Ind. II. p. 212, ¢. 118. Halcyon coromandeliana, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 79; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 55. Alcedo coromanda, Lath., Ind. Orn. I. p. 252. Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 174. Haleyon coromandelicus, Vigors, Mem. of Raff. App. p- 654. Haleyon coromander, Hodys., Cat. B. Nep. p.56. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 47. Haleyon coromanda major, Schleg., Faun. Jap. t. 39. Halcyon Schlegeli, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 156. The Coromandel Kingfisher, Lath. TENGKE-SUMBO, Java, Horsf. A. and Drawing. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. CATALOGUE. 127 157. HALCYON MELANOPTERUS, Horsf. Sp. Alcedo melanoptera, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p-. 174. Steph., Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 100. Halcyon melanopterus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 79; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 54. Alcedo omnicolor, Reinw. Temm., Pl. Col. 135. Halcyon omnicolor, apud Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 155. Halcyon smyrnensis var. albogularis, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 998. Halcyon gularis, Kuhl. apud Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 47. Alcedo cyaniventris, Viecil. The Black-winged Kingfisher. TENGKE-URANG, Java, Horsf. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 158. HALCYON COLLARIS, Scop. Sp. Alcedo collaris, Scop., Del. Flor. et Fawn. Insub. p. 90. Halcyon collaris, Swains., Zool. Ill. t.57. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.79; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 56. , Todiramphus collaris, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 48. Alcedo chlorocephala, Gmel., 8S. N. L. I. p.454. Horsf, Trans. Iinn. Soc. XIII. p. 174. Pl. Enl. 783, f. 2. Todiramphus chlorocephalus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 156. Alcedo sacra, Gmel. Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p- 174. Todiramphus occipitalis, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p- 28, 51. The White-collared Kingfisher. TEengxKE and TENGKE-CHEGER, Java, Horsf. Nac-Tua-cuép-rov, of the Siamese, Finlayson. A. B. c. and Drawing. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. D. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T.S. Raffles. e. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. 128 CATALOGUE.’ “ Common on the banks of the Me-nam and its branches. The feathers of this bird are in great request with the Chinese for making ornaments. The skins are sold at the rate of 24 for a dollar.’— _ (Finlayson’s MS. Notes.) 159. HALCYON SEMICARULEUS, Forsk. Sp. Alcedo semicerulea, Forsh. Halcyon semicerulea, Ripp., Wirbelth. t. 24, f.1. G. R. Gray, Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 53. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 155. . Alcedo erythrogaster, Temm. Halcyon Swainsoni, Smith, S. Afr. Quartl. Journ. (1836), p. 148. Halcyon erythrorhynchus, Gould, P. Z. 8. (1837), p. 22. The Red-bellied Kingfisher. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. 160. HALCYON CHELICUTTI, Stanley Sp. Alcedo Chelicuti, Stant. Salt’s Trav. App. p. 56. Halcyon Chelicuti, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 79; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. JI. p. 54. Riipp., Zool. Atlas, t. 28, 0. Alcedo variegata, Vieill. Dacelo pygmea, Cretschm. apud Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 154. The Chelicuti Kingfisher. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Genus Atcepo, Linn. S. NV. (1756). Isprpa, p. Linn., 8. NV. (1735). CoryrHornis et Isprprina, Kaup, Verhandl. Darms. (1848), p. 72. 161. ALCEDO EURYZONA, Temm. Alcedo euryzona, Temm., Text de Pl. Col. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.81; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 63. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 159. CATALOGUE. 129 Aleedo cyanocephala, (Shaw) apud ort Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 293. ? Alcedo nigricans, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 1180. Martin-pecheur large bande.* The Broad-zoned Kingfisher, Gray. Brytt, Sumatra, Raffles. A. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. 162. ALCEDO BENGALENSIS, Gimel. Alcedo bengalensis, Gmeil., S. NV. L. I. p. 450. Sykes, P. Z. S&S (1832), p. 84. McClelland, P. Z. 8S. (1839), p. 156. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 231. Pearson, Journ. A. 8. B. X. p. 686. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 81; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 68. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p.57. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p.11; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p- 49. Schleg., Faun. Japon. t. 38.. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 158. Dr. F (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 27. Alcedo ispidioides, Less., Compl. Buff. IX. p. 345. The Little Indian Kingfisher, Hdw., Birds, ¢. 11. Cuora Kiixtua, Hind., Jerd. Cuota Marcu-rana@a, of the Mussulmans, Dr. #. (B.) Hamilton. Matou-Ranea, Beng., Blyth. Hamilton. Rasa Wuopayn, Malay, Blyth. May Pini nvupva (pinchi or “small’’), Ceylon, Blyth. A. B. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Hsq. c. Drawing (with nest containing seven pinkish-white eggs). Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. d. Drawing. From Heyne’s Collection. “ This species, so nearly allied to the European one (A. ispida), is common throughout the Peninsula, frequenting brooks and rivers (Colonel Sykes says, ‘ never seen in gardens’), and feeds on small fish and various aquatic insects.””—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 231.) “Tt is frequently seen seated on a stick standing upright in a paddy-field, watching for small fishes in the shallow water. C. W. * Pl. Col. descriptio tantum. Alcedo cryzona? err. typ. s 130 CATALOGUE. Smith, in his ‘ Notes,’ says ‘ it much resembles the British species in its motions, rapidity of flight, and note.’—(Pearson, J. A. S. B. X. p. 636.) “Tt builds its nest in holes which it excavates in abrupt banks and mud walls.””—(Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 27.) 163. ALCEDO MENINTING, Horsf. Alcedo meninting, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p.172. TLemm., Pl. Col. 239, f.2. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p.81; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 63. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p.12; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 49. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 158. Ceyx meninting, Cuv., Reg. An. (1829), p. 444. Alcedo asiatica, Swains., Zool. Ill. n. s. t. 50. The Meninting Kingfisher. Menintine, Java, Horsf. Bint1, Sumatra, Raffles. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. b. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. c. Drawing. Sumatra. From Sir T. S. Raffles’s Col- lection. 164. ALCEDO BIRU, Horsf. Alcedo biru, Horsf, Trans. Innn. Soe. XIII. p. 172; Zool. Kes. in Java, t. Temm., Pl. Col. 239, f. 1. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 81; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p. 63. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p.12; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.50. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 158. The Biru Kingfisher. MENINTING-waTU or BURUNG-BIRU, Java, Horsf. A. B. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. “ This bird is by no means uncommon in Java. I observed it chiefly in the interior, in low situations ; but it is also found in the maritime districts. Its habits and manners are those of the Eu- ropean Kingfisher. It darts in short rapid flights along the surface, among rivulets and lakes, emitting as it moves shrill sounds in a high key. These sounds are so strong and acute, that, when the bird is near, they strike the ear in an unpleasant manner. It is not unfre- CATALOGUE. 131 quently seen perched on trees on the banks of rivulets. Its food consists of small fishes, and of aquatic insects.’’—(Horsf., Zool. Res. in Java.) | Genus CreryLz, Bote, Isis (1828), p. 316. Isprpa, Swains., Class. of B. II. p. 386 (1837). Atcreno, Linn. et al. 165. CERYLE RUDIS, Linn. Sp. Alcedo rudis, Zinn., 8S. N. I. p. 181. Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 84; Journ. A. S. IIL. p. 422. Pearson, Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 635. Ceryle rudis, Bote, Isis (1828), p.316. Blyth, An. Nat. Hist. XII. p. 94. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 82; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 60. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 57. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 111; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Ben. p. 49. Bonap., | C. G. Av. p. 159. | Ispida rudis, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 282. Ispida bitorquata, Swains., Class. Birds, I. p. 336. Ispida bicincta, Swains., B. of W. Afr. II. p. 95. Ceryle varia, Strickl., An. Nat. Hist. V1. p. 418. The Black and White Kingfisher, Lath. Korgyata Kiixina, Hind., Jerd. Puatxa Marcu-ranca, Beng., Blyth. Kagixuta, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 140. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. C. D. Cape of Good Hope. Presented by Dr. Horsfield. e. f. Mesopotamia. Presented by Commander Jones. g. Drawing. From Heyne’s Collection. “ This species is very numerous throughout the continent, fre- quenting brooks, rivers, pools, and tanks. Unlike the other King- fishers (which watch for their prey from a fixed station, and then dart down obliquely on it), it searches for its prey on the wing, hovering over a piece of water, and then darting down perpendicu- larly on it beneath the surface.”’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 232.) Dr. Pearson remarks, that, “ from a height of twenty to thirty 1382 CATALOGUE. feet, it plunges down dead as a stone into the water, and remains below it so long, that the ripple over the surface clears away some- times before it comes up again.”’—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 635.) “ Tt is found in Bengal throughout the year, and builds its nest in holes in steep banks.’”’—(Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 140.) 166. CERYLE GUTTATA, Vigors Sp. Alcedo guttata, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1880), p. 22. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 5. Ceryle guttata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 82; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p.60. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p.57. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 48. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 159. Alcedo lugubris, Temm., Pl. Col. 548. Ceryle lugubris, Schleg., Faun. Jap. t. 38, f. B. The Spotted Kingfisher. Mucuer-baeu (“ Fish-tiger ’’), Doon, Hon. C. J. Shore. A. B. Darjeeling. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. Mr. Shore informs us that “ it constructs its nest among large stones, composed of mud lined with grasses, adhering to the sides of a stone, similar to the nest of the swallow, and lays four eggs coloured like itself.”’"—(Gould, Cent. of Birds.) Genus Cryx, Lacep. Mém. de i’ Inst. (1801), p. 511. ALcepo, Linn. et al. 167. CHYX RUFIDORSA, Strickland. Ceyx rufidorsa, Strickl., P. Z. S. (1846), p. 99. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 50. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 158. Alcedo tridactyla (ZLinn.), Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 174. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 393. Ceyx tridactyla, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. t. 55, f. 2. Alcedo madagascariensis ? Lath. Alcedo purpurea, var. Shaw. The Tridactylous or Three-toed Kingfisher. CHUCHACK-URANG, Java, Horsf. CATALOGUE. 133 Bintrt Apanea, Sumatra, Raffles. A. B. c. and Drawing. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collec- tion. d. Drawing. Sumatra. From Sir T. 8. Raffles’s Col- lection. Tribe II. DENTIROSTRES, Cuv. Fam. I. MUSCICAPIDA, Vigors. Genus ‘I'cuirrEA, Less., Tr. d’Orn. (1831), p. 386. Muscrpeta, Cuv., Rég. Anim. (1817). Muscicapa, Linn., Lath., Temm. 168. TCHITREA PARADIST, Linn. Sp. Muscicapa paradisi, Linn., S. NV. I. p. 824. Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 481. Tchitrea paradisi, Less., Tr. d’Orn. (1831), p. 386. G. _R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 259. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 93. - Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p.291; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 2038. Muscipeta paradisi, Cuv. Sykes, P. Z. 8S. (1832), p. 84; Journ. A. 8. Beng. II. p. 422. Jerd., Madr. Journ. LD. 8. XI. p. 18. JSerd., Lil. Ind. Orn. t.7. Gould, Birds of Asia, t.53. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 325. Muscicapa castanea, Temm. Muscipeta indica, Steph., Gen. Zool. XIII. p.111. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1882), p. 84. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 14. Muscicapa mutata of India, apud Lath. Pied Bird of Paradise, Hdw., Birds, t. 113, 325. Paradise Flycatcher, Lath. Suan Buiput and Hasatnr Bursun, Hind. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Jerd. Blyth (the white bird). Kapprnoora, Ceylon, Blyth (the white bird). Suttana Bursun, Hind., Blyth (the chestnut bird). 134 CATALOGUE. GrntHoora, Ceylon, E. de Jonville (the chestnut bird). Tonxa PEEGEELEE-PITTA (“ Long-tailed Bulbul ’’), Te- lugu, Jerd. WALKONDALATEER, Tamul, Jerd. In Malayalum, it is called by a name signifying the “ King of Heaven,” Jerd. A. B. C. d. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. e. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. fg. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. h. Himalaya. From Griffith’s Collection. z. j. Drawings. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Col- lection. k. 1. Drawings. Ceylon. From E. de Jonville’s Col- — lection. “ This elegant Flycatcher is dispersed over the whole continent of India, but is only at all common in the most woody portions of the country, preferring dense bamboo jungle to gardens and groves of trees, which it also occasionally visits. In its habits it is restless and wandering, flitting continually from branch to branch, and often wandering from tree to tree. It feeds on various insects, which it captures in the air, or occasionally snaps off a branch.” Colonel Sykes says “it feeds on the ground, and chiefly on very small insects.” “ It is generally seen singly, occasionally in pairs. It is said to breed in bamboos. It has a loud, harsh, grating ery of alarm. When it seizes an insect, it makes a loud snap with its mandibles.’’—(Jerd., Ill. Orn.) 169. TCHITREA AFFINIS, A. Hay. Tchitrea affinis, Hay. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 292; XVII. p. 1179, eé Cat. B. Mus. A. SV. Beng. p. 208. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 12. Muscipeta affinis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 325. Malayan Paradise Flycatcher. Autap and Mira Jasons, Malayan, Blyth. CATALOGUE. 135 a. Tenasserim. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 6. Himalaya. From Griffith’s Collection. c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. 170. TCHITREA MUTATA, Linn. Sp. Muscicapa mutata, Linn. S. N. 1. p. 847. Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 481. Tchitrea mutata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 259. Muscipeta mutata, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 325. Muscipeta bicolor, Swains. Mutable Flycatcher, Lath. A. B. Cape of Good Hope. Presented by Dr. Horsfield. 171. TCHITREA MELANOGASTER, Swains. Sp. Muscipeta melanogaster, Swains., Birds of W. Afr. II. p. 55. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 825. Tchitrea melanogaster, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 260. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Genus Piatysteira, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. (182). Batts, Bote, Isis (1838). Muscicapa, Gmel. Lath. 172. PLATYSTEIRA MELANOPTERA, Gwmel. Sp. Muscicapa melanoptera, Gmel., S. NV. L. I. p. 939. Platysteira melanoptera, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 256. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 822. Muscicapa collaris, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 471. Platysteira collaris et Desmarestii, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Ornit. 95 d50 2 Platysteira lobata, Swains., B. W. Afr. II. p.49; Nat. Dib. X. Flye. t. 22. The Collared Flycatcher, Lath. a. 3, B. C. 9. Cape of Good Hope. Presented by Dr. Horsfield. 136 CATALOGUE. Genus Hemrpus, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 32. Muscroapa, Sykes et al. 173. HEMIPUS PICATUS, Sykes Sp. Muscicapa picata, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 85; Journ. A. S. Beng. Ill. p. 423. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 263. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. X1. p. 458. Hemipus picata, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 93. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 305; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 154. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 317. Muscicapa tyrannides, Tickell, Journ. A. S. Beng. II. p- 5T4. Muscicapa capitalis, McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 157. Hemipus picecolor, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 33. Muscicapa hirundinacea, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. ALS gf i 4- The Black and White Flycatcher. Shrike-like Flycatcher, Tickell. A. b. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. C. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. d. and Drawing (M. capitalis, McClell.) Assam. Pre- sented by J. McClelland, Esq. e. Nepal (7. picecolor, Hodgs.) Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Mr, Jerdon “ procured this bird on the Neilgherries, where it is not very uncommon in the woods, darting upon insects in the air from a branch; and though, perhaps, it wanders about more than many of the Flycatchers, is yet not nearly so restless as the Fan- tails ’ (Rhipidura).— (Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 17.) Lieutenant Tickell procured specimens “ at Sisdah in Borabhum ; but it was very rare, frequenting high trees. It has a slight song.” —(Journ. A. S. Beng. II. p. 574.) 174. HEMIPUS OBSCURUS, Horsf. Sp. Muscicapa obscura, Horsf, Linn. Trans. XIII. p. 146; Zool. Res. in Java, t. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 268. CATALOGUE. 187 Hemipus obscurus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 305; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 154. Muscicapa hirundinacea, Remw. Temm., Pl. Col. 119. Tephrodornis hirundinacea, Swains. apud Bonap., C. G. Ay. p. 357. Lanius No. 12, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 308. Obscure Flycatcher, Lath. Hist. VI. p. 205. A. B. c. d. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. e. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Ff. Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. Genus Hemicuetipon, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 32; Ann. Nat. Hist. (1845), p. 203. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 119. Mosctcapa, Raffles, Sykes. 175. HEMICHELIDON FERRUGINEA, Hodgson. Hemichelidon ferruginea, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p.82 ; Am. Nat. Hist. (1845), p. 203; Cat. B. Nep. p. 91. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 262. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 175. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 321. a. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ Found only in the hills, and chiefly the central region of Nepal, dwells in woods, and has the general manners of the Flycatchers, but with a bolder and more continuous flight.’’—(Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 32.) 176. HEMICHELIDON FULIGINOSA, Hodgson. Hemichelidon fuliginosa, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 32 ; An. Nat. Hist. (1845), p. 203; Cat. B. Nep. p. 91. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 262. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p.119; Oat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 175. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 321. a. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 177. HEMICHELIDON LATIROSTRIS, Raffles Sp. Muscicapa latirostris, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 312. t 138 CATALOGUE. Hemichelidon latirostris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 262. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 175. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 321. Butalis latirostris, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 121. Muscicapa poonensis, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 85; Journ. A. S. Beng. III. p. 422. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 263. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. XI. p.16. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 190. ZuKKEE, Hind., Jerd. A. b. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. This bird is tolerably common, being found, says Mr. Jerdon, “ in the hot Carnatic, near Trichinopoly, the Neilgherries, and the Mala- bar Coast. It feeds on insects, which it captures on the wing, from a fixed perch.””—(Madr. Journ. L. 8S. XI. p. 17.) : Colonel Sykes mentions: “ These birds sit on the extreme twigs of trees, and dart on passing insects in the manner of the Merops viridis.”’—(P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 85.) Genus Myraera, Vigors et Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 250. Muscicapa, Bodd. Gel. et al. 178. MYIAGRA AZUREA, Bodd. Sp. Muscicapa azurea, Bodd. Kittl., Kupf. Vag. t. 9, f. 1. Myiagra azurea, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 261. Muscicapa cerulea, Gmel., S. N. L. I. p. 943. Raffles, Trans. Iinn. Soc. XIII. p. 312. Le Vaill., Ois. @d Afr. t.153. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 14, Pearson, Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 687. Myiagra cerulea, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 204. Hodgqs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 98. Muscicapa occipitalis, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1831), p. 97. Muscicapa cruleocephala, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 85; Journ. A. S. Beng. Il. p. 423 (the female). Azure-headed Flycatcher, Lath. Hist. VI. p. 181. Kara-mMata Korxotta, Beng., Blyth. CATALOGUE. 139 A. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Rafiles. B. C. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. D. Calcutta. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. “This bird is found in dense jungle, where it is observed flying from tree to tree, remaining on each a short time, and capturing an insect or two, and then resuming its flight.”—(Jerd. Madr. Journ. XJ. p. 14.) Helfer remarks: “The habit of this bird is solitary, noisy, found chiefly in bamboo forests in the interior of Tenasserim.”’—(Helfer’s MS. notes.) 179. MYIAGRA LATIROSTRIS, Gould. Myiagra latirostris, Gould, P. Z. S. (1840), p. 172; B. Austr. II. ¢.92. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 261. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 321. The Broad-billed Flycatcher, Gould. a. Australia From Mr. George Fradgley. 180. MYIAGRA PLUMBEA, Vigors e Horsfield. Myiagra plumbea, Vig. et Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 254. Gould, B. Austr. Il. ¢.89. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p.261. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 204. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 204. Muscicapa leucogastra, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p- 886 (the male). Myiagra rubeculoides, Vig. et Horsf. (the female), Muscicapa rubecula, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XIII. p- 886 (ditto). The Plumbeus Flycatcher, Gould. a. Drawing. From Edward Blyth, Esq. Genus Pericrocotus, Bote, Isis (1826), p. 972. Pua@yicognis, Bote, Isis (1827). Acts, Less. Tr. d’ Orn. (1881). Parus, p. Linn. Gmel. Mosocicapa, Forster et al. Moscrrera, Vigors, Sykes. 140 CATALOGUE. 181. PERICROCOTUS PEREGRINUS, Linn. Sp. Parus peregrinus, Linn., S. NV. I. p. 342. Pericrocotus peregrinus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 282. Blyth, Jowrn. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 310; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.193. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 356. Pheenicornis peregrina, Gould, Cent. t.9. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 244. Muscipeta peregrina, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 85. Muscicapa peregrinus, Tickell, Journ. A. S. Beng. IU. p. 574. Motacilla cmnamonea, Linn. 8. N. I. p. 335. Parus coccineus et Muscicapa malabarica, Gimel. Parus indicus, Sparm., Mus. Carls. t. 50. Crimson-rumped Flycatcher, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 174. Butat CuusmM, Hind., Jerd. SAHELEE, Himalayas, Royle. Hind., Jerd. Little Saan Soxrt Kaprr, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. It. p. 73. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. B. C. N. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. d. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. e.f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., July, 1853. “ This pretty and lively bird is more numerously and extensively spread than any of its congeners, and is to be found in most woody © situations, even in the dry Carnatic, in jungle, and in thick hedges and avenues occasionally, and in some of the larger topes in the Deccan. It is, however, most abundant on the West Coast. It is a restless and active little creature, ever engaged in diligently ex- amining the extreme branches of trees, gleaning among the foliage, and hanging from the slender twigs like a titmouse. It feeds upon various larve (which are its favourite food) and small insects.’””— (Jerd., Madr, Journ. L. 8. X. p. 244.) . Lieutenant Tickell remarks: “ The males unite in flocks apart from the females at the close of the cold season.’’—(Journ. A. 8S. Beng. II. p. 574.) CATALOGUE. 141 182. PERICROCOTUS ROSEUS, Vieill. Sp. Muscicapa rosea, Vieill., N. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. XXI. p. 486. Pericrocotus roseus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 282. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 193. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 356. Pheenicornis roseus, Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Pheenicornis affinis (the 2 only), Horsf. McClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 157. (the female.) Rose-coloured Flycatcher. N GET-MENG-THA-MEE (“ Princess-bird”’), Arracan, Blyth. A. B.c. @ 9. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic So- ciety of Bengal. d. Drawing 9 (P. affinis, Horsf.). Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. Mr. Blyth says this bird is “ tolerably common about Calcutta in the cold season.”’—(Ann. N. H. XII. p. 100.) 1838. PERICROCOTUS BREVIROSTRIS, Vigors Sp. Muscipeta brevirostis, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1881), p. 438. Pericrocotus brevirostris, G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 282. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 192; XV. p. 809; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 193. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 357. Pheenicornis brevirostris, Gould, Cent. t.8. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 243. Pheenicornis affinis (the ¢ only), Horsf. McClell., P. Z. S. (1889), p. 156. (the female.) Pheenicornis miniatus, apud Swains., Class. Birds. Short-billed Flycatcher. a. b. and Drawing g. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. c. 9. Locality uncertain. d.e 3 f. & Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 142 CATALOGUE. “ This species is found in dense jungle, frequenting the tops of high trees; and on one occasion, however,” Mr. Jerdon remarks, “ I observed a flock of the females hunting together over a thick hedge. In the stomach of those I killed, fragments of coleopterous insects only were found.’”’—(Madr. Journ, L. 8. X. p. 243.) 184. PERICROCOTUS XANTHOGASTER, Raffles Sp. Lanius xanthogaster, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 309 9. Pericrocotus igneus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 809 g ; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 193. Bo- nap., C. G. Av. p. 356. Muscicapa flammea, apud Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 146. Raffles, id. p. 310 @. Uwis seu Semutran, Java, Horsf. A. B. g 9. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. 9 (L. wxanthogaster, Raffles), d. go. (M. flammea, apud Raffles). Drawings. From Sir T. 8S. Rafiles’s Collection. 185. PERICROCOTUS FLAMMEUS, Forster Sp. Muscicapa flammea, (Forster), Penn. Zool. Ind. p. 25, t.15. Gmel., 8. N. L. 1. p. 942. Lath., Hist. V1. p.173. Temm., Pl. Col. 263. Pericrocotus flammeus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p- 282. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 309; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 192. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 357. Muscipeta flammea, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 85. Pheenicornis flammeus, Swains., Zool. Ili. n. s. t. 52. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. t.11; Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 244. Pheenicornis elegans, MWcClelland, P. Z. S. (1889), p. 156 ¢. Flammeus Flycatcher, Lath. Hist. V1. p. 173. Puarit Burat Cuusm, Hind., Jerd. A.B. @ 2. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. c. Locality uncertain. CATALOGUE. | 148 d. Drawing ¢ (P. elegans, McClell.) Assam. Pre- sented by J. McClelland, Esq. J; Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “This species is tolerably abundant in most of the lofty jungles of Southern India. I have also seen it in Travancore, Malabar, the Whynaad, and the forest skirting the base of the Neilgherries, and even as high as five thousand feet on the Coonoor pass. It ascends the sides of mountain ranges, and I fancied was more numerous in the elevated region of Wynaad than in most other localities. It is a tolerably common and abundant species in its appropriate haunts, and from its bright and showy colours attracts the notice of most travellers through the lofty forests of Western India. It keeps chiefly to the tops of high trees, where it may be seen, singly or in flocks of three or four, and the sexes are generally seen apart from each other, all frisking about, picking an insect or larva off a branch. or leaf, or occasionally catching one in the air; the males keep up a continual whistling call.”—(Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 244, et Tl. Ind. Orn.) Colonel Sykes informs us “the cry of this bird is wheet, wheet, wheet.”’— (P. Z. 8. 1832, p. 85.) 186. PERICROCOTUS SPECIOSUS, Lath. Sp. Turdus speciosus, Lath., Ind. Orn. I. p. 363; Hist. V. p. 96. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 91. Pericrocotus speciosus, Strickl. G. R. Gray, Gen. of _ Bards, I. p. 282. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 309; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 192. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 357. Muscipeta princeps, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1830), p. 22. Pheenicornis princeps, Gould, Cent. t.7. McClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 156. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 243. Black and Scarlet Thrush, Lath. SHaw Soxr-Kapir, Hind. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Neert-mMEene-THa (“ Prince-bird’’), Arracan, Blyth. SAHELEE, Himalayas, Royle. A. and Drawing g. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. | 144 CATALOGUE. _ B. C. g. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. d. 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. 2.-Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collec- tion. “This splendid bird inhabits dense and lofty jungle, where it may be observed hopping about the upper branches of high trees, searching for various insects.”—(Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 243.) Lieutenant Tickell also remarks: “Sometimes found solitary, at others flying in small parties.”—(Journ. A. S. Beng. II. p. 574.) Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton says “that this bird cannot be tamed, and when taken, always languishes and dies.’””—(MS. II. p. 91.) Genus Rurprpura, Vigors et Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 246 (1825). Muscruva, Less. Tr. d’ Orn. (1881). Lzvcocerca, Swains. Nat. Inb. (1838). Muscicapa, Sparrm. Horsf. Raffles. PLATYRHYNCHUS, p. Vierll. 187. RHIPIDURA JAVANICA, Sparrman. Sp. Muscicapa javanica, Sparm., Mus. Carls. III. ¢. 75. Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 146. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 312. Rhipidura javanica, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 936. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 259. Leucocerca javanica, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 206. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 324. Platyrhynchus perspicillatus, Viedd/. The Javan Flycatcher. Lath. Hist. VI. p. 177. SrKaTTan, Java, Horsfield. Moorai-Kanpane, Sumatra, Raffles. A. and Nest. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. B. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Raffles. 188. RHIPIDURA FUSCOVENTRIS, Frankl. Rhipidura fuscoventris, Hrankl., P. Z. S. (1831), p. 117; Journ. A. 8S. Beng. I. p. 264. Sykes, P. Z. 8. CATALOGUE. 145 (1832), p. 85. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 985. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 259. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 98. Leucocerea fuscoventris, Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 290; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 206. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. d24. Muscicapa sannio, Sundev. Muscylva albogularis ? Less., Zool. du Voy. de Belang. p. 264. Rhipidura albigula, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. Muscicapa laticauda, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 85. Broad-tailed Flycatcher, Lath. Hist. V. p. 178. Cuox Doyat, Beng., Blyth. CHUKDEEL, Hoyle. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. c. d. e.and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. _f Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. g. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. Colonel Sykes remarks, “The male of this bird has a very sweet note. He spreads and raises his tail over his head in hopping from bough to bough.” —(P. Z. 8S. 1832, p. 85.) Mr. Blyth says, “ This is common at all seasons; and the male has a short, but musical, tinkling song.”’—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. XII. p- 935.) Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton observes, “This is called the Chak or Wheel Dyal, from its turning frequently round. It is found in the gardens near Calcutta, but it is not very common. It is always found in pairs, and feeds upon insects.”—(MS. I. p. 85.) 189. RHIPIDURA ALBOFRONTATA, Frankl. Rhipidura albofrontata, Frankl., P..Z. S. (1831), p. 116; Journ. A. 8. Beng. 1. p. 264. Sykes, P. Z. SW. (1832), p. 85. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 935. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 258. u 146 CATALOGUE. ; Leucocerca albofrontata, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8S. XI. p.12; Til. Ind. Orn. t.2. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 206. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 324. Muscicapa, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. 11. p. 67. White-browed Flycatcher, Lath. Hist. V. p. 177. Démcuirri (‘ Spread-tail’), Beng., Hamilton. Mvcuvurnarea (‘ Musquito-catcher’), Hind., Jerd. CuUKDEEL, Saharunpore, Foyle. Manatee (‘ Washerman’), Malayalam, Jerd. DasHareE Prrva, Telugu, Jerd. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. Bengal. Presented by Dr. Falconer. “ This pretty and lively fly-catcher is to be met with in well-wooded districts, as open forest jungle, gardens, and ayenues of large trees. In the bare Carnatic it is only met with now and then in large topes or groves of trees and extensive gardens, and still more sparingly in some of the patches of low jungle found in the more hilly portions of the south of the Peninsula. Towards the more northern parts, however, it is much more common and diffused, and may be seen in every clump of trees or garden. In its habits it appears to be the most active and restless of the whole family, continually flitting about from branch to branch, snapping up an insect on the wing every now and then, and raising its outspread tail and lowering its wings, whenever it reseats itself on atwig. It hardly ever flies beyond a few feet after an insect, and seldom returns to the same perch, traversing in succession most of the branches of the tree, and not resting during even the heat of the day. I have usually seen it solitary, occasionally two or three in company. I have several times seen it alight on the ground, and on one or two occasions observed it seated on the back of a cow, and pursuing insects from — this unusual perch. Its chief food consists of mosquitoes and other small dipterous insects; whence its Hindustani name.” “Tt has a pleasing little song, which it warbles forth every now and then, consisting of several notes following each other in a regularly descending scale.”—(Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn.) 190. RHIPIDURA MOTACILLOIDES, Vigors et Horsf. Rhipidura motacilloides, Vigors et Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 248. Gould, B. Aust. II. ¢. 86. G. CATALOGUE. 147 R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 259. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 323. Black Fan-tailed Flycatcher, Gould. Wagtail Flycatcher, Colonists of Swan River, Jd. Wit-ta-rina, Aborigines of the Lowland, Jd. JiT-TE-J1T-TE, Aborigines, W. Australia, Jd. a. Australia. From Mr. George Fradgley. Genus CueLiporynx, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 32. 191. CHELIDORYNX HYPOXANTHA, Blyth Sp. Rhipidura hypoxantha, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 935; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 205. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 259. Chelidorynx hypoxantha, Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 93. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 822. Leucocerca hypoxantha, Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Chelidorynx chrysochistos, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 32. The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. A. 6. c. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “Tnhabits the central hilly region and great valley of Nepal, on the skirts of woods, among shrubs and low trees, very lively and shows itself much: found solitary or in pairs; feeds upon small insects; weight 3 oz.; stomach distinctly muscular.” —(Hodgs. P. Z. 8. 1845, p. 32.) Genus CryproLopHa, Swains., Nat. Lib. X. Zool. Ill. 1837. 192. CRYPTOLOPHA CINEREOCAPILLA, Vieill. Sp. Muscicapa cinereocapilla, Vieddl. Cryptolopha cinereocapilla, Hutton, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVII. pt. Il. p. 689. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 205. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 327. Platyrhynchus ceylonensis, Swains., Zool. Lil. n. s. t. 18. 148 CATALOGUE. Rhipidura ceylonensis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 259. Cryptolopha poiocephala, Swains., Nat. lib. X. p. 200, t. 23. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 157. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. XI. p. 18. Muscicapa nitida, var. A. Lath. Hist. VI. p. 188. Grey-headed Flycatcher. ZERD Furxi, Beng. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. C. d. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. ef Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. g. Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. h. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “The only locality in the more southern part of India, where I have met’ this curious little bird, is the summit of the Neilgherries, in the dense woods of which it is not very uncommon. In the northern part of the Deccan, however, it is occasionally to be met with, only in the cold season however, in large topes of trees; and it increases in number towards the north, and in the jungly valleys and nullahs of the northern ghauts, it is by no means rare, always frequenting by preference the deepest thickets. Though not so lively as some fly-catchers, it is yet more so than many others. It frequently sallies forth from its perch on a twig after passing insects, and does not always return to the same branch, and often changes its perch, though it remains for some time in the same locality. It has a pleasant but feeble chirping note.”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. XI. p. 13.) Captain Hutton remarks, “I took a nest of this species on 18th April, 1848, in a deep and thickly-wooded glen, at an elevation of 4,500 feet. It was placed against the moss-covered trunk of a large tree, growing by the side of a mountain stream, and was neatly and beautifully constructed of green moss, fixed in the shape of a watch- pocket at the head of a bed, to the mosses of the tree (with which it was completely blended), by numerous threads of spiders’ webs. The lining was of the finest grass stalks, no thicker than horse-hair, and CATALOGUE. 149 beneath the body of the nest depended a long bunch of mosses, fastened to the tree with spiders’ webs, and serving as a support or cushion, on which the nest rested securely. Within this beautifully constructed fabric were four small eggs of a dull white colour, with a faint olive tinge, and minutely spotted with pale greenish brown, and having a broad and well-defined ring of the same, near the larger end. The eggs were set hard. Diameter ,% x 38 ins. Shape, bluntly ovate.”’—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. IT. p. 689.) Fam. II. LANIADA, Vigors. Subfam. II. DICRURINA, Swains. Genus Dicrurus, Vieill., Analyse, p. 41 (1816). Buucuanea, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 826 (1837). Corvus, p. Linn. Subgen. Epoxius, Cuv., Reg. Anim. I. p. (1817). Cuipia, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 324 (1837). Cometes, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 29 (1841). Burinea, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 325 (1837). Metisseus, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8S. Beng. X. p. 29 (1841). Cuaptia, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 326 (1837). Preporrervs, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1844). a. DIcRURUS, p.s. d. 193. DICRURUS MACROCERCOUS, Viceill. Dicrurus macrocercus, Vieill., N. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. IX. p. 588. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 298; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 202. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 286. Hodgs. Cat. B. Nep. p. 98. Tickell, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVII. p. 304, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 351. Muscicapa biloba, Lichtenstein. 150 CATALOGUE. Dicrurus indicus, Steph. Hodgs., As. Res. XVIII. p. 21, t. Pearson, Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 638. Bhuchanga albirictus, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 326. Corvus balicassius, apud Lath., Hist. I. p. 61. Dr. Fo (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 58. | Dicrurus balicassius, apud Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 86. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 238. McClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 158. The Common King Crow of India. Kosa or Bosunea, Hind., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Jerd. Sometimes, also, Korwat, Jerd. Finea, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Blyth. Tickell. QWYAI-MYEE-TsHWwal, Arracan, Blyth. Juamp, Himalayas, Royle. A. B. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. C. d. e. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. ft. g. Donors unknown. h. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. i. 9. k. Nepal (Bh. albirictus, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., July, 1853. “This is the most common and abundant species of Dicrurus, and is to be met with in every part of the country, and inhabits alike the open country and wooded districts, but is never found in dense jungle. It may be seen perched ona tree or hedge, the top of a low bush on the plain, or a stack of grain,—frequently also on the top of a wall or old building, the bank of a paddy-field, or even a clod of earth or ant-hill, and it is by no means uncommon to see one on the back of cattle, sheep, or goats, while grazing. From this perch it watches eagerly for the stirring of an insect below ; on observing one, it flies rapidly to the spot, and generally alighting for an instant on the ground, seizes its prey ; frequently, however, the devoted grass- hopper, or other insect, being also on the look-out, makes an attempt to escape, but is closely pursued by the king-crow, who either snaps it up on the wing or just as it has alighted. Having secured it, the Kolsa flies off generally, but not always to its former perch, devours it at leisure, and then uttering its usual cry, is again ready for CATALOGUE. 151 another capture. Such is the usual mode of feeding of this bird. It very frequently, however, captures various small insects on the wing, from the top of a tree or some lofty branch, sometimes ascend- ing almost perpendicularly for several feet, occasionally whips one off a blade of grain, or from the surface of a pool of water. On the issuing of the winged termites from a nest in a hedge-row, or near the bottom of a tree, there are generally several assembled to partake of the feast, together with the crows and minas. This bird gets its popular name of king-crow, from its general habit of follow- ing crows most clamorously and perseveringly, every now and then pouncing down on them, though it seldom strikes. It pursues kites and various other birds also; whence one of its common Hindustani names (Kotwal). In the bare Deccan I have often seen one or two king-crows high in the air, traversing the country, but apparently not hunting.” “The usual cry of this shrike, is a sort of crow or chuckle, succeeded by two or three sweeter notes; but it has several other cries. It is the first bird whose song is heard in the morning, often long before sunrise, and sometimes on moonlight nights throughout the whole night. Its flight is in general undulating, not very rapid, performed with few flappings; but when it exerts itself after a crow or other bird, it is capable of great speed, and always overtakes its enemy with ease. It occurs singly or in small families. I once found its nest, in the month of August, in the Carnatic, situated in the fork of a banian tree, at a moderate elevation: it was composed of twigs and roots, carelessly put together, and without any lining, and contained three eggs, white, sparingly spotted with purplish red. Its chief food is grasshoppers of various kinds, also bees, moths, and other insects, chiefly coleopterous. Mr. Elliott in his ‘Notes’ says, ‘it migrates from the Southern Mahratta Country during the monsoon.’ In the Carnatic I never observed any diminution in its numbers at any season, but in the northern part of the Deccan (at Jaulnah), it certainly becomes much more rare at that time, and indeed is hardly met with. The Kolsa is occasionally tamed, and will perch on the head or hand of its master, and fly down after a grasshopper or other insect.”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 288.) Captain Tickell states, “The nest is made on summits of thick bushes, or midway up medium-sized trees ; concealed in the trunk; hemispherical, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, of coarse grasses, fibrous roots lined with finer grass and wool. Eggs 3 to 5, ordinary ~ 152 CATALOGUE. 45 x 11, dullish white, with scattered blots and spots of pale brown, especially at the blunt end. June.’”—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVII. p- 804.) 194. DICRURUS LONGUS, Temm. Sp. Edolius longus, Zemm. Le Vaili., Ois. d’ Afr. t. 174. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 352. Edolius forficatus, apud Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 144. Lath., Hist. Il. p. 60. Edolius macrocercus, apud Strickl. in epistolé. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 202. Sri-Guntine, Java, Horsf. A. B. C. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 195. DICRURUS BALICASSIUS, Linn. Sp. Corvus balicassius, Zinn., S. NV. I. p. 155. Dicrurus balicassius, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 800; XV. p. 298; Cat: B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 202. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 286. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 98. Bonap., C. G. Av. P=. BDL. Oriolus furcatus, Gmel. Bhuchanga annectans, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 326. Dicrurus affinis, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 174. Corvus afer, Lichst., and Corvus assimilis, Bechstein, apud G. R. Gray. a. Nepal (Bh. annectans, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 196. DICRURUS LONGICAUDATUS, A. Hay. Dicrurus longicaudatus, Hay, Ann. Mag. N. H. (1844), p. 46. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. XIII. p. 121. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 298; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 202. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 286. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 351. Dicrurus macrocercus, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. SB. X. p. 246. Dicrurus pyrrhops, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. CATALOGUE. 153 Dicrurus cineraceus, apud G. R. Gray. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 98. The Long-tailed Shrike. Nit Purtnea and Dunovn, Beng., Blyth. A. 6. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c.d.e. f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., July, 1853. g. Bengal. From Bax’s Collection. h. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “This is the rarest of all the Indian Dicruri,’’ observes Mr. Jerdon. “Ihave hitherto only seen it in the Segour pass, and on the summit of the Neilgherries, in both places on lofty and tolerably dense jungle. I observed it in the former place sally from its perch near the summit of a lofty tree, and make a considerable circuit, apparently capturing several insects, and then reseating itself on some other tree. Several birds were thus engaged together, though at some distance from each other, and returning separately each to its own perch. In this respect it makes a nearer approach than any other Indian species, to the manner of the African Drongo shrikes, as described by Le Vaillant, hunting in flocks like swallows, and mentioned by Swainson as being the general habits of the genus. Flight of this species similar to that of macrocercus, but more rapid and elegant.’”’—(Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 240.) Captain Hutton remarks: “This species, the only one that visits Mussooree, arrives from the Doon about the middle of March, and retires again about September. It is abundant during the summer months, and breeds from the latter end of April till the middle of June, making a very neat nest, which is placed in the bifurcation of a horizontal branch of some tall tree, usually oak trees; it is constructed of grey lichens gathered from the trees, and fine seed- stalks of grasses, firmly and neatly interwoven; with the latter it is also usually lined, although sometimes a black fibrous lichen is used ; externally the materials are kept compactly together, by being plastered over with spiders’ webs. It is altogether a light and elegant nest. The shape is circular, somewhat shallow, and diameter within three inches. The eggs are three to four, generally the latter number, and so variable in colour and distribution of spots, that until I had shot several specimens and compared them narrowly, & 154 CATALOGUE. I was inclined to think we had more than one species of Dicrurus here. I am, however, now fully convinced that the sevariable eggs belong to the same species. Sometimes they are dull white with brick-red spots, openly disposed in form of a rude ring at the larger end; at other times the spots are rufescent claret, with duller indistinct ones appearing through the shell; others are of a deep carneous hue, clouded and coarsely blotched with deep rufescent claret ; while again some are faint carneous, with large irregular blotches of rufous clay, with duller ones beneath the shell. Diameter varying from 1 x 14 to 14 x 12 ins,”’—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. IL. p. 687.) 197. DICRURUS CARULESCENS, Linn. Sp. Lanius eerulescens, Linn., 8. N. I. p. 184. Lath., Hist. IT. p. 60. ; Dicrurus cerulescens, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8S. X. p. 239. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 298; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 203. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 286. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 351. Drongo cerulescens, Tickell, Journ. A. S. Beng. II. p. 573. Edolius cerulescens, Blyth, Ann. Mag. N. H. (1844), p. 47. Lanius fingah, Shaw. Fork-tailed Shrike, Lath. Puart Basunes, Hind., Jerd. Duaprti, Hind., Dr. #. (B.) Hamilton. D’ Hover, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. a. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “This species appears to be generally spread, but nowhere plenti- ful. It frequents open though lofty jungle, and well-wooded districts, but is occasionally met with in topes and avenues in the Deccan and Carnatic. I have seen it most numerous in the Wulliar jungle and the Segour pass of the Neilgherries, where I found it at a consider- able elevation. It almost always captures its insect prey on the wing (sometimes however picks one off the ground) ; it perches near _ the top of a high tree, whence it pounces on its prey generally at no great distance. It has a sweet song.’”’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 239.) CATALOGUE. 155 198. DICRURUS LUGUBRIS, Ehrenberg Sp. Edolius lugubris, Hhrenb., Symb. Phys. t. 8, f. 3. Dicrurus lugubris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 287. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 352. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. 199. DICRURUS CINERACEUS, Horsf. Sp. Edolius cineraceus, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p- 145. Lath., Hist. Il. p. 59. Dicrurus cineraceus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 287. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 352. The Ashy Shrike. Cuenta, Java, Horsf. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 200. DICRURUS LEUCOPHHAUS, Vieill. Dicrurus leucopheus, Vieill. N. Dict. Hist. Nat. IX. p. 587. Le Vaill., Ois. d’ Afr. t. 170. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 287. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 352. Dicrurus ceylonensis, Steph., Gen. Zool. Dicrurus cineraceus, apud Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 299; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 208. A. Malacca. Donor unknown. 201. DICRURUS ? DIVARICATUS, Raffles Sp. Lanius divaricatus, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 305. Edolius divaricatus, Vigors, App. Mem. Raffles, p. 657. Brerresa Burone Lipin, Sumatra, Raffles. a. Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Raffles. b. subgen. Epottus, Cuv. (202. DICRURUS (EDOLIUS) PARADISEUS, Gmel. Sp. Cuculus paradiseus, Gmel. S. V. ZL. 1. p. 422. Edolius paradiseus, var. A. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. &. - Beng. p. 201. Lanius malabaricus, as figured by Lath., Hist. 11. t. 18. 156 CATALOGUE. Chibia malabaroides, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. 1. p. 825. Bonap.. C. G. Av. p. 351. Dicrurus retifer, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 241, Dicrurus grandis, apud Horsf. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 158. Edolius grandis, apud Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 170; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. XIV. p. 46. The Paradise Drongo. Buerm or Burine-Ras, Hind., Hodgs. Katg-oneat, Mahr., Blyth. Kanata, Nepal, Hodgs. Neuet-pan, Arracan, Blyth. Huzar Dustan (‘ Bird of a Thousand Tales’), Jerd. A. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. b. Tenasserim. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “This splendid bird is tolerably abundant in many of the lofty jungles of the west of India, both above and below the ghauts, it being very plentiful in the Wynaud district. It appears to wander more in search of its food than other of the Dicruri, flying from tree to tree at no great elevation, making an occasional swoop at an insect on the wing, or whipping one off a branch; frequently, however, it feeds like its congeners, from a fixed station. It generally hunts singly or in pairs, occasionally, however, it is seen in small parties. Its food is chiefly large coleopterous insects, also large bees and wasps. It has a very peculiar cry, consisting of two parts, the first a sort of harsh chuckle, ending in a peculiar metallic sound, something like the creaking of a heavy wheel. Mr. Elliott says on this subject, ‘its general note is a deep sonorous cry, something like tse-rung, tse-rung, tse-rung.’ It has many other notes besides this, all of which, however, have more or less clangor or metallic sound. I have seen it pursue a bird of prey (Hematornis cheela) in the same manner as the common king-crow. It moults about Septem- ber. Although it chiefly inhabits lofty jungles, I have seen it in comparatively low jungle, and I am informed that it often enters gardens in the cantonment of Cannanore. The Bherm-raj is occa- CATALOGUE. 157 sionally taken and tamed; it used to be very frequently in former days, and sold for a very high price at Hyderabad. It is said to imitate the notes of all other birds, and hence is also called the ‘ Huzar Dustan, or bird of a thousand tales.””—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 241.) 203. DICRURUS (HEDOLIUS) MALABARICUS, Scop. Sp. Dicrurus malabaricus, Scop. (Strickland in epistold.) G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.286. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 296. Edolius malabaricus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 145. Edolius retifer, Zemm., Text de Pl. Col. 178. Lanius malabaricus, Raffies, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 806. Edolius rangoonensis, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 5. Horsf. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1889), p. 158. Edolius paradiseus, var. C., Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 201. The Drongo 4 Raquette, Temm. Burone Saweun, Sumatra, Raffles. Cuanwi, Malay, Hyton. A. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. b. Drawing. From Sir T. 8. Raffles’s Collection. C. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. d. Drawing. From Parry’s Collection. ec. subgen. Curia, Hodgs. 204. DICRURUS (CHIBIA) HOTTENTOTA, Linn. Sp. Corvus hottentotus, Linn., 8. N. 1. p. 155. Lath., Hist. IIT. p. 51. Chibia hottentota, Strickl., An. Nat. Hist. XIII. p. 36. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 294; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 200. G. BR. Gray, Gren. of Birds, I. p. 287. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p.99. Bonap., C. G@. Av. p. 350. Criniger splendens, Zvckell, Journ. A. 8. Beng. UL. p. 574. 158 CATALOGUE. Edolius Krishna, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p.5. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. pp. 169, 799. Corvus Krishna, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS.I. p. 61. Chibia casia, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 824. ‘ Edolius barbatus, Gray, Zool. Mise. p. Krishna Crow, Lath., Hist. III. p. 51, ¢. 40. The Hair-crested Drongo, Blyth. Kesu-Ras, Beng., Blyth. Krisuna-Ras or Kisuen-RaJ, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilt. Kesya, Nepal, Hodgs. Basunea, Fertcuxuna, and CassraJ, Sylhet, Dr. Cooke. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. ; c. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., July, 1853. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s remarks on the habits of this beautiful bird inform us, “that it is common in the neighbourhood of Calcutta, and builds among the bamboos, living in pairs, and feeding on insects and fruits: remaining there throughout the year. It is said to sing well, and is frequently tamed by the Mussulmans, who in the morning carry it about, and invoke the name of God and the prophet, in the same manner as they do with Parakeets.” «“ Mr. Cooke, surgeon at Sylhet, observes, ‘that this bird is there called Bajunga, Feetchkuwna, and Cassraj. ‘This last name is a corruption of Kishen-Raj, the vulgar pronunciation of its proper name. Mr. Cooke alleges, ‘ that it possesses the power of imitating the voice of other birds ;’ but this my native servants deny. He also says, ‘that in the cold season this bird always visits the high mountains, but returns to the plains of Sylhet about the commence- ment of the rains.’”’—(MS. I. p. 61.) Lieutenant Tickell also remarks: “ These birds are tolerably numerous, but confined to localities. They frequent the large timber which luxuriates in the lower portions and richer soil of the jungles on the banks of nullas, tanks, &c.: the cotton-tree, when in blossom, is a favourite resort, where they may be seen in small parties frolicking about. The voice is very changeable and in con- stant exertion, from a beautiful song to whistling, chattering, and CATALOGUE. 159 creaking like a rusty wheel. The notes at times resemble the higher strains of an organ, and, heard in the wild and lovely scenes where this bird is found, appear singularly striking and plaintive.”’— (Journ. A. 8. Beng. IT. p. 574.) Mr. Hodgson states,* “Its food is chiefly wasps, bees, and their congeners, also green beetles, and other coleoptera; very rarely vetches. Solitary or in pairs, part of the year in families, the young with the parents, never quitting the forests ; descends from time to time from its lofty perch to seize an insect on the wing; occasionally seizes on the ground, but instantly retiring to its perch. Common to all the three regions of Nepal. Moults in autumn, between August and October, and, I think, only in autumn.”— (Ind. Rey, I. p. 325.) d, subgen. Burinea, Hodgs. 205. DICRURUS (BHRINGA) REMIFER, Temm. Sp. Edolius remifer, Temm., Pl. Col. 178. Blyth, Journ. A. SN. Beng. XI. pp. 169, 800. Bhringa remifer, Blyth. Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 294; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 200. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 287. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 99. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 350. Bhringa tectirostris, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 325. The Drongo 4 Rames, Temm. Neuert-pan, Arracan, Blyth. A. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. | b. Darjeeling. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., July, 1853. e. subgen. Cuapria, Hodgs. 206. DICRURUS (CHAPTIA) NEA, Vieill. Sp. Dicrurus eneus, Vieill., N. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. TX. p. 586. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 240. * “The intestines are 15 inches long, larger above than below. Czca 3 of an inch. Stomach muscular and red : outer coat of medial unequal thickness ; inner, tough and striolated.”—(Hodgson, Ind. Rev. I. p. 325.) 160 CATALOGUE. Chaptia «nea, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 294; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 200. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 288. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 350. Dicrurus xratus, Steph. Edolius eratus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 801. Chaptia muscipetoides, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 327. Bronze Shrike, Lath., Hist. Il. p. 68. Bucucuanea, Beng., Blyth. Cnaptya (i.e. ‘ Flat-billed’), Nepal, Hodgs. Cuota-Kusras, of the Gorakhpur birdcatchers, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 184. A. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. b. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. c. Purchased. d. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “This species is always found in the dense and lofty jungle. I have only seen it in the forests of the western coast, and have met with it at an elevation of 4,000 feet. It is generally found in small parties, stations itself near the top of some lofty tree, whence it makes frequent short sallies after insects, exactly like the flycatchers, and returns generally to the same branch. It sings most charm- ingly, being perhaps only surpassed by the Gryllivora longicauda. Its food consists of various insects, both hard and soft-winged.”— (Jerdon, Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 240.) Mr. Hodgson also remarks :* “Shy, adhering to the forests, feeds chiefly on the softer-winged insects, which it takes on the wing exclusively, but not by continued questing; has an autumnal moult between August and October, and I think but one per annum.”— (ind. Rey. I. p. 327.) Genus ArtTamus, Vieill., Analyse (1816). Ocrprervs, Cw., Rég. Anim. (1817). Lerropteryx, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 143 (1820). * « Tntestines 8 to 13 inches long, thicker above, and provided with tiny czca. Stomach muscular and red, its lining toughish and nearly smooth.”—(Ind, Rev. I. p. 327.) re CATALOGUE. 161 207. ARTAMUS LEUCOGASTER, Valenciennes Sp. Lanius leucogaster, Valenc., Ann. du Mus. H. N. p. 25, t, 7, foe. Artamus leucogaster, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 285. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 343. Leptopteryx leucorhynchos, apud Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 144. Lanius leucorhynchos, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 306. A. and Drawing. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. B. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Raffles. 208. ARTAMUS FUSCUS, Vieill. Artamus fuscus, Vieill., NV. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. XVII. p. 297. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 285. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 299; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 199. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 98. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 844. Ocypterus rufiventer, Valenc., Ann. du Mus. H. N. p. 25, fh Artamus leucorhynchos, apud McClell., P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 158. Ocypterus leucorhynchos, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 237. Ampelis Murasinia, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 87. Murasing Chatterer, Lath., Hist. V. p. 193. Brown-coloured Swallow, var. A., Lath., Hist. VII. p.289. The Ash-coloured Swallow Shrike, Jerd. Murasine, of the Mussulmans, Dr. F. Sse Hamilton, MS. I. p. 87. Tat-cHaTak, Beng., Blyth. A. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. b. and Drawing. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. c. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “This bird appears to be universally spread over India, but is by no means common. It prefers a wooded country, and always, I believe, takes its food, which consists chiefly of soft-winged insects, in the air. I saw a flock once flying over an open space in the kJ 162 CATALOGUE. Woulliar jungle like swallows; again near Palamcottah, in a palmyra tope, a small flock of them, one every now and then darting from its perch on the top of a palm-tree, and making a short cireuit in the air after insects, reseating itself, though not generally on the same tree. On another occasion I saw it in Travancore, skimming over the surface of a tank, and returning to rest on a low bough over- hanging the water. Its flight is rapid, elegant, and remarkably like that of the swallow.”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 237.) “ Wherever a high tree rises above its fellows, and projects a bare or dead branch, commanding a wide view around, there may com- monly be seen a party of these birds, one minute sitting together in a close row, anon sallying forth in quest of insects, and soon returning (each separately and independent of the movements of the rest), to alight and perch together as before. Yet they are not very common, but the parties are met with here and there, sometimes at long intervals, through a tract of favourable country ; but whenever they are seen, a number of specimens may be procured with the greatest facility.”’—(Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 299.) 209. ARTAMUS SUPERCILIOSUS, Gould. Artamus superciliosus, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 142; Birds of Austr. Il. t. 32. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 285. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 199. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 844. The White-eyebrowed Wood Swallow, Gould. a. Australia. From Mr. George Fradgley. Subfam. IIT. LANTIANA, Swains. Genus Lantus, Linn., S. NV. (1766). Cottyrio, Mehr. (1752). CoituRI0, Vigors, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1831), p. 42. 210. LANIUS EXCUBITOR, Linn. Lanius excubitor, Linn., 8S. N. I. p. 185. Lath., Hist. II. p. 5. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 290. Gould, Birds of Eur. t. 66. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.151. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 363. The Greater Butcher-bird, Will. The Cinereous Shrike, Lath. a. b. Mesopotamia. Presented by Commander Jones. __ CATALOGUE. 163 211. LANIUS LAHTORA, Sykes Sp. ~Collurio lahtora, Sykes, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1832), p. 86; Journ. A. 8. Beng. III. p. 423. Lanius lahtora, G. & H., Lil. Ind. Zool. IJ. ¢.31. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 290. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 800; XVI. p. 473; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 151. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 235; Ill. Ind. Orn. Bonap., CO. G. Av. p. 364. Lanius burra, G. § H., Ill. Ind. Zool. II. t. 32, f. 8. Lanius excubitor, var. C., Lath., Hist. II. p. 6. Lanius magnirostris, Less. Lanius excubitor, apud Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. TI. p. 66. The Latora Shrike. Dupuiya Latora, Hind., Hamilton. Blyth. Jerd. Kacuxacua Latora, Hamilton. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. “This Shrike is an inhabitant of open low jungles throughout the country, and towards the northern parts of the Peninsula is found frequenting bushes and low trees in the open plains. It never approaches villages, and is a shy, wary bird, and difficult of approach, and perhaps is the least numerous of any of the species.”—(Jerd., Til. Ind. Orn.) Colonel Sykes states that “the male has a sweet note.’’—(P. Z.S. 1882, p. 86.) 212. LANIUS SCHACH, Gmel. Lanius schach, Gmel., S. N. L. I. p. 308. Shaw, Zool. VII. p. 824. Lath., Hist. Il. p. 65. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I: p. 290. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 301; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 151. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 364. Lanius pyrrhonotus, Vieill., Gal. des Ois. t. 135. Lanius Bentet, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 144. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 304. Lath, Hist. Il. p. 54. The Chinese Shrike, Zath. The Bentet Shrike, Lath. Scuacu, China, Lath. 164 CATALOGUE. BenteEt, Java, Horsf. Bunona-Papa or Trup Apt, Sumatra, Raffles. A. B. c. Java; Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. d. and Drawing. Sumatra. From Raffles’s Collection. 213. LANIUS ERYTHRONOTUS, Vigors Sp. Collurio erythronotus, Vigors, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1831), p. 42. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t.12, f.2; Frankl. P. Z. 8.1831, p.177. Journ. A. S. Beng. I. p. 266. Sykes, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1882), p. 86; Journ. A. 8. Beng. Ill. p. 428. Lanius erythronotus, G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 290. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 302; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.151. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p.100. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 364. Collurio jounotus, Hodgs. Gray, Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. Lanius excubitor, apud Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. IL. p. 62. The Rufous-backed Shrike. Kasata Latora, Hind., Hamilton. A. B. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. C.D. N. W. Himalaya. Presented by the Asiatic So- ciety of Bengal. e. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. Ff. Drawing. Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. Junior ? abdomine graciliter fasciato. A. Dukbun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. “Voice discordant, monotonous; perches very erect.’’—(Helfer’s MS. Notes.) 214. LANIUS CANICEPS, Blyth. Lanius caniceps, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 302; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 151. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, App. III. p.14. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 364. Lanius erythronotus, apud Horsf. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 158. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 236; Lll. Ind. Orn. CATALOGUE. 165 Lanius collurio ? Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 64. Lavora, Hind., Hamilton. A. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. B. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. “This, though occasionally found in the more wooded parts of the country in the Carnatic, is only at all common in the neighbourhood of the jungles of the west coast, and is very abundant on the top of the Neilgherries. Frequents low bushy ground, or open spaces in the jungle, and has similar manners and food to others of the genus.” —(Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn.) 215. LANIUS HARDWICKII, Vigors Sp. Collurio Hardwickii, Vigors, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1831), p.42. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t.12,f.1. Frankl. P. Z. 8. (1831), p.117; Journ. A. S. Beng. I. p. 265. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 86. Lanius Hardwicki, G.&. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 290. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 304; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.152. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 235; L1l. Ind. Orn. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p.100. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 364. Lanius, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 65. The Bay-backed Shrike, Lath., Hist. II. p. 18. Prcuanvk, Hind., Jerd. Cunorxi Latrora, Hamilton. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. B. N. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. d. Drawing. From Heyne’s Collection. e. Locality and donor uncertain. “This handsome little Shrike is the most abundant of the Indian species, and is tolerably common in every part except the west coast. It frequents gardens, hedges, and cultivated ground, but — chiefly delights in low, thorny, but open jungle. Feeds on locusts, grasshoppers, and also on small birds.’”’-—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 235.) 166 CATALOGUE. 216. LANIUS NIGRICEPS, Frankl. Sp. Collurio nigriceps, Frankl., Proc. Zool. Soc. (1831), p- 117; Journ. A. S. Beng. I. p. 265. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 158. Lanius nigriceps, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 236; Ill. Ind. Orn. t.17. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 290, ¢. 71. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 301; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 151. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 100. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 364. Lanius nasutus, Scopoli (fide Auct.). Lanius antiguanus, Gmel., 8S... I. p.301 (ex ins. Philipp.). Lanius tricolor, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 446. Lanius castaneus, (Lath.) apud Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 63. Indian Shrike, Zath., Hist. Il. p. 34. A. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. B. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “This Shrike appears to be a more forest-haunting species than its congeners, but does not otherwise, that I am aware of, differ in its habits. Like the other species, it descends to the ground for its food, which consists almost wholly of grasshoppers and their larve. I have not observed in any of the Indian species the reputed habit of impaling insects on thorns.”—(Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn.) 217. LANIUS TEPHRONOTUS, Vigors Sp. Collurio tephronotus, Vigors, Proc. Zool. Soc. (1831), p. 43. Lanius tephronotus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 290. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 301; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 151. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 100. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 364. Lanius nipalensis, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 445. Collurio obseurior, Hodgs., Gray, Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. + 4k CATALOGUE. . KT Grey-backed Shrike, Lath., Hist. II. p. 9. Buapriya, of the Hills of Nepal, Hodgs. Bagana Trentua, of the Plains — (ditto). a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., July, 1853. “This Shrike is common in the open country in Nepal,’’ says Mr. Hodgson, “in groves and gardens during winter, but resorts to the woods in summer. It feeds on all sorts of hard and soft (both flying and creeping) insects, and their larve and pups; also small lizards, feeble birds, mice, and almost any living thing the bird can master ; perches on the upper and barer branches of trees and bushes, whence it descends to seize its prey on the ground; some- times picks it from foliage, but very seldom seizes on the wing. Has a harsh voice, very like the kestril’s, and is perpetually vocife- rating from its perch. It is bold and daring in its manners, and easily caught by any insect bait.’ *—(Ind. Rev. I. p. 445.) Genus Enneoctonvs, Bote, Isis (1826). Puonervs, Kaup, Entw. G. Eur. Thierw. (1829). Lantus, Linn. et al. 218. EHNNHOCTONUS CRISTATUS, Linn. Sp. Lantus cristatus, Zinn., 8S. N. I. p. 134. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 152. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 100. Enneoctonus cristatus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 362. Lanius lucionensis, Linn., 8. N. I. p. 135. Strickl., P. Z. S. (1846), p. 102. Lanius pheenicurus, Pallas. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 308. Lanius rutilus, var. A., Lath., Hist. II. p. 16. Lanius superciliosus, var. A., Lath., Hist. Il. p. 37. Lanius melanotis, Valenciennes. Lanius ferrugiceps, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 446. Lanius arenarius, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 804. * « Tntestines, 10 inches-long ; two very tiny ceca near the anal end. Stomach, muscular and red ; outer coat of medial subequal thickness,—inner, tough and grooved. Tongue, short, flat, cartilaginous ; tip, pointed and subbifid or sub- jagged.”—(Ind. Rev. I. p. 445.) - 168 CATALOGUE. Lanius curcutea, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, M8. 1. p. 8. CurncurEa, Beng., Hamilton. KArxAtt, Beng., Blyth. Kueér Kaertta, Tickell. a.b. c. &. N. India. d.e. @ Q. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. f. young. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. g. Drawing. From Heyne’s Collection. h. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “This is one of the commonest of Indian birds, and as its particularly harsh chattering affords one of the earliest intimations of the advent of the cold season in Calcutta, its note is then far more acceptable than is warranted by the music of it. x 1%, or 1 inch x 11, or 14x14; the most usual measurement, however, is the second one, or 1 inch x 14 inches.’”’— (Hutton, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XVII. pt. IL. p. 7.) Genus Krropia, G. R. Gray, List of Genera of Birds (1840). TurnaGra ? Less., Compl. de Buff. VIII. p. 216 (1837). 301. KEROPIA STRIATA, Vigors Sp. Garrulus striatus, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1830), p. 7. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 37. Keropia striata, G. R. Gray, List of Gen. of Birds. * «The stomach of this bird reaches the form of a true gizzard almost.”— (Hodgs., As. Res.) 2 ¢ 210 CATALOGUE, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 178. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 874. ; Turnagra ? striata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 227. Hodgs., Oat. Birds of Nep. p. 85. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 95. The Striated Keropia, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. Bengal. From Bax’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, Tao. Genus T'rocnaLopreron, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 952 (1843). G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 225 (1846). 802. TROCHALOPTERON PH@NICEUM, Gould Sp. Tanthocincla pheenicea, Gould, Icones Avium, t. 3. Trochalopteron phceniceum, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 83. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 226. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 372. Garrulax pheeniceus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 951; XIV. p. 599; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 94. Crateropus puniceus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 180. The Fire-coloured Trochalopteron, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. B. Darjeeling. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. e. Drawing. From Edward Blyth, Esq. 3038. TROCHALOPTERON RUFOGULARE, Gould Sp. Tanthocincla rufogularis, Gould, P. Z. S. (1835), p. 48. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 871. Trochalopteron rufogulare, Hodgs., Oat. Birds of Nep. p. 84. G. BR. Gray. Gen. of Birds, I. p. 226. Garrulax rufogularis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. CATALOGUE. 211 p. 951; XIV. p. 599; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 96. Cinclosoma rufimenta, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 148. The Red-throated Trochalopteron, Gray. A. 6. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “This species appears usually in pairs, sometimes in a family of four or five. It breeds in May, in which month I took a nest at about 6,500 feet elevation, in a retired and wooded glen: it was composed of small twigs externally, and lined with the fine black fibres of lichens. The nest was placed on a horizontal bough about 7 feet from the ground, and contained three pure white eggs. Diameter 32; X +4; and shape ordinary. The stomach of the old bird contained sand, seed, and the remains of wasps.’”—(Hutton, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVII. pt. IT. p. 6.) 304. TROCHALOPTERON SINENSE, Linn. Sp. Turdus sinensis, Linn., S. NV. I. p. 295. Gimel., S. N. L. I. p. 829. Lath., Hist. V. p. 107. Garrulax sinensis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 295. Chinese Thrush, Lath. Hoamy or Hova-ma, China, Lath. a. China. From Reeves’s Collection. 305. TROCHALOPTERON SQUAMATUM, Gould Sp. Tanthocincla squamata, Gould, P. Z. S. (1885), p. 48. Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. 2nd ser. t. 4 (1836). Trochalopteron squamatum, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 83. G. Rk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 226. Garrulax squamatus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 951; XIV. p. 599; Cat. B: Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 96. Cinclosoma melanura, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 147. The Black Scaly Trochalopteron, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 306. TROCHALOPTERON SUBUNICOLOKR, Hodgs. Trochalopteron subunicolor, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. 212 CATALOGUE. XII. p. 952; Ann. Nat. Hist. XV. p. 326; Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 84. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds. I. p. 226. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 372. Garrulax subunicolor, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 599; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng.*p. 96. . The Yellow-winged Trochalopteron, Gray. a. b. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. Genus ActinopurRA, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 17. Letocincua, Blyth, Journ. A.S. Beng. XII. p. 953 (1848). Ixops, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. 307. ACTINODURA EGERTONT, Gould. Actinodura Egertoni, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 18. Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 84. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 226. Fraser, Zool. Typ. t. 40. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.98. Bonap. C. G. Av. p. 378. Leiocincla plumosa, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 953; XIV. p. 600. Ixops rufifrons, Hodgs., IS. Egerton’s Actinodura, Gray. a.b. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1858. 308. ACTINODURA NIPALENSIS, Hodgs. Sp. Cinclosoma nipalensis, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 145. Actinodura nipalensis, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 84. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 226. Blyth, Cat. 'B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 98. Ixops nipalensis, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. The Nepal Actinodura, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. CATALOGUE. 213 The birds composing the above genera of this sub-family “ are gregarious, noisy, and alert. They frequent the deep and dank forests and groves exclusively; procure the greater part of their food on the ground; use the trees but for security when disturbed, for nidification, and for occasionally eking out their repasts with berries, pulpy fruits, and caterpillars, and are, for the most part, incapable of a sustained flight. Their habitat is very extensive, since they are almost equally common in the southern, central, and northern regions of Nepal and the Himalayas, and in the valleys alike, as on the tops of the mountains. In all situations, however, woodlands are indispensable to them, both for food and shelter, especially the latter, their retreat being a mere succession of hops from tree to tree, after the manner of the magpies. Most of them have a good deal of the mixed weariness and familiarity, as well as of the noisiness and congregational habits of the Corvide ; and, though they never quit the deep woodlands, those persons who pass through such places perpetually encounter them on the roads and pathways, to which these birds are attracted by the dung of cattle, for the grain, larve, and insects it affords them. They are, on the whole, rather insectivorous than frugivorous, baccivorous, or graminivorous; ~ but they eat a deal of grain and hard seeds, with gravel to digest it, and must, from the universality of their regimen, be classed among the omnivores. They are distinguished from the Thrushes by their avoidance of rills and swamps, and they are more capable of a graminivorous diet than that group. They scrape the earth with their bill, and sometimes also with their feet, in the manner of the Rasores. Many of the species are caged and tamed with facility, and they are more often turned loose into walled gardens, whence they seldom attempt to escape, if there be a considerable number of trees, and where they are of great service in destroying pup, larve, and perfect insects, especially those which are generated, or feed, in manure. In the Minister’s garden at Cathmandu, there were always several scores of G. leucolophus; and in that of his nephew, many individuals of each of the following species, G. albogularis, moniligera, ocellatus, P. erythrocephalus, and T. rufogulare.’’—(Hodgson, As. Res. XIX. p-. 144.) Genus Conostoma, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 856 (1841). 309. CONOSTOMA AMODIUNM, Hodgs. Conostoma emodius, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. X. 214 CATALOGUE. p. 857, t. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 578; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.101. G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, II. p. 312. Conostoma emodium, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 102. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 368. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. 84. . A. B. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ These birds inhabit the northern region of Nepal, close to the perpetual snows. They are shy foresters, adhering to the wilds, and tenanting the skirts of forests, where brushwood as well as trees abound. Five or six birds are usually found together, chattering, hopping, and scraping on the ground, and resorting to the trees and shrubs chiefly for shelter. Their food is principally insects of the soft and imperfect kind in summer, but in winter they doubt.ess take some vegetable food.”—(Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 857.) Genus CratERopus, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p.487 (1831). 310. CRATHROPUS LIMBATUS, Riippell. Crateropus limbatus, Riipp., Syst. Uebers. p.48. Bonap., OG. G. Ad. p. 278. A. g. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Genus CincLosoma, Vigors et Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 219 (1825). 311. CINCLOSOMA PUNCTATUM, Latham Sp. Turdus punctatus, Lath., Ind. Orn. Sup. p. xliv; Gen. Hist. V. p. 180. Cinclosoma punctatum, Vigors et Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 220. Gould, Birds of Austr. t.4. G. Rk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 224. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.139. Bonap., 0. G. Av. p. 278. Punctated Thrush, Lath. Spotted Ground-Thrush, Gould. a. 6. Australia. From Mr. George Fradgley. “ This bird is distributed over the whole of Van Diemen’s Land and the eastern portion of Australia, from Moreton Bay to Spencer’s Gulf, to the westward of which I have never been able to trace it, and I have therefore reason to believe that this is the limit of its CATALOGUE. 915 range in that direction. It is everywhere a stationary species. During my researches in South Australia, I found it sparingly dispersed over the country, in such localities as are suitable to its habits, between the great bend of the Murray and Lake Alexandrina ; this, therefore, would seem to be the border-line of their range on either hand. | “The Spotted Ground-Thrush gives a decided preference to low stony hills and rocky gullies, particularly those covered with scrubs and grasses. Its flight is very limited, and this power is rarely employed except for the purpose of crossing a gully or passing to a neighbouring shrub. It readily eludes pursuit by the facility with which it runs over the stony surface, and conceals itself among the underwood. When suddenly flushed, it rises with a loud burring noise, like the Quail or Partridge. Its short flight is performed by a succession of undulations, and is terminated by the bird pitching abruptly to the ground almost at right angles. It seldom perches on the smaller branches of trees, but may be frequently seen to run along the fallen trunks so common in the Australian forests. Its note merely consists of a low piping whistle, frequently repeated while among the underwood, and by which its presence is often indicated. In Hobart Town it is frequently exposed for sale in the markets with Bronze-winged Pigeons and Wattle-birds, where it is known by the name of Ground Dove, an appellation which has doubtless been given both from its habit of running and feeding on the ground like the Pigeons, and the circumstance of its flesh being very delicate eating: to its excellence in this respect I can bear testimony. The pectoral muscles are very largely developed, and the body, when plucked, has much the contour of a Quail. The duty of incubation is performed in October and the three following months, during which period two and often three broods are pro- duced. The nest is a slight and rather careless structure, composed of leaves and the inner bark of trees, and is of a round and open form. It is always placed on the ground, under the shelter of a large stone, stump of a tree, or a tuft of grass. The eggs are two, and sometimes three, one inch and three lines long, and are white, blotched with large marks of olive-brown, particularly at the larger end, some of the spots appearing as if on the inner surface of the shell. The young, which at two days old are thickly clothed with long black down, like the young of the genus Rallus, soon acquire the power of running, and at an early age assume the plumage of the adult, after which they are subject to no periodical change in their 216 CATALOGUE. appearance. The stomach is very muscular, and in those dissected were found the remains of seeds and caterpillars, mingled with sand.” —(Gould, Birds of Australia.) Genus S1pra, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. VIII. p. 37 (1839). Aucorus, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 27 (1841). Herrropuasia, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 186 (1842). 312. SIBIA PICAOIDES, Hodgs. Sibia picaoides, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. VIII. p. 38. Hodqs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 88. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 238. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 98. Actinodura picaoides, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 958. Alcopus picaoides, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 260. Heterophasia cuculopsis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. X1. p. 187. The Pie-like Sibia, Hodgs. Sipya, Nepal, Hodgs. A. 6. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 313. SIBIA GRACILIS, McClelland, Sp. Hypsipetes gracilis, WcClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 159. Sibia gracilis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 449 ; XX. p. 521; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. App. p. vii. G. Rk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 238. Actinodura gracilis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 958. Alecopus gracilis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 260. A. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. B. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 314. SIBIA CAPISTRATA, Vigors, Sp. Cinclosoma capistratum, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1881), p. 56. Sibia capistrata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 288. CATALOGUE. 217 Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 88. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 98. Garrulax capistratus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 951. Alcopus capistratus, Bonap., O. G. Av. p. 260. Sibia nigriceps, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8S. Beng. VIII. p. 88. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 600. Alcopus nigriceps, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng XI. p. 182. Actinodura nigriceps, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 958. The Black-headed Sibia, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. 6. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “‘ At Mussooree this bird remains at an elevation of 7,000 feet throughout the year, but I never saw it under 6,500 feet. Its loud, ringing note of ¢ittéreé-tittéreé twééyd, quickly repeated, may constantly be heard on wooded banks during summer. It breeds in May, making a neat nest of coarse dry grasses as a foundation, covered laterally with green moss and wool, and lined with fine roots. The number of eggs I did not ascertain, as the nest was destroyed when only one had been deposited, but the colour is pale bluish-white, freckled with rufous. The nest was placed on a branch of a plum-tree in the botanical garden at Mussooree.’’— (Captain Hutton, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVII. part IL. p. 687.) Genus Matacocircus, Swadnson, Zool. Ill. 2nd ser. (1832). 315. MALACOCIRCUS SUBRULFTS, Jerdon Sp. Timalia subrufa, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8S. X. p. 259. Malacocircus subrufus, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XIII. p- 869; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.141. Jerdon, Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 378. Timalia peecilorhyneha, De Lafresnaye, Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 68. The Rufous-bellied Babbler, Jerd. JuneLtI Kér, Hind., Jerd. A. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. 2f 218 CATALOGUE. “ This species is only found in thick jungle. I have seen it in the bamboo jungles of the Wynaad, near Manantoddy, and along the edges of the Western Ghauts, and once at Coonoor, on the edge of the Neilgherry Hills. It has similar habits to the others, feeding on the ground, and on being disturbed retreating to the thick clumps of bamboos, through which they make their way with much adroit- ness, chattering all the while, and generally contrive to conceal them- selves from view. Their note is similar in character, though quite distinct from any of its congeners.’’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 259.) 316. MALACOCIRCUS MALCOLM, Sykes Sp. Timalia Malcolmi, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 88; Journ. A. 8. Beng. III. p. 536. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 257. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Fraser, Zool. Typ. t. 41. Malacocircus Malcolmi, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 869; XVI. p. 454; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 141. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 373. Garrulus albifrons, G. & H., Ill. Ind. Zool. II. ¢. 36, F. 1 (1884). Pale-eared Thrush, Lath., Hist. V. p. 109. Large Babbler, Jerd. Guogcuoyen, Hind., Jerd. Goveya, Canarese, Jerd. Gowa SEEDA, and sometimes VERREE CHEENDA, or Mad Babbler, Teloogoo, Jerd. Koxuttez, Mahr., Sykes. A. b. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. “The Ghoghoye has a peculiar distribution. In the south of India it is only found on the elevated table-lands; I have observed it on the Neilgherries near Coonoor and Kotagherry, in low bushy ground, and seen specimens from the Shevaroy Hills near Salem. It is not found in the Carnatic, Northern Circars, nor in the more southern parts of the Deccan, but towards the north begins to occur more frequently, and at Jaulnah is very common. It frequents topes in the neighbourhood of villages and cultivation, also occasionally low and open jungle. Lives in small troops, feeding chiefly on the ground, especially around the trunks of large trees. It keeps up a CATALOGUE. 219 continual chattering, occasionally changed to a louder ery, resembling ‘ quey, quey, quey, quo, quo, pronounced very gutturally. Its flight is feeble and straggling. Mr. Elliott says: ‘When the Shikra (Micronisus badius) is flown at them, they defend each other with great courage, mobbing the hawk, and endeavouring to release the one she has seized.’ Feeds on various grains, seeds, and insects, chiefly grasshoppers; I have seen one attempt in vain to catch a grasshopper on the wing.’”’—(Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. 8S. X. p. 257.) “ Congregates in flocks of ten or a dozen, flying low, slowly, and with difficulty ; never ceases chattering, and all at the same time.”— (Sykes, P. Z. S. 1832, p. 88.) 317. MALACOCIRCUS SOMERVILLET, Sykes Sp. Timalia Somervillei, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 89; Journ. A. S. Beng. Il. p. 586. Jerd., Madr. Fesipey: Le 8. X. p. 257. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. - Malacocircus Somervillei, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 868. Jerd., Lll. Ind. Orn. p. Malacocireus malabaricus, Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Malacocireus orientalis, Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Gracula chatarrhea, Dr. Ff. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 17. Jungle Grey-Babbler, Jerd. JuNG@LI Ktr or Kayr, Hind., Jerd. Peppa or ADAVEE SEEDA, Telinga, Jerd. A. (M. Somerville, Sykes.) Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. (Ditto, and identical with M. malabaricus, Jerd.) Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. c. (M. malabaricus, Jerd.) 8. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. d. (M. orientalis, Jerd.) 8. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. e. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. f. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “This is always found in tolerably dense jungle, and never in open country. Itis far from being uncommon in most jungles. I have seen it in Goomsoor, in the ‘Tondiman’s country, in the Carnatic, and in most of the jungles of the west coast. I have also procured it in a densely-wooded nullah, in low jungly country, in the neigh- 220 CATALOGUE. bourhood of Jaulnah. It has similar habits to others of the genus ; living in tolerably numerous and noisy troops, and feeding on various grains and seeds.” —(Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 257.) 318. MALACOCIRCUS CANORUS, Linn. Sp. Turdus canorus, Linn., 8. N. I. p. 293. Malacocireus canorus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 373. Merula bengalensis, Briss., Orn. IL. p. 260. Malacocireus bengalensis, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 140. Pastor terricolor, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. V. p. 771. Malacocireus terricolor, Blyth, Ann. N. H. XII. p. 97; Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 367. Jerd., Lil. Ind. Orn. p. Crying Thrush, Lath. SAt Buat (‘Seven Brothers’), Hind., Pearson. CHATARRHEA, Beng., Blyth. Preneya Marna, Hind., Hodgs. Ganeual, Muttra, Blyth. a. Bengal. From Lloyd’s Collection. 6. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. d. (M. terricolor, Hodgs.) Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “A most abundant and conspicuous species in Bengal and Nepal. This is the Sat Bhai, or Seven Brothers, of the natives, so called from being always found in a company of about that number. It is one of the most chattering, noisiest birds in India, squeaking and hopping about, now on the ground, then upon a tree, the flock being constantly on the move; when one starts, all the rest follow it, one after another, making generally but a short flight of not more than forty or fifty yards at a time, and when alighted they hold a sort of consultation, hopping about and chattering all the time, till after a few minutes they move off to another tree, and so on for the greater part of the day, rarely staying for more than half an hour in the same place. They feed on insects.’’—(Pearson, J. A. 8S. B. X. p. 650.) 319. MALACOCIRCUS GRISEUS, Gmel. Sp. Turdus griseus, Gmel., 8S. VW. L. I. p. 824. Lath., Hist. V. p. 73. CATALOGUE. 221 Malacocircus griseus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 368; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.141. Jerd., Til. Ind. Orn. t.19. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 378. Timalia grisea, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 258. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Grey Thrush, Lath. White-headed Babbler, Jerd. Dirt-bird, of the English in India, Jerd. Fouille-merde, of the French in India, Jerd. - Kauyr, Hind., Jerd. Cuinpa or Srpa, Teloogoo, Jerd. Kutta Kooravi (‘ Hedge-bird ’), Tamool, Jerd. Kuuiyan, Malayalum, Jerd. A. §. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “The White-headed Babbler is found throughout the Carnatic, extending on the one side into the Northern Circars, and on the west into the neighbouring portions of the table-land, to a greater or less distance. It is extremely common and abundant in the Carnatic, and is to be found in every hedge, avenue, and garden. Like the others of its genus, it always associates in families of six, seven, eight, or more; even in the breeding season, the parent birds feeding in company with their former companions. One may be seen suddenly dropping to the ground from some tree, and is followed in succession, though perhaps not immediately, by each of the flock. They hop about, turning over fallen leaves, and examining all the herbage around the base of trees, a very favourite spot, or on a hedge-side, never venturing to any distance from cover, being aware of their tardy powers of flight. They are occasionally seen seeking insects or grain from heaps of dung, whence they have received their common denomination, as well from the French (Powille-merde), as from the English (Dirt-bird), who are on this account prejudiced against them. They generally feed at some little distance apart from each other, but now and then, if a richer prize than usual is spied out, two or more will meet and struggle for it; and now and then, one of them will make a clumsy flight after a grasshopper, seeking safety by its wings, and not unfrequently eluding its awkward pur- suer. On being driven from the ground, or leaving it from choice, their hunger being satisfied, they fly up to the nearest tree, hopping 222 CATALOGUE. and climbing up the larger branches, and if you happen to be watching them, they do not stop till they have reached the top, or the opposite side, whence they fly off in single and extended file as before. They often appear to pick insects off the branches of trees. They are familiar, if undisturbed, feeding often close to houses, but if watched or followed, they become circumspect, disperse, and hide themselves. Their cry is a loud sibilous or whispering sort of chatter, which they repeat all at once, sometimes when feeding, or when any unusual sight attracts their attention, and often without any apparent object at all. They have no song. Their flight is slow — and laborious, performed by a few rapid strokes of the wings, alter- nating with a sailing with outspread pinions. I have often found the nest of this bird, which is composed of.small twigs and roots carelessly and loosely put together, in general at no great height from the ground : it lays three or four blue eggs. I have found them breeding at all times from January to July, and even later, but do not know if they ever have two broods in the year. The Black and White Cuckoo (Oxylophus edolius) appears to select this bird to act as foster-parent to her own progeny, and she lays a greenish-blue egg. They are readily caught by a spring trap, baited with grain, with one of their kind put in the centre as a lure. The Shikra or Chipka (INcronisus badius) is sometimes flown at them, and causes a general consternation ; after the first burst of alarm and gabbling, they cease their chattering, separate, and disperse, and do not, like the bolder Mahratta Babbler (JZ. Jalcolmi), come to the rescue of their unfortunate companion.”’—(Jerd. Ill. Ind. Orn.) 320. MALACOCIRCUS NIPALENSIS, Hodgs. Timalia nipalensis, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 182. Malacocircus nipalensis, Blyth, Jowrn. A. S. Beng. XIII. p- 870; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.140. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 8738. Timalia pellotis, ds. Res. XIX. p. 182. Timalia leucotis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. The Nepal Babbler. a. (JT. leucotis, Hodgs.) Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 321. MALACOCIRCUS EARLE, Blyth. Malacocircus Earlei, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 869, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.141.. G. BR. CATALOGUE. 223 Gray, Gen. of Birds, IYI. App. p.10. Jerd., Lil. Ind. Orn. p. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 378. Malacocireus geochrous, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Burra Poenaa, Hind., Tickell. a. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. ** Common in heavy reed and grass jungle in Bengal, and is also numerous in Nepal.’’—(Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 369.) | “ Nest hemispherical; composed of grasses, rather loosely inter- woven: generally on bushes in jungle. Eggs from 2 to 4; 22x11; rather lengthened in shape; clear full verditer blue. June.”— (Capt. Tickell, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVII. p. 301.) 322. MALACOCIRCUS CAUDATUS, Dumeril Sp. Cossyphus caudatus, Dumeril. Malacocircus caudatus, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 141. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 3738. Timalia caudata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 228. Timalia chatarrheea, Franklin, P. Z. S. (1831), p. 118; Journ. A. S. Beng. I. p. 318. Sykes, P. Z. SW. (18382), p. 89. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 260. Malacocircus chatarrheea, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 369. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. Striated Babbler, Jerd. Doumnrt, Hind., Jerd. Hont, Tamul ? Jerd. : Hepo and Laina, Scinde, Blyth. CHEELCHEL, Plains, Royle. Cuota Puenea, Tickell. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. B. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. C. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “The Dumri is found all over the Peninsula, in the open plains when covered with a few scattered bushes, or in low but thin jungle. It is a shy and wary bird, flying before you from bush to bush, and having a whistling sort of cry, which it is frequently heard repeating. It flies low, and, like others of the genus, alternately with a few rapid beats of the wing, and a sailing with outstretched wings. Feeds on 224 CATALOGUE. various insects, caterpillars, and grubs.’’ (Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 260.) “ Nest precisely the same as the foregoing. Eggs also, but the size somewhat less, 38 x 8 June.’’—(Capt. Tickell, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVII. p. 301.) Genus PELLorNEUM, Svwains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 487 (1831). Cixciipia, Gould, P. Z. S. (1837), p. 136. Hemirpteron, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. 323. PELLORNEUM RUFICEPS, Swains. Pellorneum ruficeps, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 487. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 883 ; XIII. p. 372; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 145. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 227. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 85. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 219. Megalurus ruficeps, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 91. Motacilla dumeticola, Tickell, Journ. A. S. Beng. II. p. 576 (1833). Cinclidia punctata, Gould, P. Z. S. (1837), p. 187. Pellorneum olivaceum, Jerd., Madr., Journ. X. p. 255. Hemipteron nipalense, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p- 83. Red-headed Babbler, Jerd. Thicket Warbler, Tickell. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. - b.c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “ This curious little bird,’ observes Mr. Jerdon, “I have met in the jungles of Trichoor, Wurguncherry, and Manantoddy: but it is by no means common. It associates in small flocks, among the low shrubs and thickets in lofty jungle, descending to the ground, where it hops about in search of various insects, and from thence running up and climbing the small branches, keeping up a continual chattering, and every now and then one of them, perched on a low bough, elevating his head and neck, and giving utterance to a sort of crowing laugh, very similar to that of Pterocyclus cachinnans. On being disturbed, they retreat through the trees and underwood, at no great height from the ground; and indeed they never appear to climb to any height.”,—(Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 255.) T° OE CATALOGUE: 225 Colonel Sykes remarks, “ Black ants only found in the stomach.” —(P. Z. 8S. 1832, p. 91.) Genus Turpinus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 382 (1844). 324. TURDINUS MACRODACTYLUS, Strickland Sp. Malacopteron macrodactylum, Strickl., Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. XIII. p. 417; P. Z. 8. (1846), p. 103. Turdinus macrodactylus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 382; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 147. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 219. Macronus macrodactylus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 210. Brachypteryx albogularis, Hartlaub, Rev. Zool. (1844), p. 401. Tana, Malay, Blyth. a. b. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. Genus Macronus, Jard. et Selby, Il. Orn. (1835), p. 325. MACRONUS PTILOSUS, Jardine et Selby. Macronus ptilosus, Jard. et Selb., Ill. Orn. ¢. 150 (1835). Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 795; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 149. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 210. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 218. Timalia trichorros, Temm., Pl. Col. 594, f. 1 (1886). Burone Tanat-vupan, Malay, Blyth. A. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Raffles (2). b. Singapore. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Genus Matacoprgeron, Lyton, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 103. 326. MALACOPTERON MAGNUM, Eyton. Malacopteron magnum, ZHyton, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 103. G. &h. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 209. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 259. Malacopteron majus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 461; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 148, App. p. xxi. Burone Map, Malay, Eyton. A. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. 29 226 CATALOGUE. 327. MALACOPTERON CORONATUM, Miller Sp. Napothera coronata, Miller. Malacopteron magnum, apud Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Hag XVI. p. 461. a. Malacca. Purchased. Genus Tricnastoma, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 795 (1842). Matacocincta, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 600. 328. TRICHASIT'OMA BICOLOR, Less. Sp. Brachypteryx bicolor, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 138. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 385. Trichastoma bicolor, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S&. Bae. p- 147. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 259. Macronus bicolor, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 210. Trichastoma ferruginosum, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p- 383. a. b. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. Genus Aucippe, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 384 (1844). Setanta, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. X11. p. 385. 329. ALCIPPE SEPIARIA, Horsf. Sp. Brachypteryx sepiaria, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p- 158. Lath. Hast. Vil. p. 125. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 209. Alcippe sepiaria, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 384; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.148. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 260. CuicHoHAN, Java, Horsf. A. 6. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 030. ALCIPPE NIPALENSIS, Hodgs. Sp. Siva nipalensis, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838), p. 89; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 95. Alcippe nipalensis, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. pp. 448, 462 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.148. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 260. Iéropus nipalensis, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. XIITi. p. 937. a. b.c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. CATALOGUE. 22:7 Genus Cutia, Hodgs., Journ A. 8S. Beng. V. p. 772 (1836). Huterornis, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 27 (1841). 331. CUTIA NIPALENSIS, Hodgs. Cutia nipalensis, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. V. p. 774; VI. p. 112; Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 96. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 183; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 98. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, \11. App. p. 15. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 3738. The Nepal Cutia, Hodgs. Katya or Knurya, Nepal, Hodgs. a.b.c. 8 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., July, 1853. D. 2. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. “These birds inhabit the central and northern regions of Nepal, adhering to the wilds; and feed on hard seeds and hard ground insects.”’—(Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. V. p. 774.) Genus Timatia, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 150 (1820). 382. TIMALIA PILEATA, Horsf. Timalia pileata, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 151 ; Zool. Res. m Java, t. Lath. Hist. V. p. 171. McClelland, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 161. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 85. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 149. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 216. Pileated Thrush, Lath. Dawit seu Goago-stitE, Java, Horsf. A. B, Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. d. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. e. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “This is not unfrequent in the groves and small woods which abound in every part of Java. It often approaches the villages and plantations, and it constructs its nest in the hedges; it is one of the social birds which delight to dwell in the neighbourhood of culti- 228 CATALOGUE. vation. In large forests, I have not observed it. Its flight is low and interrupted. Wherever it resides it is a welcome neighbour, in consequence of the peculiarity and pleasantness of its note. This consists of a slow repetition of the five tones of the diatonic scale (C D E F G), which it chants with perfect regularity, several times in succession, and at small intervals of time. The sixth tone is sometimes added; but as this requires apparently an extraordinary effort, it is by no means so agreeable to a musical ear as the simple repetition of five notes, which appears to be the natural compass of the organs of the bird.’’—(Horsf. Zool. Res. in Java.) 339. TIMALIA THORACICA, Temm. Sp. Pitta thoracica, Temm., Pl. Col. 76. Timalia thoracica, Swains. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 795. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 217. A. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8S. Raffles. 334. TIMALIA MACULATA, Temm. Timalia maculata, Zemm., Pl. Col. 593, fi 1. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Bonap., C. G. Av. pe 217. Timalia pectoralis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 798 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 149. Malacopteron squamatum, Hyton. PampanG, Malay, Hyton. A. b. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. c. Drawing. From Edward Blyth, Esq. 335. TIMALIA NIGRICOLLIS, Temm. Timalia nigricollis, Zemm., Pl. Col. 594, f. 2. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Strickl., P. Z. 8. (1846), p. 103. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.149. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 149. Timalia erythronota, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 793. Brachypteryx nigrogularis, Eyton. Burone Tanau, Malay, Hyton. a. b. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Ksq. c. Drawing. From Edward Blyth, Esq. CATALOGUE. 229 336. TIMALIA ERYTHROPTERA, Blyth. Timalia erythroptera, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 794; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.150. Strickl., P. Z. 8. (1846), p. 108. Timalia pyrrhophea, Hartlaub (fide Blyth). Brachypteryx acutirostris, Hyton. Timalia pyrrhoptera, (Bote) apud Bonap., 0. G. Av. pe 2a. a. b. Malacca. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Drawing. From Edward Blyth, Ksq. Genus Mixornis, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 380 (1844) ; P. ZS. (1845), p. 23. 337. MIXORNIS GULARIS, Raffles Sp. Motacilla gularis, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 312. Mixornis gularis, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 794; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.149. Hodgs. P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 23. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 217. Timalia gularis, Horsf, Zool. Res. in Java, t. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 794. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 85. Myiothera gularis, Temm., Pl. Col. 442, f. 2. Timalia pileata, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 204. Mixornis sumatrana, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 217. Burone Pupine, Sumatra, Raffles. A. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. b. Malacca. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 338. MIXORNIS RUBICAPILLUS, Tickell Sp. Motacilla rubicapilla, Tickell, Journ. A. 8. Beng. II. p. 576. Mixornis chloris, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 794; XIII. p. 380. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 452; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 149. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 217. 230 CATALOGUE. Mixornis ruficeps, Hodgs., P. Zz. 8. (1845), p. 238. Rusty-crowned Warbler, Tickle. a Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “ Found in the thick underwood, hollows, ravines, &c. Lively and agile, with a frequent piping note and occasional chatter.’’—(Tickell, J. A.8..B: II. p. 576.) “Shy, and exclusively arboreal.”—(Hodgs., J. A. S. B. XIII. p- 380.) Genus CurysomMa, Hodgs. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 602. Pycroruis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83 ; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 24. 339. CHRYSOMMA SINENSEH, Gmel. Sp. Parus sinensis, Gmel., S. WN. Z. 1. p.1012. Lath., Hist. NYsp. 274. Chrysomma sinense, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 454; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.150. Bonap., C. Ge Ae. p. 21Gb: Emberiza calfat, var. a, Lath., Hist. V. p. 3381. Timalia hypoleuca, Frankl., P. Z. S. (1831), p. 118; Journ, A. 8. Beng. I. p. 318. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 260. Blyth, An. Nat. Hist. XII. p. 97; Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI1.-.p. 795; XIOTL. p. 181. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 228. Pyctorhis hypoleuca, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), * p. 83. Chrysomma hypoleucos, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XIV. ~ p. 602. Timalia Horsfieldii, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. t. 119. Blyth, Journ. A. S&. Beng. XI. p. 199. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 86. Timalia bicolor, Lafresnaye, Mag. de Zool. (1835), Otis. t. 39. Pyctorhis rufifrons, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 24. Gotah Finch, Zath., Hist. VI. p. 102. CATALOGUE. yea | White-bellied or Singing Babbler, Jerd. Goran, Hind., Lath. GutcuHasm, also SHuxar Dumrt, Hind.? Jerd. A. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. B. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “This appears to be generally diffused throughout India. It is far from being common towards the south of the Peninsula. I have seen it in a bushy tract at the edge of the Wulliar jungle; also in hedges on low jungly districts near the base of the Shaudee Munga- lum hills, in the Salem district, and again at Royacottah, in similar situation. Near Jaulnah, it is generally to be met with in the low jungle in the neighbourhood, also in woody nullahs and thick hedges. It is not unfrequently to be seen alone, but generally in small parties of four or five, which fly before you, and manage to conceal them- selves in some thick .bush. They have a low chattering when together, neither loud however, nor often heard. I have on several occasions heard a single one, perched conspicuously on a bush or hedge, pour forth a remarkably sweet song. Feeds on ants and various other insects, &c.”’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L: 8. X. p. 261.) _ Mr. Blyth remarks, “I possessed some of these birds alive, and noticed that they frequently placed one foot upon their food, while they picked it with the bill.’—(Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 199.) Genus Stacuyris, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 378 (1844) ; P. Z. S. (1845), p. 22. CinaTHora, Hodgs. 340. STACHY RIS NIGRICEPS, Hodgs. Stachyris nigriceps, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 378; P. Z. S. (1845), p. 22; Ann. Nat. Hist. XVI. p. 1938; Cat. B. Nep. p. 74. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.150. Bonap., C. G. Av. p.332. Timalia nigriceps, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. pg. AO. The Black-headed Stachyris, Hodgs. a. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. c. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. Sz | CATALOGUE. “ Exclusively monticolous, and shy of man; not gregarious; feeds on minute hard insects and the larve and pupz of tree-haunting species, rarely on seeds; exclusively arboreal; building large glo- bular nests, which are fixed upon and between the crossing twigs of low thick bushes, and lays four or five eggs of a pale fawn-colour, either unmarked or spotted with brown.’’—(Hodgs., P. Z. 8. 1845, p- 22.) 341. STACHYRIS PYRRHOPS, Hodgs. Stachyris pyrrhops, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 379; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 23; Ann. Nat. Hist. XVI. p. 193; Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 75. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 150. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 382. Timalia pyrrhops, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 10. The Red-eyed Stachyris, Hodgs. a. b.c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. d. Nepal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 342. STACHYRIS CHRYSAA, Hodgs. Stachyris chrysea, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 379; P. Z. S. (1845), p. 238; Ann. Nat. Hist. XVI. p. 193; Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 75. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 150. Bonap. C. G. Av. p. 382. _Timalia chrysea, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 10. The Golden Stachyris, Hodgs. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. b. Nepal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Genus Erpornis, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 379 (1844) ; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 23. 343. HRPORNIS XANTHOLEUCA, Hodgs. Erpornis xantholeuca, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 880. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 101. Erpornis xanthochlora, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 23. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 259. CATALOGUE. 233 Timalia xanthochlora, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 85. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, Ill. App. p. 10. The Yellowish-Green Erpornis, Hodgs. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. b. Nepal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. “ Inhabits the lower and central regions of Nepal, and feeds on tiny tree-insects, their larvee and pupe.’”’—(Hodgs., P. Z. 8. 1845, p. 23.) Genus Pomatoruinus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 164 (1820). PoMATORHYNCHUS, Bove., Isis (1826). OntHoRHINUS, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 371 (1844). 344. POMATORHINUS MONTANUS, Horsf. Pomatorhinus montanus, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 165; Zool. Res. in Java, t. Lath. Hist. IV. p. 267. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 175; XII. pp. 946-7 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 147. G. hk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 229. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. Mountain Creeper, Lath. Boxxrex, Java, Horsf. A. b. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. “This is found in Java, exclusively in mountain forests that have an elevation of about 7,000 feet above the level of the ocean. It never migrates from these into the lower regions. Although neces- sarily confined in its range, and limited to the distant conical summits of a series of mountains that extends longitudinally through the island, it is very abundant in particular places. I met with it at several points; but the cold climate of the mountain Merbaboo, one of the highest peaks in the central part of Java, and the summit of Mount Prahu, both of which exceed the elevation above mentioned, appeared its favourite places of residence; here it builds its nest on high trees. Its food is plentifully supplied by the berries of various species of Rubus, as well as by the fruits of numerous vegetables, which cover these elevated districts. About the middle of the day, 2h 234 CATALOGUE. this bird is seen, through the openings of the forest, in small flocks ; it then emits incessantly a loud note, in imitation of which the natives have applied to it the name of Bokkrek.”—(Horsf. Zool. Res. in Java.) 345. POMATORHINUS SCHISTICEPS, Hodgs. Pomatorhinus schisticeps, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 181; Cat. Birds of Nep. p.86. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 175; XII. pp. 946-7; XIV. p. 598; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 146. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 229. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. Pomatorhinus montanus, apud Horsf. McCleil., P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 166. Paspoa, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 120. The Grey-headed Pomatorhinus, Hodgs. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. B. Arracan. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. d. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. 346. POMATORHINUS LEUCOGASTER, Gould. Pomatorhinus leucogaster, Gould, P. Z. S. (1837), p. 137. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 149. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. Pomatorhinus olivaceus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 451. a. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. “ Rare in Tenasserim, having only met with one specimen, at an elevation of 3,500 feet.’’—(Helfer’s MS. Note.) 347. POMATORHINUS HORSFIELDII, Sykes. Pomatorhinus Horsfieldii, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 89; Journ. A. 8. Beng. Ill. p.537. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 256. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p.175; XII. pp. 946-7; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 146. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 229. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. Horsfield’s Pomatorhinus, Jerd, A. B. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. CATALOGUE. 235 “This is a remarkably shy bird, and only met with in the dense woods of the Ghauts. Minute insects (Dipterous) found in the stomach. The note of the male is hoot, whoot, whoot, uttered slowly : the female answers hooe.’”’—(Sykes, P. Z. 8. 1845, p. 89.) “JT have seen this bird, but rarely, in Goomsoor, in bamboo-jungle, in thick and tangled wood near Manantoddy, and among underwood in the neighbourhood of Kotagherry. It has a very loud ery, which has been well expressed by Colonel Sykes. I saw it once in pairs, at other times in small families, keeping up a continual loud call, and climbing about the branches with great facility. Various small insects were found in the stomach.’—(Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. 8S. X. p. 256.) 348. POMATORHINUS ERYTHROGEN YS, Vigors. Pomatorhinus erythrogenys, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1831), p.173. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t.55. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p.175 ; XII. p.946; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 146. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 229. Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 87. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. Pomatorhinus ferrugilatus, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 180. The rusty-cheeked Pomatorhinus, eg Ban Burra, Masuri, Blyth. a. b. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. d. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “ Common from 3,500 feet up to 10,000 or 12,000 feet ; always in pairs, turning up the dead leaves on copsewood-covered banks ; uttering a loud whistle, answering and calling each other. It breeds in April, constructing its nest on the ground, of coarse dry grasses and leaf-stalks of walnut-trees, and is covered with a dome-shaped roof, so nicely blended with the fallen leaves and withered grasses among which it 1s placed, as to be almost undistinguishable from them. The eggs are three in number, and pure white; diameter 1,2, x 42 Inches, of an ordinary oval shape. When disturbed, the bird sprung along the ground with long bounding hops, so quickly that, from its motions and the appearance of the nest, I was led to believe it a species of rat. The nest is placed in a me hollow, probably formed by the bird itself.”—(Hutton, J. A. 8. B. XVII. pt. 2, p- 10.) 236 CATALOGUE. 349. POMATORHINUS HYPOLEUCOS, Blyth Sp. — Orthorhinus hypoleucos, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 871 (1844). Pomatorhinus hypoleucos, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 597; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 146. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. Pomatorhinus albicollis, (Horsf, MS.) G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 229, t.57 (1846). A. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. b. Arracan. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 350. POMATORHINUS RUFICOLLIS, Hodgs. Pomatorhinus ruficollis, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 182; Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 86. Blyth, Journ. A. SW. Beng. XI. p.175; XIU. p. 946; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.147. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 229. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. The Rufous-necked Pomatorhinus, Hodqs. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. a. N epal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 351. POMATORHINUS FERRUGINOSUS, Blyth. Pomatorhinus ferruginosus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 597; XVI. p. 452; Cat. B. Mus. A. &. Beng. p. 146. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. A. Nepal. (Wo. 967, Hodgs. Cat.) Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September 24th, 1853. 352. POMATORHINUS SUPERCILIOSUS, Vigors e Horsfield. Pomatorhinus superciliosus, Vigors et Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soe. XV. p. 330. Gould, Birds of Austr. % 22. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 229. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. The White-eyebrowed Pomatorhinus, Gould. Gnow-un, Aborigines, W. Australia, Gould. a. Australia From Mr. George Fradgley. CATALOGUE. 237 “ This species ranges over the whole of the southern portion of the continent of Australia, where it must be regarded as a bird peculiar to the interior rather than as an inhabitant of the districts near the coast. It is common on the Liverpool Plains in New South Wales, and it was particularly noticed by my friend Captain Sturt during his expedition to the Darling. I myself encountered it near the bend of the river Murray, and it has also been found in the York district of Western Australia, but I have never heard of its having been seen either in the north or north-western parts of the country. It usually moves about in small troops of from six to ten in number, and is, without exception, the most restless, noisy, querulous bird 1 ever encountered. Its mode of progression among the branches of the trees is no less singular than is its voice different from that of other birds; it runs up and down the branches of the smaller trees with great rapidity, and with the tail very much spread and raised above the level of the back. It usually feeds upon the ground, under the Banksias and other low trees, but upon the least intrusion flits on to the lowest branch, and by a running or leaping motion quickly ascends to the highest, when it flies off to the next tree, uttering at the same time a jarring, chattering, and discordant jumble of notes, which are sometimes preceded by a rapidly-repeated shrill piping whistle. When a troop are engaged in ascending the branches, which they usually do in line, they have a singular habit of suddenly assembling in a cluster, spreading their tails and wings, and puff- ing out their plumage until they resemble a complete ball of feathers. “The breeding season commences in September, and continues during the three following months. The nest is a large doomed _ structure of dried sticks, with an entrance in the side, which is hidden from view by the sticks of the upper part of the nest being made to project over it for four or five inches, like the thatch of a shed; the inside is generally lined with the soft parts of flowers and the dust of rotten wood, but occasionally with feathers. In Western Australia the nest is usually constructed in a dead jam-tree, the branches of which are drawn together at the top like a broom. It often happens that three or four pairs of birds build their nests in the same small clump of trees. The eggs are four in number, the ground colour being olive-grey clouded with purplish brown, and streaked with similar hair-like lines of black; they are eleven and a half lines long, by eight lines broad.’’—(Gould, Birds of Austr., IV.) 238 - CATALOGUE. Genus XrpHoRHAMPHUS, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 947 (1848). XipHiruyNouvs, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 175 (1842). 3 3938. XITPHORHAMPHUS SUPERCILIARIS, Blyth. Xiphirhynchus superciliaris, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 175. Xiphorhamphus superciliaris, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 947, ¢. p. 1010; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 147. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. t. 49. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 220. Pomatorhinus superciliaris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 229. Scimitar-billed Babbler, Jerd. A. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. b.c. Nepal. (Wo. 910, Hodgs. Cat.) Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. Subfam. IV. BRACHYPODINA, Swains. Genus Pycnonotus, Kuhl, Av. Col. Nom. Syst. (1820) ; Lses (1826), p. 975. - Bracuyrvs, Swains., Zool. Journ. (1824); Faun. Bor. Amer. (1831). TurRpDoIpEs et Ixos, Temm., Pl. Col. d’Ois. I. (1836). Hamatornis, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. (1831). Aucurus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. Ruszieura, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XIV* >. 576 (1845). 354. PYCNONOTUS JOCOSUS, Linn. Sp. Lanius jocosus, Linn., 8S. N. I. p. 138. Lath., Hist. I. p. 41. Pyecnonotus jocosus, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 566; XV. p. 286; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 208. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Hematornis jocosus, Swains. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 246. Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 89. Ixos jocosus, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 88. Pears., Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 640. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 265. CATALOGUE. 239 Txos monticolus, MeClell., P. Z. 8. (1889), p. 160. Txos pyrrhotis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. Turdus jocosus, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 11. Jocose Shrike, Lath. Pink-eared Bulbul, Pearson. Kanera Bursut, Hind., Hamilton. Kanpa Buxztt, Sylhet, Zd. PHAREE Butzvt, Hind., Jerd. Kara Butzun, Srpaut Buxzut, Beng., Blyth. A. B. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. C. and drawing (Zz. monticola, McClell.). Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. d. e. (Lz. pyrrhotis, Hodgs.) Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Sf. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “This sprightly and pleasing bird is in general found in the Peninsula, only in lofty jungle, as well as on the east coast (as in Goomsoor), as the west coast, but I have also seen it in low bushy ground on the sea-coast, between Calicut and Telicherry, and it is most abundant on the summit of the Neilgherries, in gardens and shrubby ground. It is a most lively and active bird, always on the move, and warbling its pleasant chirruping notes, which are much sweeter than those of the common Bulbul. It lives chiefly on fruit and seeds, but also on insects occasionally, which I have seen it picking off the ground. Its flight is steady, but not rapid, and its crest is never erected during flight, but always the moment it alights. A deserted nest was pointed out to me in a lowshrub close to a house in Ootacamund, as that of this bird; it was very neatly made with moss, lichen, small roots and twigs, and well lined with hair and down.” —(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 250.) “ These birds are in great request among the natives, being of a fearless disposition, and easily reclaimed. They are taught to sit on the hand, and numbers may thus be seen in any Indian bazaar.’””— (C. W. Smith’s Notes, J. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 640.) 355. PYCNONOTUS PYGAUS, Hodgs. Sp. Ixos pygeus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 265. 240 CATALOGUE. Pycnonotus bengalensis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 566 (1845) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 209. Turdus cafer, of India, Lath. Hist. V. p. 82. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 10. Pycnonotus cafer, apud McClell., P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 161. Hematornis cafer, apud Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 89. Burzsut, Hind., Hamilton. Kata Burzvn, Beng., Blyth. a. b. (P. pygeus, Hodgs.) Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. c. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. | D. (P. bengalensis, Blyth). Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. e. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. Ff. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. 356. PYCNONOTUS HAMORRHOUS, Gmel. Sp. Muscicapa hemorrhousa, Gmel., S. VN. ZL. I. p. 941. Lath., Hist. V1. p. 186. Pycnonotus hemorrhous, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 566; XV. p.50; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 209. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Ixos hemorrhous, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 265. Hematornishemorrhous, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p.485. Ixos cafer, apud Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 88. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 249. Hematornis pusillus et pseudocafer, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p. 841; XI. p. 458. Hematornis chrysorrhoides, Lafr., Rev. Zool. (1845), p. 367. Red-vented Flycatcher, Brown, Ill. Zool. ¢. 31, f. 1. Butsvt, Hind., Jerd. Tovxt Buisut, Beng., Blyth. Konpa Korvutua (‘ Top-knot Bird’), Ceylon, Layard. A. B. C. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. d. (P. pusillus, Blyth.) Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “This is one of the most common and abundant birds of India, CATALOGUE. 241 frequenting both gardens and cultivated ground, and low bushy jungle. It is never found in dense jungle. It is found even on the Neilgherries at Coonoor and Kotagherry at 6,000 feet of elevation ; but I have not observed it in the more elevated and central parts of the hills. It lives in pairs or small families; feeds chiefly on fruits, being destructive to peas and other garden produce, but also oc- casionally on insects, frequently repeating its usual notes while hopping about the branches and wandering from tree to tree. It flies in a direct manner, with a quick flapping of its wings, and usually uttering its note when on the wing. It is very commonly caged in the Carnatic, and kept for fighting, which it does with some spirit, and it is said that the antagonists often seize each other by the red under tail-coverts, and endeavour to pull them out; it is also said to imitate the notes of various other birds in confinement.’’— (Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8S. X. p. 249.) 357. PYCNONOTUS ARSINOE, Lichst. Ixos arsinoe, Lichst., Cat. Dupl. Berb. Mus. p. 39. Ripp., Syst. Uebers. p. 60. Bonap., CO. G. Av. p. 266. Pyecnonotus arsinoe, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. 358. PYCNONOTUS CROCORRHOUS, Strickl. Muscicapa hemorrhousa, var. A., Gimel., S. NM. L. I. p. 941. Lath. Hist. VI. p. 186. Pycnonotus crocorrhous, Strickl., Ann. Nat. Hist. XTII. p. 412 (1844); P. Z S. (1846), p. 101. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 567; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. App, p. 339. Turdus hemorrhous, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 147. Ixos hemorrhous, Vigors, App. Mem. Raffles, p. 661. Ixos chrysorrheus, (Lath.), Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 266. Yellow-vented Flycatcher, Brown, Ill. Zool. ¢. 31, f. 2. Kertitan, Java, Horsf. A. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. B. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Rafiles. ae 242 CATALOGUE. 359. PYCNONOTUS LEUCOTIS; Gould Sp. Ixos leucotis, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 6. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 265. Pycnonotus leucotis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 567; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 209. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Kanapuara, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. IT. p. 72. KusHanpra or KusHantra, Punjab, Blyth. a. Sindh. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 360. PYCNONOTUS LEUCOGEN YS, J. E. Gray, Sp. Brachypus leucogenys, G. & HA., Lil. Ind. Zool. Ii. t. 35, f. 3 (1834). Pycnonotus leucogenys, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. — p. 567; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 209. G. #. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Hematornis leucogenys, Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 89. Txos leucogenys, Bonap., C. G, Av. p. 265. lxos plumigerus, Lafr., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 228. Heematornis cristatus, Burn. . Hooded Thrush, Lath., Hist. V. p. 80. The White-cheeked Pycnonotus, Gray. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 18538. * Common in the Doon throughout the year, and in the hills during the summer. It breeds in April and May. The nest is neat and cup-shaped, placed in the forks of bushes or pollard trees, and is composed externally of the dried stalks of ‘ Forget-me-not,’ lined with fine grass stalks; eggs three to four, rosy or faint purplish- white, thickly sprinkled with specks and spots of darker rufescent purple or claret colour; diameter ++ x 42 inches; diameter of nest 221 inches, and 13 inches deep. Sometimes the outside of the nest is composed of fine dried stalks of woody plants, whose roughness causes them to adhere together.’’—(Hutton, J. A.S. B. XVII. pt. 2, p- 10.) 361. PYCNONOTUS GOIAVIER, Scop. Sp. Muscicapa goiavier, Scopoli. CATALOGUE. 243 Pycnonotus goiavier, Strickl. in epistold. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 567; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 210. G.R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 239 Muscicapa Psidii, Gmel., 8. MN. L. I. p. 941. Lath., Hist. V1. p. 186. Turdus analis, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 147. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 310. Lath., Hist. V. p. 89. Ixos analis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 268. Guava Flycatcher, Lath. Cuucuak, Java, Horsf. Breiepa, Sumatra, Raffles. A. 6. Java (7. analis, Horsf.). From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. : B. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Raffles. 362. PYCNONOTUS LUTHOLUS, Less. Sp. Hematornis luteolus, Less., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 354. Pycnonotus luteolus, Blyth, App. Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. XXil. Pycnonotus flavirictus, Strickl., Ann. Nat. Hist. XIII. p. 413 (1844). Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p-. 567; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 210. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Ixos flavirictus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 266. Ixos virescens, Zemm., apud Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. Il. p. 573 (1838). Trichophorus virescens, apud Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. BS. X. p. 248. Criniger Tickelli, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 571. Popa-pPiext, Hind., Jerd. Kana Korvutia (‘ Saffron-coloured Bird’), Ceylon, Layard. A. Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. b. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “ This is a widely dispersed, though not very common bird, except in some few localities. It prefers a wooded district. I have found it in Goomsoor in open jungle ; in the Carnatic seldom, and only in the vicinity of jungle, in thick hedges and bushy nullahs; in the 244 CATALOGUE. neighbourhood of Coimbatoor ; in low thickets in the Wulliar jungle, and very abundant in a bushy track along the west coast. It flies actively along from bush to bush, hiding itself in the thickets ; has a loud, clear, thrush-like warble, and feeds entirely on fruit of various kinds.” —(Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 249.) “ Found in woody and barren country at Bamireah, near Mednapur; appeared shy, silent, and solitary, and partakes of the nature of the fly-catchers and thrushes. It flies and settles about the lower parts of bushes and thickets. Stomach contained berries and seeds.”— (Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. II. p. 573.) 363. PYCNONOTUS SIMPLEX, Less. Pycnonotus simplex, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 167. Pyenonotus plumosus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 567; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 210. Ixos plumosus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 266. Brriepa, Sumatra, Raffles. A. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. 364. PYCNONOTUS FLAVESCENS, Blyth. Pycnonotus flavescens, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 568; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 210. Ixos flavescens, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 266. a. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 365. PYCNONOTUS FINLA YSONT, Strickl. Pycnonotus Finlaysoni, Strickl., Ann. Nat. Hist. X11. p. 411. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 568; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 210. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Ixos Finlaysoni, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 266. A. Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. B. C. Arracan. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 366. PYCNONOTUS BIMACULATUS, Horsf. Sp. Turdus bimaculatus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p- 147. Lath., Hist. V. p. 89. Pycnonotus bimaculatus, Strickl. i epistold. Blyth, ~ CATALOGUE. Q45 Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 567. G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 287. Lanius bimaculatus, Less., Cent. de Zool. t. 75. Hematornis bimaculatus, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p.485. Brachypus bimaculatus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 263. CuvucHak-aunune, Java, Horsf. A. b. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 367. PYCNONOTUS DISPAR, Horsf. Sp. Turdus dispar, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 150. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 810. Lath., Hist. Vp: 92. : Ixos dispar, Zemm., Pl. Col. 187. Pycnonotus dispar, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Rubigula dispar, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 576. Brachypus dispar, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 263. CHINCHING-GOLENG, Java, Horsf. A. and Drawing. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collec- tion. B. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. 368. PYCNONOTUS GULALRIS, Gould Sp. Brachypus gularis, Gould, P. Z. S. (1835), p. 186. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 264. Pycnonotus gularis, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 211. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Rubigula gularis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 516; XV. p. 287. Brachypus rubineus, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 246 (1839) ; Lil. Ind. Orn., t. 37. Ruby-throated Bulbul, Jerd. A. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. B. Canara. From 8. N. Ward’s Collection. “T have only met with the Ruby-throated Bulbul in the forests of Malabar ; and even here it is rare: it frequents the more open spaces of the jungle, and generally prefers thickets in the neighbourhood of waters. It lives in small families; is sprightly and active, hopping 246 CATALOGUE. about the smaller branches of trees, uttering now and then its pleasant twitter, much in the manner of the common crested bulbuls. It feeds on various fruits and berries.’”-—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 246.) 369. PYCNONOTUS XANTHOL@M US, Jerdon. Pycnonotus xantholemus, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 122 (1844); Lll. Ind. Orn. t. 35. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 568; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 209. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 264.” Hill Bush Bulbul, Jerd. Konpa Popa Piet, Telugu, Jerd. A. Madras. Presented by John Gould, Esq., Decem- ber, 1853. “This species inhabits the densest portions of the forests of the eastern Ghauts, and the hill Shikarees assert that it lives chiefly on fruit of various kinds.’”—(Jerdon.) 31/0. PYCNONOTUS SINENSIS, Gimel. Sp. | Muscicapa sinensis, Gmel., S. N. L. I. p. 942. Lath, Hist. Vi. p. 179. Pycnonotus sinensis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 569; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 210. Ixos sinensis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 266. Turdus occipitalis, Zemm. Less., Mag. de Zool. (1836), Ois. t. 66; Hydoux et Gervais, Vog. de la Favorite, t. 14. Pycnonotus occipitalis, apud G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.-237. Wreathed Fly-catcher, Lath. A. China. From Reeves’s Collection. B. (P. sinensis ?) Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. C. Hong Kong. Presented by J. Gould, Esq. The specimen from Siam differs in having the head entirely black, which in the other specimens is wreathed with white, but agreeing in other respects with each other. . CATALOGUE. 947 371. PYCNONOTUS FLAVIVENTRIS, Tickell Sp. Vanga flaviventris, Tickell, Journ. A. S. Beng. II. p- 573 (18833). Pycnonotus flaviventris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Brachypus melanocephalus, G. & H., Ill. Ind. Zool. II. t. 35, f. 1 (1834). Pycnonotus melanocephalus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 569; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 210. Alcurus melanocephalus, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Hematornis melanocephalus, Hodys., Cat. B. Nep., p. 89. Ixos ‘melanocephalus, Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 265. Brachypus plumifera, Gould, P. Z. S. (1887), p. 187. Tufted Thrush, Lath., Hist. V. p. 109. Yellow Bulbul, Tickell. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “ Frequents the beautiful hanging woods of Dampara, in Dholbhim, where alone I met with them. Manners sprightly, hurrying from tree to tree, with a short repeated song, like the common bulbul.”’— (Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. II. p. 578.) Genus Ix1p1a, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 50 (1846). Ixop1a, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 577 (1845). 372. IXIDIA CYANIVENTRIS, Biyth. Pyenonotus cyaniventris, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 792 (1841) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 211. Strickl., P. Z 8. (1846), p. 101. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Ixidia cyaniventris, Blyth, Journ. A. §. Beng. XIV. p. 578. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 260. Malacopteron aureum, Eyton, Ann. Nat. Hist. XIV. p» 228. Turdus, No. 6, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 811. 948 CATALOGUE. A. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Raffles. b. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. “ Common in the vicinity of the Straits of Malacca.’’— (Blyth.) Genus Bracuypopivs, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 576 (1845). 3738. BRACHYPODIUS MELANOCEPHALUS, Gmel. Sp. r Lanius melanocephalus, Gimel., S. WN. Z. I. p. 309. Lath., Hist. Il. p. 66, t. 19. Brachypodius melanocephalus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 576; XV. p. 50; Cat. B. Mus. A. B. Beng. p. 211. Turdus melanocephalus, Raffles, Trans. Iinn. Soe. XIII. p- 310. Pycnonotus melanocephalus, Strickl., P. Z. S. (1846), p. 101. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Brachypus melanocephalus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 264. Ixos atriceps, Temm., Pl. Col. 147. Ixos metallicus, Hyton, Ann. Nat. Hist. XIV. p. 228. Black-headed Shrike, Zath. BuronG-LILIN, Sumatra, Raffles. Box-wa, Arracan, Blyth. A. B. and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Rafiles. c. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. Genus Microtarsus, Hyton, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 102. Bracuyvonvivs, p. Blyth. 374. MICROTARSUS MELANOLEUCOS, Eyton. Microtarsus melanoleucos, Eyton, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 102 (male). Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 211. Brachypodius tristis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 576 (female), (1845). Microscelis tristis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 263. Microscelis, species 8, G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p- 235. December 31, 1853. CATALOGUE. 249 Ixos vidua, Temm., Mus. Lugdunens. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 264 (1850). Mirsa Tanpo, Lyton, Lanam, Malay, Blyth. a.b. &. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. c. 9. Malacca. Purchased. 375. MICROTARSUS OLIVACEHUS, Moore. Length 64 inches, of wing 3 inches, and tail 24 inches, bill to gape + of an inch, and tarse the same. Colour of the upper parts, olive- brown faintly shaded with dull green; wings and tail more uniform brown, slightly margined on the outer vanes with brightish green ; lores and ear-coverts olive-brown; beneath, uniform dusky ash- eolour, with a tinge of yellow on some of the feathers, purer on the throat, belly, and under tail-coverts; darker on the breast and flanks, with a light purplish shade. Bull and feet horn-colour. A. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. This species has very much the aspect of Jole olivacea, Blyth ; indeed, from the close resemblance between them, it might be con- founded with that species, but the form of the bill in the two birds will at once distinguish them. Genus Mricrosczus, G. R. Gray, List of Gen. of Birds (1840), et Genera of Birds, I. p. 235. ? Mioropvus, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 486 (1831). 376. WICROSCHELIS AMAUROTIS, Temm. Sp. Turdus amaurotis, Zemm., Pl. Col. 497. Microscelis amaurotis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 235. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 263. Orpheus amaurotis, Schleg., Faun. Jap. p. 68, t. 31 B. A. Japan. Presented by John Gould, Esq., Decem- ber, 1853. 377. MICROSCELIS MELANOLEUCUS,J. E. Gray, Sp. Turdus melanoleucus, J. H. Gray, Zool. Misc., 1832, p.1. Microscelis melanoleucus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 285. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 268. Has, China. (J. Reeves, Esq.) This species is not contained in the Company’s Museum. 2k 250 CATALOGUE. Genus Hemixos, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83 ; Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 572 (1845). 318. HEMIXOS FLAVULA, Hodgs. Hemixos flavula, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83 ; Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 572; Cat., Birds of Nep., App. p. 154. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. SB. Beng. p. 207. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. Pyenonotus flavulus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237, t. 59. The Yellow-winged Hemixos, Cray. A. b. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1855. “This appears to be very common along the sub-Himalayan ranges, extending to those of Assam, Sylhet, and Arracan.” “ It feeds mostly on pulpy berries, but likewise takes soft and imperfect insects. It does not sing, nor is caged; and it seems to be wholly confined to the hills, being unknown below. Contents of stomach* commonly berries, rarely soft and imperfect insects, and also some perfect and hard ones, chiefly in winter.’’—(Hodgson, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 572.) 379. HEMIXOS ICTERICA, Strickl. Sp. Criniger ictericus, Strickl., Ann. Nat. Hist. XIII. p. 411. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 236. Hemixos icterica, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 207. ' Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. Pycnonotus ictericus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 570. Turdus indicus, (Gmel.) apud Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 249. A. 8. India. Donor unknown. “This bird frequents only thick and lofty jungle on the west coast, being found occasionally as high as 5,000 feet. It lives in small flocks, flying from tree to tree, and keeping up a continual and * The stomach is muscular, and of considerable unequal thickness in its outer coat ; the inner being tough and striate. Intestinal canal eight inches and a half ; the ceca very small and rudimentary. CATALOGUE. 251 pleasing Bulbul-like warble. In all the specimens I have examined, I have found fruit only in its stomach, but from the strong bristles _ at the base of the bill, I suppose it may, at certain seasons, partake of insects.’””—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 249.) Genus Spizixos, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 571 (1845), “ General structure of Pycnonotus, but differing greatly in the shortness and (for a member of this group) extraordinary thickness of the bill, the lateral outline of which approaches that of Conostoma emodium, except that the tip of the upper mandible curves more decidedly downward over that of the lower mandible, being also pointed and distinctly notched, with a sinuation corresponding to the notch in the lower mandible; as viewed from above, however, the resemblance to the beak of the Conostoma ceases, for that of the present bird narrows evenly to a point from a tolerably wide base ; the ridge of the upper mandible is obtusely angulated, and it is” distinctly arched, rising at base where concealed by the feathers of the forehead. Rest as in Pycnonotus, but approaching to Criniger.”’ 380. SPIZIXOS CANIFRONS, Blyth. Spizixos canifrons, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 571; XX. p. 520; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. App. p. 18. A. B. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. S. canifrons. “ Length about 8 inches; of wing 31; of tail 32; bill to forehead a little exceeding 4 an inch, and to gape 2; tarse also & of an inch. General colour bright olive-green, becoming yellowish green and more vivid on the rump and margins of the primaries, and inclining also to yellow on the belly, and more decidedly on the lower tail-coverts; forehead and chin pale ashy ; the nape, with the sides and front of the neck, somewhat darker, passing into blackish on the throat; and the crown black, its feathers lengthened to form a crest nearly an inch long; tail- feathers largely tipped with blackish ; bill yellow, and legs brown. Habitat, Cherra Poonjee, or the hill-ranges bordering on Sylhet to the northward.’—(Blyth.) Genus CrinicEer, Temm., Man. d Orn. (1820). Tricnoruorus, Lemm., Text de Pl. Col. 88 (1888). —, 252 CATALOGUE. Tricuas, Gloger. (1827). Axcurvs, p. Hodgs. 381. CRINIGHR GULARIS, Horsf. Sp. r Turdus gularis, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 150. Lath., Hist. V. p. 92. Criniger gularis, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. ious ATV: p. bia XV. p. 50; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 208. G. Rk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 236. Strickl., P. Z. §. (1846), p. 101. Trichophorus gularis, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. X1. p. 186. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 262. Ixos (Trichixos) phaiocephalus, Hartl., Reo. Zool. (1844) p. 401. Trichophorus caniceps, Lafres., Rev. Zool. (1845) p. 367. Bres, Java, Horsf. A. b. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 382. CRINIGER FLA VEOLUS, Gould Sp. Trichophorus flaveolus, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 6 McClelland, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 158. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. ». 185. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 88. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 262. Criniger flaveolus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 571; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 208. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 236. Trichophorus xanthogaster, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 88. A. B. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. . C. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “This species is common in the Himalaya, and in the hill-ranges of Assam, Sylhet, and Arracan.”— (Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p- 571.) 383. CRINIGER OCHRACEUS, Moore. Length 8 inches. Crested, as in flaveolus; colour, dull brown above, brightest on the wings, rump, tail-coverts, and tail; lores, cheeks, and ear-coverts ashy white; throat white ; breast and middle CATALOGUE. 253 of the belly yellowish ochreous, passing to dusky ochreous on the flanks; vent and lower tail-coverts clear ochreous; underside of tail brown, tinged with ochreous; fore part of the wings underneath, ochreous yellow. A. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. 384, CRINIGHR STRIATUS, Blyth Sp. Trichophorus striatus, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p- 184 (1842). Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 262. Criniger striatus, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 208. Alcurus striatus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 570. Pyenonotus striatus, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 237. Oematornis striatus, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 89. Alcurus nipalensis, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc, (1844), p. 88. The Striated Criniger, Gray. A. B. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 385. CRINIGHR OCHROCEPHALUS, Gmel. Sp. Turdus ochrocephalus, Gimel., S. WN. L. I. p. 821. Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 149. Lath, Hist. V. p. 88. DLemm. Pl. Col. 186. Criniger ochrocephalus, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 570; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 208. Microscelis ochrocephalus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 235. Pyecnonotus ochrocephalus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 2638. Trichophorus crispiceps, Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XI. pp. 186, 204. The Yellow-crowned Thrush, Lath. CHuucHak-RAWA, Java, Horsf. Barov Barov, Malay, Hyton. A.B. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. d. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. 254 CATALOGUE. Genus lotr, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 386 (1844). 386. JOLEH OLIVACEA, Blyth. Tole olivacea, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 386; XIV. p. 573; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 207. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. Criniger, Sp. 10, G. A. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 236. A. Malacca. From Griffith’s Collection. 387. JOLE VIRESCENS, Blyth. Tole virescens, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 573 (1845) ; Cot. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 207. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. a. Arracan. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. b. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. “ This bird is common in Arracan.”’—(Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p- 573.) Genus Hypsiretes, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1831), p. 43. Txocinoua, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 575 (1845). 388. HY PSIPETES PSAROIDES, Vigors. Hypsipetes psaroides, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1831), p. 48. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 10. MUcClell., P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 159. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XI. p- 186; XIV. p. 574; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 207. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 238. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 87. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVIII. pé. II. p. 10. The Nepal Hypsipetes, Gray. BAn Burra (‘Jungle-Goat, from voice) Masuri, Hutton. a Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “Exceedingly common at Mussooree in large flocks during the winter and spring; in the latter season, when the Hhododendron arborewm is covered with its bunches of deep-crimson flowers, these birds may be seen thrusting their beaks into every flower in search of insects and nectar, and the forehead is in consequence then CATALOGUE. 255 generally covered with the pollen and sweets derived from the flowers. It pairs in April, and appears fond of the wild mulberries and other forest berries which then abound in some of the glens. In March, at an elevation of 5,000 feet, I saw them feeding on the wild cherries. They breed during April, May, and June, making a rather neat cup-shaped nest, which is usually placed in the bifurcation of a horizontal branch of some tall tree; the bottom of it is composed of thin dead leaves and dried grasses, and the sides of fine woody stalks. of plants, such as those used by Pyenonotus leucogenys, and they are well plastered over externally with spiders’ webs ; the lining is sometimes of very fine tendrils, at other times of dry grasses, fibrous lichens, and thin shavings of the bark of trees left by the woodcutters. I have one nest, however, which is externally formed of green moss with a few dry stalks; and the spiders’ webs, instead of being plastered all over the outside, are merely used to bind the nest to the small branches among which it is placed; the lining is of bark shavings, dry grasses, black fibrous lichens, and a few fine seed- stalks of grasses. The diameter of the nest is 2% inches, and 14 inches deep. The eggs are usually three in number, of a rosy or purplish white, sprinkled over rather numerously with deep claret or rufescent purple’ specks and spots. In colours, and distribution of spots, there is great variation; sometimes the rufous and sometimes the purple spots prevailing; sometimes the spots are mere specks and freckles; sometimes large, and forming blotches; in some the spots are wide apart; in others they are nearly, and sometimes in places quite confluent: while from one nest the eggs were white, with widely-dispersed dark purple spots and dull indistinct ones appearing under the shell. In all, the spots are more crowded at the larger end. Diameter varying from 1 x 42 inches to 1,3; x 42 inches.” — 16 (Capt. Hutton, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. pt. IT. p. 10.) 389. HY PSIPETES GANEESA, Sykes. Hypsipetes ganeesa, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 87. Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. 2nd ser. t.2. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 238. Blyth, Journ. A. SW. Beng. XIV. p. 574; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. App. p. 839. . Hypsipetes psaroides, apud Horsf. McOlell., P. ZS. (1839), p. 159. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. 256 CATALOGUE. “ Found only in the dense woods of the Ghauts. Flight very rapid. Stony fruit found in the stomach.’”’—(Sykes, P. Z. S. (1882), p. 87.) 390. HY PSIPETES McCLELLANDII, Horst. Hypsipetes McClellandii, Horsf, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 159. Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 186; XIV. p. 574; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 207. G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 238. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. Hypsipetes viridis, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83; Cat. B. Nep. p. 88. A. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 391. HYPSIPETES MALACCENSIS, Blyth. Hypsipetes malaccensis, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 574; XV. p. 51; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 207. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 238. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. Cutap, Malay, Blyth. A. Malacca. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. b. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. Hi. malaccensis. “ Upper parts dull olive-green; the wings and tail brownish dusky, margined with the colour of the back; throat and breast ashy, with whitish centres to the feathers; the abdomen and lower tail-coverts dull white ; bend of the wing underneath, and the axillaries pale yellow; bill and feet horn-colour; feathers of the crown pointed. Length, 83 inches; of wing, 4 inches; and tail, 31, its outermost feathers, + of an inch less; bill to gape, 14 inches ; and tarse, 2 of an inch.’”’—(Blyth.) 392. HY PSIPETES VIRESCENS, Temm., Sp. Ixos virescens, Zemm., Pl. Col. 382, f. I. Microscelis? virescens, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 235. Brachypus virescens, Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 264. Has. Indian Archipelago. CATALOGUE. 257 Above, of a uniform yellowish olive-green, darker on the crown ; tail blackish brown, the outer feather tipped with dingy white ; ear- coverts streaked with white; lores, chin, and throat dingy white ; the rest of the under parts dingy white mixed with yellow; the feathers of sides of neck, breast, belly, and flanks deeply margined with olive-green ; under wing-coverts bright clear yellow. Length 7 inches; of wing, 31 inches; of tail, 32 inches; bill to frontal feathers, ;2,, and width 58; of an inch; to gape, 5%; and tarse } an inch. The above description is from a specimen in the Collection of John Gould, Esq. 393. HY PSIPETES NICOBARIENSIS, Moore. Ixocincla virescens, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. O75. Hypsipetes virescens, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. pp. 51, 370; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 207. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 261. a. b.c. Nicobars. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. HT. nicobariensis. “ Plumage of a uniform olive-green above, the crown infuscated, or of a brownish-nigrescent hue ; throat and breast dingy-whitish, a little tinged with yellow; the rest of the lower parts more deeply and conspicuously tinged with yellow; bill dusky, with yellow tomiz, and elsewhere an appearance of its becoming ultimately wholly yellow; the tarsi plumbeous. The nestling tertiaries, and the outer webs of the nestling primaries, are of a dingy chestnut- colour; and there is a shade of the same upon the tail. The same appears to be the case with the young of H. malaccensis ; and the two species considerably resemble at first sight; but the present may readily be distinguished by its infuscated crown and its un- streaked throat and breast.” “ Length about 8} inches; of wing, from 34 to nearly 4 inches; and tail 84 inches ; bill to gape, 1 inch, in some } more; tarse, 2 of aninch; the tail is a little graduated, but inclines to assume the true Hypsipetes shape. The bill is rather shorter than H. malaccensis, and the coronal feathers tend less to assume the pointed form.” —(Blyth.) Genus Puytiornis, Bote, Isis (182-). Temm., Teat de Pl. Col. 484. : Cutoropsis, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. Text to t. 7 (1826). 21 258 CATALOGUE. 394. PHYLLORNIS HARDWICKITI, Jard. et Selby Sp. Chloropsis Hardwickii, Jard. et Selby, Monog. Jerd. Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 125. : Phyllornis Hardwickii, Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 106; XIT. p. 955; XIIT. p. 392; XIV. p. 566; XV. p. 49; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 212. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 124. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 60. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 396. Chloropsis curvirostris, Swains. 2% Cent. p. 345 (1838). Delessert, Voy. dans V Inde, II. p. 28, t. 7. Chloropsis chrysogaster, McClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 167. Chloropsis auriventris, Guerin., Mag. de Zool. (1840),t.17. Chloropsis cyanopterus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. Hardwick’s Phyllornis, Gray. Borne-pan-THAY, Arracan, Blyth. A. B. g 9. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c.d.e. 3 3. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. fg. Drawings, ¢ 9. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. 395. PHYLLORNIS AURIFRONS, Temm. Phyllornis aurifrons, Temm., Pl. Col. 484, f.1. Blyth, J, A. S. Beng. XI. p. 458; XII. p. 956; XIV. p. 566; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 212. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 124. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. G1. Bonap., C0. G. Av. p. 396. Chloropsis aurifrons, Jard. et Selby, Monog. Jerd. Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 123. Chloropsis malabaricus, apud Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. t. 5- Merops Hurryba, Dr. F. B. Hamilton, MS. 1. p. 66. Hurruwa Bee-eater, Lath., Hist. IV. p. 125, ¢. 68. Hurryba (‘various voices ’), Hamilton. The Golden-fronted Phyllornis, Gray. Suxtz Harrwa, Nepal, Hodgs. Neet-tstn, Arracan, Blyth. a. & N. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. ; b. Drawing. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. CATALOGUE. : 259 “This species is no despicable songster, and lives and sings well in confinement.’’—(Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 458.) 396. PHYLLORNIS JERDONI, Blyth. Phyllornis Jerdoni, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 392 (1843); XIV. p. 566; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 212. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 396. Chloropsis Jerdoni, Jerd., Lil. Ind. Orn. t. 43. Madr. Journ, XIII. pt. 2, p. 124. Chloropsis coesmarhynchos,* apud Tickell, J. A. 8. Beng. Il. p. 577. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 956. Phyllornis ccesmarhynchus, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 124. Chloropsis cochinsinensis, apud Jerd. Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 247. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 957. Turdus malabaricus, apud Lath. Hist. 1V. p. 189 (Jer- dont, 2). Blue-chinned Trush, var. a., Lath., Hist. V. p. 938 (ditto). Common Green Bulbul, Jerd. a.b. & 9. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. . “ This species is spread over a great part of the continent of India, wherever there is a sufficiency of woodland. It is extremely common in all the western provinces, and in the jungles of the Eastern Ghauts, but it is rarely met with in the open country of the Carnatic, Mysore, or Hydrabad, and there only in the vicinity of well-wooded towns. It is usually met with in pairs, flitting about the extreme branches of trees, examining the leaves for various insects, after which it occasionally takes a short flight of a foot or two, or searching for some suitable fruit. It has a somewhat varied note, its usual call being, as Mr. Blyth remarks, not unlike that of the King Crow (Dicrurus macrocercus), though softened down and mellowed, and occasionally is very agreeable. I have seen a nest of this species in the possession of 8. N. Ward, Esq.; it is a neat but slight cup-shaped nest, composed chiefly of fine grass, and was placed near the extremity of a branch, some of the nearest leaves being, it was said, brought down and loosely surrounding it. It contained two eggs, white, with a few claret-coloured blotches. Its nest and * This name appears to be a misprint for gampsorhynchus. 260 CATALOGUE. eggs, I may remark, show an analogy to that of the Orioles.”— (Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn.) “This bird is a beautiful songster, and an excellent mocker, and imitates the notes of almost every small bird of the country.”— (Tickell, J. A. S. B. IL. p. 578.) “ Extremely common in the south of Ceylon, but rare towards the north. It feeds in small flocks on seeds and msects, and builds an open cup-shaped nest. The eggs, four in number, are white, thickly mottled at the obtuse end with purplish spots.’’—(Layard, Ann. N. H. (1853), p. 176.) 397. PHYLLORNIS COCHINCHINENSIS, Gmel. Sp. | Turdus cochinchinensis, Gmel., S. N. L. I. p. 825. Lath., Hist. 1V. p.189. Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soe. XIIT. p. 309. Phyllornis cochinchinensis, Bote, Isis. Temm., Pl. Col. 484, f. 2. WStrickl., Ann. Nat. Hist. XIX. p. 130. Blyth, Journ. A. 8S. Beng. XIV. p. 565; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 218. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 124. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 396. Chloropsis malabaricus, apud Hyton, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 102. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 957 (nec. foem.). Chloropsis moluccensis, J. E. Gray, Zool. Mise. p. 33. Phyllornis moluccensis, Strickl., P. Z. S. (1846), p. 100. Burone Davy, Sumatra, Raffles. Neer-tstn, Arracan, Blyth. A.B. g 2, and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Raffles. 398. PH YLLORNIS JAVENSIS, Horsf. Sp. Meliphaga javensis, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 152, g (1820). Turdus cochinchinensis, var., Raffles, Trans, Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 309. Chloropsis Sonneratii, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. text to t. 7 (1826), ef t. 100. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p- 958; XIV. p. 564. Jerd. Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 125. Phyllornis Sonneratu, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. CATALOGUE. 261 p. 218. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 124. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 396. Phyllornis Mulleri, Zemm., Text de Pl. Col. Turdus viridis, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 148 (juv. 9). Lath., Hist. V. p. 9. Chloropsis gampsorhynchus, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. t.7. Chloropsis zosterops, Vigors, App. Mem. Raffles, p. 674. Cuucuack-13u, Java, Horsf. 8. Isoan, Java, Horsf. 9. Davy, or Dawown, Malay, Eyton. A. b. &. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. 6, and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. Genus Yuunina, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 165 (1836); J. A. S. Beng. VI. p. 230. Poutyopvon, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 28 (1841). 399. YUHINA GULARIS, Hodgs. Yuhina gularis, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 166; Journ. A. 8. Beng. VI. p. 231; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 74. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 100. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 199. _ Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 397. Polyodon gularis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p82. Spotted-throated Yuhin, Hodgs. Yuuty, Nepal, Hodgs. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. d. e. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 400. YUHINA OCCIPITALIS, Hodgs. Yuhina occipitalis, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 167. Journ. A. S. Beng. VI. p. 231; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 74; Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 100. G. Rh. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.199. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 397. Polyodon occipitalis, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. 262 CATALOGUE. = Rusty-naped Yuhin, Hodgs. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 401. YOUHINA NIGRIMENTUNM, Hodgs. Yuhina nigrimentum, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82; Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 562; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 74. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 199. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 397. Black-chinned Yuhin, Hodgs. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “These little birds, so far as I have yet ascertained, adhere exclusively to the wild uplands, preferring the lower and more umbrageous to the higher and barer trees, and seem to procure no portion of their food from the ground. They are usually found in small flocks; and have a monotonous feeble monosyllabic note. They feed on viscid stony berries and fruits, and tiny insects that harbour in the cups of large deep flowers, such as the Rhododendrons, and to which the birds cling with their strong feet. Their intestines are about the length of their body (from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail), furnished with grain-like cceca near the lower end, and of nearly uniform diameter. Their stomach has the muscular coat of very moderate sub-equal thickness, and the lining neither very tough nor much grooved.’’—(Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. VI. p. 281.) Genus Ixutus, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 23; Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 562. 402. IXULUS FLA VICOLLIS, Hodgs. Yuhina flavicollis, Hodgs., As. es. XIX. p. 167; Journ. A. 8. Beng. VI. p. 232; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 74. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 199, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 397. Txulus flavicollis, Hodgs. P. Z. S. (1845), p. 24; Journ. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 562. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 100. Yellow-necked Yuhin, Hodgs. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esgq., June, 1853. CATALOGUE. 263 Genus Myzornis, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 984 (1843) ; XIV. -p. 561. 403. MYZORNIS PYRRHOURA, Hodgs. Myzornis pyrrhoura, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 984; XIV. p. 561; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 74. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 101. Yuhina pyrrhoura, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.199, t. 53. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 397. The Fire-tailed Myzornis, Hodgs. a. b. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esgq., June, 1853. “This bird inhabits the northern and central hills of Nepal.”’— (Hodgs.) Genus ZostERops, Vigors et Horsf:, Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 234 (1827). 404. ZOSTHEROPS FLAVUS, Horsf. Sp. Dicceum flavum, Horsf:, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII: p. 170 (1820). Lath., Hist. IV. p. 244. Zosterops flavus, Strickl. in epistolé. Hartl., Rev. Zool. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 563. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 198. Bonap., C. G. Av. p.398. The Yellow Warbler, Zath. A. b. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 405. ZOSTHEROPS JAVANICUS, Horsf. Sp. Sylvia javanica, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 156. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 217. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 174 (exclus. syn.). Zosterops javanicus, Hartl., Rev. Zool. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.198. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 898. Phylloscopus javanicus, Strickl. in epistold. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 393; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.185 (exclus. syn.). The Javan Warbler, Lath. Ortoz Opior, Java, Horsf. A. b.c. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 406. ZOSTEROPS PALPEBROSUS, Temm. Sp. Sylvia palpebrosa, Zemm., Pl. Col. 293, f. 3. 264 CATALOGUE. Zosterops palpebrosus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 44; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 220.- G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 198. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 398. Zosterops madagascariensis of India, vel Z. maderas- patana Auctorum (vide J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 562). Sylvia annulosa, var. a., Swains., Zool. Lil. Zosterops nicobaricus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p- 563; XV. p. 370. The White-eyed Warbler, Lath. A. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. Mc(Clel- land, Esq. b. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “ These beautiful little birds are exceedingly common at Mussooree, at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, during summer, but I never saw them much higher. They arrive from the plains about the middle of April, on the 17th of which month I saw a pair commence building in a thick bush of Hybiseus ; and on the 27th of the same month the nest contained three small eggs, hard set. I subsequently took a second from a similar bush, and several from the drooping branches of oak-trees, to the twigs of which they were fastened. It is not placed on a branch, but is suspended between two thin twigs, to which it is fastened by floss silk, torn from the coccoons of Bombyx Huttoni, Westw., and by a few slender fibres of the bark of trees, or hair, according to circumstances. So slight and so fragile is the little oval cup, that it is astonishing the mere weight of the parent bird does not bring it to the ground; and yet, within it, three young ones will often safely outride a gale that will bring the weightier nests of Jays and Thrushes to the ground. Of seven nests now before me, four are composed externally of little bits of green moss, cotton, and seed-down, and the silk of the wild mulberry moth torn from the coccoons, with which last material, however, the others appear to be bound together; within, the lining of two is of the long hairs of the Yak’s tail (Poéphagus grunniens), two of which died on the estate where these nests were found ; and the third is lined with black human hair ; the other three are formed of somewhat different — materials, two being externally composed of fine grass-stalks, seed- down, and shreds of bark, so fine as to resemble tow; one is lined CATALOGUE. 265 with seed-down and black fibrous lichens resembling hair ; another is lined with fine grass; and a third with a thick coating of pure white silky seed-down. In all the seven, the materials of the two sides are wound round the twigs, between which they are suspended like a cradle, and the shape is an ovate cup, about the size of half a hen’s egg, split longitudinally. The diameter and depth are re- spectively 2 x #, and 14 inches. The eggs usually three in number, of a very pale whitish green; diameter 58; x 58; inches. The young continue with the old birds for some time after leaving the nest, and are often mixed up with the flocks of Parus erythrocephalus. They appear to feed greedily upon the small black berries of a species of Rhamnus, common in these localities. They depart for the Doon about the end of October.’’—(Capt. Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. II. p. 690.) “This bird is found in great abundance on the summit of the Neilgherries. Towards the more northern portion of the table-land it begins to occur, though sparingly, in the more wooded parts ; and it is of tolerably frequent occurrence among the more wooded valleys of the northern Ghauts. On the Neilgherries, it frequents both the thick woods and gardens, and in the latter may often be seen clinging to the flower-stalks, extracting the minute insects that infest flowers, by the pollen of which its forehead is often powdered. It feeds generally in small flocks, is lively and brisk in its movements, and keeps up a continual feeble twitter.” —(Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 7.) “ Ts also common in the southern and midland districts of Ceylon, but rare towards the north. It is usually found in small parties, creeping about blossoming trees, examining the flowers where it finds its food. It builds a cup-nest, fixed in the fork of two branches.” —(Layard, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1853), p. 267.) Genus Iora, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 151 (1820) ; Zool. Res. in Java, p. 407. TORA SCAPULARIS, Horsf. Iora scapularis, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 152; Zool. Res. in Java, t. (2). Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p.311. Lath., Hist. V1. p.336. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 381; XIV. p. 602; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 214. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 199. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 396. 2m 266 CATALOGUE, Tora viridissima, Zemm., Mus. Lugd. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 397 (3). Scapular Wagtail, Lath. Cuito, Java, Horsf. Burone Capas, Malay, Eyton. A. b.c. 9, and Drawing. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. d.e. f. &. Malacca. Purchased. e. 9. Drawing. From Sir T. 8. Raffles’ Collection. “This is a bird of social habits, and resorts to the vicinity of human dwellings; indeed, it appears to have retired from the forests, and established itself in the trees and hedges which surround the villages and plantations. The structure of its wings does not enable it to take long-continued excursions, but it shows itself by short and frequent flights between the trees and branches. It is most lively in the middle of the day, when, under a burning sun, the inhabitants uniformly retire to rest; early in the morning, and towards the approach of night, it is rarely perceived; but during the silence pre- vailing at noon, it enlivens the village with the song of Cheetoo, Cheetoo, which it repeats at short intervals during its sportive sallies between the branches. It feeds on small insects, and its economy is in some measure illustrated by the comparative length and sharp- ness of the bill, and by the broken and splintery state in which the claws are frequently found. The lamina, or plates which compose them, are separated, and the sides are marked with small fissures, which appear to be occasioned by incessant use in scraping the bark of trees.’’—(Horsf., Zool. Res. in Java.) 408. [ORA TYPHIA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla typhia, Linn., 8S. NV. I. p. 331. Edw., Birds, t. 79. Tora typhia, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 89. Blyth, Journ. A.S. Beng. XIII. p. 380; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 214. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 199. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 86. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 397. Ficedula bengalensis, Briss., Orn. III. p. 484. Sylvia zeylonica, apud Lath., Hist. VII. p. 127. Mottacilla subviridis, Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. Il. p. 577. CATALOGUE. 267 Tora meliceps, apud Horsf., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 50. Green Indian Warbler, Lath. Cuantuck, Bengal, Hamilton’s MS. I. p. 21; Ll. p. 96. TaFrFiKa, (ditto). Fatixsa Tovurix, Blyth. A.B. g 2. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. ad. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. e. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. f. & %. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Col- lection. 409. IORA ZEYLONICA, Gmel. Sp. Motacilla zeylonica, Gmel., S. NW. L. I. p. 964. Var. A. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 128. (Browns., Lil. t. 15, f. 2. Levaill., Ois. d Afr. t. 141.) Tora zeylonica, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 380; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 218. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 199. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 397. Motacilla cingalensis et melanictera, Gimel. Fringilla multicolor, Gmel., S. N. ZL. 1. p. 924, Lath, Hist. V1. p. 111. Tora melaceps, Swains. Tora typhia, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 248. Snow Buvuean or SHow BuEraen, Hind., Jerd. KiriKaHAYE and Ca-coorootta (‘ Yellow Bird’), Cey- lon, Layard. Mam-Patta-cooroovi (‘ Mango-fruit Bird ’), Mal., Zd. a.b. c. 8. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “This is one of the most common birds, and may be seen daily in almost every garden. Its habits are even still more active and restless than those of any other of this family, being much like those of the titmouse. It may be seen diligently and carefully searching the smaller branches and twigs of trees, climbing actively among them, peering under the leaves, and occasionally hanging, like a titmouse, from a slender twig, all the while keeping up a loud warbling strain, or a low querulous sort of note, very different from each other. It is not confined to cultivated ground, but is also an 268 CATALOGUE. inhabitant of the open spaces of jungle. Its flight is performed by a succession of quick vibrations of the wing, and causes a loud whining sound. Its food consists of various insects, and their larve, spiders, &c. I once, in the West Coast, in the month of September, met with a nest of this species in the fork of a low tree; it was more neatly and carefully made than any other of the few nests I have seen in this country; it contained young ones. It gets its Hindustanee name from its cry, being said to repeat the words, show bheega, show bheega, before rain.”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p- 248.) “Ts extremely abundant in Ceylon, generally found in pairs, creeping about trees. The note is a clear bell-like whistle, which may be imitated on an octave flute.’”—(Layard, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1853), p. 267.) , Subfam. V. ORIOLINA, Vigors. Genus OrtoLus, Linn. S, NV. (1766). PsaropuHouts, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. (1839). 410. ORIOLUS XANTHONOTUS, Horsf: Oriolus xanthonotus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 152 (1820) ; Zool. Res. in Java,t. Lath. Hist. III. p. 148. Wagler, Syst. Av. p. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 282. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 49; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p, 215. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 346. Oriolus leucogaster, Reinwardt, Temm. Pi. Col. 214, ete 2 Oriolus castanopterus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 796, 9. The Yellow-backed Oriole, Lath. Sepone Rayars, or SimprLone Rar, Malay, Hyton. Arrat, Java (eastern districts), Horsf. A. Bio. go 3. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. d. Drawing (0. castanopterus, Blyth). From Edward Blyth, Esq. “T found this bird in Blitar, in a district covered with extensive forests; it is found solitary in a few circumscribed situations in the island of Java. As far as I have observed, it never quits the closest shades.’’—(Horsf., Res. in Java.) CATALOGUE. 269 411. ORIOLUS MELANOCEPHALUS, Linn. Oriolus melanocephalus, Linn., 8. WV. I. p. 160. Lath., Hist. III. p. 140. Wagler, Syst. Av. p. Sykes, P. Z. 8S. (1832), p. 87. Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 262. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 232. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XV. p.45; XX. p.181; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 215. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 846. Oriolus maderaspatanus, Frankl., P. Z. S. (1831), p. 118, jun. Oriolus McCoshii, Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. I. p. 577, jun. Oriolus Hodgsonii, Swaims., 2% Cent. p. 290. Blyth, J. XI. pp.460, 797. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 87. Black-headed Oriole, Lath. Mango-bird of the English residents in India, Hamilton. Banta-BHOU, Bengal, Hamilton. Blyth. Neuet-wa, Arracan, Blyth. PILUK -ZuRDUK, Plains, Royle. JaRpPitucK, Bhagulpore, Hamilton. Prroua, Gorakpore, Hamilton. Konpa Vanea Pannv, Telugu, Blyth. A. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “This bird is dispersed throughout India, and is very common in all parts of Bengal; it frequents groves, and is constantly flying from tree to tree. It feeds upon the berries of the Bhur and Pepul trees, and on insects. In the spring, its monotonous, low-toned, constantly repeated note (which resembles one lengthened full-toned note on the flute) is a positive pest, and resounds from every side.”’— (Pearson, J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 641.) “Frequents the groves and gardens of Bengal during the whole year, and builds a very rude nest of bamboo leaves and the fibres that invest the top of the cocoa-nut or other palms. In March, I found a nest with the young unfledged.”—(Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s MS. II. p. 86.) 412, ORIOLUS MONACHUS, Giel. Sp. Turdus monacha, Gmel., S. NV. ZL. I. p. 824. Lath, Hast. III. p. 142. 270 CATALOGUE. Oriolus monachus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 232. Oriolus moloxita, Rupp., Faun. Abyss. p. 29, t. 12, f. 1. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 847. The Nun Oriole, Lath, A. B. Cape of Good Hope. Presented by Dr. Horsfield. 413. ORIOLUS MACROURUS, Blyth. Oriolus macrourus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XV. pp. 46, 370; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 216. ; The Nicobar Black-naped Oriole. a. g. Nicobar. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 414. ORITOLUS CHINENSIS, Linn. Oriolus chinensis, Linn., S. NV. I. p. 160. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 232. Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p.46; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 215. Oriolus cochinchinensis, Briss., Orn. IL. ¢. 33, f. 1. Oriolus acrorhynchus, Vigors, P. Z. S. (18381), p. 97. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, t. 58. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 348. ? Le Couliavan, Buff. The Chinese Black-naped Oriole. a. Donor unknown. 415. ORIOLUS INDICUS, Briss. Oriolus indicus, Briss., II. p. 328. Jerd., Lil. Ind. Orn. t.15. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XV. p.47. Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 216. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 348. Oriolus chinensis et cochinchinensis of India, Auctorwm. Oriolus chinensis, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 308. Indian Black-naped Oriole. Trona Atov, or Puntrne Atov, Sumatra, Raffles. A. B. g and Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. 8. Raffles. cd. g 2. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. “Rather a rare bird in India generally, and has never been seen from the Himalayas. About Calcutta it is very rare; but in the CATALOGUE. 271 countries eastward of the bay it is generally common, as in the island of Ramree (Arracan), in the Tenasserim provinces and Malay peninsula.””—(Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 48.) “Very common in the northern parts of Tenasserim. A bird of passage in October and November. Feeds on the fruit of fig-trees.”’ —(Helfer’s MS. Notes.) 416. ORIOLUS HIPPOCREPSIS, Wadler. Oriolus hippocrepsis, Wagler, Syst. Aviwm (1827). Oriolus coronatus, Swains., 24 Cent. p. 342 (1837). Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. . Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p.48; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. App. p. xxiii. Oriolus Horsfieldii, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 848 (1850). Oriolus galbula, apud Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XAII. p. 152. The Lesser Black-naped Oriole. Kerropane, Java, Horsf. A. @. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 417. ORIOLUS GALBULA, Linn. Coracias oriolus, Scopoli, Ann. I. p. 45. Oriolus galbula, Linn., 8S. N. I. p. 160. Lath., Hist. III. p. 185. Wagler, Syst. Av. p. Gould., B. of Eur. t. 71. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 847. The Golden Oriole, Lath. Sap ’smEen (Arabic), Mesopotamia, Jones. A. B. g 2- Mesopotamia. Presented by Commander J ones. 418. ORIOLUS KUNDOO, Sykes. Oriolus Kundoo, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 87 (junior) ; J. A. S. Beng. III. p. 536. Strickl., Ann. Nat. Hist. XIII. p. 37. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. p. G. Rh. Gray, Gen. of Birds, p. 232. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 87. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 49; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 216. Fraser, Zool. Typ. t. 38. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 348. Oriolus galbuloides, Gould, P. Z. S. (1841), p. 6. Oriolus galbula, var. A., Lath., Hist. III. p. 187. Oriolus galbula, apud Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1882), p. 87 (adult). 272 CATALOGUE. Oriolus aureus, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 261. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. X1. p. 797. The Indian Golden Oriole. Mango-bird of the English residents in India, Jerd. PEEBECK, Hind., Jerd. PawseEH, Mahrattas, Sykes. A. B.C. d. @ 9, jun. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. e.f. g, adult et jun. Kumaon. From Captain R. Stra- chey’s Collection. “This bird, so very common in the Indian peninsula, and which extends up to the N. W. Himalaya, occurs also in the hilly parts of Bengal, as Rajmahl and Monghir, and at Midnapore; but in the vicinity of Calcutta I have never met with it, nor seen specimens in any Collection from the countries eastward.’’—(Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 49.) “Tn the Dukhun, it is very abundant just before the rains. It is © a quarrelsome bird.’’—(Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 87.) “Tn the Carnatic, it is most abundant, I think, during the cold weather, disappearing or nearly so during the hot months. This corresponds with the period of their greatest abundance in the Dukhun. It is most numerous in the West Coast, and well-wooded situations; frequents topes, gardens, avenues, and large single trees. It feeds on various fruit, especially the fig of the banian-tree, and also soft-bodied insects. It is not met with in thick forest jungle. Its flight is undulating. It has a loud mellow, plaintive cry, some- thing resembling pee-ho. I once found the nest of this species; it consisted of a cup-shaped nest, slightly made with fine grass and roots, and suspended from a-rather high branch by a few long fibres of the same material apparently as the nest itself; these did not surround the nest, but only supported it on two sides. It con- tained three eggs, white, spotted chiefly at the larger end with large purplish blotches.’”—(Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn.) 419. ORIOLUS TRAILILII, Vigors Sp. Pastor Traillii, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1831), p. 175. Gould, Cat. of Birds, t. 35. Oriolus Traillii, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. V. p. 772; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 87. MeOlell., P. Z. 8. (1839), p.160. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. pp. 192, 797; CATALOGUE. 273: XV. p. 45; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 215. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 282. Psaropholus Traillii, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. 2nd ser. t. 26 (1838). Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 345. Traill’s Oriole, Gray. A. ¢. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. B. ¢. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. c.d. § @. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Genus Irena, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 153. 420. IRENA PUELLA, Lath. Sp. Coracias puella, Lath., Ind. Orn. I. p. 171; Gen. Hist. III. p. 88, Ind. var. Shaw's Zool. VII. p. 398. Irena puella, McClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 160. Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. S. X. p. 262. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p.308; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 214 (Ind. var.). Trena indica, A. Hay, Madr. Journ. L. 8. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 349. Fairy Roller, Lath. Fairy Blue Bird, Jerd. Neert-pya-zax, Arracan, Blyth. A. g. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. B. 9. and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. C. g. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “This most lovely-plumaged bird is far from being uncommon in many of the lofty forest jungles of Malabar; I have seen it in the jungles near Palghautcherry, Trichoor, the Wynaad, and on the Coonoor Ghaut, as high as 4,000 feet, and upwards. It is only found in the densest portions of the jungle. It lives generally in small parties of four or five, or more, occasionally in pairs ; frequents the loftiest trees near their summits, and feeds on various fruits and berries. It has aloud, mellow, agreeable warble, which it is frequently heard repeating, by which I have generally first detected their presence in the thick and umbrageous parts of the forest they in- habit.” —(Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 262.) 2n 274 CATALOGUE. 421. JRENA MALAYENSIS, Moore. Irena puella of the Malay countries, Auctorum. (Horsf., Zool. Res. in Java, t. @. 9. TLemm., Pl. Col. 70, 225,476. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 849.) Bresst, Java, Horsf. Brane Kapoor, Sumatra, Paffes. Quayane or Krovuine, Malay, Eyton. A. Boe g 9. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. D. g, and Drawing. Sumatra. From Raffles’s Collec- tion. e. f. 2. Malacca. Purchased. The distinction between the Indian and Malayan Jrena was first pointed out by Lord Arthur Hay, to the former of which he gave the name of £. indica; but as the specimen described by Latham was from India, the name puella will apply to those from the Continent only ; consequently, the Malayan is without a name, for which species Malayensis is applied. “In the Malayan bird, the under tail-coverts reach quite to the end of the tail; while in Z puella, Lath., they are never less than an inch and a quarter short of the tail-tip in the males, and generally an inch and a half short in the females. I have verified this observation upon so many examples, from both regions, that there can be no doubt of the fact.’’—(Blyth, J. A.S. Beng. XV. p. 308.) “This species inhabits woods and forests, feeding on fruits and wild grains. In Java it is a very rare bird, and confined to a few districts, where it conceals itself on solitary hills, distant from the habitations of man, preferring rather elevated and cool situations. I met with it only in the western parts of the island; once in the province of Banyu-mas, and a second time on the ridges of hills situated southwest from Buitenzorg. This bird is also found in the interior of Sumatra and the adjacent islands.’—(Horsf., Zool. Res. in Jaya.) CATALOGUE. 275 Fam. 1V. SYLVIADA, Vigors. Subfam. I. SAXICOLINA, Vigors. Genus Copsycnus, Wagler, Syst. Av. (1827). Grruttvora, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. (1831). Crercotricuas, Bote, Isis (1831). Danita, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 186 (1836). PotypErra, Hodgs., J. A. 8S. Beng. X. p. 28 (1841). 4292. COPSYCHUS SAULARIS, Linn. Sp. Gracula saularis, Zinn., S. NV. I. p. 165. Lath., Hist. | III. p. 165. Copsychus saularis, Wagler, Syst. Av. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 889; XVI. p. 139; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 166. G.R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.177. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p.67. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 267. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1853), p. 263. Turdus saularis, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 87. Pearson, J. A. 8S. Beng. X. p. 642. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 15. Gryllivora intermedia, Swains., 2} Cent. p.291. Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 263. Dahila docilis, Hodgs., As. Res. XTX. p. 189. Kittacincla melanoleuca, Less., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 354. The Dial Bird, Lath. The Magpie Robin of the Europeans resident in Ceylon, Layard. Daya, Beng., Hamilton. Blyth. Dayyur or Dryr, Hind., Jerdon. THABEITGYEE, Arracan, Blyth. Sa-Ka, Siam, Finlayson. Pouicuta, Cing., Layard. Caravy Cooroovi (‘ Charcoal Bird’), Mal., Layard. A. b. g ¢. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. d.e. § 9. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Col- lection. f. Drawing. Siam. Finlayson. g- & ¢. Drawing. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. 276 CATALOGUE. “The Dayal is generally spread throughout India, and frequents jungles, gardens, avenues, topes, &c: It is solitary; frequenting thick trees and bushes; feeds on the ground, flying down from a low branch, its usual perch, and frequently hopping a few steps on the ground, jerking its tail well up every now and then. Onsecuring - an insect, it flies back to its perch, elevating its tail on re-seating itself, and uttering a pleasant warble. Towards evening, it may often be seen near the top of some lofty tree in the jungle, pouring forth its agreeable song, which, however beautiful, must yield the palm to the Shama (Kittacincla macroura).’’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 263.) “ Arrives on the hills, up to 5,000 feet, in the beginning of April. It returns to the Doon and the plains in early autumn. It breeds in May, on the 19th of which month I took a nest from a bank by the roadside ; it was composed of green mosses, and lined with very fine roots. Eggs four, carneous cream-colour, somewhat blistered at the larger end; diameter, +2 x 8; ins. ‘Delights to sit on the top- most branches of a tree, generally selecting a dry and leafless twig, from whence it utters a pleasing song, which is replied to by another individual at no great distance. When on the ground, it hops with the wings half open or drooping, and at each hop it stops to spread and jerk its tail.”’—(Hutton, J, A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p. 686.) “The Dayals, if found in the wilds, tenant meadows and grass- land, provided with brushwood; but they are nowhere so common as in- gardens and on lawns, which they enliven in spring by their song, and, at all times, by their vivacity and familiarity. They dislike and avoid the interior of woods. Their usual food is grubs, worms, beetles, grasshoppers, and their congeners; rarely, in winter, they take unripe vetches, and such like, but never gravel, sand, or hard seeds. They move quickly on the ground, yet perch firmly and readily, frequently watching for their prey on a low twig, to which they return as soon as they have beaten it to death on the ground. They never seize on the wing. When cattle pass their way, they will partially attend on the herd, descending occasionally from their perch to snap up the insects and grubs brought to light by the act of grazing. These birds are perpetually in motion, and raise and depress the body with flirtation of the tail, exactly in the Wagtail manner. Their habits of society, in respect to their own kind, are solitary, or nearly so, except in the breeding season, when these mono- gamous and attached birds steadily unite to rear and defend their young. The female usually lays five spotted eggs, bringing up from CATALOGUE. 277 three to four young ones, and but once a year, unless the first: brood has failed or been rifled from her. The nest is carelessly made of grass, but is always placed in a secure and sheltered position,—com- monly.a hole in a wall, sometimes the interior of a low, thick, prickly plant. The Dayal is one of the boldest and most docile of birds, and is perpetually caged both for his song and his pugnacity. Few of the Thrushes have a finer note, nor is it degraded by apish tricks of imitation, though this intelligent bird will lend its courage for the profit or amusement of its keeper. In the spring, the male birds are perpetually challenging each other, and no sooner is the defiance of one uttered than it is answered by another. The professional bird keeper, availing himself of this propensity, takes out his tame male on his fist, and proceeds to the nearest garden or grove; the bird, at his bidding, presently challenges; the wild one immediately answers; the former is then slipped, and a desperate contest ensues between the two, during which the fowler readily secures the wild bird, with the tame one’s assistance ; for the latter will deliberately aid his owner’s purpose, seizing the wild bird at the critical moment with both claws and bill, and retaining it till his master comes up, in case it has not been so much exhausted by the previous contest as to be disabled from flying away upon the man’s approach. Fighting the tame birds is a favourite amusement of the rich, nor can any race of game-cocks contend with more energy and resolution than do these birds.” —(Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 186.) “This bird is used by the Mussulmen when inyoking the name of God.”’—(Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s MS.) “In Ceylon, this familiar bird is called the ‘Magpie Robin’ by Europeans, and the natives regard it with as much interest as we do our own red-breasted favourite, of which it is the Eastern repre- sentative. It is seldom seen away from habitations, about which it usually builds, though the nest is often placed in a thick bush or hollow tree. The eggs, commonly four in number, are bright blue, thickly spotted with brown at the obtuse end. The food is insects of all kinds and in all stages, captured on the ground and on trees. They have a variety of notes, and the song poured out in the fulness of their joy in the pairing season is very pleasing. On the top of a towering cotton-tree, opposite my residence in Colombo (in Ceylon), a Magpie Robin daily for some weeks charmed me with his song, whilst his mate sat brooding her eggs or callow nestlings in the roof of a native hut beneath him. One morning, after the young had left the nest and betaken themselves to the 278 ~ CATALOGUE. neighbouring compounds, I was attracted by cries of distress from various birds and squirrels, and, above all, I heard the seemingly plaintive mewing of a cat; I had no living specimen of the last in my Museum, so, wondering what could be the matter, went into my garden to see. I found the mewing proceeded from my friends the Robins, who were furiously attacking something in a bush, whilst the birds and squirrels screamed in concert. There I found one of the young Robins (whose plumage, by the way, at that early age, much resembles that of the European bird, being speckled with yellow), caught, as I thought, in the tendrils of a creeper; I put out my hand to release it, when, to my surprise, I saw the glittering eyes of the green whip-snake (Zrimesurus viridis, Lacep.), in whose fangs the bird was struggling. I seized the reptile by the neck and rescued the bird, but too late; it lay panting in my hand for a few moments, then fluttered and died. On skinning it, I found no wound, except on the outer joint of the wing by which it had been seized, and am confident that fear alone deprived it of life. A favourite attitude of this bird is standing with the tail elevated over the back, either perpendicularly, or thrown so much forward as to nearly touch the head, the wings drooping; in this position, they only utter a low note. During the dry season, some of our birds become so discoloured with the dust of our red kabook soil, that they are useless as specimens for preserving.’”’—(Layard, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1853), p. 263.) 423. COPSYCHUS MINDANENSIS, Gmel. Sp. Turdus mindanensis, Gimel., S. V. ZL. I. p. 823. Lath., Hist. V. p. 471. Copsychus mindanensis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 139; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 166. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 267. Lanius musicus, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 307 (excl. syn.). Gryllivora magnirostra et rosea, Swaims., 23 Cent. pp. 291, 342. CuocueE, Malay, Blyth. Moorat or Moorat Kicnov, Sumatra, Raffles. A. b. ¢ @. Malacca. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. | c. 6. Drawing. Sumatra. From Sir T. 8S. Raffles’s Collection. CATALOGUE. 279 424. COPSYCHUS AMG@NUS, Horsf. Sp. Turdus ameenus, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XII. p. 147 (1820). Lath., Hist. V. p. 89. Gryllivora brevirostra, Swains., 2} Cent. p. 292 (1837). Kacuer, Java, Horsf. (amenitate cantus eximia). A. Bic. d. g 2 et jun. Java. Dr. Horsfield’s Collec- tion. Genus Kirracinoa, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 7. Turpuvs, p. Gel. et al. GRYLLIVORA, p. Swains. 425. KITTACINCLA MACROURA, Gmel. Sp. Turdus macrourus, Gmel., S. N. LD. I. p. 820. Lath, Hist. V. p. 83, ¢. 82. Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 147. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 90. Kittacincla macroura, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 7. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p.139; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.165. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 268. Copsychus macrourus, Wagler, Syst. Av. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p.177. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p- 67. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1858), p. 264. Turdus tricolor, Vieill. Gryllivora longicauda, Stvains. Long-tailed Thrush, Zath. The Indian Nightingale, Jerd. Suid, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. ABBEKA, Hind., Jerd. Larwa, Java, Horsf. Morasuta, Malay, Hyton. Cuanecuoot, Sumatra, Raffles. A. b. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. Drawing. Sumatra. From Raffles’s Collection. d. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. “The Shama seems to be common in the hill jungles of Central India, and those at the foot of the Himalaya, and it is especially numerous in the territories eastward of the Bay of Bengal, and in 280 CATALOGUE. the Malay countries generally; but in the south of India it is somewhat rare.’”’—(Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 139.) “Ts only found in the most retired and impervious parts of the thickest forest jungle. It is solitary ; perches on low branches, and hops to the ground to secure a grasshopper, or other soft insect. When alarmed, it flies before you from tree to tree at a low height. Its song is heard in the greatest perfection towards evening, and is surpassed by no Indian bird, if indeed it is by the celebrated Nightingale.”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 264.) “The Shama isreputed to be the finest of Oriental songsters; besides which, it has a considerable propensity to imitation, and one in my own possession learned to give the crow of a cock to perfection, also the notes of the Coél (Hudynamis orientalis), the chatter of a troop of Saat Bhyes (Malacocircus canorus), &c. Many thousands of these elegant birds are kept in cages in Calcutta, and the universally absurd practice is to darken their cages by wrapping them with several folds of cloth, enough to stifle the luckless captives in this climate, though it must be confessed they sing most vigorously while thus circumstanced, but certainly not more so than mine which were exposed to the light and air. It is a practice of the rich natives to employ servants to carry about their Shamas and other birds, and the number which are thus borne about the streets of Calcutta is astonishing; the poor birds are shut out from all light and air, like Mahomedan ladies enjoying (!). their evening drive, but they nevertheless (z. e. the birds) sing forth most lustily and melodiously.”—(Blyth, Ann. Nat. Hist. XII. p. 98.) ‘“‘In the mornings and evenings the notes are heard through the valleys, ceasing with twilight. The strains sweep with a gush of sweetness through the enchanting solitudes which this bird makes its favourite resort, at times when other birds are silent in rest; and in unison with the surrounding scenery, in which nature seems to have lavished every fantastic invention of beauty, the effect pro- duced on the mind and ear can alone be appreciated by those who have witnessed the magnificence of a tropical forest.’”’—(Tickell, J. A. 8. Beng. IL. p. 575.) Genus Myiometa, Hodgs. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p.178 (1846). Musotsyivis, Hodgs., P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 27. 426. DYIOMELA LEUCURA, Hodgs. : Muscisylvia leucura, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 275 Cat. B. of Nep. p. 09. CATALOGUE. 281 Myiomela leucura, Hodgs. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 178. -Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 267. Notodela ? leucura, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p.188 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 166. a.b. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “ Exclusively monticolous. Stomach muscular and strong. Feeds on hard and soft insects, pulpy berries, and small seeds. A shy forester ; not gregarious. Weight 1 0z.’”-—(Hodgs., P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 27.) Genus Granpata, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 447 (1843). 427. GRANDALA C@LICOLOR, Hodgs. Grandala ceelicolor, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 447, t. p. 450; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 69. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 184, ¢.50. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 1382; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 166. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 298. Grandala schistacea, Hodgs. (young). The Celestial Grandala, Gray. A.B. ¢ @. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., - June, 1853. C. 2. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “This most remarkable and (the male) most splendidly coloured bird inhabits the northern region, or Cachar of Nepal, in under- spots near snows; is solitary: insects and gravel found in the stomach.”’—(Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 448.) Genus THamnosia, Swains. Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 489 (1831). SaxicoLorpeEs, Less., Compl. Buff. (1837). 428. THAMNOBIA FULICATA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla fulicata, Linn., 8. N. 1. p. 336; (Pl. Enl.185, i) Thamnobia fulicata, Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 264. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.185. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 140; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 165. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 298. Layard, Ann. NV. H. (1853), p. 266. Sylvia fulicata, Lath., Hist. VII. pp.111 ¢, 112 ¢. 20 282 CATALOGUE, Ixos fulicatus, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 89. (Enanthe ptygmatura, Vierll. Thamnobia leucoptera, Swaiison. - Micropus leucopterus, Less., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 163. Rusty-vented Thrush, Lath., Hist. V. p. 71. : The Sooty Warbler, Lath. Indian Robin, Jerd. Kuucuourt, Hind., Jerd. Cary Cooroovi (‘ Black Bird’), Mal., Layard. A. B. g 9. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. “This well-known bird is tolerably common in southern India, and its familiar habits have gained for it the name of ‘ Indian Robin.’ It is found mostly about villages, pagodas, walls, old buildings and houses, often perching on the roof or pandaul, and feeding in the verandas, or occasionally even entering houses. It is generally seen singly or in pairs; feeds on the ground, on which it runs with great agility, frequently pursuing and capturing several insects before it reseats itself on its perch, either on a house, or some neighbouring tree or bush. At all times, but especially when feeding, it has the habit of jerking up its tail by successive efforts, so as almost to overshadow its head. The male has a very sweet little song, which it warbles forth from the top of a wall or low tree; and it is occasionally caged. It is not confined to the vicinity of villages, &e.; but it is very common on stony hills, and in various other situations. J have twice seen the nest of this bird; once, built among a heap of large stones raised from a boury, and the bird made its nest during the time the well was being blasted, and continued the process of incubation till the young ones were hatched, when it was accidentally destroyed. On the other occasion, it had built its nest in a hole inside the wall of a house; it contained four eggs, light dusky bluish colour, spotted with purplish brown.”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 264.) “In Ceylon, this bird is a household favourite, frequenting equally the governor’s palace and the native hut. It is never seen in the unfrequented jungle, but, ike the cocoanut-tree, which the Cingalese assert will only flourish within the sound of the human voice, is found about the habitation of man. It feeds on insects of all kinds, and, like its congener the Magpie Robin, sits upon house-tops or fences, with its tail elevated, and utters a pleasing song. I have CATALOGUE. 283 procured their nests, which are composed of hair, mosses, and dry grasses, in the months of June and July in Colombo, in December and April in the north. The eggs are from three to five in number.” —(Layard, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1853), p. 267.) 429. THAMNOBIA CAMBAIEHNSIS, Lath. Sp. Sylvia cambaiensis, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 554; Gen. Hist. VII. p. 129. Thamnobia cambaiensis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. pp. 118, 189; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 165. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 298. Motacilla fulicata, apud Tickell, J. A. 8. Beng. II. p. 577. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p.'70. Saxicoloides erythrurus, Less. (the female). Cinnyricinclus melasoma, Less., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 272. Thamnobia scapularis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. The Cambaian Warbler, Lath. A. &. Darjeeling. From Peargon’s Collection. B. 3 N. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 430. THAMNOBIA MELANA, Riipp. Sp. Saxicola melena, Riipp., Faun. Abyss. t. 28, f. 2. Thamnobia melena, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.185. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 298. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Genus Zantuopyeia, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 123 (1847). 431. ZANTHOPYGIA NARCISSINA, Temm. Sp. Muscicapa narcissinia, Temm., Pl. Col. 577, f.1. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 263. Faun. Japon. Aves, i Li, ©: Zanthopygia narcissina, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 155. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 827. Zanthopygia chrysophrys, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 124. Krpiraxt, Japan, Temminck. A. China. From Reeyes’s Collection. 284 CATALOGUE. 432. ZANTHOPYGIA TRICOLOR, Hartlaub. Sp. Muscicapa tricolor, Hartl., Rev. Zool. (1845), p. 406. Zanthopygia tricolor, Blyth, App. Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. Xxi. Muscicapa zanthopygia, A. Hay, Madr. Journ. XIIf. pt. 2, p. 162 (1844). G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 18. Zanthopygia leucophrys, Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 123 (1847); Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 154. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 826. a. Malacca. Griffith’s Collection. Z. tricolor. “ Length about 5 inches, of wing 23, and tail 1j in. ; bill to gape 8 in., and tarse barely 2 in. Colour deep black above, bright yellow below and on the rump; a large wing-spot, continued along two-thirds of the outer edge of the largest tertiary; also a spot before and over the eye, and the lower tail-coverts, pure white ; bill dusky horn or blackish, and legs brown. The female differs widely, in being of a light olive-green above, tinged with grey, especially upon the head ; below, yellowish albescent, the feathers of the fore-neck and breast margined with the hue of the upper parts; rump, towards the tail, bright and pure light yellow; the two great ranges of wing- coverts tipped, and the tertiaries externally margined, with white; loral streak and the lower tail-coverts dull white; bill dusky above, pale below, and the legs pale.’’—(Blyth.) Genus Pratincota, Koch (1816). Swains., Nat. Hist. of Birds (1837). Fruticioota, Mac Gill., Hist. of Brit. Birds (1839). Ruzetra, G. Rk. Gray, List of Gen. of Birds (1840). 433. PRATINCOLA CAPRATA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla caprata, Zinn., 8. WV. I. p. 335. Pratincola caprata, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 129; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 169. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 305. Saxicola caprata, Jerd., Madr. Journ. L. 8. X. p. 265. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.179. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 71. Saxicola fruticola, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 157. Saxicola bicolor et S. erythropygia, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1882), p. 92 gd ?. CATALOGUE. : 285 - Motacilla sylvatica, Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. II. p. 575. Saxicola melaleuca, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p- 83. The Black and White Stonechat, Gray. Decuu, Java, Horsf. Prpna, Hind., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 74, or Kata Prpna, Jerd. Lay Kuya, Arracan, Blyth. A. B. g @ (S. bicolor et S. erythropygia, Sykes). Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. C.D. $ (S. fruticola, Horsf.). Java. From Dr. a field’s Collection. e. & (S. melaleuca, Hodgs.). Nepal. Presented ms BR H. Hodgson, Esq. “Common in most parts of the country, and esteemed by the natives as a cage-bird, having a pleasing song, approaching to that of an English robin, but more uniformly plaintive.’”’—(Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 129.) “This bird is not very common in the low country, and is perhaps most numerous in bushy and jungly districts, frequenting bushes, low trees, hedges, &c. On the Neilgherries, it is extremely abun- dant, and there obtains the name of Azll Robin. It has the same manners as others of its genus, darting down to the ground from its perch on the top of a bush, or branch of a tree, and having secured an insect, returning to its seat. It has a short little song, as well as the usual chattering note common to the Sfonechats, and from which they derive their name.’’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 265.) Colonel Sykes remarks: “ Black ants, caterpillars and beetles were found in the stomach.”—(P. Z. S. (1832), p. 92.) “‘ Nest hemispherical, 4 inches diameter, made of fine grass, built on a bush in waste jungles or reedy spots. Eggs three, size x 5%, shape ordinary, colour pale greenish-white, sprinkled oul with brown spots. May.’”—(Tickell, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. p. 300.) 434. PRATINCOLA SATURATIOR, Hodgs. Sp. Saxicola saturatior, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Saxicola rubicola of India, Auctorum. Pratincola indica, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 129 286 CATALOGUE. (1847) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 170. Bonap., CO. G. Av. p. 305. The Indian Stonechat. A. @.-Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. B. g, and Drawing. Assam. Presented by J. McClel- land, Esq. | c.d. & 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “This bird is found in all parts of India during the cold weather, making its first appearance in the beginning of October. It frequents bushes on the plains, hedges, and green fields, and feeds on the ground, on ants and various other insects.’’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 265.) In the Dukhun, “these birds were met with only in low scattered bushes. Caterpillars, flies, and ants found in the stomach.”—(Sykes, P. Z. §. (1832), p. 92.) 435. PRATINCOLA SYBILLA, Gmel. Sp. Motacilla sybilla, Gmel., S. NW. L. I. p.992. Lath , Hist. Pratincola sybilla,; Caban. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 304. Pratincola pastor, Strickl., Ann. N. H. XIII. p. 410. A. g. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. 436. PRATINCOLA FERREA, Hodgs. Sp. Rubecola ferrea, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. Pratincola ferrea, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 129; Oat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.170. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 305. Saxicola ferrea, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p.71; App. p. 153... G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 8. The Stout Stonechat, Gray. A. &. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. B.c. & ?. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. d.e. 3 %. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 437. PRATINCOLA RUBETRA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla rubetra, Linn., 8. NW. I. p. 332. Pratincola rubetra, Gould, B. of Kur. t.93. G. BR. CATALOGUE. 287 Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 179. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.170. Bonap., C. G. Av. p.304. Sylvia rubetra, Lath., Hist. VII. p. 50. The Whinchat, Lath. a. England. Presented by J. Gould, Esq., Dec. 1853. Genus Saxtcona, Bechst., Naturg. Deutschl. (1802). CinantuHeE, Mieill., Analys. Fc. (1816). Virrritora, Leach (1816). 438. SAXICOLA. LEUCOMELA, Pallas Sp. Motacilla leucomela, Pallas (nec. Temm.). Saxicola leucomela, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 178. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. App. p. 326. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 808. a.b. g. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 439. SAXICOLA PICATA, Blyth. Saxicola picata, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 131; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 167. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 8. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 804. a.b.c.d. 3 9. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 440. SAXICOLA ATROGULARIS, Blyth. Saxicola atrogularis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 130, 131; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 167. G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 8. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 304. a.b.c.d. 6 2. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 441. SAXICOLA ISABELLINA, Riippell. Saxicola isabellina, Riipp., Zool. Atlas, t. 34, fi 2. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.179. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 304. A. 6. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Genus Nitrava, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 650 (1837). Cnaitaris, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 29 (1841). Batnorvus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. 288 CATALOGUE. 442. NILTAVA SUNDARA, Hodgson. Niltava sundara, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 650 (1837); Cat. B. of Nep. p. 92. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 174. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 319. : Chaitaris sundara, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p.189; XII. p- 940. Chaitaris sordidus, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84 (young). Cyanecula fastuosa, Less., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 226. The Black-collared Niltava, Gray. Nittav, Nepal, Hodgson. A.b.c.d. 8 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ Inhabit the central regions of Nepal; solitary ; forest-haunting, arboreal and terrestrial, but chiefly the former; exploring foliage. Feed on various sorts of soft and hard, perfect and imperfect, insects ; as bugs, fireflies, small coleoptera, caterpillars, ants, also pulpy berries, and hard seeds, the latter chiefly in winter. Never seize on the wing.” —(Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 560.) 443. NILTAVA GRANDIS, Blyth Sp. Chaitaris grandis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 189 (1842) ; XII. p. 940. Niltava grandis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p.124; Cat. B. Mus. A. §. Beng. p. 174. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 319. Bainopus grandis, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 91. Bainopus irenoides, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. A. g. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. B. 9. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. c.d. & 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 444. NILTAVA MACGRIGORIZ, Burton Sp. Pheenicura Macgrigorie, Burton, P. Z. S. (1835), p. 152. Niltava Macgrigorie, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. CATALOGUE, 289 f p. 264. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p.91. Blyth, J. ) A, 8S. Beng. XVI. pp. 124, 473; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 174. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 319. Chaitaris Macgrigorii, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 940. Niltava fuligiventer, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 650 (the male only). Dimorpha auricularis, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 940 9. Leiothrix signata, McClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 162 ¢?. Macgrigor’s Niltava, Gray. A. &. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. B 2. and Drawing (L. stgnata, McClell.). Assam. Pre- sented by J. McClelland, Esq. | c.d. § 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. Genus OcuromELA, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 128 (1847). 445. OCHROMELA NIGRORUFA, Jerdon Sp. ! Saxicola nigrorufa, Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 266 (1839). Ochromela nigrorufa, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p.129; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.173. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 319. Muscicapa rufula, Lafresnaye, Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 663 et Deless., Voy. dans l’ Inde, p. 29. Orange Robin, arden A. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. ' “This prettily-plumaged bird,” remarks Mr. Jerdon, “I have only met on the summit of the Neilgherries, in the dense woods of which it may occasionally be seen, preferring the most close, retired, and damp spots. Here it may be seen seated motionless on a low bough, suddenly darting to the ground to feast on a caterpillar or other insect it may have spied. I never heard its note.’””—(Madr. Journ. X. p. 266.) Genus Cyornis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 940 (1842). 446. CYORNIS RUBECULOIDES, Vigors Sp. . Pheenicura rubeculoides, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1831), p. 35. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 25, f. 1. “ Gyornis rubeculoides, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 941; a6 290 CATALOGUE. XVI. p.128; Cat. B. Mus. A. ‘8S. Beng. p. 173. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 320. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1854), p. 125. Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. IL. p. 687. : Niltava rubeculoides, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. Hodgs., Cat. B.-of Nep. p. 91. Niltava brevipes, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. 1. p. 650, 1. Muscicapa rubecula, Swainson: (the female). /Etherial Warbler, Lath., Hist. VII. p. 130 (the male). CuuTxt, Bengal, Dr. F. (Buch.) Hamilton. A. g. China. From Reeves’s Collection. B.c.d. g 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. §. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. -“Tnhabits all northern India, visiting the plains during the cold season, when it is not rare in the vicinity of Calcutta. On the eastern side of the Bay of Bengal, it extends southward to the Tenasserim provinces.”—(Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 128.) . “ Arrives in the neighbourhood of Mussooree in April, and breeds in June, on the 13th of which month I took a nest from a hole in a bank by the roadside in a retired and unfrequented situation; I afterwards found another nest in a hole of a rock, also in a retired spot. The elevation was about 5,000 feet. Externally the nest is composed of green moss, and lined with black fibrous lichens like hair. The eggs are four in number, of a dull and pale olive-green, faintly or indistinctly clouded with dull rufous or clay colour. Diameter, 12 x 5%, in. The male has a very pleasing song, which he warbles forth from the midst of some thick bush, seldom exposing itself to view, like Stoparola melanops, which delights to perch upon some high exposed twig.’’—(Hutton, J. A. S. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p- 687.) 447. CYORNIS BANYUMAS, Horsf. Sp. Muscicapa Banyumas, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soe. XIii. p. 146; Zool. Res. in Java. t. Lath., Hist. V1. p. 206. Cyornis Banyumas, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 941; XVI. p.128; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 173. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 820. Niltaya Banyumas, G, R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. CATALOGUE, 29} ba ef ’ Muscicapa rufigastra, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 312. Muscicapa cantatrix, Zemm., Pl. Col. 226, 3 9. The Banyumas Flycatcher, Lath. CHICHING-GOLENG, Java, Horsf. A. B. g. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. § Drawing. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Raffles. d. g. Canara. From §. N. Ward, Esq. “ During my visit to Banyumas, a province on the western confines of the native Prince’s territory, I not unfrequently observed this bird in the forests which cover the hills in the vicinity of the capital. It was never observed in the eastern parts of Java.’”’—(Horsf. Zool. Res.) Genus CyanopriLa, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 124 (1847). 448, CYANOPTILA CYANOMELANA, Temm. Sp. Muscicapa cyanomelana, Zemm., Pl. Col. 470. Cyanoptila cyanomelana, Blyth, J. A. S§. Beng. XVI. p. 125; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 174. Niltava cyanomelana, G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. Hypothymis cyanomelana, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 320, Muscicapa bella, 4. Hay, Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 158 (1844). Muscicapa melanoleuca, Schleg., Faun. Japon. Av. t.17,D. A. g. China. From Reeves’s Collection. Genus Hyporuymis, Bote, Isis (1828). Sroparota, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 125 (1847). 449. HYPOTHYMIS INDIGO, Horsf. Sp. Muscicapa indigo, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 146; Zool, Res. in Java, t. Lath., Hist. V1. p. 206. > Hypothymis indigo, Bote, Isis. Bonap., O. G. Av. p.320., Niltava indigo, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. _Stoparola indigo, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 125; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 174. The Indigo Flycatcher, Lath. Nit-niuan, Java, Horsf. - A.B. g. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 292 CATALOGUE. . “This bird lives solitarily on the most elevated mountain-peaks of Java. Itis very rarely observed. Its retired habits lead it into the thickest. forests, where the uniformity of its plumage tends most effectually to conceal it. During one of my excursions on Mount Prahu, I discovered a few individuals perched on the branches of a tree extending across the road. I also observed it on the declivities of the mountain Merbaboo. It emits a feeble plaintive sound in short frequently-repeated notes.’”’—(Horsf. Zool. Res.) 450. HYPOTHYMIS ALBICAUDATA, Jord, Sp. Muscicapa albicaudata, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 16 (1840) ; Z2l. Ind. Orn. t. xiv. Hypothymis albicaudata, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 320. Niltava albicaudata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264: Stoparola albicaudata, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XYVI.- p- 125; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 175. A. B. 3 9. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. ' “This species is found on the Neilgherries, in the dense woods of which it is far from being uncommon. It captures insects of various kinds on the wing, from a fixed perch; occasionally a small flock of five or six of them are seen together in a state of continual movement, taking short darts and gambols in the air, as much in sport apparently as In actual pursuit of insects. I discovered its nest twice, built in a slight hole on a steep earthen bank on a roadside, but did not procure the eggs, both birds having forsaken their nests.’”—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 16.) ; 451. HYPOTHYMIS MELAWNOPS, Vigors Sp. Muscicapa melanops, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1831), p. 171. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t.6. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p- 85. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 15. Hypothymis melanops, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 320. Niltava melanops, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 92. Stoparola melanops, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 125; Cat. B: Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.174. Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. p. Il. p. 686. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1854), p. 127. - Muscicapa lapis, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 104. CATALOGUE. 293 ‘Muscicapa thalassina, Swainson (the female). Verditer Flycatcher, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 182. Pouruir Currra, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, US. I. p. 9. Nit Karxatsa, Beng., Blyth. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. c,d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. - “This species is found in India, generally visiting the plains in the cold season. It captures its insect prey on the wing, as well as occasionally on the ground, returning to the same perch.’’—(Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 15.) “It is a common species throughout the mountains, up to about 12,000 feet, during summer, arriving about the beginning of March. It breeds in May and June, making a neat nest of green moss in holes of trees, in stumps, and in the holes of banks by the roadside. The eggs are three or four in number, dull white with faint Bn specks at the larger end, and somewhat inclined to form a ring.’ (Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p. 686.) Genus Sirata, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p. 651 (1837). Dimorena, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 29 (1841). 452, SIPHIA STROPHIATA, Hodgson. Siphia strophiata, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. I. p.651; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 92. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p.125; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.171. Dimorpha strophiata, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 26. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 319. Niltava strophiata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 264. The Orange-gorget Siphia, Gray. Srpnya, Nepal, Hodgs. A. &. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c.d.e. § 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. Genus Digenza, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 26. 453. DIGHNEA SUPERCILIARIS, Blyth Sp. Dimorpha superciliaris, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p.190 (1842). Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 319. iil CATALOGUE: Siphia superciliaris, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.172. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 92. Muscicapa hyperythra, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 885. Muscicapula hyperythra, is dk J.. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 127, Muscicapula rubecula, Blyth, J. A, 8S. Beng. XII. p. 940. Muscicapa rubecula, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 263. Dimorpha rubrocyanea, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 88; P. Z. S. (1845), p. 26; Ann. Nat. Hist. (1845), p. 197. 3 Dimorpha leucocyanea, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. | The White-browed Digenea. A. g. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. b.c.d. & %. Nepal (Nos. 384, 837, 898). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 454. DIGENEA TRICOLOR, Hodgson. Digenea tricolor, Hodgs., P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 26; tm Nat. Hist. (1845), p. 197; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 92. Siphia tricolor, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 126; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 172. Dimorpha tricolor, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 819. The Tricolored Digenea, Gray. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 455. DIGENHA LHUCOMELANURA, Hodgs. | Digenea leucomelanura, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 26; Ann. Nat. Hist. (1845), p. 197; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 92. Siphia leucomelanura, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. P. 126; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 172. Dimorpha leucomelanura, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 319. The White-and-Black-tailed Digenea, Gray. A. g. Bengal. Presented by Dr. Royle. c . . B. g. Nepal (No. 941, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented _ ~ Bom, Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. s CATALOGUE. 295 Genus Muscroapuna, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 989 (1843); 456. MUSCICAPULA SAPPHIRA, Tickell Sp. | - Muscicapa sapphira, Tickell, MS. . Muscicapula sapphira, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p.939; XVI. pp. 127, 473. Jerd., Ill. Ind. Orn. t. 32. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 316. Muscicapa sapphira, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 263. The Sapphire-headed Wiyeutchisr Jerd. No. 945 $; 974 9, Hodgs., Catal. A.B. O. & (adult et jun.), D. E. 2. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson,. Esq., September, 1853. ~The following i is the size of our specimens of this beautiful bird : male, length. 4 in., of wing 2,4, in., of tail, 12 in., bill to forehead 58, i in, from gape 3 in., tarse 4 in. eet claw +2, in., hind claw 55; in. * Colour of the upper eeu rich dark yee mee inclining to ultramarine on the rump and upper tail-coverts ; forehead and crown vivid smalt blue; the lores black; fore-neck and breast rich purple, with a broad median line of deep and bright ferruginous; flanks greyish ; the belly and fore part of the wings underneath, with the axillaries, white; alars and tail black edged with blue externally. Bill and feet black.”—(Blyth.*) ' The young male has the forehead, crown, and back, black, with the centre of each feather ferruginous, as are also those on the forepart of the wing and the tip of the secondaries; wings and tail black edged with blue externally ; throat ferruginous, paling on the breast, where the feathers are margined apically with black; belly and under tail-coverts bluish white. “In the female of this species, the wings, tail, and rump are of the same beautiful deep blue as in the male, but the head, neck, and interscapularies are plain brown; throat and fore-neck (and breast) ferruginous, rather paler and much: broader than in the male; the belly and lower tail-coverts the same bluish. white as in the male; axillaries and fore part of the wing underneath also pure white.”— (Blyth, J. A.S. XVI. p. 473.) _ The ferruginous colour of the throat, fore-neck, and breast i in our _. * Mr: Blyth gives the following as the dimensions of this bird: ‘ Length 5 inches, of wing 24, and tail 1Z inch; bill to gape % inch, and tarse § inch.” -~ 296 CATALOGUE. specimens of the female (as here described by Mr. Blyth) is much deeper and brighter than in the males. ‘ 457. MUSCICAPULA MACULATA, Tickell Sp. O70 Muscicapa maculata, Tickell, J. A. 8. Beng. II. p. 574. es . Muscicapula maculata, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 317. Muscicapula melanoleuca, Hodgs. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. _ XID p. 940; XV. p. 806; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 172. Muscicapa melanoleuca, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 263. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 91. Muscicapa leucoschista, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 84. a.b.c.d. 3 2. Nepal. “Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 458. MUSCICAPULA SUPERCILIARIS, Jerdon Sp. Muscicapa superciliaris, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 16 (1840). Muscicapula superciliaris, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XI. pp. 939, 962; XVI. p. 127; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8, Beng. p. 172. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 316. a. 8. India. From the Asiatic Society of Bengal. _M. superciliaris. “ ae 43 in., of wing 2,5, of tail 18, tarsus ;8;, bill to front -3;, to gape ;£,. Above and sides of the head of a light indigo blue, or rather Prussian blue ; beneath, superciliary stripe, extending to some distance behind the eyes, and base of the tail feathers (except the central ones), pure snowy white; some of the feathers of the rump, with the shaft, and a bar in the middle of the feathers, also white. Bill and legs black.””—(Jerdon.) | fee. MUSCICAPULA HEMILEUCURA, Hodgs. Sp. Muscicapa’ hemileucura, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 91, et App. p. 1855. a. Nepal. From B. H. Hodgson, Esq. _ WM. hemileucura. “ Upper surface blue ; wings and tail black edged with blue; base of the tail, streak over each eye, and the entire under-parts, pure white. Length 3 in. 9 lines, wing 2 in. 5 ra bill 43 lines, tarsi 72 lines.””—(Hodgs.) CATALOGUE. 297 460. MUSCICAPULA ASTIGMA, Hodgs. Sp. Muscicapa estigma, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p- 84; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 90, et App. p. 155. a. Nepal. From B. H. Hodgson, Esq. MM. estigma. “Upper surface blue ; wings and tail black, margined with blue; under surface entirely pure white. Length 43 inches, wing 23 inches, bill 5 lines, tarsi 6 lines.” —(Hodgs.) 461. MUSCICAPULA ALBOGULARIS, Blyth Sp. Dimorpha albogularis, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 190 (1842). Muscicapa albogularis, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 90. Muscicapa ciliaris, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. A. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., Septem- ber, 1853. MW. albogularis. Upper surface, sides of the head, and across the breast, blue ; wings and tail black, edged with blue; upper tail-coverts blue; streak over the eye, throat, front of neck, belly, vent, and under tail-coverts, white ; feathers of the rump white and blue inter- mixed longitudinally. Length 4 in., of wing 2,4 in., tail 1,%, in., bill to front 22 in., to gape + in., tarse the same. Genus ErytTHrosteRNA, Bonap., List Hur. et Amer. Birds (1838). Synornis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83, et P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 26. 462. ERYTHROSTERNA LHUCURA, Gmel. Sp. Muscicapa leucura, Gmel., S. WV. ZL. I. p. 939. Swains., Nat. Lib. X. p. 253. Erythrosterna leucura, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p-171. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 318. Synornis leucura, Hodgs. Grays Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 838. Siphia leucura, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. pp. 125, 474. Muscicapa parva of India, Auetorwmn. Saxicola rubeculoides, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1882), p. 92. Synornis joulaimus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p- 83; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 27. 24 298 CATALOGUE. White-tailed Redbreast, Zath., Hist. VII. p. 44. The Indian Redbreast, Jerdon. Turra, Hind., Blyth. Cuurxi, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. A. g (S. rubeculoides, Sykes). Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. bc. ¢ 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. d. g. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. e. f. 9. Assam, Bootan. From McClelland’s and Pem- berton’s Collection. g. 2. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. “The Indian Red-breast inhabits the continent generally, visiting the plains in the cold season. Is rare to the south; extremely common in lower Bengal.’’—(Blyth.) “ Ts found in the neighbourhood of villages, in the northern part of the table-land. Is seen in small flocks, as well as singly, perched on ~ the lower boughs of some large mango or tamarind tree ; it hops to the ground to pick up ants and other insects, occasionally hopping a step or two, and then flying back, frequently alights on the trunk of the tree, clinging to it for some seconds. It occasionally takes a very short flight from its perch and back again.’”’—(Jerd., Madr. J. X. p. 266.) Genus EryTuacvs, sive Rusecuta (Anitiq.). Errytuacvs, Linn., S. NV. ed. 6, gen. 82, Sp. 13. FicEDULZ, genus Briss. Orn. III. p. 369. Erytuacus, Cuv. Anat. Comp. (1799). Danpatws, Bote, Isis (1826). Rusecuta, (Briss.) Brehm., Deutschl. Voeg. (1828). ~- ErytTuaca, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 488 (1831). 463. ERYTHACUS RUBECULA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla Rubecula, Zinn., S. N. I. p. 337. Sylvia Rubecula, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p.520; Gen. Hist. VIL. p. 41. Ficedule Gen. Sp. 21, Rubecula, Briss. Orn. III. p. 418. Erythacus Rubecula, Macgill., Hist. Brit. B. II. p. 263. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 182; Cat. Brit. B. CATALOGUE. 299 Birds in B. M. p. 62. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 171. | The Robin Redbreast, Wallughby. A. England. | 3 Genus Nemura, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83; et P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 27 Tantuta, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng, XVI. p. 182 al AG4, NHEMURA RUFILATUS, Hodgs. Nemura rufilatus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; P. Z. S. (1845), p. 27; Cat. B. of Nep. p 69. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Bonap., C. G. Av. P. 300. Jardine, Cont. Orn. p. 28,t. do. Janthia rufilatus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 132 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 170. Nemura cyanura, Hodgs., P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 27 (female). Erythaca Tytleri, Jameson, Trans. Wern. Soe. The Rufous-sided Nemura, Gray. A. g. Bengal. From Bax’s Collection. B. c. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. d.é § Q. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Bed i June, 1853. “This bird is common in the central and northern regions of Nepal ; is a forester, and shy. Feeds on insects, soft and hard, and . on pulpy berries.’’—(Hodgs., P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 27.) 465. NEMURA HYPERYTHRA, Blyth Sp. lanthia hyperythra, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 182; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 170. Nemura hyperythra, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 8. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 300. A. B. 3. Nepal.* Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. September, 1853. * This species, forming part of Mr. Hodgson’s late present to the Company’s Museum, is marked, by mistake, with the same number, viz. 140, which had pre- viously been applied to Niltava sundara. See Gray’s Zool. Misc. 300 CATALOGUE. NV. hyperythra. “Length about 5 in., of wing 32 in., tail 23 in., bill to front ;4; in., from gape -{, in., and tarse 1 in. Upper parts of male deep indigo-blue, brightening to ultramarine on the forehead and above the eyes, and upon the shoulders of the wing; the wings and tail black, margined with blue externally ; lower parts bright yellowish” ferruginous, confined to a narrowish streak on the middle of the throat and foreneck; lower tail-coverts and centre of belly white. Female, a rich brown above, approaching to the colour of Hrytheca rubecula ; or rather, the feathers are merely tipped with this colour, showing more or less of the cinereous dusky tint within; tail blue, as in the male; the rump a lighter and more greyish blue; there is also a little blue on the shoulder of the wing, and a greyish blue supercilium, brightening posteriorly; lower parts tawny brown or subdued fulvous, except the lower tail-coverts, which are white : bill and legs dusky in both sexes.”’—(Blyth.) 466. NEMURA HODGSONT, Moore. Nemura Hodgsoni, Moore, P. Z. S. (1845), p. A. B.c.d. g 2. Nepal (No. 949, Hodgs. Cat.). Pre- | sented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. NV. Hodgsoni. Length 38 in., of wing 32 in., tail 14 in., bill to front 2 in., to gape =, in., and tarse 2 in. Male, colour of the upper parts purplish blue, brightening to vivid ultramarine on the crown ; forehead, lores, and sides of head, wings and tail black, the two latter margined with blue externally; on the rump some of the feathers are tipped with white ; upper tail-coverts blue; lower parts yellowish ferruginous; under wing-coverts, flanks, and under tail- coverts white. Female, ferruginous brown, richer on the rump; wings and tail dusky, margined with ferruginous brown externally ; lores, ear-coverts, and under parts pale dusky ferruginous; under tail-coverts white: bill black, legs pale horn. Subfam. I]. PHILOMELINA, Swains. Genus Ruricitta (Ray), Brehm., Deutschl. Veg. (1828). Ficepuna, Bote, Isis (1826). Puenicura, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 489 (1831). CH@MARRHORNIS,* Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. * Agassiz., Nom. Zool. Chaimarrornis, Hodgs. CATALOGUE. 301 467. RUTICILLA PH@NICURA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla Phoenicurus, Linn., S. N. I. p. 835. Lath., Hist. VII. p./21. Ruticilla Pheenicura, Bonap., Georg. Comp. Inst of B. p. 15. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 188; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 168. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. | Pheenicura Ruticilla, Swains., Classif. of B. Il. p. 240. Gould, B. of Hur. t. 95. Pheenicura muraria, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 489. ? Pheenicura albifrons, Brandt. The Redstart, Bewick. A. 6. Saharunpore. Presented by Dr. Jameson. 468. RUTICILLA PH@NICUROIDES, Moore. Ruticilla pheenicuroides, Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. «t. Sylvia atrata, var. A., Lath., Hist. VII. p. 27. a. b. 8. Shikarpore. From Griffith’s Collection. R. phenicuroides. Length 5 in., of wing 3 in., tail 23 in,, bill to . gape 11in., tarse € in.; forehead, lores, ear-coverts, throat, and breast black; crown, neck, back, and upper wing-coverts ash, with a rufous tint, the ash palest on the crown; wings brown, with the edges of the exterior webs paler; from breast to vent, under wing- coverts, rump, upper and lower tail-coverts, and tail (except the two middle feathers, which are brown), rufous red. In this species the black colour of the breast extends much lower down, and the first primary is a } in. longer, the second being shorter by a1 in., than in R. Phenicura; the bill is more elongated, and a trifle longer, and not so broad at the base. It is closely allied to R. Phenicura, but is readily distinguished from it by the absence of white on the crown. 469. RUTICILLA TITH YS, Scopoli Sp. Sylvia Tithys, Scopolt, Ann. I. p. 157. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 23. Ruticilla Tithys, Brehm., Veg. Deutschl. p. 365. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p.180. Blyth, Cat. B. 302 CATALOGUE. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 168. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. Motacilla Tithys, Linn., 8S. VN. I. p. 3835. Motacilla atrata, Gmel., S. NV. L. I. p. 988. Lath., Ind. — Orn. II. p. 514 (nec. Lath. Hist. VII. p. 26). The Black Redstart. a. Europe. Presented by John Gould, Esq. 470. RUTICILLA NIPALENSIS, Hodgs. Sp. Pheenicura nipalensis v. atrata, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Ruticilla nipalensis, Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. Sylvia atrata, Lath., Gen. Hist. VIL. p. 26 (nec. Gmel. v. Lath. Ind. Orn.). . Phenicura atrata, apud Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. t. 86, J. 3. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 92. Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 267. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p.190. | Ruticilla atrata, apud G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 68. Ruticilla indica, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 168 (1850). Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 296. Black Indian Redstart, Jard. et Selby. Turrt-H1RA (‘Shaker’), Hind., Jerd. TuirtHir Kumpa, Plains, Royle. Purrira or Lanearpi, Beng., Hamilton, MS. II. p. 94. A. g. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. B. 3. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. c.d. 6 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. R. nipalensis. Male, length 6 in., of wing 82 in., tail 23 in., bill to gape 13 in., tarse in. Crown ashy grey; lores, ear-coverts, neck, throat, breast, back, and upper wing-coverts, black with greyish edges to the feathers ; wings brown; primaries and secondaries margined with pale rufous; under wing-coverts, flanks, belly, rump, upper and lower tail-coverts, and tail (except one half of the interior and a small portion of exterior web of the two middle feathers near the tip, brown), rufous red. Female, above, brown; margins of the wings, abdomen, and under tail-coverts pale rufous; below, dusky on the throat and breast, changing to clear light rufous on the abdomen CATALOGUE. 303 and under tail-coverts; rump and tail the same as in the male ; bill and legs black. | “ This species is very common in most parts of India during the cold weather, but more so in the table-land, I think, than in the Carnatic. It is solitary, frequenting wooded places, gardens, hedges, old walls, and outbuildings; being often seen about the roofs of houses. Feeds on the ground, on wasps, ants, and various other insects. Has a most peculiar quivering motion of its tail, especially after feeding.” —(Jerd., Madr. J. X. p. 267.) « Has a peculiar manner of vibrating its tail, when seated on a bough. A pair of these birds built their nest in an outhouse con- stantly frequented by my servants, and within reach of the hand.’”’— (Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 92.) 471. RUTICILLA HODGSONT, Moore. Ruticilla Hodgsoni, Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. « t. Phenicura Ruticilla, apud Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. Ruticilla Reevesii, apud Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 67. Phoenicura Reevesii, apud Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 963. Ruticilla erythrogastra, p. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. SB. Beng. p. 168. Hodgson’s Ruticilla. TuHarcarnt, Nepal, Hodgs. A. g. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b.c. d.e & 3. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodg- son, Esq. kt. Hodgsoni. Male, length 6 in., of wing 32 in., tail 28 in., bill to gape £ in., and tarse 2 in.; forehead, lores, ear-coverts, throat, and breast black ; fore part of crown clear white (much narrower than in A. Phenicwra) ; hind part of crown, neck, back, and upper wing- coverts fine ash, lightest on the crown; wings dusky brown, the exterior margin of the basal half of the secondaries white, forming a patch; from the breast to vent, under wing-coverts, rump, upper and lower tail-coverts, and tail (except the interior and exterior margins only of the two middle feathers, which are dusky brown), rufous red. The female may be readily distinguished by a general puffy appearance, and by the relative length of wing, &c. 304 CATALOGUE. 472. RUTICILLA ERYTHROGASTRA, Giildenstadt Sp. Motacilla erythrogastra, Guldst., Nov. Comm. Petrop. XIX. p. 469, ¢.16,17. Gmel., S. N. L. 1. p. 975. Ruticilla erythrogastra, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Gould, — Birds of Asia, t.50. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. Sylvia erythrogastra, Lath., Ind. Orn. Il. p. 503; Gen. Hist. VII. p. 27. Motacilla ceraunia, Pallas, Zoogr. I. p. 478. Ruticillia grandis (tricolor, apud Bonap.), Gould, P. Z. S. (1849), p. 112. Ruticilla aurorea, apud G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p- 180. The Chestnut-bellied Warbler, Zath. A. 6. g. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Col- lection. B. g. Nepal (No. 969, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. C. g. Cashmere. Presented by John Gould, Esq., De- cember, 1853. R. erythrogastra. Male, length 7 in., of wing 4 in., and tail 3 in., bill to gape £ in., tarse 1 in.; forehead, lores, ear-coverts, throat, fore part of breast, back, wing-coverts, and the apical portion of the primaries and secondaries black; crown of the head, back of neck, and the basal portion of the primaries and secondaries white ; breast, belly, vent, rump, upper and lower tail-coverts, and tail rich rufous; bill and legs black. The female is unknown. This is the rarest of all the known species of Redstarts. M. Giildenstadt informs us “ that it frequents the gravelly hollows of the Caucasian torrents during the whole of the summer, and migrates southward in search of food on the approach of winter; and that it runs along the banks of rivers; is restless, but not fearful; often moves its tail while sitting on the low shrubs, and makes its nest among the branches of the sea buckthorn, of the berries of which it is very fond.” 473. RUTICILLA VIGORST, Moore. Ruticilla Vigorsi, Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. . t. A. 2. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. &. Vigorsi. Female, length 7 in., of wing 43 in., tail 3 in., bill to CATALOGUE. 305 gape $ in., and tarse 1 in.; above, head, neck, and back, cinereous ; wings dusky, with paler margins; beneath, rufescent; upper tail- coverts and tail rufous ; the two medial feathers dusky, as is also the exterior web of the outer and tip of each feather, but paler ; bill and legs black. No trace of white on the wings. First quill 1} in. shorter than the second, the third 43 in. longer than the second ; fourth and fifth equal and longest; third and sixth equal, and but a trifle shorter than the two last; the seventh a 1 in. longer than the second; the eighth 4 in. shorter than the second. The male of this species may eventually prove to be allied to R. erythrogastra, but differing from it in the absence of the white wing-patch. 474, RUTICILLA AUROREA, Pallas Sp. Motacilla aurorea, Pail., Zoogr. I. p. 477. Katil., Kupf. Voeg. t. 26, f.1. Gmel., S. N. L. 1. p. 976. Lath, Hist. VII. p. 92. Ruticilla aurorea, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180 (excl. syn.). Bonap., C. G. Av. p.296. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. Lusciola aurorea, Schleg., Faun. Jap. t. 21, D. 3 2. Phenicura Reevesii, J. HL. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1832), p. 1. McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 161. Daurian Warbler, Lath. Reeves’s Redstart, J. H. Gray. The following description is introduced of an allied species from the Malayan peninsula : RUTICILLA LEUCOPTERA, Blyth, Sp. Pheenicura leucoptera, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 962 (1848). Ruticilla leucoptera, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 134 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 168. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. Has. Malayan Peninsula, Java. R. leucoptera.. *‘ Size of R. phenicwra, and much resembling in plumage R. nipal- ensis, but smaller and the wings much shorter than in the latter species ; it is also generally similar to phenicwra, but has no white on the forehead, which, with the crown, neck, and fore part of the back, are ash-grey; the middle of the back is black, as are also the lores, ear-coverts, throat, and breast ; and the rest of the under parts, with the rump and tail, except the medial feathers of the latter, are bright ferruginous, the exterior web of the outermost tail-feather being marked with dusky ; wings dusky, having a large white patch occupying the base of the 2r 306 CATALOGUE. A. B. g@ 2. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. g. Drawing. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. C. g. Japan. Presented by John Gould, Esq., Dec. 1852. R. aurorea. Male, length 5 in., of wing 3 in., tail 22 in., bill to gape £ in., and tarse 2 in. Forehead, lores, ear-coverts, throat, fore part of breast, back, upper wing-coverts, apical and basal portion of the secondaries and tertiaries, and the two medial tail-feathers, black ; exterior margin of the outer tail-feather and apical margin of the rest, dusky black; medial portion of both webs of the secondaries and tertiaries white; crown of head and back of neck slaty ash, rather whitish above the ear-coverts ; breast, abdomen, under wing-coverts, upper and lower tail-coverts, and tail (except as above), rufous. Female, brown above ; the wing-patch rufescent white, beneath rufescent ; upper and lower tail-coverts and tail (except the medial feathers of the latter, which are dusky brown) rufous; bill and legs black. 475. RUTICILLA RUFOGULARIS, Moore. Ruticilla rufogularis, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. ft. A. B.C. g@ 3. Pushut. From Griffith’s Collection. R. rufogularis. Male, length 53 in., of wing 32 in., tail 22 in., bill to gape 42 in., and tarse in. Crown and back of neck mixed grey and ash ; lores, ear-coverts, and sides of neck, black ; wings and medial tail-feathers dark brown; apical margin of the exterior web of the outer tail-feather dusky; smaller wing-coverts (except the feathers immediately on the shoulder), scapulars, basal portion of the speculars, and apical margins of the greater wing-coverts, white ; exterior margin of the primaries and secondaries pale rufescent ; throat and breast, back and rump, upper tail-coverts, and tail, rufous ; abdomen, under wing and tail-coverts, pale rufescent ; bill and legs black. Female, cinerous brown above, rufescent beneath; wings dark brown, the feathers of which are margined with pale rufescent ; lower part of back, upper tail-coverts, and tail, rufous, the two medial feathers dark brown, exterior margin of the outer dusky. secondaries and tertiaries, extending over both webs of each feather ; bill and feet black : according to season, the dorsal plumage is margined with brown edgings, the under parts more slightly with greyish, and the wing-coverts with brown. Length about 6 inches, of wing 23 inches, and tail 23 inches, bill to gape 3 inch, and tarse $ inch. Female, plain brown above, paler beneath, with rufous tail, and the same great white wing-patch as in the male.”—(Blyth.) CATALOGUE. 307 476. RUTICILLA CH#RULEOCEPHALA, Vigors Sp. Pheenicura ceruleocephala, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1830), p. 35. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 25, f.2. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 190. Ruticilla ceruleocephala, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Hodgs., Oat. B. of Nep. p. 68. Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 1384; Oat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p- 168. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. a.b. @. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. g. Pushut. From Griffith’s Collection. R. ceruleocephala, Male, length 52 in., of wing 37 in., tail 23 in., bill to gape 2 in., and tarse £ in. Top of the head slaty ash; lores, ear-coverts, throat, breast, back, rump, upper tail-coverts, and tail, black; wings dark brown; the scapulars and outer edges of the secondaries white ; the under wing-coverts, belly, and vent, whitish ; bill and legs black. Female unknown. AT7. RUTICILLA NIGROGULARIS, Hodgson. Ruticilla nigrogularis, Hodgs. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), Pelt ob: A.B. g. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Rk. nigrogularis. Length 6 in., of wing 32 in., tail 26 in., bill to gape 11 in., tarse Sin. Crown of head slaty blue, lightest on the forehead ; lores, ear-coverts, throat, back of neck, back, upper wing- coverts, two middle tail-feathers entirely, and the rest (except the basal portion), black; wings blackish brown, the scapulars, outer edges of the secondaries, and under wing-coverts white; breast, flanks, belly, ramp, upper and lower tail-coverts, and base of tail (except the two middle feathers), bright chestnut; vent and under tail-coverts mixed with white; bill and legs black. This species is allied to 2. schisticeps (the description of which is annexed), but differs in having the throat black instead of white. RUTICILLA SCHISTICEPS, Hodgson. Pheenicura schisticeps, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 838. Ruticilla schisticeps, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 69, et App. p. 153. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. 308 CATALOGUE. 478. RUTICILLA FRONTALIS, Vigors Sp. Phenicura frontalis, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1831), p. 172. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 26, f. 1. Blyth, J. A, S. Beng. XI. p. 190. Ruticilla frontalis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 68. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 184; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p- 168. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Moore, P. Z. . S. (1845), p Ruticilla melanura, Less. Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 265. Pheenicura tricolor, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. A. B. 8 2. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c.d. & 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. f. & ¢. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Col- lection. R. frontalis. Length 6 in., of wing 33 in., tail 22 in., bill to gape 11 in., tarse in. Top of the head, back, throat, and breast dusky cyaneous, with terminal brown edgings ; forehead and above the eyes lazuline blue; wings brown; rump, upper tail-coverts, and under parts bright rufous ; tail-feathers rufous, with black tips, except the two middle ones, which are wholly black; bills and legs black. Female, brown above and below, rufescent on the belly and flanks ; the rest as in the male. 479. RUTICILLA FULIGINOSA, Vigors Sp. Pheenicura fuliginosa, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1881), p. 85. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 190. Ruticilla fuliginosa, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.180. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 68. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 1384; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p-169. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p Pheenicura plumbea, Gould, P. Z. 8. (1835), p. 185. Has. Nepal, Hodgson. Specimen in British Museum. R. schisticeps. ‘‘ Length 6 inches, wing 3 inches 4 lines, bill from gape 7 lines, tarse 103 lines. Side of the head and neck, back, wings, and tail, black ; top of the head pale slaty blue; throat and large patch on each wing white ; lower part of breast and abdomen rufous chestnut.” CATALOGUE. 309 ~- Ruticilla simplex, Zess., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 265. Pheenicura rubricauda, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82 (the male). Pheenicura lineoventris, Hodgs., MS. (the female). A. g. Bengal. From Blagrave’s Collection. b.c. 2. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. d.e. & 9%. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Rk. fuliginosa. Length 5 in., of wing 3 in., tail 2 in., bill to gape S in., tarse $in. Male of a uniform dusky cyaneous; wings brown, margined with the same; vent, upper and lower tail-coverts, and tail, dark ferruginous ; bill black ; legs hair-brown. Female, above much paler ash, and still paler below; from the throat to the vent, each feather is spotted with white and margined with dusky and then pale ash; wings brown, spotted with white on the coverts ; tail white at its base, extending to near the tip on the outermost feathers ; the rest brown ; upper and lower tail-coverts are also white. “Found along rivers, near or among mountains : haunts rocks just appearing above the torrent; feeds on coleopterous insects; con- tinually spreading its tail out like a fan, and in a vibrating manner.” —(Grifith’s MS. Notes.) 480. RUTICILLA LEUCOCEPHALA, Vigors Sp. Pheenicura leucocephala, Vigors, P. Z. S. (1880), p. 85. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 26, f. 1. Ruticilla leucocephala, Less., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 265. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 68. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 1384; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 169. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. Chaimarrornis leucocephalus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. Sylvia erythrogastra, var. A., Lath., Hist. VII. p. 28. The White-capped Redstart. Gir-CHaonpDEEA, Hind., Hardwicke. Kane PHota, Mohun Ghats, Royle. A. g. Himalaya. From Reeves’s Collection. b. g. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. c.d. g. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. RR. leucocephala. Male, length 7 in., of wing 4 in., of tail 8 in... 310 CATALOGUE. bill to gape £in., tarse lin. Forehead, lores, ear-coverts, throat, neck, breast, back, wings, and tip of each tail-feather, black ; abdomen, rump, upper and lower tail-coverts, and two thirds of the tail, deep chestnut. Female unknown. : “ This bird is extremely common in the valley of the Dhoon, and also in the hills, along the banks of streams and rivers, flitting from rock to rock, and stone to stone, and eternally shaking its tail and spreading it by turns.’’—(Hutton, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 134.) Genus Larvivora, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. V1. p. 102 (1837). 481. LARVIVORA CYAWNA, Hodgson. Larvivora cyana, Hodgs., J. A. §. Beng. VI. p. 102; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 70. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 301. Calliope cyana, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 934; XVI. p- 185; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 169. Ruticilla cyana, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.180. Larvivora brunnea, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. VI. p. 102 (female). Pheenicura superciliaris, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XIII. p- 170 (1844). The Blue Larvivora, Hodqs. a.b. 3. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ This bird is common to all the three regions of Nepal, and never quits the woods. It perches freely, but is usually on the ground. Its stomach is feebler than in Zesia, and does not take seeds or gravel. From the number of insect nests and larve found in its stomach, I have called the genus Larvivora.’”’—(Hodgs., J. A. 8S. Beng. VI. p. 103.) | “Ts rare in the Neilgherries; also very rare and accidental in Lower Bengal during the season of passage.’’—(Blyth.) “ T observed this bird very rarely in thick and tangled underwood on the Neilgherries. It has a single low chuckling note, like that of some of the Stonechats.’’—(Jerdon.) Genus Tarsicer, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83 ; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 28. 482. TARSIGER CHRYS AUS, Hodgson. Tarsiger chryseus, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 88; PB. Z. S&S. (1845), p. 28; Ann. Nat. Hist. CATALOGUE. ; oe (1845), p. 198; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 70. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 169. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 300. Jardine, Cont. Orn. p. 119, t. @ @. Sericornis chrysea, Hodgs. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 549. The Golden Tarsiger, Gray. a.bc.d. & 9. Nepal (No. 408, Hodgs. Cat.) Pre- sented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ This bird inhabits the central hills of the Himalaya; is shy, solitary, and bush-loving, constantly descending to the ground from its perch. It feeds and breeds on the ground, making a compact saucer-like nest of moss. Eggs verditer.’’—(Hodgs. 483. TARSIGER SUPERCILIARIS, Hodgson. Tarsiger superciliaris, Hodgs. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p- A. Bie. d. & 9. Nepal (Nos. 409, 924, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., October, 1853. T. superciliaris. Male, length 51 in., of wing 32 in., tail 28 in., bill to gape 3in., and tarse 14 in. Above, deep cyaneous; wings brown, margined with cyaneous and rufous on the shoulder, primaries also margined with rufous, secondaries with cyaneous; tail brown, margined with cyaneous ; lores and cheeks black, a white superciliary streak extending 11 in. from the nares to the back of the neck; be- neath rufous; middle of belly white. Female, olive-brown above ; wings and tail brown, margined with rusty olive; superciliary streak not so clear as in the male ; beneath pale dull rufous ; middle of belly and shafts on the underside of tail white ; bill black ; legs horn. Genus CranEcuLa, Brehm. (1828). PanpiciLua, Blyth, Field Nat. Mag. (18838). 484. CYANHCULA SUECICA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla suecica, Linn., S. N. 1. p. 336. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 28. Tickell, J. A 8. Beng. II. p. 575. Cyanecula suecica, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 182. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p.70. Blyth, J. A. SB. Beng. XVI. p. 185; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p- 167. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 296. 312 CATALOGUE. Pheenicura suecica, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 92. Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 267. Sylvia sperata, var. A., Lath., Hist. VII. p.107 (female). Calliope suecicoides, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. | Blue-necked Warbler, Lath., Hist. VII. p. 30, t. 104 (male). The Bluebreast, Blyth. Husatnrt Prppa, Hind., Jerd. Dumevk, Cabul, Blyth. Nert Kunturzt, GuNPIGceRA, and GuRPEDRAH, Hind., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 22. a.b. g. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. c.d. & 2. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. é g. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Col- lection. “The Bluebreast affects the open country, where there are no trees, and especially reedy places or plantations of sugar-cane, or growing corn or high grass, or ground covered with the broad leaves of cucurbitaceous plants; and there they are seen generally on the ground, running with alternate steps, like a Pipit or Wagtail, and occasionally spreading wide the tail, displaying its rufous base to advantage; seldom perching, but flitting before you as you advance, and disappearing among the low cover, but soon coming forth when all is still, yet without absolutely quitting the shelter of the herbage by going more than a few paces from it. In Lower Bengal these birds are extremely common in suitable situations.’”—(Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 185.) “ In the Dukhun, this is far from being common, and is only found during the cold season, from October till March. It frequents thick hedges, gardens, sugar-cane fields, and long grass or weeds in beds of tanks, &c., occasionally coming close to houses; and feeds on the ground, on which it runs along picking up various insects, and does not return so quickly to its perch, neither has it that peculiar quivering of the tail, as the Indian Redstart, though while feeding on the ground it occasionally jerks it up. It generally, when observed, tries to conceal itself among the bushes it frequents.”’— (Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 267.) Mr. E. L. Layard “ procured this bird in Ceylon, at Ambegamoa, in CATALOGUE. 313 the month of March. Was not seen in any other locality.”—(Ann. N. H. (1853), p. 267.) Genus CaLLiopE, Gould, Birds of Hur. (1836). Metonss, Keys. et Blas., Hur. Wirb. (1840). 485. CALLIOPE CAMTSCHATKENSIS, Gel. Sp. Turdus camtschatkensis, Gmel., S. N. Z. I. p. 817. Lath., Hist. V. p. 138, t. 83. Calliope camtschatkensis, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 134; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 169. Bonap., CO. G. Av. p. 295. Motacilla calliope, Pallas, Trav. III. p. 697. Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. I. p. 575. Cyanecula calliope, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 182. Calliope Lathami, Gould, Birds of Eur. t.14. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p.69. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 112; XII. p. 934. The Ruby-throated Warbler, Lath. GuypicERA, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton. Gana@uLaR, Nepal, Hodgs. A. g. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. B.C.d. & ¢. Calcutta. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. é. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. f &. Drawing. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Col-_ lection. _“ This bird is common in Lower Bengal during the cold season.”’ —(Blyth.) } “ Haunts thickets and underwood ; is rare, solitary, and silent.” —(Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. II. p. 575.) 486. CALLIOPE PECTORALIS, Gould. Calliope pectoralis, Gould, Icones Avium, t. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 984; XVI. p.185; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 169. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 69. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 295. Bradybates pectoralis, G. R. Gray, Gen.of Birds, I. p. 181. A.b. 3. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. c. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. 2s March 18th, 1954. 314 CATALOGUE. Subfam. III. SYLVIANA, Vigors. Genus OrtHotomus, Horsf:, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 165 (1820). EpeEta, Less., Tr. d’Orn. p. 309 (1831). Suroria, Wicholson, P. Z. S. (1851), p. 194. 487. ORTHOTOMUS SHEPIUNM, Horsfield. Orthotomus sepium, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p.166. Lath., Hist. 1V. p. 265. TLemm., Pl. Col. 599, fil. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.145. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 282. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. The Chiglet Creeper, Lath. Horsfield’s Tailor-Bird. Cuie.et, Java, Horsf. A. B. and Drawing. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Col- lection. 488. ORTHOTOMUS EDELA, Temminck. Orthotomus edela, Temm., Pl. Col. 599, f. 2 (1836). G. Rk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.144. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 282. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. Motacilla sepium, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 318. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 218. Edela ruficeps, Less., Cent. Zool. p. 212, ¢. 71 (1834) (nec. Less., Tr. d’ Orn.). Raffles’s Tailor-Bird. Kacuicut, Sumatra, Raffles. a. Drawing. Sumatra. From Sir T. 8. Raffles’s Col- lection. 489. ORTHOTOMUS FLAVOVIRIDIS, Moore. Orthotomus flavoviridis, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. The Yellowish-green Tailor-Bird. A. B. Malacca. Purchased. O. flavoviridis. The forehead, crown, round the eyes, and occiput, CATALOGUE. 315 ferruginous ; back and rump yellowish green ; tail more dusky green ; wings brown, broadly margined exteriorly throughout with yellowish green; chin, base of lower mandible, ear-coverts, centre of some of the feathers of the throat and breast, white ; throat and fore part of breast black, centered as above ; lower part of breast ash and white ; middle of the abdomen white; flanks yellowish; extreme edge of shoulder of wing yellow; under part of tail yellowish, with a terminal dusky band, tipped with yellowish; thighs greenish-fer- ruginous. Specimen labelled male. Length 4 in., of wing 14 1in., tail 12 in., tarsus 5% in.; bill to gape {4 in. 490. ORTHOTOMUS CINERACEUS, Blyth. Orthotomus cineraceus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 589 (1845); Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 144. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 282. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. Orthotomus sepium, apud Lafr., Mag. de Zool. t. 51. The Grey Tailor-Bird. A. Malacca. Purchased. “ Upper parts pure ash-grey, without any tinge of green ; forehead The following are the descriptions of the other known species of this genus. ORTHOTOMUS LONGIROSTRIS, Swains. Orthotomus longirostris, Swains., 21 Cent. p. 343 (1837). G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 282. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. The Black-throated Grey Tailor-bird. Has. S. W. Australia, Swains. Malacca ? “ Cinereous ; sides of the body beneath cinereous, the middle white ; head, chin, and thighs, ferruginous ; throat black ; tail brownish, graduated ; the latter with dusky black ends, tipped with whitish. Bill and legs pale. “‘ Length 43 in. ; bill to gape = in. ; wing 2+, in ; tail beyond 1 in. ; base 1-4; in. ; tarsus 5% in.” —(Swainson.) This species differs from O. cineraceus, B., in having a black throat, and the wing being -;3,in. longer ; the tarsus also being longer by a } in, ORTHOTOMUS CUCULLATUS, Temm. Orthotomus cucullatus, Temm., Pl. Col. 599, f. 3. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 282. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. Has. Java, Sumatra, Zemminck. “Top of head bright ferruginous ; neck, jaws, and the sides of the breast of a pure ash; the neck in front, the breast, and the middle of the belly, are pure —- 316 CATALOGUE. and sides of the head light ferruginous, palest on the cheeks, and there is a slight tinge of the same upon the chin ; crown tinged with olive brown; lower parts white, passing to light ashy on the sides of the breast ; tail somewhat brownish, with terminal dusky band, and whitish extreme tips to its outer feathers; tibial plumes rust- coloured; the tarsi and toes red brown; bill dusky above, pale beneath. Length about 424 in., of wing 1,8; in., tail 18 in., bill to gape 3 in., tarse $ in.’””—(Blyth.) In our specimen of O. cineraceus, the centre of the throat, and the whole of the breast and flanks are lightish ash, paling to silky white on the centre of the belly; the chin and sides of the throat with the ear-coverts, being light ferruginous ; under tail-coverts also white ; the wing and tarsus are both 2 in. longer; wings brown, the primaries margined exteriorly with pale dusky ferruginous, the secondaries with ashy olive; extreme edge of wing, under spurious wing-coverts, and exterior margin of the latter, ferruginous white, contrasting with the ash on the breast; under wing-coverts white. Other characters as in the description above. 491. ORTHOTOMUS RUFICEPS, Lesson Sp. Edela ruficeps, Less., Tr. d Ornith. p. 309 (1831) (nee. Less., Cent. Zool.). Orthotomus ruficeps, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. Orthotomus sericeus, Zemm., Text de Pl. Col. 599 (1836). white ; the sides, the thighs, and the abdomen, of a yellow citron ; back and wings of a greenish tint, the quills and tail margined with greenish ; upper mandible brown, the lower, as well as the feet, yellowish.” —(Temm.) ORTHOTOMUS ATROGULARIS, Temm. Orthotomus atrogularis, Temm., Text de Pl. Col. 599. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 282. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. The Black-throated Tailor-bird. Has. Malacca, Borneo, Temminck. ‘* This species is the smallest of the genus, The forehead, top of the head, and the occiput, bright brownish-red ; the neck, the back, and the wings, of a grassy- green ; the tail of a yellowish-green, marked near the end, and on the inner web, with a narrow yellowish band ; the chin, throat, breast, and upper parts of flanks, pure black ; the sides of the abdomen yellowish ; middle of the belly and abdomen white ; bill and feet brown. No difference in the sexes. Length 3} in.”— (Temm.) CATALOGUE. 317 The Rufous-headed Tailor-Bird. A. Malacca. Purchased. This species may readily be distinguished by the bright colour of the head, the tail also being of the same colour, but not so bright ; and the bill being considerably longer and stouter (though strictly typical) than in the other species. Length 43 in., wing 2 in., tail 14 in., bill to gape 4 in., and tarsus 8; in. 492. ORTHOTOMUS LONGICAUDA, Gmel. Sp. Motacilla longicauda et M. sutoria, Gmel., S. NV. ZL. I. pp. 954, 997. Pennant, Ind. Zool. 1. p. 4A. Orthotomus longicauda, Strickl., Ann. N. H. XIII. p. 35. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 377; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 144. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Tickell, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. p. 298. Hutton, J. A. S. Beng. XVII. pt. II. p. 691. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Layard, Ann. NV. H: (1858), p. 262. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. Sylvia longicauda et 8S. sutoria, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. pp. 545, 551; Gen. Hist. VIL. pp. 79,119. Vieiil., Ene. Meth. p. 456. Malurus longicandus, Pearson, J. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 644. Sylvia guzuratta, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p.554; Gen. Hist. VII. p. 129. Orthotomus Bennettii et O. lingoo, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 90. Lafres. Mag. de Zool. t. 52, 58. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p. 1. greet Cat. B. of Nep. p. 68. Orthotomus ruficapilla, Hutton, J. A. S. Beng. II. p. 504 (1888). Orthotomus sphenurus, Swains., 23 Cent. p. 343 (1838). Orthotomus sutorius, v. ruficapillus, v. sphenurus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. Orthotomus sutoria et O. patia, Hodgs., P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 29. Sutoria agilis, Nicholson, P. Z. 8. (1851), D 194. The Indian Tailor-Bird, Pennant. Puutxi, Hind., Jerdon. Tuntuni, Beng., Hamilton. Blyth. 318 CATALOGUE. Patra (‘ Leaf-bird’), Nepal, Hodgs. A. B. ©. g ¢ (0. Bennettii et O. lingoo, Sykes). Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. d. e. f. (O. sutoria et O. patia, Hodgs.). Nepal. Pre- sented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. g. Drawing of bird, nest, and eggs, natural size. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. The earliest notice of this long-celebrated bird is found in “ Pennant’s Indian Zoology,” a classical work which combines various fragments of zoology collected by Forster, Loten, and other — early Indian zoologists. The systematic name was first given by Gmelin. After various interesting remarks on Indian Zoology, Pennant describes the nest of the Tailor Bird as follows: “The bird picks up a dead leaf, and, surprising to relate, sews it to the side of a living one, its slender bill being its needle, and its thread some fine fibres; the lining feathers, gossamer, and down.” The bird is subsequently described by most Indian ornithologists. Mr. Jerdon remarks: “The YZailor Bird is tolerably common in most wooded districts, and universally spread, frequenting cultivated ground, especially gardens, groves of trees, and is also found in high jungle in the more open spaces. It lives in pairs or in small flocks, incessantly hopping about the branches of trees and shrubs, peas, and other vegetables, with a loud reiterated note, and picking various insects (chiefly ants and small larve) off the bark and leaves, and not unfrequently seeking them on the ground. It has the habit of frequently jerking up its tail while feeding, or hopping about, and at times (especially when calling) it has the power of raising the feathers on the lower part of its throat, and displaying on either side a small black stripe. This has been noted by no one except Lieutenant Hutton, who states: ‘It is only seen when the bird is in motion, and wholly disappears when in a state of rest.’ It has various notes, one of which sounds like twee, twee, twee, as mentioned by Colonel Sykes, and another which is generally used when alarmed or angry, and sounds like chick, chick, chick, chicky, chick. It is a familiar bird, and ventures close to houses, but when observed becomes wary.” The following are a few observations on the structure of two specimens of the nest of the present bird, which were found in the garden belonging to Captain Hearsey, by Lieutenant Hutton. “The first was neatly formed of raw cotton and bits of cotton threads CATALOGUE. 319 woven strongly together, thickly lined with horse-hair, and supported between two leaves on a twig of the amaltius tree (Cassia fistula). These two leaves were first placed longitudinally upon each other, and stitched in that position from the points to rather more than half way up the sides with a strong thread spun from the raw cotton by the bird, leaving the entrance to the nest at the upper end, between the stalks of the leaves, at the point where they join the branch of the tree. Both of these leaves were, of course, green and living ; subsequently, however, they were blown down by a high wind, and being now withered, the nest appears enclosed between two dead leaves. “The second specimen was at the end of a branch of the Bhela (Semecarpus anacardium), about two feet from the ground, and con- structed of the same materials as the above, viz., raw cotton, cotton threads, also a little flax, and lined with horse-hair alone; the leaves were stitched together partly with thread prepared by the bird, and partly with spun thread, and so well concealed was it, that even after Captain Hearsey had discovered it (by accident), he could scarcely find it again to show to me. In it were found an egg and two young birds nearly fledged; these I placed with the nest in a trap cage, and thus succeeded in capturing both of the old birds. “The young birds are similar in colour to the adults, except that they are paler, and the top of the head cinereous with a faint rufous tinge; bill yellowish; the eggs are white, spotted, chiefly at the larger end, with tawny spots. “They are very lively little birds, exhibiting a good deal of the manner of the creeper tribe (Cinnyris), carefully searching beneath every leaf and into every chink and hole for insects, which they seize with great rapidity, feseng their tails up and down, and uttering a sharp reiterated cry.” In another notice, the same author states: “Similar nests and eggs agreeing in every respect as those described above have since fallen under my observation ; in all of these, the nest was composed of cotton, wool, vegetable fibre, and horse-hair, formed in the shape of a deep cup or purse, enclosed between two long leaves, the edges of which were sewed to the sides of the nest, in a manner to support it, by threads spun by the bird; the eggs are three to four, of a white colour, sprinkled with small specks, chiefly at the larger end, of rufous or tawny.” Dr. Nicholson gives the following notice: “I have found its singularly sewn nest containing eggs or young at all seasons of the 320 CATALOGUE. year, in May and in November; and this may be owing to the vegetation of gardens being always kept up by means of artificial irri- gation ; for cultivated spots seem its favourite, if not exclusive, resort, at least in the north of India. Though no doubt it haunts suitable jungles, I never observed it there, nor ever discovered its nest so situated ; but I have found many nests in my gardens, both at Surat and at Raghote, as well as in Cutch. It seems to prefer the leaf of the Bringal (Solanum esculentum), or that of the Cucurbita octan- gularis, for the purposes of nidification; and it lays four small white eggs, marked with famt dark spots at the larger end. After selecting a fitting leaf, it proceeds by means of its feet and beak to draw the edges together, perforating holes therein, and securing their proximity by threads of cotton, with bunches at the end to prevent their giving way. Then the nest is constructed inside the leaf, now forming a sort of cove, with cotton; the entrance is at the top, and the nest seems small in proportion to the bird.” The Tailor Bird is found in India generally, Ceylon, the Burmese countries, and the Malayan peninsula. _ Further notices of the habits and nest of this curious bird will be found by the following authors in the references above referred to, viz., Hodgson, Sykes, Blyth, Layard, &c. Genus Printa, Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 165 (1820). 493. PRINIA FAMILIARIS, Horsf. Prinia familiaris, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 165; Zool. Res. in Java, t. Lath., Hist. IV. p. 264. Swains., Zool. Ill. n. s. t=. 97. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 284. Motacilla olivacea, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 318. -Lath., Hist. VII. p. 218. Orthotomus prinia, Temm., Text de Pl. Col. 599. Familiar Creeper, Lath. Prinya, Java, Horsf. A. b. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c. Drawing (M. olivacea, Raffles). Sumatra. From Sir T. 8. Raffles’s Collection. “The Prinya is abundant in many parts of Java near villages and gardens; in the confines of these it builds its nest on trees and shrubs. Its motions are sprightly. It sports among the branches CATALOGUE. 321 in short-and rapid flights, and enlivens the neighbourhood with pleasant notes, from which the native name is derived.”’—(Horsf.) 494. PRINIA FLAVIVENTRIS, Delessert Sp. Orthotomus flaviventris, Deless., Rev. Zool. (1840), p-101; Voy. dans ? Inde, pt. 2. p. 80. Prinia flaviventris, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XIII. p. 376; XVI. p. 455 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.144. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 284. A. Bengal, 6. Malacca. Presented by the Asiatic So- ciety of Bengal. c. Nepal (No. 944, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. 495. PRINIA SOCIALIS, Sykes. -Prinia socialis, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 89; J. A. 8. Beng. II. p. 587 ; Jerd., Madr. J. XI. p. 3. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p.3876; XVI. p.455; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 144. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Fraser, Zool. Typ. t. 43. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 284. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1858), p. 262. Foodkey Warbler, Lath., Hist. VII. p. 125. Ash-coloured Wren- Warbler, Jerdon, Puurxt, Hind., Blyth. A. B.c. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. d. e. Nepal (No. 890, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “This species constructs the same ingenious nest and has the same note, ‘ tooee tooee,’ and feeds in the same manner as the Ortho- tomus longicauda. It is remarkable for a struggling flight, as if it experienced difficulty in making its way.’”’-—(Sykes.) “Ts unequally distributed over the peninsula, being tolerably common in some localities and rarely met. with in others. In the Carnatic, I have met it among reeds and long grass, by the side of rivers and tanks; on the west coast, in similar situations, and much more common; while I have hitherto seen it but rarely in the table- land; on the Neilgherries near Coonoor and Kotagherry, it is very 2¢ 322 CATALOGUE. abundant in dry bushy ground. I have not verified Col. Sykes’s observation as to its nidification, and have found the nest of another species to be very different.’’—(Jerdon.) ; 3 496. PRINIA HODGSONT, Blyth. Prinia Hodgsonii, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 376 (1844) ; XVI. p. 456; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 143. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 162. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 68. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 284. Prinia gracilis, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 3. Small Wren- Warbler, Jerd. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. N, India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. | c. d. e. f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 497. PRINIA CINEREOCAPILLA, Hodgson. Prinia cinereocapilla, Hodgs. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. a. b. c. Nepal (No. 890* Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Crown of the head grey, the shaft and margin of the feathers being darker; nareal and frontal plumes, a streak over and beyond the eye, and the whole under parts rufescent, brightest on the flanks and thighs ; lores and upper parts of ear-coverts greyish ; nape, back, rump, and wings bright rufous brown, the tips of the latter dusky ; tail the same colour as the back, paler beneath, with a terminal dusky band, and rufescent white tips; bill black; legs pale horn. Length 43 in., wing 1,8; in., tail 2 in., bill to front 2in., to gape $in., tarsus $ in., middle Aish ne claw +4 in., hind datos = xf; In. Genus Horeires, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 30. Nivicouta, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. — p. 82; J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 586. 498. HOREITES POLLICARIS, Hodge. Horeites pollicaris, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p-82; P. Z. S. (1845), p.380; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 65; CATALOGUE. 323 Ann. N. H. XVI. p. 200; Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 585. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Drymoica pollicaria, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 164. a. Nepal (No. 848). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 499. HOREITES SCHISTILATUS, Hodgs. Nivicola schistilata, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p- 82; Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 586. Horeites schistilatus, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 30; Cat. B. of Nep. 65; Ann. N. H. XVI. p. 200. Drymoica. schistilata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 164. a. b. Nepal (No. 860, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 500. HOREITES BRUNNIFRONS, Hodgs. Horeites brunnifrons, Hodgs.. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 65, App. p. 151; Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 585. Prinia brunnifrons, Hodgs., P. Z. S. Gist), p. 29; Ann. N. H. XVI. p. 200. a. b. c. d. (No. 836, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “These birds inhabit the northern regions of Nepal, near the. snows, dwelling in brushwood and being much on the ground.”— ( Hodgson.) 501. HOREITES MAJOR, Hodgson. Horeites major, Hodgs. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. BR. 6: Nepal (No. 946, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., October, 1853. H. major. Above olive brown, ruddier on the wings; tail rounded, and of a dusky brown, with the outer webs. fringed with olive brown ; cap red-brown, a yellowish ferruginous superciliary streak extending over the ear-coverts; upper parts of ear-coverts ruddy brown, lower ashy; throat, sides of neck, centre of breast, and abdomen: ashy white; sides of the breast and flanks olive brown ; bill dark horn, yellowish at base beneath; feet yellowish. Length 324 CATALOGUE. 5 in., of wing 23 in., tail 2,%, in., outer feather #in., shorter than the middle, bill to front £ in., to gape § in., tarsus ;% in., middle toe and claw =, in., inner ditto 5, in., outer ditto rather more than 2 in. This species may easily be distinguished by its greater size, larger bill, and by the wings being much longer, though the latter are rounded as in the other species, and by the nearly total absence of ash colour on the under parts, the feet also being longer and stronger. Genus Neornis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 590. 502. NEORNIS FLAVOLIVACEA, Hodgson. Neornis flavolivacea, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 66, et App. p. 152. Blyth, Journ. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 590; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 144. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 291. Sylvia flavolivacea, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 174. Neornis cacharensis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82 (the young). Drymoica brevicaudata, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 459 (1847) (the adult). a. Nepal (N. cacharensis, H.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. : Genus Cisticota, Lesson (1881). 503. CISTICOLA CURSITANS, Frankl. Sp. Prinia cursitans, Franklin, P. Z. S. (1831), p. 118. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p.5; Ill. Ind. Orn. t. 6. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 590. Cisticola cursitans, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 457; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 145. Hodgs., Oat. B. of Nep. p. 62. Tickell, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. p. 800. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 286. Cisticola subhemalayana, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. Drymoica cisticola, Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 164. The Grass- Warbler, Jerdon. Guaska Pourxki or GHasKa Pirpirret, Hind., Jerd. Kuerr Guus, Bhagulpore, Blyth. CATALOGUE. 325 A. B. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “This little bird abounds in suitable localities throughout the country, frequenting sedges and long grass, also growing corn and other low crops; it may be commonly observed to rise a little way into the air, as is the habit of so many birds that inhabit similar situations, repeating at intervals a single note, ‘77k, gik.’ It con- structs a beautiful nest, sewing together a number of growing stems and leaves of grass with a delicate pappus, which forms also the. lining ; and laying four or five translucent white eggs, with reddish brown spots, more numerous and forming a ring at the large end, very like those of Orthotomus longicauda.’’—(Blyth.) ‘When disturbed, it takes a short interrupted flight, and on seating itself hides among the tufts of grass, and often runs several yards. It feeds on ants, the larve of small grasshoppers, and various other insects.”’—(Jerdon.) | - Genus Surya, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 183 (1836). -Decurvs, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 28 (1841). 504. SUYA CRINIGER, Hodgson. Suya criniger, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 183. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 375. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Decurus (Suya) criniger, v. caudata, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. Prinia criniger, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 63. Drymoica criniger, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 457; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 142. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 164. Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p. 692. Surya, Nepal, Hodgson. A. b. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “The favourite resort of the Suye is the upland downs which are scattered with brushwood Owing to the feebleness of their wings, they need the shelter of low trees and shrubs; but they are almost 326 CATALOGUE. perpetually on the ground, seeking their food there exclusively. Small scaled insects are their favourite food, with larve ; next grubs and caterpillars; berries they seldom touch; never grain nor ne noes, nor consequently gravel.’’—(Hodgson.) “ This little bird appears on the hills at about 5,000 feet in May. A nest taken much lower down in June, was composed of grasses neatly interwoven in the shape of an ovate ball, the smaller end uppermost, and forming the mouth or entrance; it was lined first with cottony seed down and then with fine grass stalks; it was suspended among high grass, and contained five beautiful little eggs of a carneous white colour, thickly freckled with deep rufous, and with a darkish confluent ring of the same at the larger end. Diameter 32 x 58 im. I have seen this species as high as 7,000 feet in October. It delights to sit on the summit of tall grass, or even of an oak, from whence it pours forth a loud and long-continued grating note, like the filing of a saw.” —(Hutton.) . 505. SUYA FULIGINOSA, Hodgs. Decurus (Suya) fuliginosa, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep., p. 63. a. b. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. This species differs from S. eriniger in having a more robust bill, which is entirely black; the feathers of the breast being dusky black, with rufescent white shafts and tips. The legs are also stouter. 506. SUYA ATROGULARIS, Moore. Suya atrogularis, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p A. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. b. c.d. Nepal (No. 893, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., October, 1853. S. atrogularis. Colour above, dusky brown, in some specimens ashy brown ; edge of wing at shoulder and under wing-coverts buff ; primaries margined with buffish, and secondaries with rufescent- brown; a@ whitish streak extending from the base of the lower mandible to the end and under the ear-covert ; chin, throat, side of neck, breast, and middle of abdomen black, the feathers of the two latter broadly centered with white; flanks and sides of abdomen mixed grey, brown, and rufescent; vent buff; thighs buffy-rufous ; CATALOGUE. 327 tail of ten feathers, paler than the back, without perceptible terminal band; bill horn, feet paler. Length 63 in., including the tail, wings from 13 to 2 in. in some specimens, central feathers of tail from 3} to 4 in., its outermost being only 1 in., bill to gape ;8; in., to front ;8, in., height from chin to front 5 in., width at chin 52; in., tarsi Z in. 507. SUYA LEPIDA, Blyth. Drymoica lepida, Blyth, J. A. 8. i XIII. p. 376 (1844); XVI. p. 460; Out. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 143. G. BR. Gray, aay of Birds, I. p. 164. Suya lepida, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. a. Shikarpore. From Griffith’s Collection. b. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. This species may be distinguished by the “ general light olive-grey colour above, each feather having a medial dusky streak, broader on those of the crown and back; wings light dusky brown, the feathers margined with olive-grey, and tail throughout distinctly branded above with narrow transverse duskyish lines, below pale, with whitish tips, and a subterminal dusky band to each feather; the under parts throughout are greyish white, with lores and a slight supercilium of the same. Length 42 to 53 in., tail varying from 23 to 25 in., with its outermost feathers from 1 to 1+ in. less, alar expanse 57 to 51 in., closed wing 13 in., bill to gape + in., tarse $in. Irides bright yellowish brown; bill plumbeous, paler (and some- times carneous) below; legs pale carneous, with a faint tinge of yellow.” “This bird inhabits low scrub, intermixed with tufts of coarse sedgy grass, growing in sandy places by the river side, and it frequently flies out to feed among the thin herbage growing along the margin of the sand-dunes.”’—(Blyth.) Genus Drymoica, Swains., Zool. Journ. (1827). 508. DRYMOICA SYLVATICA, Jerdon Sp. Prinia sylvatica, Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p. 4 Cres). Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 376. Drymoica sylvatica, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 142. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 164. Suya sylvatica, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Jungle Wren- Warbler, Jerdon. 328 CATALOGUE. A. Neilgherries. Presented by John Gould, Esq. b.c. 8. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “ This bird frequents the open forest jungle of the Neilgherries.”’ —(Jerdon.) 509. DRYMOICA NEGLECTA, Jerdon Sp. Prinia neglecta, Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 180 (1844). Drymoica neglecta, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 142. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 164. Suya neglecta, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Drymoica sylvatica, apud Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 458. a. Upper India. Presented by Dr. Falconer. Mr. Blyth remarks: “TI recently obtained a specimen of this bird about 40 miles N.W. of Midnapore. It was in an open bushy place, near tree-jungle. Its note was a long-continued and rapid repetition of the sound twit.” 510. DRYMOICA INORNATA, Sykes Sp. Prinia inornata, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1882), p. 89. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 4. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 376; XVIII. p. 812. Fraser, Zool. Typ. t.44. Layard, Ann. N. H. (18538), p. 268. Drymoica inornata, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 459; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 142, et App. p.xx. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 164. DRYMOICA VALIDA, Blyth. Drymoica valida, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XX. p. 180 (1851) ; App. to Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. xx. Drymoica robusta, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. p. 812 (1849) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 142. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 164. Suya robusta, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Has. Ceylon. DRYMOICA POLYCHROA, Temminck Sp. Malurus polychrous, Zemm., Pl. Col. 446, f. 3. Drymoica, Sp. No. 802, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 142; Journ, A, S. Beng. XVI. p. 459. Suya Blythi, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Has. Java. CATALOGUE. 329 Suya inornata, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 281. Prinia macroura,* Frankl., P. Z. S. (1831), p. 118. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 4. Sylvia longicaudata, Zickell, J. A. S. Beng. I. im 576 (1833). Prinia Franklinii, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 376 (1844). Prinia fusca, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; -P. ZS. (1845), p. 29; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 63. Drymoica fusca, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 460. Drymoica Jerdoni, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 459 (1847). The Common Wren- Warbler, Jerdon. A. B. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Nepal (No. 957, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. d. Bengal. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler, February, 1854. “ This is a common bird in all parts of the Peninsula, frequenting low bushes on the open plains, hedges, low trees, grain-fields, &c. Tt is found generally in pairs, or sometimes in small flocks ; feeds on ants, larvee, and other insects, and endeavours to conceal itself in the thick bushes or hedges, and on being driven away, flies off to the nearest bush or tree with a low jerking flight. I once procured the nest of this species: it was open at the top, neatly made with grass well interwoven, without any lining, and fixed in a low bush very near the ground; it contained four blue eggs.’”’—(Jerdon.) 511. DRYMOICA NIPALENSIS, Hodgson. Drymoica nipalensis, Hodgs. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. a. b. Nepal (No. 918, Hodgs. Catal.). ~ Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. D. nipalensis. Above rufous brown; wings dusky brown; the primaries exteriorly, and secondaries interiorly and exteriorly, * Previously used by Latham. hw 330 CATALOGUE. margined with bright rufous-brown; tail rufous-brown, paler beneath, and distinctly rayed; has a terminal dusky band, seen most conspicuous above, the tips being pale but not white; the whole under-parts rufescent, as in Prinia socialis, Sykes ; bill dusky ors paler below at base; legs pale horn. Length 41 to 5in. piles: 119 tail varying from 23 to 3 in., bill to front =4, in., to gape +4 in., plas: 1° in., middle toe and claw -8, in., hind ditto ~f, aa ps Genus Mecaturus, Horsf. Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 158 (1820). 512. MEGALURUS PALUSTRIS, Horsjfeld. Megalurus palustris, Horsfield, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 159. Lath., Hist. VII. p.125. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 372; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 1389. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 169. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 279. Malurus marginalis, Reinw., Temm. Pl. Col. 65, f. 2- Turdus takko, Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 75. Fenny Warbler, Lath. Larri-ancon, Java, Horsf. Taxxo, Hind., Hamilton. A. b. c. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. “This bird has a fine flute-like voice, which it pours forth as it ascends to some height above the reeds which it frequents, and then suddenly drops down among them. It has a remarkable freedom of action of the legs, enabling it to sprawl widely as it clambers among the reeds and grass-stems.’’—( Blyth.) Genus Cuartornis, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 167 (1848). 518. CHAETORNIS STRIATUS, Jerdon Sp. Megalurus striatus, Jerd., Suppl. Cat. B. (1841) ; Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 1, p. 169 (1844) ; pt. 2, p. 128. Chaétornis striatus, G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p- 167. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 280. Sphenura striata, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p- 189. CATALOGUE. 33] Dasyornis locustelloides, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 602 (1842); XIII. p. 373, 9. Dasyornis colluriceps, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 6038 ; XIII. p. 873 (1844), g. A. B. g 9. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “Tt has been suggested by Mr. R. W. G. Frith, that the very remarkable ant-orbital bristles of this bird are admirably adapted to protect the eyes when it is forcing its way through the dense tufts of high grass and reeds among which it is constantly found. The nest of this bird nearly accords with that of a Walacocercus, and the eges being blue.’’—(Blyth.) Genus ArunpiINnAx, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 595 (1845). PuHragMaTIcoLa, Blyth, IS. 514. ARUNDINAX OLIVACEUS, Blyth. . Phragmaticola olivacea, Blyth, MS. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 129 (1844). Arundinax olivaceus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p.595 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.181. Bonap., CO. G. Av. p. 287. A. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. B. c. Nepal (No. 930, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. d. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. e. Dacca. Presented by Capt. R. CO. Tytler, February, 1854. Genus AcrocEPHaLus, Naum. Vag. alte Augs. Nachtr. (1819). CALAMOHERPE, Boie, Isis (1822) p. 972. 515. ACROCEPHALUS BRUNNESCENS, Jerdon Sp. Agrobates brunnescens, Jerd., Madr. Jowrn. X. p. 269 (1839). Acrocephalus brunnescens, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. SB. Beng. p. 181. Calamoherpe brunnescens, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 288. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 285... S14 CATALOGUE. Malacocereus abornis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. . Acrocephalus arundinaceus v. turdoides of India, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 112; XIV. p. 594. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 64. Calamodyta arundinacea, apud G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. Tia: The Greater Indian Reed- Warbler. A. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. 6. China. From Reeves’s Collection. c. d. Dacca. Presented by Capt. R. C. Tytler, Feb., 1854. “This is an uncommon bird; in its manners it somewhat ap-. proaches the Orthotomi and Prinie. I have seen it in the Carnatic, near Trichinopoly, also near Jaulnah, and in other parts of the table- land. It frequents high grain fields, to the stalks of which it clings, and, on being observed, conceals itself among them. At Jaulnah, I have seen it in my garden, hunting about various low shrubs, peas, and beans, &c., among which, on being observed, it immediately withdrew, most carefully hiding itself, and being with difficulty driven from its place of refuge. I occasionally heard it utter a harsh clucking note. I found its food, in two instances, to consist of small grasshoppers and ants.’’—(Jerdon.) 516. ACROCEPHALUS MONTANUS, Horsfield Sp. Sylvia montana, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 156 (1820). Lath., Hist. VII. p. 217. Calamodyta montana, G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 172. Calamoherpe montana, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 285. The Java Reed- Warbler. Curet, Java, Horsf. A. B. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 517. ACROCEPHALUS DUMETORUM, Blyth. Acrocephalus dumetorum, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. p. 815 (1849), e¢ App. to Oat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 826. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1858), p. 263. Sylvia montana, apud Sykes, P. Z. S. (1882), p. 89. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p.5; XIIL. pt. 2, p. 150. Acrocephalus montanus, apud Blyth, J. A, 8S. Beng. CATALOGUE. 333 XIV. p. 594; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 181. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nepal, p. 64. Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p. 690. Salicaria arundinacea? Hodgs. G'ray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. | Sylvia arundinacea, var. A., Lath., Hist. VII. p. 17. The Lesser Indian Reed- Warbler. Poprwa, Hind., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. I. p. 86. TICKTICKEE of the Musselmen, Hamilton. Ticxra, Bengal, Hamilton. A. 6. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. B. C. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. d. e. Nepal (No. 818, 903, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. fg. Dacca. Presented by Capt. R. C. Tytler, February, 1854. “This bird is very common throughout the Peninsula, and comes a good deal into gardens, frequenting pea-rows and the like. In wilder marshy districts, such as the swampy thickets in the vicinity of the salt-water lake near Calcutta, not one is to be met with, while A. brunnescens abound; and A. agricola is rarely seen in the haunts of A. dumetorum.’’—(Blyth.) “This species arrives in the hills, up to 7,000 feet at least, in April, when it is very common, and appears in pairs, with something of the manners of Phylloscopus. The note is a sharp ‘ tchik-tchik,’ resembling the sound emitted by a flint and steel. It disappears by the end of May, in which month they breed ; but, owing to the high winds and strong weather experienced in that month in 1848, many nests were left incompleted, and the birds must have departed without breeding. One nest, which I took on the 6th May, was a round ball, with a lateral entrance ; it was placed in a thick barberry- bush growing at the side of a deep and sheltered ditch; it was composed of coarse dry grasses externally, and lined with finer grass. Eggs three, and pearl-white, with minute scattered specks of rufous, chiefly at the larger end; diameter 12 x 58 in.’””—(Hautton.) Mr. Jerdon states: “It is certainly migratory in the south of India.” | 334 CATALOGUE. 518. ACROCHPHALUS AGRICOLUS, Jerdon. Sylvia agricola, Jerd., Madr. Jowrn. XIII. pt. 2, p. 131 (1844). Acrocephalus agricolus, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 182. Calamoherpe agricola, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 595. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 285. Calamodyta agricola, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 172. A. B. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. C. Nepal (No. 903* Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. “T found this species of Reed Warbler frequenting rice-fields in the neighbourhood of Nellore during the cold weather.””—(Jerdon.) Mr. Blyth has also found it very abundant in reedy ground near Calcutta. Genus CaLtamopyta, Meyer et Wolf (1815). 519. CALAMODYTA CINNAMOMEA, Riipp. Sp. Salicaria cinnamomea, Riipp., Fawn. Abyss. p. 111, t. 42, gol: Calamodyta cmnamomea, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 172. Calamoherpe cinnamomea, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 286. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Genus Dumeticona, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 583 (1845). 520. DUMETICOLA AFFINIS, Hodgson Sp. Salicaria affinis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 64, et App. p. 151. Calamodyta affinis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 172, t. 49, f. 1. Calamoherpe affinis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 285. Dumeticola thoracica, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 584 (1845) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 1838. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. CATALOGUE. 335 Genus Tripura, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82; P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 30. 521. TRIBURA LUTEOVENTRIS, Hodgson. Tribura luteoventris, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; P. ZS. (1845), p. 380; Ann. N. H. XVI. p. 201; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 64. Blyth, J. A. SB. Beng. XIV. p. 583. Calamodyta luteoventris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 172. Pseudoluscinia luteoventris, Blyth, Oat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 182. The Luteous-bellied Tribura, Gray. A.b.c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. “ This bird inhabits the Kachar region of Nepal, among bushwood.”’ —(Hodgs.) Genus Horornis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82 ; J.A.S. Beng. XIV. p. 584. 522. HORORNIS FULVIVENTRIS, Hodgson. Horornis fulviventris, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 31; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 64; Ann. N. H. XVI. p. 202. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 290. Regulus fulviventris, G. BR. Gray, Gen.-of Birds, I. p. 175. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 523. HORORNIS FULIGIVENTER, Hodgson. Horornis fuligiventer, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 31; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 64; Ann. N. H. XVI. p. 201. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 290. Regulus fuliginoventris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 175. | a. b. ©. sid Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Genus PuyLiopnevuste, Meyer et Wolf (1815). 524, PHYLLOPNEUSTE RAMA, Sykes Sp. Sylvia Rama, Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 89. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 5, 336 CATALOGUE. Phyllopneuste Rama, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 594; XVI. p. 440; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 183. Calamodyta Rama, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 172. A. B. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. “This bird occurs abundantly in Lower Bengal, upon the sandy soil above the tideway of the Hoogly, frequenting baubul topes and scattered trees near villages, as well as hedges and low bush-jungle ; T have also observed it in the jungles north and west of Midnapore.”’ —(Blyth.) “Tt is a lively and active bird, hopping about the branches, and capturing various small insects, occasionally on the wing, but generally on the branches or leaves. It has a rather harsh chuckling note, which it incessantly utters on being approached, and endeavours to hide itself, creeping to the farther side of the tree.’’—(Jerdon.) Genus Puyxtoscopus, Bote, Isis (1826) p. 792. 525. PHYILLOSCOPUS TRISTIS, Blyth. Phylloscopus tristis, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XII. p. 966 (1843) ; XIV. p. 591; Ann. N. H. XIII. p. 178; Catal. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 185. Regulus tristis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 175. Abrornis tristis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 290. Sylvia trochilus, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 6. A. 6. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. Pushut. From Griffith’s Collection. “ Common in swampy places wherever there is jungle, and diffused generally over India; I also found this bird abundant in a mango tope near Hooghly, where there was no marshy ground in the im- mediate vicinity.’”’-—(Blyth.) “In Southern India, I obtained a specimen in a wooded valley along the edge of the northern range of Ghauts. It appeared active _and lively in its habits, occasionally flying from some reeds and perching on a stone in a brook, and from thence making short sallies after insects in the air, or seizing one on the sand of the rivulet.””— (Jerdon.) 526. PH YZLLOSCOPUS MAGNIROSTRIS, Blyth. Phylloscopus magnirostris, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XII. — p. 966 (1843). CATALOGUE. 337 Phyllopneuste magnirostris, G. R. Gray, App. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. p. 151. Phyllopneuste indicus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 593; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 183. Phylloscopus javanicus, (Horsf) apud Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 393; XIV. p. 591; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 185; App. p. 22. Sylvia javanica, apud G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.174. Phyllopneuste javanicus, apud Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 290. Phyllopneuste trochilus, Hodgs., Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 65. A. b. c. Bengal (P. magnirostris, Bl.), d. Chusan (P. indicus, Bl.). Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. e. Nepal (P. trochilus, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. : This is a rare bird in the neighbourhood of Calcutta; and “ my shikaree, who shot it, informed me that it sung prettily ; and on my imitating the well-known note of the Ph. trochilus, L., he assured me that the song of this bird was quite different.’’—(Blyth.) 527. PHYLLOSCOPUS LUGUBRIS, Blyth. Phylloscopus lugubris, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 968 (1843); XIV. p. 591; Ann. N. H. XII. p. 98; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 185. Regulus lugubris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 175. Abrornis lugubris, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 290. Abrornis xanthogaster, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nepal, p. 66. Phyllopneuste flaveolus, G. R. Gray, App. Cat. B. Nep. p. 152. Regulus flaveolus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 175. Abrornis flaveolus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 290. a. Bengal (P. lugubris, Blyth). Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. b.c.d.e. Nepal (Ab. xanthogaster, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 22 338 CATALOGUE. 528. PHYLLOSCOPUS VIRIDANUS, Blyth. Phylloscopus viridanus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 967 (1843); XIV. ».591; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 185. Phyllopneuste viridanus, G. R. Gray, App. Cat. B. Nep. p. 162. Regulus viridanus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 175. Abrornis viridanus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 290. Phyllopneuste affinis, Blyth, Ann. N. H. XII. p. 98. Abrornis tenuiceps, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 66. Phyllopneuste rufa, apud Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. X1. p. 191. a. Nepal (A. tenwiceps, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “This is very numerous in the vicinity of Calcutta during the hyemal months, and is likewise common in Nepal. The note of this bird is weak, and is expressible by the sound fiss-yip, frequently uttered, but never repeated a number of times in continuous suc- cession, like the much louder ¢sih-tseh of the European species.’’— (Blyth.) 529. PHYLLOSCOPUS BRUNNEUS, Blyth. Phylloscopus brunneus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 591 (1845) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 185. Phylloscopus fuscatus, var. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. pp. 443-4. A. B. C. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Genus ABrornis, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. 530. ABRORNIS CANTATOR, Tickell Sp. Motacilla cantator, Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. II. p. 576 (1833). Abrornis cantator, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 183. Culicipeta cantator, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 440. Rhipidura cantator, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 12. The Chiming Wren, Tickell. a. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. A. cantator. “Plumage above, clear olive-green; crown black, CATALOGUE. 339 with a longitudinal central yellow stripe; black stripe through the eye and a yellow one over it; throat bright yellow, extending towards the breast; lower parts lint-white; vent yellow. Length 4in. Male.’’—(Tickell.) “Frequents trees in the thickest parts of the jungle, and has a loud and incessant note, like ‘ pio, pio, pio, pio.’ ’>—(Tickell.) 5381. ABRORNIS SCHISTICEPS, Hodgson. Abrornis schisticeps, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82. Hutton, J. A. S. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p. 688. Culicipeta schisticeps, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 67, et App. p. 153. a. b.c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. A. schisticeps. Crown, occiput, and ear-coverts, greyish slate, passing to olive-green on the shoulders, back, and rump ;. wings and tail duksy, margined with olive-green ; the inner webs of the outer tail-feathers white ; abdomen white; a broad streak from the front, above each eye, the throat, breast, and vent, bright yellow; lores, base of lower mandible, under and over the eye, black; bill and feet horny. Length 3} in., of wing 1,%, in., tail 1} in., bill from front 25 In., to gape 55, in., and tarse ,8, in. “A common species at 5,000 feet, and commences building in March. A pair of these birds selected a thick China rosebush trained against the side of the house, and had completed the nest and laid one egg, when a rat destroyed it. I subsequently took two other nests in May, both placed on the ground, in holes m the side of a bank by the roadside: in form, the nest is a ball with a round lateral entrance, and is composed externally of dried grasses and green moss, lined with bits of wool, cotton, feathers, thread, and hair. The eggs are three in number, and pure white; diameter 19 x = in.”—(Hutton.) 532. ABRORNIS X ANTHOSCHISTOS, Hodgs. Sp. Phyllopneuste xanthoschistos, Hodgs.,. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 65, et App. p. 151. Phyllopneuste schisticeps, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 592 (1845) ; XVI. p. 441. Abrornis schisticeps, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 183. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 291. Regulus schisticeps, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.175. 340 CATALOGUE. a. 6. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. 533. ABRORNIS HROCHROA, Hodgson. Abrornis erochroa, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p- 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 66, et App. p. 152. Bo- nap., C. G. Av. p. 291. Regulus erochroa, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 175. Abrornis pulchra, Hodgs., she s Zool. Mise. (1844), p- 82 (the young). a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 534. ABRORNIS ALBOGULARIS, Hodgson. Abrornis albogularis, Hodgs. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p A. B. Nepal (No. 936, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. A. albogulayis. Forehead, lores, over and under the eyes to nape, and ear-coverts, brightish ferrugmous, the crown being dusky fer- ruginous, passing to yellowish olive-green on the back and shoulders, the rump being yellowish; wings black, margined with the colour of the back ; tail pale dusky greenish, edged exteriorly throughout with yellowish green; base of lower mandible and throat white, the feathers of the latter black at the base; breast bright yellow; abdomen white; vent yellowish; bill horny, paler beneath; feet pale horny; the rictorial bristles black, strong, nearly as long as the bill. Length 33 in., of wing 1}in.; the first quill 1 in. shorter than the second; third 4, in. longer than the first; fourth, fifth, sixth, nearly equal, the fifth being longest ; tail 14 in.; bill to frontal plumes 8; in., to gape ;5; in., tarsus 5 in., diate toe and claw =; in., hind ditto 2 in., tarsus it hind claw ies 535. ABRORNIS POLIOGEN YS, Blyth Sp. Culicipeta poliogenys, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI, p.441 (1847). Abrornis poliogenys, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A, 8S, Beng, p. 183. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p Rhipidura poliogenys, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III, App. p. 12. a. b. c. d, Nepal (No. 920, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B, H, Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853, CATALOGUE. 34] A. poliogenys. Head and nape, base of lower mandible, and ear- coverts, dark ash-grey, the loral feathers tipped with greyish white ; ~ round the eye a clear white ring; back, rump, and shoulders, bright olive-green; wings dusky black, margined with olive-green, the greater coverts tipped with whitish yellow; throat greyish white ; the rest of the under-parts clear yellow ; tail dusky on the six central feathers, which are margined with olive-green, the three outer being greenish dusky on the terminal half of the outer web, the basal half with the whole of the inner web being white; upper mandible blackish horn ; lower yellowish; feet yellowish horn. Length about 42 in., of wing 2 in., tail 13 in., bill to front 8, in., to gape 3-in., and tarse the same. 536. ABRORNIS AFFINIS, Hodgson. » Abrornis affinis, Hodgs., Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. _a. Nepal (No. 920*, Hodgs. Cat.).+ Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. This species is closely allied to A. poliogenys, but differs from it in having the lores, base of lower mandible, lower portion of the ear- coverts, chin and throat, the same bright yellow as the rest of the under-parts; the feathers of the crown are pale shafted, which does not appear in poliogenys; the tail is pale dusky, the two outer feathers only being white on the apical portion of the inner web, the basal portion of which is dusky; the outer web in both is pale dusky green; the other ten are fringed with greenish on the outer web. The wing in afinis is ¢ in. longer, but has the same markings ; the tarsus is also longer by ~; n.: other characters agree in both species. The bill in this and poliogenys is broader than in A. xantho- schistos, H, . Genus Cunicipeta, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 968 (1848). CryproLorna, p. Swainson. _ Ngornts, p. Hodgs. 537. CULICIPETA BURKI, Burton Sp. Sylvia Burkii, Burton, P. Z. S. (1835), p. 158. Culicipeta Burkii, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 968; XIII. p. 393; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 188; + This is an additional species to Mr. Hodgson’s collection, to which an asterisk has been added to distinguish it from No. 920. 342 CATALOGUE. Ann. N. H. XII. p. 99. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 67. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 327. 3 Rhipidura Burku, G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 12. fa Cryptolopha auricapilla, Swains., 24 Cent. p. 343 (1838). Muscicapa bilineata, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 104. Neornis strigiceps, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. ? Acanthiza arrogans, Sundev., Phys. Sellsh. Tidsk. I. 62. A. B. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c. d. ¢. f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “This pretty little bird is not uncommon in the neighbourhood of Calcutta during the cold season.’’—(Blyth.) A considerable number of specimens have been collected in Nepal by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Genus ReeutoiweEs, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 442 (1847). 538. REGULOIDES PROREGUL US, Pallas Sp. Motacilla proregulus, Pall., Zoogr. 1. p. 499. Reguloides proregulus, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 291. Regulus proregulus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.175. Regulus modestus, Gould, B. of Eur. t. 149. Reguloides modestus, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 184. Phylloscopus modestus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 963; Ann. N. H. XII. p. 98. Hodgs., Cat. B. Nep. App. p. 1852. Regulus inornatus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 191 (abraded plumage). Phyllopneuste reguloides, apud Hodgs., Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82. ) Phyllopneuste nitidus, apud Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 66. A. Bengal (P. modestus, Bl.). Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. b. Nepal (P. reguloides, H., No. 862 in Catal.). Pre- sented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. : CATALOGUE. 343 “This bird is solitary, and its song-note is nearly similar to that of Ph. sibilatrix, but considerably weaker. Its nest is an elegant structure, a specimen of which I procured, together with the birds attached ; it was pendent from a twig of Gwava, and was placed at a considerable height from the ground, being of a domed form, with two apertures, one in front above the middle, having a distinct over- hanging canopy, the other on one side behind, placed rather higher up: the upper part is attached throughout its breadth to the twig. The body of the nest is constructed of a fine and soft vegetable fibre, like fine tow, closely interlaced to the thickness of half an inch, and this forms the internal ling; the domed part is much less sub- stantial, though sufficiently strong behind where the lower part is supported. Outside are affixed a number of bits of bark, spider cocoons, and a variety of other substances, recalling to mind the external lining of the nest of the European Bottle-tit, which latter nest is fully double the size, but its single orifice is scarcely so large. There were no eggs in this nest, the outer lining of which was not completely finished.’’—(Blyth.) 539. RHGULOIDES TROCHILOIDES, Sundevall Sp. Acanthiza trochiloides, Sundevall. Reguloides trochiloides, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 184. Regulus trochiloides, G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. | p. 175. Abrornis trochiloides, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 290. Phyllopneuste reguloides, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p.191; Ann. NW. H. XII. p. 98 (nec. Hodgs.). Phylloscopus reguloides, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 963. a. b. c. d. Nepal (No. 862*, Hodgs. Catal.).+ Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. ' “ This species inhabits the Himalayas, and migrates southward in the cold season.”’—(Blyth.) 540. REGULOIDES CHLORONOTUS, Hodgs. Sp. Abrornis chloronotus, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; Cat. B. of Nep., p. 66, et App. p. 152. Bo- nap., C. G. Av. p. 291. + No. 862*, to distinguish it from No. 862 of Mr. Hodgson’s catalogue. 344 CATALOGUE. Reguloides chloronotus, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 184. | Regulus chloronotus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.175. a. b.c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. 541. REGULOIDES CASTANEHOCEPS, Hodgs. Sp. Abrornis castaneoceps, Hodgs., Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), ». 82; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 66, et App. p. 152. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 593. Regulus castaneoceps, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 175, t. 49, fi 2. a. b.c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. Genus Sytvia, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 506 (1790). Curnvca, Briss., Orn. III. p. 372 (1790). 542. SYLVIA ATRICAPILLA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla atricapilla, Linn., 8. NV. I. p. 382. Sylvia atricapilla, Zath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 508; Gen. Hist. - VII. p.13. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 174; Cat. Brit. B. in B. M. p. 53. Curruca atricapilla, Bonap., O. G. Av. p. 294. The Black-cap Warbler, Pennant. A. England. Purchased. 543. SYLVIA CURRUCA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla eurruca, Linn., S. WV. I. p. 329. Sylvia curruca, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 509; Gen. Hist. VII. p. 82. Gould, B. of Hur. t. 125, f. 2. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 174. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 293. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 187. Sylvia sylviella, Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 515; Gen. Hist. VII. p. 47. Sykes, P. Z. S. (1882), p. 89. Curruca sylviella, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XIV. p. 564; XVI. p. 439. | Curruca garrula, Briss., Orn. III. p. 384. Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 269. OATALOGUE. 345 The Lesser White-Throat. Cuega, Sindh, Blyth. a. b. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. c. N. India. Presented by John Gould, Esq. Mr. Blyth remarks: “I shot a pair of these birds about 100 miles above Calcutta. JI observed many of them frequenting the baubul Mimosa in little parties, and, as in England, keeping chiefly to the trees, and not to low bush-covert, as is the habit of 8. cinerea.” Subfam. IV. MOTACILLINA, Vigors. Genus Entcurus, Temminck, Text de Pl. Col. 113 (182-). 544. EHNICURUS LESCHENAULTT, Vieillot Sp. Turdus Leschenaultii, Vieill., N. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. XX. p. 269; Gal. des Ois. t. 145. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 204. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. Motacilla speciosa, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 155; Zool. Res. in Java, t. Lath., Hist. VI. p. 319. Enicurus coronatus, Temm., Pl. Col. 113. Leschenault’s Enicurus. 7 CHENGINGING or Kinexine, Java, Horsf A. B. and Drawing. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Col- lection. “This bird is exclusively found near small rivulets: in the beds of these, particularly where they abound with rocks and gravel, it is seen running along with alacrity, moving its tail incessantly, and picking up worms and insects. It is very locally distributed, and uniformly deserts the neighbourhood of populous villages. It is almost entirely confined to the southern coast of Java, which — abounds in small streams, descending rapidly from the southern hills, and shaded by luxuriant shrubs. Here I first discovered this bird, in the district of Pajittan, in the year 1809; I afterwards met with it again, along this coast, in the district of Karang-bollong, and in the provinces south of Kediri. Among more central situations, it frequents the banks of an elevated lake near the declivities of the mountain Prahu, where I found it more numerous than in any other part of Java. In the extensive forests of Pugar and Blambangan, ay April 19th, 1854. 346 CATALOGUE. I never noticed it, although I devoted a considerable time to their examination.”’—(Horsfield.) 545. HNICURUS FRONTALIS, Blyth. Enicurus frontalis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 156; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 159. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. a. b. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Theodore Cantor, April, 1854. This species is at once distinguished from 2. Leschenaulti by its smaller size, being little more than half its size, and by its less- developed white frontal crest, its shorter wings and tail, and by its smaller feet. 546. ENICURUS SCHISTACEUS, Hodgson. Enicurus schistaceus, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 189 (1836). Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; Catal. B. of Nep. p.76. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 204. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 157; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p.159. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. The Slaty Enicurus, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 547. HNICURUS IMMACULATUS, Hodgson. Enicurus immaculatus, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 190. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 838; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 76. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 204. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 157; Oat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 159. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 351. The Unspotted Enicurus, Gray. TsaM-RENG-KYA, Arracan, Blyth. A. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. b. From the Asiatic Society of Bengal. 548. HNICURUS MACULATUS, Vigors. Enicurus maculatus, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1831), p.9. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 27. Hodgs., Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 76. Jameson, Cale. Journ. Nat. Hist. VII. p. 363. G. R. Gray, CATALOGUE. 347 Gen. of Birds, I. p. 204. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 156; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 159. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. Enicurus fuliginosus, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p. 190 (the young). The Spotted Enicurus, Gray. Kuvnuvn, Hills, Royle. A. b.c.d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “This appears to be a very common Himalayan species, and occurs rarely in Arracan.’’—(Blyth.) Dr. Jameson remarks: “Is common ; two or three being met with on every mountain-stream.”’ 549. HNICURUS VELATUS, Temminck. Enicurus velatus, Zemm., Pl. Col. 160. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 204. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. A. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. 550. EHNICURUS SCOULERT, Vigors. Enicurus Scouleri, Vigors, P. Z S. (1831), p. 174. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t.28. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 204. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 76. Jameson, Cale. Journ. Nat. Hist. VII. p. 368. Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 157; Cat. B. Mus. A, 8. Beng. p. 159. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. Enicurus Scouleri v. heterurus, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Scouler’s Enicurus, Gray. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. “This species is excessively rare in the Himalayas.’’—(Jameson.) Genus Moraciiia, Linn., S. VN. (1748). 551. MOTACILLA MADEHRASPATANA, Brisson. Motacilla maderaspatana, Briss., Orn. III. p. 478. Lath., Hist. VI. p..319. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 428 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.187. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1858), p. 268. 348 CATALOGUE. Motacilla maderapatensis, Gmel., S. N. L. I. p. 961. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p.10. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 203. Gould, B. of Asia, t. 85. Motacilla variegata, Steph. Shaw’s Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 234. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p.91. MeClell., P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 101. Motacilla picata, Frankl., P. Z. S. (1831), p. 119. Pied Wagtail, Lath., Hist. p. 320, t. 104. The Great Pied Wagtail, Gould. Muamoota, Hind., Jerdon. A. B. g. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. c.d. § 9. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. e. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. f-9. & 2. Nepal (No. 902 Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. “ This is distributed over the whole of the Indian peninsula, with the exception of lower Bengal, where Mr. Blyth states it is not found, and it is also included in Mr. Layard’s ‘ List of the Birds of Ceylon.’ Mr. Jerdon- mentions: “ Found only in beds of rivers ;”’ and Captain Boys states that it “is very nimble on its legs, and runs with great facility, constantly jerking its tail, and, like the other members of the genus, making occasional jumps after flies and other insects. It is not so common as the other Indian species, and differs much in weight, according to the season, but generally averages between nine and ten drachms.’”’—(Gould.) 552. MOTACILLA ALBA, Linn. Motacilla alba, Zinn., S. NV. I. p. 331. Lath., Hist. VI. p. 315. Macgill, Hist. Brit. B. II. p. 221. Gould, B. of Eur. t. 148. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 208; Cat. Brit. B.in B. M. p.70. Blyth, Cat. 'B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.137. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 250. The White Wagtail, Yarrell. a. Tangier. Presented by John Gould, Esq. 558. MOTACILLA LUZONIENSIS, Scopoli. Motacilla luzoniensis, Scopoli. Blyth, Ann. Nat. Hist. XIII. p. 37. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 208. CATALOGUE. 349 Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p.75. Blyth, J. A. SB. Beng. XVI. p. 429; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 187. Motacilla alba, var. B, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 318. Motacilla alboides, Hodgs., As. Res. XIX. p.191 (1836). Motacilla leucopsis, Gould, P. Z. 8. (18387), p. 78. Blyth, Ann. N. H. XII. p. 165. Motacilla Hodgsoni, Blyth. ‘Kuunsvn, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 97. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. B. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. c.d. Assam. From J. McClelland’s Collection. @. f. g. h. Nepal (Mf. alboides, H.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 554. MOTACILIA DUKHUNENSIS, Sykes. Motacilla dukhunensis, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 91. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.137. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 350. . Motacilla alba, apud Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p. 10. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. b. c. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. d. Presented by Dr. Jameson. e. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. Genus CaLopates, Kaup, Naturl. Syst. der Hur. Thier. p. 338 (1829). PaLLENvRA, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 250 (1850). 555. CALOBATES SULPHUREA, Bechstein Sp. Motacilla sulphurea, Bechst., Naturg. Deutschl. III. p. 459. G. B. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 208, et Cat. Brit. B. in B. M. p. 72. Calobates sulphurea, Kaup, Naturl. Syst. p. 33. Motacilla boarula, Pennant, Brit. Zool. I. p. 492 (nec. Iinn.). Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p..10. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 429; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 187. Hodgs., Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83, et Cat. B. of Nep. p. 75. Hutton, 350 CATALOGUE. J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 780. Layard, Ann. N. H. (18538) p. 268. Pallenura sulphurea, Bonap., O. G. Av. p. 250. Motacilla xanthoschistos, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. , Motacilla bistrigata, Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p- 312. Pallenura javensis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 250. The Grey Wagtail, Bewich. Wood or Jungle Wagtail, Jerdon. Lert1t Lert, Sumatra, Raffles. A. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. b. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. c. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. d. e. Nepal (M. xanthoschistos, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Ff. Drawing. Sumatra. (MV. bistrigata, Raffles). From Sir T. 8. Raffles’s Collection. g. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. “This European species is common throughout India and Malaisa ; specimens from Java absolutely resembling those from England.”— (Blyth.) “Not uncommon at Candahar during the autumn, winter, and spring months, but departs when the great heats of summer set in.” —(Hutton.) “This species is numerous on the Neilgherries, where it frequents running streams, also enters gardens, &c. It is very abundant on the passes leading up to the hills, hopping along the road, and flying before a traveller, often for some distance. I have once or twice seen it lately in woody streams in the more northern portion of the table-land, during the cold weather only.”—(Jerdon.) Genus Bupytes, Cuv., Reg. Anim. (1817), I. p. 371. 556. BUDYTES VIRIDIS, Gmel. Sp. Motacilla viridis, Gmel., S. N. ZL. I. p. 962. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, p. 208. Budytes viridis, Jerd., Madr. Jowrn. XIII. pt. 2, p. 182. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 480; Cat. B. Mus. CATALOGUE. 351 A. S. Beng. p. 188. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 250. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1853), p. 268. Motacilla flava, apud Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soe. XIII. p. 156. Budytes Beema, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 90. Budytes neglecta et B. flava, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 9. Budytes dubius v. anthoides, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Budytes fulviventer et B. schisticeps, Hodgson, id. Motacilla flava, var. B, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 329. Black-headed Wagtail, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 384. Wagtail Lark, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 306 (jun. 9). Pruxya, Hind., Jerdon. Hamilton. Pitvo of the Mussulmen, Hamilton, MS. I. p. 19. Bussit, Java, Horsf A. B.c. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. D. E. Dukhun (B. Beema, Sykes). Presented by Col. Sykes. F. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. g. Java (M. flava, apud Horsf.). From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. h. Assam (identical with the Java specimen). From McClelland’s Collection. _ a. 7. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. k. l. Nepal (B. dubius, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. m.”. Drawings. From Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton’s Collection. o. Drawing. Siam. From Finlayson’s Collection. “The Pilkya is an extremely common bird in all parts of India during the cold weather, remaining till April. It associates together, occasionally in large flocks, frequenting damp spots of ground near tanks and marshy places, but also the grain-fields and dry plains, feeding among cattle.’’—(Jerdon.) 557. BUDYTES MELANOCEPHALA, Sykes. Budytes melanocephala, Sykes, P. Z. 8S. (1832), p. 90. 352 CATALOGUE. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. X\. p. 9. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 188. A. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. 6. c. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. “These are solitary birds, and are rarely found, excepting in the beds of rivers.’”"—(Sykes.) 558. BUDYTES FLAVA, Linn. Sp. Motacilla flava, Linn., 8. N.1. p. 331. Lath., Hist. VI. p- 827. Gould, B. of Eur. t.146. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 203; Cat. Brit. B. in B. M. p. 72. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. z 138. Bonap., C. G, Av. p. 249. Motacilla neglecta, Gould, P. Z. 8. (1832), p. 129. The Grey-headed Wagtail, Yarrell. a. France. Presented by John Gould, Esq. 559. BUDYTES CITREOLA, Pallas Sp. Motacilla citreola, Pallas, [t. III. p. 696. Gmel., S. NV. L. I. p. 962. Lath. Hist. V1. p. 330, e¢ var. A. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 2038. Budytes citreola, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p.9. Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 90. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 429; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 188. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 250. Motacilla sheltobriuskha, Lepech., It. II. p. 187, ¢.8,f- 1. Budytes calcaratus, Hodgs., As. Res. XTX. p.190 (1836) ; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 76. Budytes citreoloides, Hodgs. Gray's Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. Yellow-headed Wagtail, Lath. Pitxya, Hind., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 98. Zurona, Cabul, Blyth. A. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. b. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. c. d. e. f. Nepal (B. calcaratus et citreoloides, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. g.h. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. CATALOGUE. 353 “ This species is met with in most parts of India during the cold season, but is not so abundant as the other species. I have seen it on the banks of rivers, and also in wet paddy-fields.’’—(Jerdon.) Genus Nemoricota, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 429 (1847). 560. NEMORICOLA INDICA, Gmel. Sp. Motacilla indica, Gmel., S. NV. L. I. p. 962. Lath., Hist. VI. p. 3834. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 2038. Layard, Ann. N. H. (1853), p. 268. Nemoricola indica, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 429; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 1386. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p.182. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 251. Motacilla variegata, Vieill., Encycl. Méth. p.408. Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 10. The Indian Wagtail, Lath. - Neer Ranat, Arracan, Blyth. Gomanrita (‘ Dung-spreader ’), Ceylon, Layard. Ropr Ropsz, Malay, Blyth. A. Assam. Presented by J. McClelland, Esq. B. C. Bengal. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. “Tnhabits India generally, Arracan, Ceylon and Malacca, but nowhere a common species; in the vicinity of Calcutta, I have obtained it at all seasons.’”’—(Blyth.) “In Ceylon, this elegant little bird is frequently met with in shady places where cattle have been. They scratch among the ordure in search of the larve of insects; hence their native name. It is migratory.’’—(Layard.) Genus Antuus, Bechst. Naturg. Deutschl. III. (1802). }. Sprpota, Leach, Syst. Cat. Mam. and Birds, B. M. p. 21 (1816). CoryDaLLa, Vigors, Zool. Jowrn. Il. p. 397 (1825). Pipastes et Leimonrprera, Kawp, Entw. G. Eur. Thierw. (1829). Agroproma, Swains., Classif. of B. II. p. 241 (1887). ; Cicuiors, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. Denpronantuus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 482 (1847). 22 304 CATALOGUE. 561. ANTHUS ARBOREUS, Bechstein. Anthus arboreus, Bechst., Natwrg. Deutschl. III. p. 706. Temm., Man. d’ Orn. (1815), p. 153. Macgill., Hist. Brit. B. TI. p.174. Gould, B. of Hur. t. 139. G. Rk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 206; Catal. Brit. B. in B. M. p.75. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 248. Pipastes arboreus, Kaup, Naturl. Ent. G. Eur. Therw. 2M p. 33. Alauda trivialis ? Linn., 8. N. I. p. 288. Dendronanthus trivialis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 482; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 135. Motacilla spipola, Pall., Zoogr. I. p. 512. The Tree Pipit, Selby. a. England. Presented by John Gould, Esq. ? 562. ANTHUS AGILIS, Sykes. - Anthus agilis, Sykes, P. Z. S. (1832), p. 91. Anthus maculatus, Hedgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 248. Dendronanthus maculatus, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 1385. Anthus brevirostris, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. Anthus arboreus, apud Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p. 11. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 76. Anthus trivialis, apud Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 432. The Indian Tree-Pipit, Blyth. Muvsaricues, Hind., Jerdon. Morcuass£b, Beng., Hamilton. A. Dukhun (A. agilis, Sykes). Presented. by Colonel Sykes. b. c. Nepal (A. maculatus, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. d. Bengal. From Dr. Lord’s Collection. e. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. f. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. g. Dacca. Presented by Lieutenant R. C. Tytler. CATALOGUE. O05 “This bird abounds in Bengal during the cold season, and, it would seem, in suitable localities throughout the country, frequenting groves and gardens, with a disposition to be social, if not gregarious ; and where an extent of thin tree-jungle harbours them in con- siderable numbers, I have noticed that towards evening, they commonly fly to and fro over their haunts in scattered parties, now perhaps two or three, then several, and then perchance a solitary bird, each frequently uttering a slight chirp, and often several descending to alight for a while near together on the same tree; this restlessness they will continue to evince till it is getting dark, and it would scarcely be guessed what bird it was till one had been brought down. I never heard this species sing.’’—(Blyth.) “Tn the south of India it is only a visitor during the cold weather, coming in October, and remaining till April or May. Associates generally in small flocks, frequenting beds of wooded streams, edges of tanks, and other moist places; it is also found in grain-fields, gardens, and groves of trees. It feeds partly on the ground, on various insects, and also on grain, and on being disturbed flies up to the nearest tree. It frequently, however, feeds on trees, hopping about the upper branches like a Sylvia, and occasionally even snapping at an insect on the wing. Mr. Elliot says: ‘Its flesh is used by falconers as a restorative to the Bhyree (Fulco peregrinus), and is said to be very delicate.’ ’’—(Jerdon.) Colonel Sykes says: “ Found on open stony lands.” 563. ANTHUS RICHARDIT, Vieillot. Anthus Richardi, Viedll., WN. Dict. d Hist. Nat. XXVI. p.491. Vigors, Zool. Journ. I. p. 411, t. 14. Gould, Birds of Eur. t. 135. G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 206; Cat. Brit. B. nm B. M. p. 74. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 77. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 433; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 135. Corydalla Richardii, Vigors, Zool. Jowrn. (1825), p. 395. Cichlops monticolus v. Corydalla Richardiu, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Slender Lark, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 305. Richard’s Pipit, Yarrell. a. b. c. d. Nepal (C. monticolus, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. T'enasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. 356 CATALOGUE. 564. ANTHUS SIMILIS, Jerdon Sp. Agrodroma similis, Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p. 35 (1840) ; 71. Ind. Orn. t. 45. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 485; Oat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 135. G. Rk. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 206. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 248. a. Shikarpore. From Griffith’s Collection. b. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “T only once observed this large Titlark in an open stony plain ; there were a pair of them together, and I noticed that their flight was performed somewhat differently to that of the Titlarks in general, there being a more frequent flapping of the wings. I found fragments of insects in the specimens I then procured.’’—(Jerdon.) 565. ANTHUS THERMOPHILUS, Hodgson Sp. Cichlops thermophilus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 838. Anthus striolatus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 485; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 186. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 248. Anthus rufescens, apud Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 77. The Indian Marsh-Pipit. a. b. c. d. Nepal (A. thermophilus, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. Darjeeling (A. striolatus, Blyth). From Pearson’s Collection. J- Madras (ditto). Presented by J. Gould, Esq., from Jerdon. 566. ANTHUS RUFULUS, Vieillot. Anthus rufulus, Vieill. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. XX VI. p. 494 ; Gal. des Ois. t. 161. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 17. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 1385. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 248. Cichlops ubiquitarius, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. Anthus ubiquitarius, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 77. Cichlops fortipes, Hodgs., Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. CATALOGUE. 357 Anthus agilis, apud Jerd., Madr. Journ. XI. p. 33. Anthus malayensis, apud Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. pp. 797, 885; XVI. p. 486. Common Indian Pipit. Rueatt, Hind., Jerdon. a. b. c. d. Nepal (A. ubiquitarius, Hodgs.), @ (A. for- tipes, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. FJ: Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler, February, 1854. g. Canara. From 8. N. Ward’s Collection. h. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “This is one of the commonest birds of Lower Bengal during the cold season, in all open places, and a few remain throughout the year. Habits, much as in A. pratensis, and song very insignificant, a mere repetition of one note, as often mounting some forty or fifty feet into the air, it descends sailing to the ground in the usual manner of the birds of this genus. It also appears to be generally diffused throughout India, as well as in the countries eastward of the Bay of Bengal.””—(Blyth.) 567. ANTHUS MALAYVENSIS, Eyton. Anthus malayensis, Hyton, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 104. G. ht. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 206. Alauda pratensis, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 215. The Malay Pipit. Lancua Lancua or Hampa Porv, Sumatra, Raffles. a. Drawing. From Sir T. 8. Rafiles’s Collection. b. Malacca. From Griffith’s Collection. c. d. ef: Malacca. Pesented by Dr. Cantor. 568. ANTHUS ROSHACEUS, Hodgson. Anthus roseaceus v. rufogularis, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Anthus cervinus, apud Hodgs., Oat. B. of Nep. p. 76. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 186. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 248. | Anthus aquaticus, apud Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 487. 358 CATALOGUE. Anthus axillaris, Gould, ILS. The Rufous-throated Pipit. a. b.c. d. Nepal (A. roseaceus, Hodgs., No. 603, 734). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. = e.f- Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. g. Olipore. From Griffith’s Collection. h. Himalaya. Presented by John Gould, Esq. This species may be distinguished by the throat, forepart of the neck, chest, and eyebrows being of a uniform delicate vinous purple, and by the axillaries being yellow. 569. ANTHUS AQUATICUS ? Bechstein. a. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. Genus Macronyx, Swains., Nat. Hist. of Birds (1837). 570. MACRONYX CAPENSIS, Linn. Sp. Alauda capensis, Linn., 8S. VN. I. p. 288. Lath., Ind. Orn. I. p. 498. Macronyx capensis, Swaims., Nat. Hist. of Birds. A. Cape of Good Hope. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collec- tion. 571. MACRONYX FLAVICOLLIS, Riippell. Macronyx flavicollis, Ripp., Faun. Abyss. p. 102, ¢. 38, _ f. 2; Syst. Uebers. p. 79. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Subfam. V. ACCENTORINA, Vigors. Genus Accentor, Bechst., Naturg. Deutschl. (1802). Prune, Vieill., Analyse &c. (1816). THARRHALEUS et SprrMotecus, Kaup, Entw. G. Hur. Thierw. (1829). 572. ACCENTOR ALPINUS, Gmelin Sp. Motacilla alpina, Gmel., S. WV. L. I. p. 957. Accentor alpinus, Bechst., Naturg. Deutschl. 11. p. 700. Gould, B. of Eur. t. 99. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Ss ee CUCU CATALOGUE. 359 Birds, I. p. 187; Catal. Brit. B. in B. M. p. 64. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.130. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 805. Sturnus moritanus, Gmel., S. NV. LZ. I. p. 804. Sturnus collaris, Scop., Ann. I. p. 131, No. 192. Gmel., S. WV. ZL. I. p. 805. Lath., Ind. Orn. I. p. 828. Fringilla collaris, Lath., Gen. Hist. VI. p. 65. The Alpine Accentor, Hyton. A. England. Presented by John Gould, Esq. 573. ACCENTOR NIPALENSIS, Hodgson. Accentor nipalensis, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 958 (1843); Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 838; P. Z. S. (1845), p. 84; Cat. B. of Nepal, p.71. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 187. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 42; Catal. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 180. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 305. Accentor cacharensis, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 34. The Nepal Accentor, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. c. d. Nepal (A. nipalensis et A. cacharensis, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 574. ACCHENTOR VARIEGATUS, Blyth. Accentor himalayanus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 187. Accentor variegatus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 958 (1843) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.181. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 187. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 305. Accentor Alpinus, apud Vieill., Gal. des Ois. t. 156. The Variegated Accentor. A. b. Nepal (No. 964, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. This species differs from A. nipalensis by its smaller size, being little larger than A. modularis, and by the markings on the throat extending to the ear-coverts ; from thence the whole under-parts are ferruginous, the feathers of the abdomen being broadly margined with white, and some having dark streaks on the flanks posteriorly. It has also a pale line over the eye. 360 CATALOGUE. 575. ACCENTOR MODULARIS, Linn. Sp. Motacilla modularis, Zinn., S. N. I. p. 329. Aceentor modularis, Bechst., Naturg. Deutschl. III. p. 617. Gould, B. of Eur. t. 100. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 187; Catal. Brit. B. im B. M. p. 65. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 181. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 305. The Hedge Accentor, Selby. A. England. Presented by John Gould, Esq. 576. ACCENTOR STROPHIATUS, Hodgson. | Accentor strophiatus, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. . p. 959; Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; P. ZS. (1845), p. 84; Catal. B. of Nepal, p. 72. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 187, t. 51. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 181. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 305. The Rufous-breasted Accentor, Gray. a. b.c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. e.f. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. 577. ACCENTOR HUTTONI, Moore. Accentor atrogularis,* Hutton, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. p. 811 (1849). Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 131. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 305. A. 6. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. A. atrogularis. ‘ General colour above brown, the feathers cen- tered dusky, more rufescent on the back, greyer on the nape, rump, and upper tail-coverts; crown darker; a broad line above the superciliary streak, with the ear-coverts and throat, dusky black, the latter divided from the ear-coverts by a pale line proceeding from the base of the lower mandible, and this, with the entire supercilium and the breast, of an uniform light rufescent-sandy hue; belly whitish, the flanks streaked with dusky; wing-coverts slightly-tipped albescent, forming slight cross-bands; bill dusky, * This name has been previously used by Dr. Brandt, for a species of this genus from Siberia. Sa Sl —™ ———- CATALOGUE. 361 yellowish towards the gape, and feet pale; irides brown. Length 6 in., of wing 22 in., tail 22 in., bill to gape =%, in., and tarse 3 in.” 578. ACCENTOR RUBECULOIDES, Hodgson. Accentor rubeculoides, Hodgs. Moore, P. Z. 8S. (1854), pe ‘ A. b. Nepal (No. 970, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. A. rubeculoides. Forehead, crown, nape, ear-coverts, and chin, brown; infra-orbital feathers tipped with whitish; throat, sides of neck, and shoulder of wings, dingy grey-brown, the feathers of the throat blackish at base ; back and rump ferruginous, centered with dusky ; wings dusky, margined exteriorly with ferruginous ; lesser and greater coverts tipped with white; tail dusky, margined exte- riorly with pale ferruginous; breast and forepart of flanks ferruginous, the latter streaked with dusky ; belly white, tinged with ferruginous on the flanks posteriorly, vent and margins of the under tail-coverts, the latter centered dusky ; bill blackish; feet pale reddish. Length 6 in., of wing 3 in., tail 22 in., bill to front 4, in., to gape 2 in, tarse 2 in. 579. ACCENTOR IMMACULATUS, Hodgson. Accentor immaculatus v. nipalensis, Hodgs., Giray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; P. Z S. (1845), p. 84; Cat. B. of Nepal, p.71, et App. p. 158. Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. Accentor mollis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 581 (1845) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 131. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 8. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 306. The Unspotted Accentor, Gray. A. b. c. d. Nepal (No. 487, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. A. imnaculatus. “Upper parts a rich brown, passing into pure dark ash colour on the head and neck, and into maroon on the scapularies and tertiaries, and less deeply on the hind part of the back; coverts of the secondaries pure dark grey, those of the primaries, with the winglet, black, as are also the primaries, these last having their unemarginated portion externally bordered with pale grey; tail greyish dusky; frontal feathers to above the eyes . 3a May 2nd, 1854. 362 CATALOGUE. margined with white; the lores blackish; and the entire under- parts slightly embrowned deep ash colour, as far as the vent, which is pale and tinged with ferruginous, the under tail-coverts being deeper ferruginous, and the hind portion of the flanks dark ferru- ginous; bill blackish; feet pale. Length 6 in., tail 2} in., wing 32 in., bill to front 55; in., tarse 2 in. Colouring soft and delicate.” “The species named nipalensis, strophiatus, and immaculatus, are found in the central and northern regions of the hills only, and chiefly in the northern. They avoid houses and cultivation. They. breed on the ground, making a saucer-shaped nest of moss, well- compacted. They are much on the ground, and have an ambulatory structure of legs and feet.”—(Hodgson.) Fam. V. PIPRID/, Vigors. Subfam. I. PACH YCEPHALINA. Genus PacHycePHALA, Swains., MSS. Vigors et Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 238 (1826). Timrxos, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 195 (1841). 580. PACHYCEPHALA PHECTORALIS, Lath. Sp. Muscicapa pectoralis, Lath., Ind. Orn. Supp. p. 51. Pachycephala pectoralis, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 176. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 328. Turdus gutturalis, Lath., Ind. Orn. Sup. p. 42; Hist. V. p. 186. 7 Pachycephala gutturalis, Gould, Birds of Austr. II. t. 64. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 271. Thunder-Bird, Colonists of New South Wales, Gould. PE-DIL-ME-DUNG, Aborigines, W. Australia, Gould. a.b. 8 9. Australia. From Mr. George Fradgley. 581. PACH YCEPHALA GLAUCURA, Gould. Pachycephala glaucura, Gould, P. Z. 8. (1845), p.19; Birds of Austr. Il. t.65. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, 1. p. 271. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 328. CATALOGUE. | | 363 Pr-DIL-ME-DUNG, Aborigines, W. Australia, Grouwld. a. §. Australia. From Mr. George Fradgley. 582. PACHYCEPHALA RUFIVENTRIS, Lath. Sp. Sylvia rufiventris, Lath., Ind. Orn. Supp. p. 54; Hist. VII. p. 141. Pachycephala rufiventris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 271. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 176. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 328. Pachycephala striata, Vig. et Horsf:, Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. (the female). Pachycephala pectoralis, apud Gould, Birds of Austr. I. t. 67. a. g. Australia. From Mr. George Fradgley. 583. PACHYCHPHALA OLIVACEA, Vig. et Horsf. Pachycephala olivacea, Vigors et Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soc. XV. p. 241. Gould, Birds of Austr. II. ¢. 73. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 271. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 176. Bonap. C. G. Av. p. 829. Timixos meruloides, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 195. a. Drawing (Timixos meruloides, Blyth). From Edward Blyth, Esq. Genus Parisoma, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. p. 490 (1831). 584. PARISOMA GALINIERT, Guerin. Parisoma Galinieri, Gwer., Rev. Zool. (1843), p. 62. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 194. Parisoma frontale, Riippell, Syst. Uebers. p. 48, ¢. 22. A. Abyssinia. From Sir W. Harris’s Collection. Subfam. IJ. LEIOTHRICHINA. Genus Lrrorurix, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. Aves, p. 490 (18381). Furcaris, Lesson (18381). Baniza, et Minua, et Musia, et Srva, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838). 564 CATALOGUE. Catipyaa, et Proparuvs, et PHILACALYX, et Hemipa- rus, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. (1841), p. 29. Lxiorurix, et Crrruiparvs, et Frinerttoparus, et Toropvus, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. (1844), p. 935. 585. LEIOTHRIX LUTEUS, Scopoli Sp. Sylvia lutea, Scop., Del. Flor. et Faun. Insub. II. p. 96. Leiothrix luteus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 552; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.99. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. Turnagra sinensis, G'mel., S. V. Z. I. p. 897. Leiothrix sinensis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 269. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 832. Parus furcatus, Zemm., Pl. Col. 287, f. 1. Leiothrix furcatus, Swains., Faun. Bor. Amer. Aves, p. 490. Bahila calipyga, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. II. p. 88. Leiothrix calipyga, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 984; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 94. Leiothrix calipyga v. furcatus, Hodgs., Grays Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. Calipyga furcata, Hodgs., J. A. 8S. Beng. X. p. 29. ? Chinese Finch, Lath., Hist. VI. p. 85. Nawncte Cuvra, Doon, Shore. The Yellow-Bellied Leiothrix. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b.c. d.e. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. f. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. “This bird is one of the indigenous and stationary species of Upper India, over the hilly parts of which it is generally diffused. It is, consequently, one of the commonest birds in all our collections. The older writers have also given China and Manilla as its habitats, but I believe, as yet, no examples have been received from either of those countries. It was procured by Captain Boys between Bumorie and Burthal, and by the late Hon. F. J. Shore in the Doon, where it would appear to be very abundant, as Mr. Shore mentions in his ‘ Notes ’ that he killed five at one shot, while engaged in picking up worms or insects from the dry gravelly bed of a stream from which the water had recently retired. It is there known to the natives by CATALOGUE. ; . 865 the name of Nance Ohura, and retires to the cold regions of the hills during the hot season. He further states that it builds in small bushes, where the underwood is tolerably abundant, a nest composed of grass and hair, and lays four or five eggs which are ‘ black spotted with yellow.’ ”—(Gould.) In Nepal “ it inhabits the central and hilly regions ; feeds equally on grass-seeds and upon insects and their larve and pupe.’— (Hodgson.) 586. LHEIOTHRIX ARGENTAURIS, Hodgson Sp. Mesia argentauris, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. II. p. 88 (1838) ; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 94. Leiothrix argentauris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 269. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 99. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 882. Philocalyx argentauris, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 29. Fringilloparus argentauris, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 935. Fringilloparus (Mesia) argentauris, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. The Silver-eared Leiothrix. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 587. LEIOTHRIX STRIGULA, Hodgson Sp. Siva strigula, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838), p. 89; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 95. Leiothrix strigula, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 269. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.99. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 333. Hemiparus strigula, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 29. Joropus strigula, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 935. TIoropus (Siva) strigula, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. | Muscicapa (Siva) strigula, Deless., Souv. Voy. dans l Inde, Il. p. 24, ¢. 8. Muscicapa variegata, Delessert, Mag. de Zool. (1840), p. ates LO. ~ Garrulax feliciz, Less., Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 164. 366 CATALOGUE. Leiothrix chrysocephala, Jameson. The Striped-Throat Leiothrix. A. 6. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. d. e. f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 588. LEIOTHRIX CYANOUROPTERA, Hodgson Sp. Siva cyanouroptera, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838), p. 88; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 95. | Leiothrix cyanouroptera, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 269. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 99. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 382. Hemiparus cyanouropterus, Hodgs., J. A. 8S. Beng. X. p. 29. Ioropus cyanouropterus, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p- 937. Ioropus (Siva) cyanouropterus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. Leiothrix lepida, McClelland, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 162. The Blue-winged Leiothrix. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b.c. d.e. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. f and Drawing. Assam (JL. lepida, McClell.). Pre- sented by J. McClelland, Esq. 589. LEIOTHRIX IGNITINCTA, Hodgson Sp. Minla ignitincta, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838), p. 32; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 94. Leiothrix ignitincta, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 269. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.99. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 3338. Proparus ignitinctus, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 29. Certhiparus ignitinctus, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 939. Leiothrix ornata, McClelland, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 162. The Fire-tinted Leiothrix. Minta, Nepal, Hodgson. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. _ CATALOGUE. 367 590. LEIOTHRIX CASTANICEPS, Hodgson Sp. Minla castaniceps, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838), p. 33; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 94. Leiothrix castaniceps, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 269. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 100. Bonap., O. G. Av. p. 333. Proparus castaniceps, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 29. Certhiparus castaniceps, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 939. The Chestnut-headed Leiothrix. a.b.c.d.e.f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 591. LEIOTHRIX CINEREA, Biyth Sp. Minla cinerea, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 449 (1847). Leiothrix cinerea, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.100. Moore, P. Z. 8. cutee The Grey Leiothrix. a. b. c. d. e. f. Nepal (No. 671, Hodgs. Catal.*). Pre- sented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. L. cinerea. “ Allied in form and size to L. castaniceps. Colour olive- grey above, tinged with green; beneath white, tinged on the flanks _ with ashy, and showing some yellow along the middle of the abdo- men; a broad yellowish-white supercilium, and over this a black one ; the coronal feathers margined with black, and the cheeks mingled black and white; orbital feathers subdued white; wings and tail without markings; the tertiaries edged with grey, and the secon- daries with very faint dull yellowish. Length 42 in., of wing 22 in., tail 13 in., bill to gape nearly & in., and tarse 2 in.’’—(Blyth.) 592. LHEIOTHRIX CHRYSQUS, Hodgson Sp. Proparus (Siva) chrysceus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (June, 1844), p. 84. Proparus chrysotis, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 938 (Nov. 1844). Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 448. Leiothrix chrysotis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p.12. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 333. * No. 887 of Mr. Hodgson’s Catalogue was attached to these birds, which number was previously used for Loxia himalayana ; the above number being unoccupied, it is retained for the present species. 368 CATALOGUE. Siva chrysotis, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 94. Leiothrix chrysotis (chrysopterus ? seu leucotis), Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 100. The Golden-bellied Leiothrix. a. b. c. d. e. f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 5938. LEIOTHRIX VINIPECTUS, Hodgson Sp. Siva vinipectus, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838), p.89; Cat. Birds of Nepal; p. 94. Leiothrix vinipectus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 269. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 100. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 333. Proparus vinipectus, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XIII. } p. 938. : Proparus (Siva) vinipectus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. Peecila vinipecta, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 230. The Vinous-breasted Leiothrix. a. b. c. d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ In all the species of Leiothrix the tongue, without being elon- gated, is pointed, rather deeply forked, and more or less jagged on the edges, anteally. And in all, the stomach has a good deal of muscular power, being almost mediate between the typical Finches and Tits. In conformity with this structure the food is Pariano- fringillidan, consisting almost equally of insects, their nests, larve, and pupe, and of seeds. (They explore opening buds so diligently that they might be called. Bud-hunters. Their frontal plumes are, in consequence, frequently aggluminated by the pollen and viscid juices of plants and trees.) Berries are also frequently taken, but I never found gravel in the stomach of any, save one or two specimens of Calipyga (Z. luteus).’’—(Hodgson.) Subfam. IIT. PARIANA. Genus Parus, Linn. S. N. (1735). Lornopuanes, Kaup, Entw. G. Kur. Thierw. p. 92 (1829). , Cyanistes, Kaup, Entw. G. Eur. Thierw. p. 99 (1829). Peorte, Kaup, Entw. G. Eur. Thierw. p. 114 (1829). CATALOGUE. 369 Metanocutora, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 42. Cratatonyx, Hyton, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 104. 594. PARUS SULTANEUS, Hodgson. Parus sultaneus, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1836), p. 31; Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; Cat. B. of Nepal, p. 72. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 948. Jardine’s Cont. to Ornith. (1852), p. 48. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.192. Bonap., 0. G. Av. p. 338. Parus flavocristatus, Lafres., Mag. de Zool. (1837), ¢. 80. Horsf, P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 162. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 184; XII. p. 955; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 102. Strickl., P. Z. S. (1846), p. 100. Bonap., 0. G. Av. p. 333. Melanochlora sumatrana, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 42. -Parus sumatranus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 792. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 192. Crataionyx flava et ©. ater, Hyton, P. Z. S. (1839) p. 104. Sultan Tit, Hodgson. The Great Crested Titmouse, Gray. SeRay SERay, Malacca, Hyton. A. B. g 2, and Drawings. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. d. §. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. e. f. & %. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. g. &. Drawing. From Edward Blyth, Esq. This bird inhabits “ Nepal, Sikim, Bootan, Assam, and Sumatra.” Mr. Hodgson states “it is found in the central and northern regions of the hills, passing into the southern in winter. Manners and habits typical. Explore foliage, feeding upon the softer arboreal insects, perfect and imperfect. Exceedingly fond of caterpillars. Occasionally take pulpy berries.” 595. PARUS MONTICOLUS, Vigors. Parus monticolus, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1831), p.22. Gould, - Cent. of Birds, t.29,f.2. Frankl., P. Z. 8. (1831), 3b : 370 CATALOGUE. p.119. Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; Cat. B. of Nepal, p. 72. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.192. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.103. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 229. Blyth, Jard. Contr. to Orn. (1852), p. 49. The Mountain Titmouse, Gray. a, b. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. d. é. f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 596. PARUS CINEREUS, Vieillot. Parus cinereus, Vieill. (Levaillant, Ois. d’ Afr. t. 139, f-1.) Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 466; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.103. Jard., Contr. to Orn. (1852), p. 49. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 229. Layard, Ann. NN. H. (1853), p. 267. Parus atriceps, Horsf, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 160 (1821). Lath., Hist. VII. p. 257. Temm., Pl. Col. 287, f 2. Sykes, P. Z. 8. (1832), p.92. MeClell., P. Z. S. (1839), p. 162. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p.7. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 192. Blyth, J. A. 8, Beng. XIII. p. 943. Parus nipalensis, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. (1838), p.31; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 72. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 459; XII. p. 182. Parus schistinotus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p- 838. 7 Parus major, var. B., Lath., Hist. VII. p. 247. The Grey Titmouse. Rameaunera, Beng., Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. IL. p. 118. GLATE-WIneKo, Java, Horsfield. A. b. Java (P. atriceps, Horsf.). From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. c.d. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. e. f. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. G. and Drawing. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. “ In Northern India this bird inhabits bamboo groves. It forms CATALOGUE. 371 its nest in hollow trees, and lives on insects.’”’—(Dr. F. (B.) Hamil- ton, MS.) “ In Southern India,” remarks Mr. Jerdon, “I have only seen this bird on the Neilgherries, where it is common in the woods, associating in small families, and feeding on various insects and seeds, to obtain which it occasionally resorts to the gardens. I have seen it once or twice only along the range of Northern Ghauts, but it probably is to be found all along the range of Western Ghauts.” . 597. PARUS XANTHOGEN YS, Vigors. Parus xanthogenys, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (18381), p. 28. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 29, f.1. Sykes, P. ZS. (1832), p.92. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p.7. G4. RR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 192. Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p: 72. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 108. Jard., Contr. to Orn. (1852), p. 50, % fi 1. Hut- ton, J. A. S. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p. 960. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 228. Parus aplonotus, Blyth, J. A.8. Beng. XVI. p. 444 (1847). The Yellow-cheeked Titmouse, Gray. A. N. W. Himalaya. From Reeves’s Collection. b. c. Nepal (No. 397, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ Common in the Hills throughout the year. It breeds in April, in which month a nest containing four partly-fledged young ones was found at five thousand feet elevation; it was constructed of moss, hair, and feathers, and placed at the bottom of a deep hole in a stump at the foot of an oak-tree. The colour of the eggs was not ascertained.”’—(Hutton.) 598. PARUS SPILINOTUS, Blyth. Parus xanthogenys, apud Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 445. Parus spilinotus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. p. (1849) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.103. Jard., Contr. to Orn. (1852), p. 49, t. f. 2. Bonap., 0. G. Av. p. 228. The Black-spotted Yellow-cheeked Titmouse. 372 CATALOGUE. a. b. c. d. Nepal (No. 397*, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. 599. PARUS MELANOLOPHUS, Vigors. Parus melanolophus, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1881), p. 22. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 30, f.2. Jerdon, Madr. Journ. XI. p. 8. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 192. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 446; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p.104. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 228. Blyth, Jard. Contr. to Ormnith. (1852), p. 50, t. fi 2. The Black-crested Titmouse. a. b. Cabul. From Griffith’s Collection. “ This species inhabits the N. W. Himalaya, as about Simla and Masuri.”—(Blyth.) 600. PARUS RUBIDIVENTEIS, Blyth. Parus rubidiventris, Blyth, J..A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 445 (1847); Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 104. G. RB. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p.9. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 228. Blyth, Jard. Contr. to Ornith, (1852), p. 50, #. fi 1. ) Parus melanolophus, apud Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; Cat. B. of Nepal, p. 73. The Lesser Black-crested Titmouse. a. (No. 846), 6. c. (No. 952, Hodgs. Catal.). Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., Sept., 1853. 601. PARUS DICHROUS, Hodgson. Parus dichrous, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 948; Ann. N. H. XV. p. 3826; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p.73. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.192. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p.104. Jard., Contr. to Ornith. (1852), p- 51. Bonap., OC. G. Av. p. 229. The Gray-backed Titmouse, Gray. a. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 602. PARUS C@HRULEUS, Linn. Parus coeruleus, Linn., S. NV. 1. p. 341. Lath., Ind. Orn. II. p. 566; Gen. Hist. VII. p. 247. Eyton, Cat. Brit. CATALOGUE. 373 Birds, p.17. Macgill., Hist. Brit. B. II. p. 481. Gould, Birds of Hur. t. 154. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.192; Cat. Brit. Birds in B. M. p. 66. Cyanistes ceruleus, Kaup, Ent. G. Eur. Thierw. p. 99. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 229. ) The Blue Titmouse, Bewich. a. Formosa. Presented by John Gould, Esq. 603. PARUS ATER, Linn. Parus ater, Linn. S. N. I. p. 341. Lath., Ind. Orn, TI. p. 564; Gen. Hist. VII. p. 250. Eyton, Cat. Brit. B. p. 17. Macgill., Hist. Brit. Birds, II. p. 440. Gould, Birds of Eur. ¢.155, fil. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.192; Cat. Brit. Birds in B. M. p. 67. Bonap., 0. G. Av. p. 229. Peecile ater, Kaup, Entw. G. Hur. Thierw. p. 114. The Cole Titmouse, Bewick. a. 9. Formosa. Presented by John Gould, Esq. Genus Sytviparvus, Burton, P. Z. S. (1835), p. 1538. 604. SYLVIPARUS MODESTUS, Burion. Sylviparus modestus, Burton. P. Z. S. (1835), p. 154. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 942; XVI. p. 446; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 104. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 333. Blyth, Jard. Contr. to Ornith. (1852), p. Sl. Parus sericophrys, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844) p. 838; J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 942; Ann. Nat. Hist. XV. p. 326; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 73; G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 192. | The Yellow-browed Titmouse, Gray. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b. c.d.e. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Genus OrnitEs, Mahring, Gen. Av. p. 45 (1752). Merctistura, Leach, Syst. Cat. Birds, B. M. p.17 (1816). AcrEpuLA, Koch, Baier, Zool. (1816). 605. ORITHS CAUDATA, Linn. Sp. Parus caudatus, Linn., S. NW. I. p. 342. ‘B74 CATALOGUE. Orites caudata, Mehring, Syst. Av. p. 45. Acredula caudata, Koch, Baier, Zool. I. p. 200. Mecistura vagans, Leach, Syst. Cat. Birds Brit. Mus. p- 17. = The Long-tailed Titmouse, Bewich. A. Europe. Presented by John Gould, Esq. 606. ORITES ERYTHROCEPHALUS, Vigors Sp. Parus erythrocephalus, Vigors, P. Z. 8. (1831), p. 22. Gould, Cent. of Birds, t. 30, f.1. Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nepal, p. 73. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p-.192. Hutton, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p. 689. Orites erythrocephalus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIII. p. 943; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 104; Jard. Contr. to Ornith. (1852), p. 51. Peecila erythrocephala, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 230. The Red-headed Titmouse, Gray. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c.d.e. f. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. “ Common at Mussooree and in the Hills generally throughout the year. It breeds in April and May. The situation chosen is various, as one taken in the former month at Mussooree, at seven thousand feet elevation, was placed on the side of a bank among overhanging coarse grass, while another, taken in the latter month, at five thousand feet, was built among some ivy twining round a tree, and at least fourteen feet from the ground. The nest is in shape a round ball with a small lateral entrance, and is composed of green mosses, warmly lined with feathers. The eggs are five in number, white with a pinkish tinge, and sparingly sprinkled with lilac spots or specks, and having a well-defined lilac ring at the larger end. Diameter 58, in. x 56; in.””—(Hutton.) 607. ORITES LEUCOGEN YS, Moore. Orites leucogenys, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. A.b.c. Afghanistan. From W. Griffith’s Collection. O. leucogenys. Colour above grey, tinged with pinkish on the rump ; before the eye, and a broad streak over it, black, passing to mixed black and grey on the nape; the centre of the head dusky reddish-isabelline ; base of lower mandible, below the eyes, ear- CATALOGUE. 375 coverts, and sides of the neck white; chin and throat jet-black ; abdomen pale pinkish-isabelline ; wings dusky, and having an isabel- line tinge ; the winglet and coverts of the primaries black, the primaries and secondaries fringed externally with grey; axille white; tail dusky, tinged with isabelline, the outer feathers gra- duated and obliquely tipped externally with white; the centre feathers margined with grey. Bill black; feet yellowish-brown. Length 44in., of wing 21 in., tail 21in., the three outer feathers graduated, the middle pair ;2,in. shorter than the next; bill to frontal plumes 2 in., to gape 53, in.; height from chin to front ;2, in. This species is allied to P. jouschistos, Hodgs., from which it may at once be distinguished by its broad, thick, and higher bill, by its white cheeks and ear-coverts, and by its black chin and throat; and from P. erythrocephalus, Vigors, by its larger size, by the absence of the white superciliary streak, white chin, and black ear-coverts. “ Found in pairs, in the woods above Balu Chughur, at four thousand feet elevation. Irides straw-colour.” — (Griffith, MS. Notes.) 608. ORITES (?) JOUSCHISTOS, Hodgson Sp. Parus jouschistos, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83; J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 948; Ann. Nat. Hist. XV. p. 326; Cat. Birds of Nepal, p. 73. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 192. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 104. Jard., Contr. to Ornith. (1852), p. 51. Peecila jouschistos, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 230. The Rufous-fronted Titmouse, Gray. a. b. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. The following genus, which was enumerated in p. 169 of this CATALOGUE, is believed to be better placed at the end of the present sub-family. Genus Fatouncutus, Vieill., Analyse, p. 40 (1816). FALCUNCULUS LEUCOGASTER, Gould. Falcunculus leucogaster, Gould, P. Z. S. (1837), p. 144. a. b, Australia, From Mr. George Fradgley. 376 CATALOGUE. Subfam. TV. PARADOXORNINA. Genus Parapoxornis, Gould, P. Z. S. (1836), p. 17. Batuyruyncuvs, McOClell., Ind. Rev. II. p. 518 (1888). Herrromorpna, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 448 (1843). 609. PARADOXORNIS FLA VIROSTRIS, Gould. Paradoxornis flavirostris, Gould, P. Z. 8. (1836), p. 173 Mag. Zool. and Bot. I. p. 62; Icones Avium, p. t. 6. McClell. (Horsf:), P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 164. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, II. p. 389. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 578. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 500. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. Bathyrhynchus brevirostris, McClell., Ind. Rev. (1838), p- 513 (with a figure). A. and Drawing. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. b. Nepal (No. 842, Hodgs. Catal.).* Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. This bird inhabits the Eastern Himalayas, and the mountains of Assam and Nepal. 610. PARADOXORNIS UNICOLOR, Hodgson Sp. Heteromorpha unicolor, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. (1843), p. 448 (with a figure); Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 578. Paradoxornis unicolor, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nepal, p-11l. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III., App. p. 18. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 500. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. A. Nepal (No. 843, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. “ Inhabits the Cachar of Nepal, dwells in thick brushwood; fre- quently alights on the ground, but seems to feed aloft on bugs and other hard insects; in small flocks; not noisy.’”-—(Hodgson.) * No. 885 was attached to this bird, which number, being previously occupied, this species is transferred to No. 842, CATALOGUE. 377 611. PARADOXORNIS RUFICEPS, Blyth. Paradoxornis ruficeps, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XJ. p.177 (1842) ; XII. p. 1010 (with a figure). Tickell, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 446. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, II. p. 389, ¢.94, fi1. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 500. Gould, Burds of Asia, t. Heteromorpha ruficeps, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p- 578 ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 102. A. B. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. c. Nepal (No. 972 Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853, “ Inhabits the mountains of Bootan, Arracan”’ (and Nepal).— (Blyth.) Captain Tickell remarks: “ I have killed several specimens of this bird, and watched it in its wild state at Geeng, near Darjeeling ; and I cannot agree in opinion with those who would class its group among the Crateropodines. This bird is a great devourer of grain (maize, rice, and buckwheat, which last is common about Nepal). It perches on the tops of high trees, as well as bushes, when off its feed; and in fact shows nothing in its manners of the thicket-loving, skulking, habits of the Crateropodines.”’ 612. PARADOXORNIS GULARIS, Horsfield. Paradoxornis gularis, Horsf, MSS. G. R. Gray, Cen. of Birds, 11. p. 889, ¢. 94, f. 2 (1845). Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 500. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. Paradoxornis caniceps, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVIII. p. 810 (1849)..- Heteromorpha (? Paradoxornis) caniceps, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 102. A. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. The following genus, having a nearer affinity to Paradoxornis and Suthora, than to Crateropus (vide p. 214), close to which it had previously been placed in this Catanogusz, is now transferred to the present subfamily. Genus Conostoma, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 856 (1841). CONOSTOMA GMODIUM, Hodgson. Conostoma cemodium, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 857, €. A. B. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. 3 .C 378 CATALOGUE. Genus Sutnora, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. II. p. 82 (1838). Temnoris, Hodgs., J. A. 8. Beng. X. p. 29 (1841); XII. p. 449; P. Z. &. (1845), p. 81. Hemiruynouvs, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 81. Cuxevasicus, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XIV. p.578 (1845). 613. SUTHORA NIPALENSIS, Hodgson. Suthora nipalensis, Hodgs., Ind. Rev. II. p. 32; Cat. B. of Nep. p. 73. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.193. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 579; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 102. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 334. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. (upper figure). Temnoris nipalensis, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 450. Temnoris (Suthora) atrifrons, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Temnoris atrifrons, Hodgs., P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 31. Surnora, Nepal, Hodgson. The Nepal Suthora, Gray. A. b. Nepal (No. 470, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. S. nipalensis. “ Crown of the head and back of the neck brownish grey ; ear-coverts and sides of the neck grey; face and superciliary stripes white, bounded above by a broad black line; chin transversely barred with black and rusty-red; upper and under surface rusty-red, fading into white on the centre of the abdomen; wings dark brown, the first two or three quills edged with white, the next two or three edged at the base with rufous, and the remainder edged throughout their entire length with the same colour, but of a deeper hue; tail dark brown, edged externally with rufous; bill black, bluish at the base ; legs fleshy white.”’ Length 42in., of wing 111in., tail 21in., bill 2in., tarse 2in,, central toe and nail } in., hind ditto in. Weight $ oz. Mr. Hodgson remarks: “ Sexes alike. Inhabits the central and northern regions of Nepal ;” and adds: “ Observed in the Cachar in small flocks; frequenting brushwood and tall grass; manners and food of Parus.”’ 614. SUTHORA FULVIFRONS, Hodgson. Temnoris (Suthora) fulvifrons, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 838. CATALOGUE. 379 Suthora fulvifrons, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 579; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 102. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 834. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. 61. ~ Temnoris fulyifrons, Hodgs., P. Z. S. (1845), p. 31. Temnoris nipalensis, apud Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. (figure to p. 450). Suthora nipalensis, apud Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep. p. 73. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 193. The Fulvous-fronted Suthora. A. Nepal (No. 684, 888, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. S. fulvifrons. “ Upper parts light rufescent brown, inclining to fulvous on the forehead, throat, and breast, with a broad pale- dusky streak along each sinciput; secondaries and base of caudals broadly margined with bright chestnut fulvous ; the belly and flanks albescent greyish; bill pale, dusky along the ridge of the upper mandible ; legs light brown.” Length 5 in., of wing 22 in., tail 24 in., its outermost feathers 14 in. less, bill to forehead + in., and tarse $ in. 615. SUTHORA POLIOTIS, Blyth. Suthora poliotis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XX. p. 522 (1851). Suthora nipalensis, apud Could, Birds of Asia, t. (the two lower figures only). A. B. c. d. Nepal (No. 918, Hodgs. Catal.*). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. S. poliotis. “ Crown bright fulvous, passing to duller fulvous on the back; front and a broad streak over the eyes to the nape coal- black ; lores and sides of face, with the plumes growing from the base of the lower mandible, pure white; ear-coverts and a spot behind the eye below the black streak, bright fulvous; below the ear-coverts and sides of the neck pure ash; paler on the breast, and passing to white on the abdomen ; chin and throat black with whitish * This has been given as a distinct species by Mr. Hodgson, and to which he has affixed the above number in his Catalogue. 380 CATALOGUE. margins ; wings and tail coloured as in S. nipalensis, but of much brighter hues.”’ Length 42 in., of wing 2 in., tail 2} in., bill 3 in., and tarse in. The following are the descriptions of the other known species of this interesting genus, SUTHORA WEBBIANA, G. R. Gray. Suthora webbiana, @. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds P. Z. 8. (1852), p. 70. Gould, Burds of Asia, t. 62. Has. Shanghai (China). In British Museum Collection. S. webbiana. ‘Crown of the head and back of the neck sandy red, passing into the olive tint of the back and upper surface generally ; tail of the same colour, but of a shade darker than the back ; primaries strongly edged with bright rufous ; throat and breast light buff, washed with a rosy tint ; abdomen inclined to olive; — bill light brown, washed with rosy pink ; legs fleshy white.” Length about 5} in., of wing 23 in., tail 23in., bill } in., and tarse 2 in. SUTHORA RUFICEPS, Biyth. Chleuasicus ruficeps, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 578. Suthora ruficeps, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 102. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 334. Has. Sikim. In Mus. As. Soc. Bengal. S. ruficeps. ‘* Head and neck bright ferruginous ; the rest of the upper parts olive brown, more or ick inclining to ferruginous, especially towards the shoulder of the wing ; the entire under parts white ; bill whitish horn colour ; legs greenish- plumbeous.” Length 53 in., of wing 22 in., tail 2$in., bill to forehead 2 in., and tarse Z in. “‘'The bill in this species is rather larger and decidedly broader than in the typical species of Suthora, and the outline of which (as seen laterally) is still more tumid and anomalous-looking. The legs, with the toes and claws, are thicker and stouter than in the other species.”—(Blyth.) APPENDIX No. I. Additional Species, received in the Museum during the printing of the Catalogue. Genus Srizartus, Vieill. (p. 32). 616. SPIZAETUS NIPALENSIS, Hodgson, Sp. : Nisaétus nipalensis, Crested var., Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. V. p. 229 (1886); VI. p. 861; Beng. Sport. Mag. (1836), p. 33. Spizaétus nipalensis, Hodgs., Cat. B. of Nep., p. 41. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 24. Nisaétus pulchrior, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 81. Nisaétus pulcher, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 805. Falco orientalis, Zemm. et Schleg., Faun. Japon. t. 3? Falco lanceolatus, Zemm. et Schleg., Faun. Jap. p. 7 ? a. Nepal (No. 786, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. Genus Neopus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 81. Hererorpvus, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 881 (1842). Ictinattus, Jerdon (nec. Kaup), Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 117 (1844). 617. NEOPUS MALAYENSIS, Reinwardt Sp. Falco malayensis, Reinw., Temm. Pl. Col. 117. Aquila malayensis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 14; 382 CATALOGUE. Catal. Birds B. M. I. p.18. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 14. Aquila malayana, Less., Tv. d’Orn. p. 39. Ictinaétus malayensis, Jerd., Madr. Jowrn. XIII. pt. 2, p.117. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 218. Onichaétus malayensis, Kaup, Class. der Seeug. und Voeg. (1844), p. 120. Neopus malayensis, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 42. Aquila pernigra, Hodgs., J. A. S. Beng. V. p.227 (1836) ; Beng. Sport. Mag. (1836), p. 32. Neopus perniger, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), eG, Nisaétus ovivorus, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 1, p. 158 (1844). Reinwardt’s Black Eagle. a. Nepal (Neopus perniger, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. ‘This is a shy bird, which adheres exclusively to the wild and mountainous tracts of the Hills. Its body is entirely free from offensive odour and vermin, and its prey chiefly the pheasants of the region it frequents, as well as their eggs. Its weight is about 42 |bs.’’—(Hodgson.) “ This bird hunts about the edges of the hills more generally than on the higher parts of the table-land, and most frequently over bushy ground, though I have also seen it over forest, both on the tops of the hills, and halfway down the Coonoor Ghaut. It sails slowly along with very little motion of its wings, usually very close to the ground, hunting tolerably regularly, not unlike the Harriers, and like them hardly ever alights except for the purpose of feeding. In three specimens I have examined, I found that eggs and nest- lings had formed its only food. Among these I recognized the eggs of the Hill-Quail (Cotwrnix erythrorhyncha), of the Malacocercus Somervillei, and of some doves (Tutur tigrina and T. cambayensis), besides others I did not know, and several nestlings. I have seen it since I procured my specimens alight for a few seconds on a large bush over which it had been circling for some time, and appa- rently devour something. I found in this bush a dove’s nest empty, which it had evidently robbed. This eagle thus appears to be a robber of bird’s nests, and as doves, as well as some other birds, CATALOGUE. 383 breed throughout the whole year, it can probably sustain itself mostly on its favourite food, though it doubtless occasionally de- stroys young, feeble, or sickly birds, and perhaps reptiles.’ — (Jerdon.) Subfam. BUTEONIN A. Genus ARrcuIBUTEO, Brehm., Isis (1828), p. 1269. Triorcuis, Kaup, Naturl. Syst. der Eur. Thierw. p. 84 (1829), Buragrtes, Less., Tr. d’ Orn. p. 83 (1831). Buraguita, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 81. HemiEtus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 81. 618. ARCHIBUTHO HEMIPTILOPUS, Blyth. Archibuteo hemiptilopus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 1 (1846); Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 28. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 12. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 18. _ Archibuteo cryptogenys, Hodgs., Cale. Journ. (1847), p- 96. A. Tibet (No. 935, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Fam. MEROPIDA. Genus Nycriornis, Swains. (p. 89). 619. NYCTIORNIS AMICTA, Temminck Sp. Merops amictus, Zemm., Pl. Col. 310. Nyctiornis amicta, Swains., Zool. Ill. 2nd ser. ¢. 56. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 87; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. Il. p.'72. Gould, Birds of Asia, t. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 164. Alcemerops amicta, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 52. The Red-throated Nyctiornis, Gould. Kay Cuua, Malay, Eyton. A. Malacca. Presented by John Gould, Esq., December, 1853. b. c. d. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. 384 CATALOGUE. Fam. HIRUNDINIDA. Subfam. HIRUNDININA. Genus Hrrunpo, Linn. (p. 91). 620. HIRUNDO DOMICOLA, Jerdon. Hirundo domicola, Jerd., Madr. Journ. XIII. p. 173 (1844). Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 198. Hirundo javanica, apud Shaw, Zool. X. p.101. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 300. Bungalow Swallow, of Residents in the Neilgherries, Jerdon. A. B.c. d e f- Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. “ This curiously-plumaged little swallow is by no means rare on the Neilgherries, and builds in retired or deserted bungalows, out- houses, &c., making a small mud nest, quite open at the top, and profusely lined with feathers.’””—(Jerdon.) Genus Deticnon, (Hodgs.) Moore, P. Z, S. (1854), p. 621. DELICHON NIPALENSIS, Hodgson.* Delichon nipalensis, (Hodgs.) Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. The Nepal Martin. A. B. Nepal (No. 963, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Gen. char. Bill short, thick, robust; gape rather wide; the culmen rounded ; the nostrils basal, lateral, rounded; wings rather long, with the first quill the longest; tail short and emarginated, or nearly even at the end; tarsi longer than the middle toe, and clothed with plumes; toes long, and clothed with plumes, the inner shorter than the outer; the claws moderate and curved. Spec. char. Top of the head, chin, cheeks, ear-coverts, nape, back, * In the Leyden Museum there is a bird from Borneo allied to but distinct from this, to which M. Temminck has applied the name of Hirundo dasypus, and which is placed in Bonaparte’s “‘ Consp. Gen. Av.” p. 343, under the genus Chelidon, with the following remarks: ‘‘ Media quasi inter Cotyles et Chelidonem, cujus autem altera species ; pedibus dense plumosis : minor ; cauda multo breviore, minus emarginata : coloribus similibus, subtus autem sordidior, collari adumbrato.” CATALOGUE. 385 upper and under tail-coverts, fine glossy black; wings black, paler beneath, the upper coverts margined with glossy black, the lower wing-coverts dusky black ; tail black, fringed externally with glossy _ black; a band of white across the rump; throat, breast, abdomen, hind parts of flanks, and vent, pure white; fore part of flanks black ; tarsi and toes covered with white plumes; claws pale fleshy; bill black. Length from the tip of the bill to the end of the tail 33 in., of wing 33 in., of tail 13 in., bill to front 8; in., to gape 4, in.; height from chin to fon 2 in; sive at front sf 35 in.; tarse 4, in.; middle toe and claw ~% ae ; ee ditto {4 in. This interesting bird differs from the type of the genus Chelidon by its smaller and more robust bill, and by its short and nearly even tail, the wings also being shorter; from Cofyle it is at once digs tinguished by its plumed feet. Genus CuHELIDON, Bote, Isis (1822), p. 550. 622. CHELIDON URBICA, Linn. Sp. Hirundo urbica, Linn., 8. NW. I. p. 344. Lath., Hist. VII. p. 283. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. dl. Chelidon urbica, Bote, Isis (1822), p.550. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. =; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. pt. 2, p. 31. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 348. Hirundo lagopoda, Pallas, Zoogr., I. p. 582. Chelidon rupestris et C. fenestrarum, Brehm., Vag. Deutschl. I. p. 140. The Common Martin, Lath. Has. Europe, N. Asia, Africa ; rare in 8. India. a. England. Presented by John Gould, Esq. Subfam. CYPSELINA. Genus CypseLus, Llliger (p. 106). 623. CYPSELUS VITTATUS, Jardine et Selby. Cypselus vittatus, Jard. et Selby, Ill. Orn. 2nd ser. t. 39. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p.54. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 85. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 65. Cypselus australis, apud Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 886. A. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. 3d 386 CATALOGUE. 624. CYPSELUS SUBFURCATUS, Blyth. Cypselus subfurcatus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. p. 807 (1849); Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 85. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 65. Cypselus aflinis, apud Strickland, P. Z. 8. (1846), p. 99. A. B. c.d. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. “The nidification of this bird is remarkably different from Oypselus affinis ; several pairs inhabiting a continuous common nest, which is affixed to an eave in the manner of that of Hirundo urbica, or of Cyp. affinis ; the latter species, however (so far as we have observed), so placing its nest as to be concealed, or at least rendered incon- spicuous by a rafter or other object in front. According to the following account by Colonel Low, ‘a colony of C. subfurcatus inhabited the verandah of a house in the island of Pinang. They began with a pair, and now compose a harmonious family of about sixteen or eighteen. The nests are fastened to the beam much in the same way as the nest of the swallow, but their nidificatory habits differ from those of the latter birds by their running two, three, or more nests into one. There were about six or eight birds in the specimen of a nest herewith sent, which had three apertures. They seem to keep a regular watch at night, for, on the least noise, the sentinel pipes a little, and is then followed by all the rest. They lay two eggs; and are not migratory,—at least, my friends are not— for they have been domiciled upwards of a year where they are now.” “The nest above noticed is a beautiful fabric in its way, remarkably light and compact, being composed of feathers and other light sub- stances firmly bound together by a good deal of the saliva-like gluten, several shed primaries and other feathers of the birds them- selves, doubtless cast within the nest, are thus fastened in to add to the lining. The only aperture visible, now that the nest has been cut away from its place of attachment, is a somewhat prolonged entrance at one extremity; and there appear to be but two depres- sions adapted for the reception of eggs, which renders it probable that several of its inhabitants were the young of a former brood, or perhaps broods. The total length of the interior is 12in. by nearly 5 in., where broadest, and this capacity would indicate that it is intended as much for a habitation for a number of the birds, as for the ordinary purpose of incubation. Procuring some nests of Oyp. affinis for comparison, the size of these also indicates the fact that they are similarly inhabited, but it would appear that there is no CATALOGUE. 387 convenience in them for more than one pair of birds to incubate. They consist of a much thicker and heavier mass of material than the nest of C. subfurcatus; but where two are built in contact, the wall of separation is thin, though we suspect it will be always found intact and completely separated. During the night, OC. affnis is equally vigilant with its Malayan representative. The latter would appear to be the common house Swift of the Malayan peninsula, taking the place of C. affinis of India; while C. vittatus would seem to be exclusively a mountain species, which is common at Pinang, and which has been obtained by Captain Hutton from the Tyne range of mountains near Simla, and ©. leuconya may be the repre- sentative of the last on the mountains of S. India.’”’—(Blyth.) Genus AcanTuyYLis, Bode (p. 111). 625. ACANTHYLIS GIGANTEUS, Temminck Sp. 3 Cypselus giganteus, Zemm., Pl. Col. 364. Acanthylis giganteus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 55. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 64. Cheetura gigantea, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 885. Acanthylis caudacuta, apud Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 84. _ A. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Fam. CAPRIMULGID. _ Genus Batracnostomvs, Gould (p. 112). 626. BATRACHOSTOMUS AURITUS, Vigors Sp. Podargus auritus, Vigors, Griffith’s Transl. of Cuv. An. Kingd. Il. t. p. 114; App. to Mem. of Sir T. 8. Raffles, p. 658. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 81. Batrachostomus auritus, Gould, Icones Avium, p. , t. 7. G. Rh. Gray, Cat. Birds in B. M. II. p.3; Gen. of Birds, I. p. 45. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 57. Bombycistomus Fullertonii, Hay, J. A. S. Beng. X. p. 574 (1841). Podargus Fullertonii, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 798. The Great-eared Goat-sucker, Gray. A. b. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. 388 CATALOGUE. 627. BATRACHOSTOMUS STELLATUS, Gould Sp. Podargus stellatus, Gould, P. Z. 8. (1887), p. 48. Batrachostomus stellatus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 45; Cat. Birds in Brit. Mus. II. p. 8. Podargus crinifrons, Zemm., Mus. Lugd. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 57. A. b. c. dé. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Genus Lyncornis, Gould, Icones Avium (1838). 628. LYNCORNIS TEMMINCKI, Gould. Lyncornis Temminckii, Gould, Icones Aviwm, t.6. Bo- nap., O. G. Av. p. 62. Eurostopodus Temminckii, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 50; Cat. Birds Brit. Mus. Il. p.12. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 82. Caprimulgus pulcher, Hay, Madr. Journ. XIII. pb. 2, p. 161 (1844). Caprimulgus imberbis, Zemminck, MSS. A. b.¢. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Genus Caprimutaus, Linn. (p. 112). 629. CAPRIMULGUS ALBONOTATUS, Tickell. Caprimulgus albonotatus, TZichell, J. A. 8. Beng. II. p- 580; XVII. pt. 1, p. 801. G. BR. Gray, Cat. Birds Brit. Mus. I. p. 8. Hutton, J. A. 8. Beng. XVII. pt. 2, p.5. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 83. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 60. Caprimulgus gangeticus, Blyth, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1848), p. 98. Caprimulgus macrourus, apud Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 586. Caprimulgus nipalensis, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 82; Catal. Birds of Nepal, p. 53. The Nepal Goatsucker, Gray. The Jungle Goatsucker, Tickell. Cuvurpa, Hind., Vickell. CATALOGUE. 389 A. b. c. d. Nepal (C. nipalensis, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. e. f. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. g.h.t. Kumaon. From Captain R. Strachey’s Collection. “ This is extremely common in the jungles, keeping in thickets during the day, and coming out to the open parts as evening sets in, grass plains, and Ahéts, which it skims over with a low silent flight. When on the wing, it emits a low chirp, somewhat like a sparrow ; it has another and very peculiar note, when seated on the top of some decayed tree, and which, on a calm night, may be heard for a mile, sounding as if some one was striking a plank with a hammer deliberately.”’ “ Makes no nest; eggs laid on the bare ground, in bush jungle, in general two; shape blunt, and both ends nearly equal; male egg 14 x +3 in., pale fleshy clay-colour, sprinkled with patches of darker brownish-red ; female egg 1,8, x Zin., paler and redder.”’—(Tickell.) “ Of this species,” remarks Captain Hutton, “ which is a summer visitant at Mussooree, I took two eggs at an elevation of 5,000 feet, on the 19th April, from the bare ground, beneath bushes on the side of a hill, the colour being a rich cream white, with darker blotches of reddish brown or clay-colour. Of one, the diameter was 1; x Zin., the other was somewhat smaller.”’ Fam. TODIDA. Genus Ampetis, Linn., S. N. (1735). Bomprcriia, (Briss.) Vieill., Ois. de V?Amér. Sept., (1807). Bompycrpnora, Meyer, Taschenb. (1810). Bompycivora, Zemm., Man. d’ Orn. p. 76 (1815). 630. AMPELIS GARRULUS, Linn. Ampelis garrulus, Linn., 8S. N. I. p. 297. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 278; Catal. Brit. Birds in B. MM. p. 86. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 194. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 336. Bombycilla bohemica, Brisson. Bombyciphora polioccelia, Meyer. 390 CATALOGUE. Bombycivora garrula, Temminck. Parus bombycilla, Pallas, Zoogr. I. p. 548. The Bohemian Waxwing, Selby. a. Europe. Presented by John Gould, Esq. Genus Cocnoa, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. V. p. 358 (1836). Prosorinta, Hodgs., Journ. A. S. Beng. X. p.28 (1841). OrEas, Zemm., Text de Pl. Ool. 274. 631. COCHOA PURPUREA, Hodgson. Cochoa purpurea, Hodgs., Journ. A. 8. Beng. V. p. 359; XIT. p. 450 (with plate); Cat. B. Nep. p. 96. Blyth, Journ. A. 8. Beng. XI. p. 182; XV. p. 318; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.195. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 280. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 350. Could, Birds of Asia, t. The Purple Cochoa, Hodgs. Cocuo, Nepal, Hodgs. A. B. & ¢. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. c.d. § 2. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Mr. Hodgson remarks: “ Like most of the Nepalese Thrushes, these birds are common to all the three regions of the kingdom. They are shy in their manners, adhere exclusively to the woods, live solitarily or in pairs, breed and moult but once a year, nidificate on trees, and feed almost equally on the ground and on trees. I have taken from their stomachs several sorts of stony berries, small uni- valve mollusca, and sundry kinds of aquatic insects.’—(Journ. A. S. Beng. V. p. 358.) Fam. HALCYONIDA. Genus Topirampuvs, Lesson (p. 128). 632, TODIRAMPHUS VARIUS, Eyton Sp. Halcyon varia, Hyton, P. Z. 8. (1839), p.101. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 79. Todiramphus varius, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 11; XVI. p. 1181; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 47. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 156. A. b. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. CATALOGUE. 391 “ Cap green, rufescent on forehead, and margined posteriorly with verditer; a broad black stripe commences at the lores and meets its _ opposite behind; above this is a slight rufous supercilium, and below it a broad rufous streak continued to the nape, and comprising the lower ear-coverts ; below this again, is a very large rich purplish blue moustache, commencing at the base of the lower mandible; the nape and breast are brilliant ferruginous, paling on the throat and belly ; and the mantle, wings, and tail are deep purplish-blue, each feather touched with ultramarine-blue on the wings, while the rump and upper tail coverts are vivid verditer; bordering the ferruginous of the nape, is a band of deep black; bill dusky above, the rest ap- parently bright yellow; and legs probably coral-red. Adult male (and perhaps the adult of either sex).” “The young have the mantle and wings dark green, with a terminal pale fulvous spot on each feather, imparting a pretty speckled appearance.’’—(Blyth.) Genus Ceyx, Lacep. (p. 132). 633. CHYX TRIDACTYLA, Linn. Sp. Alcedo tridactyla, Linn., Mant. (1771), p. 524. Pallas, Spicil. Zool. VI. t. 2, f. 1. Gimel., S. NV. I. p. 459. Ceyx tridactyla, Cuv., Rég. An. (1817), p. 417. Jerdon, Lil. Ind. Orn. t. 25. Strickl., P. Z. 8. (1846), p. 99. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 80; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. II. p. 59. Alcedo purpurea, Gmel., S. V. I. p. 449. Alcedo erythaca, var. A., Lath., Hist. IV. p. 39. Ceyx erythaca, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 50. Alcedo rubra, Bodd., Tabl. des Pl. enl. d’ Aubent. p. 48. Ceyx luzoniensis, Steph., Gen. Zool. XIII. p. 106. Ceyx microsoma, Burton, P. Z. 8S. (1838), p. 89. Ceyx tridactyla et C. purpurea, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 157. Le Martin-pécheur de l’isle de Lugon, Sonn., Voy. Ind. t. 32. Martin-pécheur de Pondicherry, Buff, Pl. Hnl. 778, f. 2. The Purple Tridactylous Kingfisher. Rasa Wuopan, Malays, Eyton. DEIN-NGYEEN, Arracan, Blyth. ‘ 392 CATALOGUE. A. Nepal (No. 975, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. B. c. d. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854, Fam. MUSCICAPIDA. Genus TouiTREA, Lesson (p. 133). 634. TCHITREA INCET, Gould Sp. Muscipeta Incei, Gould, P. Z. S. (1852), p. 3; Birds of Asia, t. (1852). Ince’s Paradise Flycatcher, Gould. A. Shanghai (China). Presented by John Gould, Esq., 1853. “In the male, the head, throat, and crest is very deep glossy steel-green ; upper surface, wings, and tail very deep chestnut; primaries and secondaries black, margined with deep chestnut on their outer webs ; chest dark grey; abdomen and under tail-coverts greyish white; bill blue. In the young bird, the head and neck are dull black; back and wings deep chestnut; wings brownish black, margined with pale chestnut; tail brown; breast and flanks sooty ; middle of the abdomen and vent dull white. This species is intermediate in colour between TZch. paradisi and Teh. prineipalis of Japan ; it partakes of the characters of both, but is quite distinct from either; from the former, it differs in the broader, rounder, and shorter plumes of the crest, and in the dark chestnut colouring of the upper surface; and from the Japanese bird in the dark colouring of the throat not extending on to the flanks, in the upper surface not being of so rich a plum-colour, and in the tail being chestnut instead of black.’’—(Gould.) Genus Puitentoma, Hyton, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1845), p. 228. DryMopuita,* Temm., Text de Pl. Col. 334 (1838). 635. PHILENTOMA VELATUM, Temm. Sp. Drymophila velata, Zemm., Pl. Col. 384 ¢. * Previously used by Swainson. CATALOGUE. 393 Philentoma velatum, Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 204. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 324. Monarcha velata, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 260. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 326. Monarcha cesia, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 167 9. Muscicapa pectoralis, 4. Hay, Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 161 (1844). Myiagra pectoralis, Strickl., P. Z. S. (1846), p. 101; Ann. Nat. Hist. XIX. p. 181. A.B. g 2. Sincapore. Presented by J. Gould, Hsq., 1853. c.d. @ 2. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Genus Pericrocotus, Bote (p. 140). 636. PERICROCOTUS SOLARIS, Blyth. Pericrocotus solaris, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 310 (1846) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p.193. G. &. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 18. Gould’s Birds of Asia, t. (the & only). Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 306. Pheenicornis affinis (the 9 only), Horsf., McClell., P. Z. 8. (1839), p. 157. The Yellow-throated Pericrocotus, Gould. A.B. S 9. Nepal (No. 296, Hodes. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. c. @. Darjeeling. Presented by John Gould, Esq., 1853. It may here be mentioned that Mr. Gould has figured the female of P. brevirostris for that sex of the present species, as has been determined from the comparison of the specimen presented to the Museum with the specimen from Nepal. The female has no yellow on the forehead ; the sides of the throat and chin are whitish. Genus Cuaptia, Hodgs. (p. 159). 637. CHAPTIA MALAYVENSIS, A. Hay. Chaptia malayensis, 4. Hay, J. A. 8. Beng. XV. p. 294 (1846). Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p.200. G. Rh. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 13. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 350. 3 ¢é 394 CATALOGUE. ? Drymonax niger, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 167. The Malayan Bronze Shrike. a. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. : Distinguished from Ch. enea by its inferior size, much less deeply forked tail, shorter wing, and by its deeper bill. _ Genus Enneoctonvs, Bote (p. 167). 638, ENNEOCTONUS SUPERCILIOSUS, Latham Sp. Lanius superciliosus, Lath., Ind. Orn. Suppl. p. 20; Glen. Hist. II. p. 36. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng, p.152. Bonap., CO. G. Av. p. 363. The Supercilious Shrike, Latham, A. b. Malacca. From Griffith’s Collection. c.d. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. 639. ENNEOCTONUS ARENARIUS, Blyth Sp. Lanius arenarius, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p. 804 (1846). Lanius superciliosus, var., Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 152. A. 6. c. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. This is distinguished by its pale colouring, a predominant dull sandy-grey, scarcely tinged with rufous, except on the rump and tail, the lores being whitish, but with a slight black spot adjoining the orbit above. “ This specios was found abundantly by Captain Boys in the country lying between Scinde and Ferozepore.”’ | Genus CamprpHaaa, Vieill. ( p. 176). 640. CAMPEPHAGA AVENSIS, Blyth. Campephaga melanoptera,* Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XV. p- 3807 (1846); Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 191. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 356. Campephaga Avensis, Blyth, Oat. .B. Mus. A. S. Beng. App. p. 327. a. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. * Previously occupied by Ruippell. CATALOGUE. 395 Genus Lataae, Bote ( p. 175). 641. LALAGEH CULMINATUS, A. Hay. Ceblepyris culminatus, 4A. Hay, Madr. Journ. XIII. p. 157 (1844). A. @. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. This female is readily distinguished from the same sex of L. orien- talis by the absence of the large white tips to the lesser and greater wing-coverts. The specimen examined has the head, neck, back, and upper tail-coverts of a greyish-cyaneous, each feather being marked at the point with a black bar, and then tipped with white ; ear-coverts marked longitudinally with white; wings black; shoulders cyaneous; greater coverts slightly tipped with white, and the primaries and secondaries slightly fringed with the same ; tail black, tipped with white; under-parts greyish white, each feather having two blackish bars across; under tail-coverts whitish; bill broader than in Z. ori- entalis, blackish; feet the same. Length 61in., of wing 3%, in., tail 3 in. P Subfam. MYIOTHERINA, Swains. (p. 178). Genus Euretes, Temm., Text de Pl. Col. 516 (1836). Agax, Less., Rev. Zool. (1839). 642. HUPETES MACROCERCUS, Temminck. Eupetes macrocercus, Temm., Pl. Col.516. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 207. Strickl., P. Z. S. (1846), p. 102. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 158. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 252. Burone Tana Rimpa, Malays, Cantor. A. B.c. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Genus Hopesontus, Bonap., Consp. Gren. Av. p. 300 (1850). Brapyrrervs,* Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83. Brapypates,* G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 181 (1846). Sytvanrs,* Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 136 (1847), 643. HODGSONIUS PH@NIC UROIDES, Hodgs. Sp. Bradypterus phcenicuroides, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. * These three names have been previously used. 396 CATALOGUE. (1844), p. 83; Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 70; App. p. 158. Hodgsonius pheenicuroides, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 300. Bradybates phcenicuroides, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 181. Sylvania pheenicuroides, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 186; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 178. A. @. Bootan. From Pemberton’s Collection. b.c.d. 3 9. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Genus CaLLENE, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 136 (1847). Cincuipium,* Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 181 (1842). 644. CALLENE FRONTALE, Blyth. Cinclidium frontale, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XI. p. 181; XII. p. 954, ¢ py. 1010. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 301. Callene frontale, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 136; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p.178. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. Ruticilla frontalis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Brachypteryx scapularis, Horsf., ISS. A. &. Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. B.C. g ¢. Nepal (No. 950, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. “ This bird is reported to be a fine songster, and heard chiefly in the evening.”’—(Blyth.) Genus Drymocatapuus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. p. 815 (1849). 645. DR YMOCATAPHUS NIGROCAPITATUS, Eyton Sp. | Brachypteryx nigrocapitata, Hyton, P. Z. S. (1839), p- 103. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 178. Drymocataphus nigrocapitatus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVIII. p. 815. A. B. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. D. nigrocapitatus. Colour of the upper parts rufous brown, of the * Previously occupied by Mr. Gould. CATALOGUE. 397 under bright ferruginous ; throat white, flanked by a black streak ; cap black, bordered by a white superciliary streak and loral feathers ; ear-coverts dusky, minutely lineated with white, and posteriorly with rufous; sides of the head ashy; bill horny black above, below yel- lowish ; legs brownish. Length 6}in., of wing 23 in., and tail the same, its outermost feather Sin. shorter, bill to forehead (through the feathers) 11 in., to gape Zin., and tarse 14 in. Genus Bracuypreryx, Horsf: (p. 178). 646. BRACHYPTERYX CRURALIS, Blyth. Calliope cruralis, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 933 (1843). Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 70. Brachypteryx cruralis, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 186; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 178. Larvivora cruralis, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 301. Ruticilla cruralis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 180. Larvivora homochroa, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83. ; A. B.c.d. & ¢@. Nepal (No. 589, 885, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., Sept. 1853. B. cruralis. Male, colour above a deep cyaneous, or dark greyish- blue, paler on the belly, and relieved by a white superciliary streak confined to the base of the feathers, and yet showing conspicu- ously. Female, olivaceous-brown above; forehead, lores, and throat ferruginous, paler or dusky ferruginous beneath; wings and tail ferruginous-brown ; bill black; legs brownish dusky. Length 5+ in., of wing 23 in., tail 12 in., bill to front (through the feathers) £in., and typically formed, tarse 1} in. 647. BRACHYPTERYX NIPALENSIS, Hodgson. Brachypteryx nipalensis, (Hodgs.) Moore, P. Z. SW. (1854), p. A. Boe. d. & 9. Nepal (No. 943, Hodgs. Catal.). Pre- sented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., Sept., 1853. B. nipalensis. Male, colour above a greyish cyaneous, or light greyish blue, as are also the cheeks, sides of breast, and flanks, and paling to greyish white on the middle of the breast ; throat, middle of belly, vent, and under tail-coverts, a streak over, but not extending beyond the eye, white. Female, ferruginous-brown above, paler on 398 CATALOGUE. the sides; throat, breast, belly, under tail-coverts, and superciliary streak whitish; the feathers on the breast and sides fringed with brown; bill dark horn; legs paler. Length 43in., of wing 22 in,, tail 12 in., bill to gape € in., and tarse 1 in. Genus Pyoipyea, Hodgs. ( p. 180). 648. PNOEPYGA LONGICAUDATA, Moore. Pnoépyga longicaudata, Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. A. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. P. longicaudata. Colour of the upper parts deep olive-brown, the feathers slightly margined with black, and having blackish shafts ; wings and tail inclined to ferruginous-brown; upper tail-coverts long; throat whitish; breast and sides of abdomen pale dusky fer- ruginous, the feathers having pale centres and blackish margins; middle of lower part of breast and abdomen white ; flanks the same as the back ; vent and under tail-coverts dark ferruginous; bill dark brown, legs paler. Length 42 in., of wing 2 in., the tail is rounded, the central feathers being 24 in. long, and the outer 1} in., bill to front (through the feathers) 2 in., to gape 58; in., and tarse 8; in. Genus Pirra, Vieill. (p. 181). 649. PITTA BOSCHITI, Miller et Schlegel. Pitta Boschii, ill. et Schl., Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Ind. Av. pp. 5,16, t=. 1. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 218. Pitta elegans, (nec. Temm.) Less., Voy. de la Bon. Ois. t. 3. Pitta elegans, (Zemm.) apud Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 256. Pitta affinis, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. Soc. XIII. p. 301. SintTaR, Sumatra, Raffles. A. B.C. & 2. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. d. 3. Drawing. Sumatra. From Sir T. 8. Rafiles’s Collection. e. d. Drawing. From Parry’s Collection. 650. PITTA AVENSIS, J. E. Gray Sp. Turdus Avensis, J. E. Gray, Griff. Cuv. An. Kingd. Av. I. ¢. p. 530. Pitta Avensis, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 214. CATALOGUE. 399 a. Drawing. Sumatra. From Sir T. 8. Raffles’s Col- lection. Pitta Avensis. Crown and nape bright brown; rest of the upper parts, wings, tail, throat, and breast blackish; before and behind the eye, base of lower mandible, chin, belly, vent, and lesser wing-coverts yellowish-white ; bill black; legs reddish, Length about 63in., of wing 4 in., tail 1 in., bill to frontal plumes $ in., to gape ,% in., tarsus lin. The above description is from Sir T.S. Raffles’s drawing. This bird has very much the appearance of 7. mterpres, Temm., Pl. Col. 458, also from Sumatra, but which is a well-marked species of the genus Geocichla. 651. PITTA ATRICAPILLA, Cuvier. Pitta atricapilla, Cuvier. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 256. Corvus philippensis, G'mel., S. NV. ZL. I. p. 375. Pitta philippensis, Vieill. Mill. et Sohl., Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Ind. p. 19. Pitta melanocephala, Wagler. Pitta brevicaudata, (Bodd.) G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, J. p. 214. Pitta macrorhyncha, J. H. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1832), Pi de Merle des Philippines, Buff, Pl. Enl. 89. The Black-headed Pitta, Gould. A. Borneo. Presented by John Gould, Hsq., 1853. 652. PITTA CUCULLATA, Hartlaub. Pitta cucullata, Hartl., Rev. Zool. (1843), p. 65. Strickl. Ann. N. H. (1844), p. 410, #20. G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 213. Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 153; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 157. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 255. Pitta nigricollis, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XII. p. 960. Pitta rhodogaster, Hodgs., J. A. 8S. Beng. XII. p. 961 (young). Pitta malaccensis, apud Schlegel. Pitta Schlegeli, Bonaparte. A. B. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. 400 CATALOGUE. Genus Prrrocincia, Vigors ( p. 185). 6538. PETROCINCLA LONGIROSTRIS, Blyth. Petrocincla longirostris, Blyth, J. A. &. = XVI. p. 150 (1847). Petrocincla cyaneus, apud Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. ‘8. Beng. p. 164. Petrocossyphus cyaneus, apud Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 297. A. B.c. @ 9. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. Genus Grocicuia, Kuhl (p. 190). 654. GHOCICHLA INNOTATA, Blyth. Geocichla innotata, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XV. p. 370 (1846); XVI. p. 146; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 163. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 268. Turdus innotatus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 10. Geocichla albogularis Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 146 (the female). The Malayan Orange-headed Thrush. A. g. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Caritor, April, 1854. “Resembles G. citrina, but has the ferruginous colour of the head and under parts, and the ash-colour of its upper parts much more intense ; no white upon the wings; and the lower tail-coverts only (not the vent) are white. The female is smaller, and has the throat white, and some white at the sides of the vent; the wings, rump, and tail only are deep ashy; the back and scapularies being olive- green, much as in the female of G. citrina.” Genus OREOCINCLA, Gould (p. 192). 655. OREOCINCLA LUNULATA, Latham Sp. Turdus lunulatus, Lath., Ind. Orn. Supp., p.42; Gen. Hist. IV. p. 180. Oreocincla lunulata, Gould, Birds of Austr. t. Turdus varius, apud Vig. et Horsf., Trans. Linn. Soe. XV. p. 218. Oreocincla Nove-Hollande et O. macrorhyncha, Gould, P. ZS. (183 ), p. 145. Lunulated Thrush, Latham. CATALOGUE. 401 Mountain Thrush, of the Colonists of Van Diemen’s Land. A. Australia. From Mr. George Fradgley. Genus Turpus, Linn. (p. 196). 656. TURDUS RULULUS, Drapiez. Turdus rufulus, Drapiez, Dict. Class. d’ Hist. Nat. X. p. 448. Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 148. Turdus modestus, Kyton, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 103. Strickl., P. Z. 8. (1846), p. 100. Turdus javanicus, apud Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 161. StTRIzE, Java, Drapiez. Kwaran, Malay, Hyton. Myat-Loo-nenet, Arracan, Phayre. A. B.c.d. g 9. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Twrdus rufulus. ‘“ Upper parts greenish olive-brown, with a dull white supercilium; chin, and generally the medial portion of the throat, with the belly and lower tail-coverts, white; breast and flanks brownish fulvous, brighter in old males; the throat and foreneck streaked laterally with olivaceous, which in some specimens crosses the breast above the fulvous hue, and is more or less ashy; others again, evidently the old males, have the entire crown and neck all round of a dusky ash-colour, mingled with white on the middle of the throat; bill dusky above, the basal two-thirds of the lower mandible, yellow; legs pale brown. Length 81 to 9in., of wing 41 to 5 in., tail 32 in., bill to gape 1 in., and tarse 13 in.”’ Genus Meruta, Leach (p. 196). 657. MERULA SIMILLIMA, Jerdon Sp. Turdus simillimus, Jerd., Madr. Journ. X. p. 253 (1889). G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 219. Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 882. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 274. Merula simillima, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 148; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 162. Turdus nigropileus, Lafres., Deless. Voy. dans Inde Av. p. 27 (1843). Jerd., Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 127. The foe asa tegald Blackbird, Jerdon. 3f 402 CATALOGUE. A. B.C. d.e. g 2 and young. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. fF. Madras. Presented by John Gould, Esq., 1853. “ Tnhabits the Neilgherries, in the dense woods of which it is very common, and may be daily heard pouring forth its charming song, especially towards evening, and in cloudy weather. It is found alone, or in small families. It lives chiefly on fruit of different kinds, especially of the pleasant Brazil cherry, now so abundant in the woods there; also feeds on worms, caterpillars, and other soft insects.”’—(Jerdon.) 658. MERULA WARDII, Jerdon Sp. Turdus Wardii, Jerd., J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 882 (1842) ; Lil. Ind. Orn. t.8; Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 127. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 219. Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep., p. 81. Merula Wardii, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 146; XX. p. 177. Layard, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1853), p. 270. Turdus melanoleucus, Hartlaub. Turdus picaoides, Hodgs., Gray's Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 83, g. Oreocincla (s. g. Turdulus) micropus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844), p. 83, 2. Turdus micropus, Hodgs., Cat. Birds of Nep. p. 80. Ward’s Blackbird. A. g. 8. India. Presented by John Gould, Esq., 1853. M. Ward. “Male black, with white eye-streak and under-parts from the breast, except the feathers of the flanks, which are only margined with white; and, besides a white wing-patch under the scapularies, the wing-coverts and tertiaries are tipped with the same, and the secondaries and middle tail-feathers, with the upper tail- coverts, more slightly, the rest of the tail-feathers being successively more deeply so tipped, increasing in amount to the outermost. The female has the upper parts brown instead of black, with slight whitish tips to the upper tail-coverts, and less white on the tail- feathers, which is also less pure ; the wing-coverts are each tipped with a triangular spot of fulvous-white, and the tertiaries more slightly ; the supercilinm is also fulvous-white, and the entire under- CATALOGUE. 403 parts, except the lower tail-coverts, which are purer white, a little variegated with dusky ; while the feathers of the throat, breast, and flanks are each tipped with a transverse dusky spot, more or less tri- angular on those of the breast; axillaries chiefly pure white; bill and legs yellowish. Length 9 in., of wing 4,%in., tail 33in., bill to front %in., to gape 1,2, in., and tarse 1,2, in.” Genus TrocuaLopreRoN, Hodgs. ( p. 210). 659. TROCHALOPTERON MERULINUM, Blyth Sp. Garrulax merulinus, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XX. p. 521 (1851) ; Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. App. p. 7. A. Darjeeling? From Pearson’s Collection. T. merulinum. “ General colour deep olive-brown, the medial portion of the under-parts pale rufescent whitish-brown, and spotted with black on the throat and upper part of the breast, much as in Turdus musicus ; a narrow white streak behind the eye; [vent and under tail-coverts dark rufous; ]| irides whitish-brown; bill dusky plumbeous; legs brown, with albescent toes. Length 94in., ex- panse of wings 12 in., closed wing 32 in., tail 3iin., bill to front = in., to gape 14 in., and tarse 13 in.” Genus Dumeria, Blyth, Cat. Birds Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 140 (1851). 660. DUMETIA ALBOGULARIS, Blyth. Malacocercus albogularis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 453 (1847). Dumetia albogularis, Blyth, Oat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 140. Layard, Ann. Nat. Hist. (1858), p. 272. Timalia hyperythra, apud Jerdon, Madr. Journ. X. p. 261; Ll. Ind. Orn. p. Pellorneum albogulare, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XXI. p. 857. Suan Dumart, Hind., Jerdon. Punpi Jirra (i. e. ‘ Pig-Bird’), Telugu, Jerdon. A. §. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. B. Madras. Presented by John Gould, Esq., 1853. “ This bird,” remarks Mr. Jerdon, “ I have seen but very seldom ; once at the top of the Tapoor pass in thick jungle, and in the 404 CATALOGUE. neighbourhood of Jaulnah, in jungly district, in thick hedges, and thick wooded nullahs. From the dense nature of the bushes it frequents, it is with difficulty observed and obtained. I have generally seen it in parties of five or six, occasionally giving out a low and indistinct sort of chattering. Fragments of various insects were found in the stomachs of those I procured. It is called Pundi jitta, or Pig Bird, in Telugu; a name given from its habits of making its way under the bushes, never showing itself above.” Mr. Blyth states: “Its note considerably resembles that of Malacocercus caudatus, except in being proportionally weaker.” “ In Ceylon, it is confined to the vicinity of Colombo, and is not uncommon ; it is generally found in small flocks about the cinnamon and other low bushes, creeping about in search of insects.’’—(Layard.) Genus Tricu1xos, Lesson, Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 167. Turvrrostris, A. Hay, Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 1638 (1844). 661. TRICHIXOS PYRRHOPYGA, Lesson. Trichixos pyrrhopyga, Lesson, Rev. Zool. (1839), p. 167. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8S. Beng. App. p. xx. Turdirostris superciliaris, 4. Hay, Madr. Journ. XIII. pt. 2, p. 163 (1844). Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. SB. Beng. p.145. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 217. Macronus superciliaris, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, ILI. App. p. 9. Napothera pyrrhomelanura, Miller. A. g. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. C.d. 2 or jun. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. T. pyrrhopyga. Male, colour of the head, nape, back, chin, throat, breast, and shoulders ashy black, deepest above ; a white superciliary stripe above, but not beyond, the eye ; rump, upper tail-coverts, and tail bright rufous, the latter tipped with a broad deep brown-black band; wings brown, margined with ashy; flanks and under tail- coverts rufous; belly and vent whitish, washed with rufous; bill black ; legs pale yellow. Length 83 in., of wing 4in., tail 4 in. (its outermost feathers shorter), bill to front (through the feathers) 1j;in., to gape 12 in., tarse 11,in. In the young, or female, the dei above is biadan sited with rufous; the forehead, round the eyes, chin, throat, breast, flanks, and under tail-coverts dusky- CATALOGUE. 405 rufous, whitish on the middle of the belly and vent; the wings brown, the coverts tipped with rufous ; the bill is rather shorter and thicker, and is of a-horny colour above, yellowish below at base. Genus Tricuastoma, Blyth ( p. 226). 662. TRICHASTOMA ABBOTTT, Blyth. Malacocinela Abbotti, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 601 (1845). Trichastoma Abbotti, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 462; Cat. Birds Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 147. Honap.., CG. .Ag« 9, 259: ,Moore;,, P. Z. S&. (1854), p. Malacopteron Abbotti, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, III. App. p. 9. A. Nepal (No. 919, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. B. c. d. Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler, 1854. T. Abbottt. Colour above, plain olive-brown, tinged with rufous on the rump and tail; the upper tail-coverts ferruginous brown, under-parts paler; the throat and middle of the belly white; the ear-coverts, sides of the breast, and flanks rufescent; the lower tail- coverts pale ferruginous; bill horn-colour, paler beneath. Length 6in., of wing 3 in., tail 21 in., bill to gape 14 in., and tarse the same. 663. TRICHASTOMA ROSTRATUM, Blyth. Trichastoma rostratum, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p.'795 (1842); XIII. p. 383; XVI. p. 462; Cat. Birds Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 147.. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 259. Malacopteron rostratum, G. R. Gray, Cen. of Birds, I. p. 209. A. B. c. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. T. rostratum. Colour of the upper parts uniform olive-brown, somewhat darker on the crown, and having a slight ruddy tinge on the rump and tail; the whole under-parts pure white, a little sullied on the breast and lower tail-coverts ; lores and sides of the head pale fulvescent brown, and sides of the neck to the breast ashy; upper mandible horny black ; lower yellowish white, except at its extreme tip ; legs deeply tinged with yellowish brown. Length about 6 in., 406 CATALOGUE. of wing 23 in., tail 2in., its outermost feather 8 in. shorter; bill to forehead (through the feathers) {in., to gape +3 in., tarse 43 in. Genus AucipPE, Blyth (ep. 226). 664. ALCIPPEH CINEREA, Eyton Sp. Malacopteron cinereum, Hyton, P. Z. S. (1839), p. 103. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 209. Alcippe cinerea, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XIII. p. 384; XVI. p. 462; Cat. Birds Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 148. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 260. A.B.c. Malacca. d. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. “ Trides grey ; bill blackish ; feet reddish grey, soles dirty orange. Food seeds and insects.’’—(Cantor’s Notes.) 665. ALCIPPE AFFINIS, Blyth. Trichastoma affine, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 795 (1842). Alcippe affinis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 384; XVI. p. 462; Cat. Birds Mus. A. 8S. Beng. p. 148. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 359. Malacopteron affine, G. BR. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 209. Napothera atricapilla, Miller, Mus. Lugd. Bonap., ©. G. Av. p. 359. Burone Nira, Malay, Cantor. A. Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. B. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. “ Distinguished by its dark crown, pale nape, rufescent hue of the back and rump, and deep ferruginous tail-feathers; white under- parts, and having a distinct brownish-grey band crossing the breast. Length 53 in., of wing 23 in., tail 24 in., its outermost feather 3 in. shorter ; bill to forehead, through the feathers, £ in., to gape 32 in., and tarse 2 in.”’ 666. ALCIPPE CANTORI, Moore. Alcippe Cantori, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. A. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. A. Cantori. Upper parts olive-brown, tinged with rufous on the rump ; crown ash-brown, being much lighter than in A. affinis; nape CATALOGUE. 407 paler; lores, a streak over and behind the eyes, with the ear-coverts, ashy white ; throat, belly, vent, and under tail-coverts white; breast mingled white and ash; wings rufescent brown, the remiges mar- gined brighter; upper tail-coverts and tail deep rufo-ferruginous, darker towards the tip ; bill horny above, pale below; feet greenish. Length nearly 71 in., of wing 3 in., tail 31 in., bill to frontal plumes 1in., to gape 2in., and tarse 19 in. Distinguished trom A. affinis and A. albogularis by its larger size, longer wings and tail. 667. ALCIPPE MAGNIROSTRIS, Moore. Alcippe magnirostris, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. A. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. A. magnirostris. Upper parts olive-brown, darkest on the crown, palest on the nape, and tinged with rufous on the rump; the feathers of the crown spatulate, and have a perceptibly darker shaft and mar- gin; lores and streak over, but not beyond, the eye whitish ; base of lower mandible, down the sides of the throat, with the tips of some of the feathers of the cheek, dark ash; throat, belly, vent, and under tail-coverts white; sides of the breast ashy-olive, the middle more ashy ; wings rufescent brown; upper tail-coverts and tail deep rufo-ferruginous; bill horny above, paler below; feet greenish. Length 6in., of wing 3in., tail 22in., bill to frontal plumes 55, in., to gape ;%, in., tarse 14 in. May be known from the other described species by its longer and more robust bill, and by the dark ash streak down the sides of the throat. 668. ALCIPPE STRIATA, Blyth. Timalia striata, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XI. p. 793 (1842). Alcippe striata, Blyth, Cat. Birds Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 149. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 260. Macronus striatus, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 210. ? Myiothera epilepidota, Zemm., Pl. Col. 448, f. 2. A. B. c. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. A. striata. “ Head and neck above black, or rather brown-black ; the feathers of the mesial line white about the shaft, forming a streak of this colour along the middle of the head, besides which are two slight lateral streaks not observable in every specimen, in addition to a superciliary line of the same; on the nape, the white centres of the feathers broader, and are more irregularly disposed, while on the 408 CATALOGUE. back they become much narrower again, more or less so in different specimens, and wholly disappear on the rump; the ground hue of the back and rump is rich fulvous brown, brightening on the latter, and tending to rufous on the upper tail-coverts; lores conspicuously pale fulvous, and the throat and foreneck fulvous white, the ear- coverts margined with black; sides of the breast white, handsomely bordered with black, and a very slight margin of the same to the medial pectoral feathers; rest of the under-parts white, the flanks bordered with fulvous brown, which spreads nearly over the whole feather posteriorly ; lower tail-coverts more or less tinged with the same; wing-feathers dusky interiorly, the coverts having terminal longitudinal white spots; tail ruddy brown, margined with more rufous brown at base; bill black; legs yellowish. Length 51in., of wing 23 to 22 in., tail 2in., bill to forehead (through the feathers) 4in., to gape 2 in., and tarse 2 in.” Genus PyctoruHIs, Hodgs.* (1844), (p. 230). Curysomma, Hodgs. (1845). 669. PYCTORHIS LONGIROSTRIS, Hodgson. Pyctorhis longirostris, (Hodgs.) Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. A. B. Nepal (No. 892, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Pye. longirostris. Forehead, crown, nape, back, rump, upper tail- coverts, and tail rufous brown, darkest on the crown, wings, and tail, the last distinctly rayed; chin, throat, base of lower mandible, middle of belly, and vent white ; ear-coverts, sides of the neck, and breast pale rufescent, brightening on the flanks, thighs, and under tail- coverts; under wing-coverts also rufescent; bill black, yellowish beneath at base; legs pale horny. Length 84in., of wing 2#in., tail 3} in., bill to frontal plumes 2 in., to gape 1in., height from chin to front =2,in., tarse lin., middle toe and claw 1, in., central and lateral ditto {4 im., and hind ditto = in. This bird may possibly be the species noticed (but not described) by Mr. J. W. Frith in the J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 370, as being * It may here be mentioned in connection with this genus, that Mr. Hodgson, in P. Z. S. (1845), p. 24, refers the species sinensis only to his genus Pyctorhis, and not the bird named rujifrons, as quoted by many authors, which is there described as an Actinodura, it being synonymic with the species previously described by Mr. Gould under the name of Act. Egertoni. CATALOGUE. 4.09 found in Bengal, which he states “ differs from the common species in being about half larger.’’ Genus Stacuyris, Hodgs. ( p. 232). 670. STACH VRIS RUFICEPS, Blyth. Stachyris ruficeps, Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVI. p. 452 (1847) ; Oat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 150. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 3382. G.R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I11. App. p. 10. Moore, P. Z. 8S. (1854), p The Rufous-headed Stachyris. A. b.c. d. Nepal (No. 923, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. St. ruficeps. Allied in form and size to S¢. pyrrhops, but having the crown light ferruginous, and the chin and middle of the throat white, with slight black central streaks to the feathers; rest of the upper parts plain olive, and of the lower whitish, with a fulvous tinge on the sides of the neck and breast; [in some specimens, the crown and nape is bright ferruginous, and the whole under parts pale fer- ruginous ;| bill and legs pale horny. Length 42 in., of wing 2tin., tail 2in., bill to frontal plumes ;4,in., to gape 5% in., ane tarse Zin. Genus Prcnonotus, Kwhl ( p. 238). 671. PYCNONOTUS NIGROPILEUS, Blyth. Pycnonotus nigropileus, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XVI. p. 472 (1847) ; Catal. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 209. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 265. A. 6. Tenagserim. From Helfer’s Collection. “ This species differs from P. hemorrhous in having no black on the throat and breast, which are brown, with greyish margins to the feathers, like the back ; and the whole nape and back are much paler than in P. hemorrhous ; the under tail-coverts crimson, and the cap alone being black.’’—(Blyth.) Dr. Helfer, in his MSS. notes, states that “this bird is very com- mon about habitations throughout the Tenasserim provinces.” Genus Microtarsus, Myton (p. 248). 672. MICROTARSUS CANTORI, Moore. Microtarsus Cantori, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p A. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. 39 La 410 OATALOGUE. - MM. Cantori. The head, back, rump, and shoulders of an olive-green colour; wings dusky ferruginous on the outer webs, and margined with olive-green, coverts rufous olive-green; tail rufous, paler beneath, the feathers of the rump copious; flanks dusky, with a broad yel- lowish-white tip to most of the feathers; throat white; the breast brownish-grey ; fore part of abdomen white, tinged with yellow, the latter colour becoming brighter on the vent and under tail-coverts bill and feet dark horn-colour. Length 74in., of wing 32 in., tail 33 in., bill to gape 2 in., and tarse rather more than 2 in. Quite distinct from the bird to which the name of JZ. olivaceus has been given. This may possibly be a state of plumage of the female of I. melanoleucos, Eyton. Genus CRINIGER, Temm. (p. 252). 673. CRINIGER CANTORI, Moore. Criniger Cantori, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. a. b. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. C. Cantori. Crown deep ash, the feathers brown at base, paler on the nape, and passing to yellowish olive-green on the back, rump, and shoulders; wings rufous brown, edged with olive-green; tail rufous brown, edged paler ; lores, ear-coverts, and sides of neck pale ash; base of lower mandible and throat white; rest of the under parts bright yellow ; bill horny above, pale below; feet yellowish. Length 73 in., of wing 31 in., tail 34 in., bill to gape ;% in., and tarse + in. The nuchal hair-like barbs are well developed in this species. Like C. gularis, Horsfield, it is not crested. Genus Puytuornis, Boie (p. 258). 674. PHYLLORNIS CYANOPOGON, Temm. Phyllornis cyanopogon, Zemm., Pl. Col. 512, f1. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 2138. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 124. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 396. Cuabanis, Cat. Mus. Heine, p. 114. Phyllornis moluccensis, J. #. Gray, Zool. Mise. (1832), p. 38. Strickl., P. Z. 8. (1846), p. 100; Ann. Nat. Hist. XIX. p. 130. Phyllornis malabaricus, apud Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XII. p. 957. Phyllornis cochinchinensis, apud Raffles, Trans. Linn. CATALOGUE. 411 Soc. XIII. p. 809; Blyth, J. A. 8S. Beng. XIV. p. 565. Moore, Cat. Birds Mus. E. I. Compy. p. 260. Burone Datn, Sumatra, Raffles. A.B. ¢ @. Sumatra. Presented by Sir T. S. Rafiles. c. g@. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. 675. PHYLLORNIS MYSTICALIS, Swainson Sp. Chloropsis mysticalis, Swains., 24 Cent. p. 296 (1838) (young). Phyllornis malabaricus, Zemm. (nec. Gimel.), Pl. Col. 512, fi 2. Phyllornis icterocephalus, (Zemm.) Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 396 (1850). Cabanis, Cat. Mus. Heme, p. 114. Phyllornis cyanopogon, apud Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIV. p. 564. A. B.c. ¢ 2. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Genus Ixuxvs, Hodgs. (p. 262). 676. IXULUS OCCIPITALIS, Blyth. Siva occipitalis, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XIII. p. 937 (1844). Ixulus occipitalis, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 552; XVI. p. 448; Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. p. 100. Moore, P. Z. 8. (1854), p. A. Nepal (No. 955, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. T. occipitalis. “ Colour dull brownish olive-green above, the shafts of the dorsal and scapulary feathers pale; below much lighter, and rufescent ; the throat whitish, the feathers of the fore neck having dark shafts; crown, nape, and lower tail-coverts ferruginous-brown, which also tinges the flanks; coronal feathers considerably elongated, and the occiput beneath the crest white; bill black; legs yellowish- brown. Length about 5in., of wing 22 in., tail 2in., bill to gape 5°; in., and tarse 2 in.’’—(Blyth.) 677. IXULUS CASTANICEPS, Moore. Ixulus castaniceps, Moore, P. Z. S. (1854), p. A. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. 412 CATALOGUE. I. castaniceps. Colour above dull brownish olive, the shafts of the dorsal and scapular feathers pale; crown dark chestnut, and sub- crested, the frontal plumes short and scaly, and having pale margins; the occiput pale chestnut ; behind the eye whitish ; ear-coverts chest- nut; wings blackish, the secondaries and tertiaries having pale shafts; axillaries white ; tail black, the three outer feathers graduated, and tipped obliquely externally with white, the next white at the extreme tip only, and the rest entirely black; the whole under parts are of a dirty ruddy-white colour; bill reddish brown; legs yellowish. Length 53 in., of wing 2,3, in., tail 27 in., its outermost feather $in. less, bill to front ;3, in., to gape + 1n., and tarse } in. Genus Eryturosterna, Bonap. ( p. 287). 678. ERYTHROSTERNA HRYTHACA, Blyth. Erythrosterna erythaca, Blyth, J. A. S. Beng. XVI. p. 126 (1847). A. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. EE. erythaca.. “ Closely allied in form and structure to LE. leucura, Gmel., but the whole throat, breast, and fore part of the abdomen bright yellowish-ferruginous; two narrow whitish bands across the wings, formed by the tips of the coverts; and the white on the sides of the base of the tail much reduced (as compared with Z. leueura), occupying only the extreme base of the outermost tail-feathers, and successively increasing in quantity upon the next four; belly and lower tail-coverts pure white ; the flanks fulvous-brown ; behind the eye, a whitish spot; a slight olivaceous tinge on the upper parts generally ; and the tertiaries margined with whitish. Length nearly 5in., of wing 22 in., tail 1Zin., bill to gape 5%-in., and tarse the same.’’—(Blyth.) - Genus ABrornis, Hodgs. (p. 341). 679. ABRORNIS ? HODGSONT, Moore. A. b. c. Nepal (No. 899, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. A. Hodgsoni. Colour above, olive-green, yellowish on the rump; forehead and crown deep ferruginous; infra-orbital plumes blackish, tipped with white ; above and below the eyes, ear-coverts, and sides of the neck grey; throat and breast greyish-white; abdomen bright _ CATALOGUE. 413 yellow; wings dusky, margined with ferruginous olive-green ; tail dusky, the two outer feathers on the whole of the inner web white, the rest margined with olive-green ; bill horny, yellowish bencath ; legs yellowish. Length 4in., of wing 2in., tail 1$in., bill to frontal plumes 52, in., to gape {,in., width at base ,2,in., tarse 11 in., middle toe and claw 4, in., hind ditto inch. July 27th, 1854. APPENDIX No. II. Specimens added to the Museum during the printing of the No. . Add specimen c. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. . KgrsHEE, Kumaon, Madden. . Add specimens c. d. Nepal (No. 891, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented Catalogue; also Corrections and Additions of Synonymes, Native Names, &c. by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. . Senap Brexane, Pinang, Cantor. Add specimens e. Malacca, f. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. . Add specimen z. Nepal (/ thermophilus, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Ditto b. c. Nepal (F. rufipedoides, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Ditto c. d. Nepal (No. 50, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Ditto JS: Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. . This is Elanus mimor, Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 22. Elanus melan- opterus, of India and Malasia, Auctorum. It will stand as Exanus minor, Bonap. Add specimen f Pinang. Pre- sented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. . Add specimens d. e. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto d. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto f. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. This is believed to be Fulco cirrhatus, Gmelin. Ditto h. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. . This is Munierax PoLyzonvs, Riipp., Falco polyzonus, Ripp., Melierax musicus, apud Kaup. MM. musicus, Daud, is a distinct species. No. 52. 57. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 72. 73. 74. 75. ads 79. 80. 83. 86. 90. 92. 96. 98. CATALOGUE. 415 Astur barbatus, Eyton, Ann. Nat. (1845), p. 327, is probably a state of plumage of this species. DapueEnt, Nepal, Hodgson. Add specimens d. adult, e. nestling. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. This bird was from Malacca. Presented by W. Griffith, Esq. Add specimen 6. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add specimen e. Nepal (H. albipes, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Ditto d. e. f.? Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Kouassa, Hind., Blyth. Ditto 1. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Krisuna Cuura (‘ Black-crested ’), Hind., Blyth. This is Paleo (Lophotes) Reinwardti, suhléael et Miller, Verh., Naturl. Gesch. t.5; Falco Forstenii, Temm., Mus. Taiade: Lophastur Jerdoni, Blyth, J. A.S. Beng. XI. p. 464; Falco sumatrensis, Lafr.; Avicida Reinwardti, Bonap., C. G. Av. p- 20. It will stand as Baza Rernwarnprtt, Schl. et Miller Sp. Add specimens c. d. Nepal (No. 727, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Kuuxvusat, Upper Provinces, Blyth. Add specimens 8. c. Nepal (No. 486, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, June, 1853. Ditto e. Keddah (Malayan Peninsula). Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto e. f. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. This species should be separated from the genus Athene, and arranged as NINOX SCUTULATUS. Ditto i. 9. k. Malacca, Pinang, and Province Welles- ley. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto e. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto d. e. (adult et jun.). Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. In syn. Strix ceylonensis, Lath., insert nec. Gmel. in brackets. Ditto g. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Ditto d. e. f. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Burone Antoo, Pinang, Cantor. Add syn. Strix flammea, Blyth, Cat. Birds Mus. A. 8. Beng. p. 41; Laxxt or Iaxxrt Penowa, Beng., Blyth; KanreEya or Kvrait, Hind., vulgo Boorzr Cuoorzzn, Jerdon; JILEI, Bhagulpore, Blyth. 416 No. 99. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 108. 110. bk 112. 122. 125. 129. 131. 1382. 133. 136. CATALOGUE. This is correct, and will stand as Striw capensis, A. Smith, S. Afr. Quart. Journ. (1836), p. ; Il. 8. Afr. Zool. t. 45. G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 41; Cat. B. Brit. Mus. p- 110. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 55. : Add specimen 8. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Ditto - c. d. Nepal (No. 827, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. h.z. Specimens from Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. ATEDAN, Sindh, Blyth. g. hk. Specimens from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Add syn. Merops bicolor, Bodd.; ? Merops Latreillei, Vieill. ; ? Merops cyanopygius, Less., Tr. d’Orn. p. 238. Specimens 8. c. from Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Add as syn. Merops Leschenaultu, Vieill. Specimens e. d. e. from Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. This is not WZ. variegatus, Vieill., but IL. Lafresnayii, Guerin. Rev. Zool. (1843), p. 822. Gi R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p- 86. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 163. Add syn. Alcemerops paleazureus, Less. Rev. Zool. (1840), p. 262. Add specimen d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Specimens &. 1. m. n. from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. In syn. H. javanica, erase Latham and Shaw’s reference, which applies to H. domicola, Jerdon. Specimens f. g. from Nepal (No. 962, Hodgs. Catal.). Pre- sented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Specimen c. from Bengal. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. In syn. Macropteryx longipennis, alter t. 74 to 47. Erase the syn. Podargus stellatus, Gould, which is a distinct species (vide App. p. 388). The name should be javanensis, not javensis. Erase specimens d. e. from Assam, which prove to be C. albono- tatus, Tickell. Add specimens d. e. f from Pinang. Pre- sented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854; g. Malacca. From Griffith’s Collection. Add A. Nepal (C. satuwratior, Hodgs.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853; 6. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Transfer specimens a. b. c. to C. albo- notatus (vide App. p. 389), d. to C. macrourus. Specimen ©. Nepal (C. gymaopus, Hodgs.). Presented by B. No. 137. 140. 141. 142. 143. 146. 147. 148. 149. 151. 153. 155. 158. 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 168. 169, CATALOGUE. 417 H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. f. Bengal. From Dr. Fal- coner’s Collection. Specimen f. from Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. Specimens e. f. from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Specimens d. e. f. from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. c. d. e. Specimens from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. c. d. Specimens from Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., June, 1853. J g. Specimens from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Syn. Erolla nasica, Less. e. f. Specimens from Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add specimen d. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. e. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. d. e. Specimens from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Genus Halcyon (p. 123), erase the syn. Todiramphus. h. Malacca. Presented by J. Gould, Esq. (1853). 7. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. d.e. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. This is the same as No. 154. It will stand as H. smyrnensis. Add specimen e. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Separate this from the genus Halcyon, and place it under the genus Zodiramphus. Erase the query to syn. Alcedo nigricans, which Mr. Blyth states is the young of ewryzona, the adult of which is A. grandis, Blyth, J. A. 8. Beng. XIV. p. 190; XV. p. 11; XXII. p. 409. Add specimens e. f. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto d. e. f. Malacea. Presented by Dr. Cantor. This will bear the prior name of A. beryllina, Vieill., N. Dict. d’ Hist. Nat. XIX. p. 414 (1818) ; Dict. des Sci. Nat. Ornith. t. 63, f. 2. Cassin, Cat. of Halcy. in Acad. Nat. Sci. Phil. (1852). ALcEDo BuRYyLLINA, Vieill. Sp. Specimen #. Keddah. Presented by Dr. Cantor. In the refe- rence to Hamilton’s MSS., correct vol. I. to II. For KappEHOoRA read RappEHooRA (i. e. ‘ Cotton thief’), Ceylon, Layard. GtntHoora (i.e. ‘ Fire thief’), Ceylon, Layard. Erase specimens 6. c. which are 7. paradisi. Add specimens b. c. d. e. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. In the refer- ence to the J. A. S. Beng. it is vol. XVI. not XVII. 3h 183. 184. 186. 187. 189. 190. 192. 193. 195. 199. 201. 203. 204. 208. 212. 214. CATALOGUE. Genus Hemipus, add as syn. MytouestEs, Cabanis, Cat. Birds Mus. Heine, p. 67 (1850). . Addsyn. Myiolestes obscurus, Caban., Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 67. . Add specimen c. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. . Add specimens e. f. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. . Add as syn. Pericrocotus sordidus, Hodgs., Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 84. Erase the syn. and specimen P. affinis, 2, (Horsf.) McClell., which is the ? of P. solaris, Blyth (vide App. p. 393). Add specimens d. e. ¢. Assam. From McClel- land’s Collection. g. g. Nepal (No. 947, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Add specimen g. h. 9. Assam (P. affinis, 3, McClell.). From McClelland’s Collection. Erase the syn. P. igneus, Blyth, which is a much sinaliae bird than P. wanthogaster, the latter being 61 1in. long, wing 32 in., and tail 3 in. Add specimens 6. c. ¢. Assam, d. ¢. Keddah. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto c. d. e. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto c. d. Nepal (No. 932, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Type of the genus Sautoprocta, Cabanis, Cat. Birds Mus. Heine, p. 57 (1850). Add specimen 7. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Kunicu and Kat Koxaout, Sindh, Blyth. Add specimen 6. Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. c.d.e.f. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add specimen 6. Java. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. This belongs to the genus Lanius, and will stand as ZL. divari- catus, Raffles. Type of the genus Dissemurvs, Gloger (1842). Caban., Cat. Birds Mus. Heine, p. 111. Add specimens e. f. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Type of the genus TricHomEerorus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 112 (1851). In syn. Hdolius barbatus, add p. 34. d. young. From Griffith’s Collection. e. Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. e. Specimen from China. Presented by John Reeves, Esq. Transfer specimens A. B. to L. tephronotus. Add specimens a.b.c. From Griffith’s Collection. Native name Larora Prra Morrra, Blyth. No 217. 218. 219. 220. 221. 222. 223. 225. 233. 236. 240. 241. 244. 247. 248. 250. 253. 254. CATALOGUE. 419 B. ©. Specimens from Madras and Assam. e. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. z. Specimen from Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Erase the syn. Lanius arenarius, Blyth, which is separated as a species (vide App. p. 394). e. f. g. h. Specimens from Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Addas syn. ? Lanius ferox, Drapiez, Dict. Class. Transfer this genus to Subfam Pariana (vide p. 375). This is not Hur. anguitimens, Smith, but Hur. Rippelli, Bonap., Rev. Zool. (1853), p. 440; Hur. anguitimens apud Riipp. Syst. Uebers, p. 23, t. 27, the true anguitimens being from S. Africa. h. Specimen from Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. b. Ditto from Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, April, 1854. Add as syn. Lhamnocataphus senilis, Tickell, J. A. 8S. Beng. XVIII. p. 813. Blyth, Cat. B. Mus. A. S. Beng. App. p. xxi. Add specimens d.e.f. ¢ 9. Nepal (No. 895, Hodgs. Catal.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq., September, 1853. Add specimens /. 7. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Syn. Pycnonotus humeraloides, Lesson; Saxicola orientalis, Vieill. ; Sylvia leucophea, Vieill. Syn. Pycnonotus carbonarius, Less., Rev. Zool. (1841), p. 226: N.B. It is doubtful whether this is C. fimbriatus, Temm. ; if not, it will stand as C. silens, Tickell (1838). Erase the specimen from Tenasserim, which is C. avensis, Blyth (vide App. p. 394). Genus Zesia (p. 179), add as syn. Anura, Hodgs. (1841). Add syn. Pnoépyga (Lesia) concolor, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Mise. (1844), p. 82; also add specimen e. (P. wnicolor, Hodgs.) from Nepal. Add syn. Pnoépyga (Tesia) pusilla, Hodgs. Gray’s Zool. Misc. (1844) p. 82. Add specimens ec. d.e. § 9. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Erase the native name Sintar, and also Rafiles’s specimen, which is P. Boschi, Mill. et Schleg. (vide App. p. 398). Add specimens B. C. D. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add specimens B. C. D. E. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Erase specimen e. from Afghanistan, which is P. longirostris, . Blyth (vide App. p. 400). Add specimens C.D. ¢. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. 420 No. 256. 258. 261. 267. 274. OT. 285. 304. 307. 309. a14. 315. 316. 318. 324. 325. 326. 327. 328. 329. 332. 334. 390. 336. CATALOGUE. Add specimen D. (young). Kumaon. From Capt. R. Strachey’s Collection. Krisuzen Parrii, Nepal, Hodgson. Type of the genus THamnoLma, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 8 (1850). Specimens of this bird were sent home by Mr. Blyth, under the MSS. name of 7. hyperythrus. Add specimens E. f. (young.) Darjeeling. From Pearson’s Collection. Ditto C. China. Presented by John Gould, Esq. Erase the specimen from Madras, which is MZ. simillima, Jerd. Add specimens fi g. f 9. Kumaon. From Capt. R. Strachey’s Collection. Add specimen B. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. Ditto B. China. Syn. Actinodura rufifrons, Hodgson, P. Z. 8. (1845), p. 24. Transfer this genus to subfam. Paradoxornina (vide App- p- 377). Genus Sibia, add as syn. Mauactas, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 113 (1851). Add syn. Malacias capistratus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 113. For Malacocircus, read Malacocereus. Add specimen B. Madras. Presented by John Gould, Esq. Add specimen C. Dukhun. Presented by Colonel Sykes. Ditto e. Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. Ditto c.d. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Ditto c.d. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Syn. ? Napothera pileata, Miller, Mus. Lugd. Bonap., C. G. Ay. p. 359. To syn. Napothera coronata, Mill., add Mus. Lugd. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 358. Syn. Napothera rubicauda, Mill., Mus. Lugd. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 359. This is a species of T'richastoma, and will stand as Trichastoma sepiaria, Horsf., Sp. Genus Timalia, add as syn. Narvopus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 77 (1850). Add syn. Napodes pileata, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 77. Add specimens d. e. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto d. ec. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add specimen d. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. 4 oS ee eee No. 337. 339. 354. 355. 356. 359. 360. 361. 362. 367. 371. 372. 373. 374. 381. 385. CATALOGUE. 421 Add specimens ec. d. ef. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add syn. Formicivora gularis, Menetries, Mem. de 1’ Acad. Imp. des Sci. de St. Petersb. I. p. 514; Myiothera gularis, Voigt. das Thierr. I. p. 494. Pyctorhis was published in 1844, Chrysomma in 1845 ; therefore, this will stand as Prcroruis sinensis. Erase the syn. Pyc- torhis rufifrons, which is a synonym of Actinodura Hgertont (vide App. p. 408). Type of the genus Orocompsa, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 109 (1851). Syn. Lvos erythrotis, Bonap. Consp., Gen. Ay. p. 265 (1850). Add Malayan variety (with a much shorter subocular tuft of a deeper crimson colour). a. 0. ¢. d. Pinang (Ja. erythrotis, Bonap.). Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add specimen g. young. Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. Ditto e. young. Madras. From Wight’s Collection. Ditto b. c. Shikarpore. From Griffith’s Collection. Add syn. Otocompsa leucogenys, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 109. | Type of the genus Lorporusa, Reichenb. (1850). Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 109. Add specimens ce. d. e. Pinang. From Dr. Cantor’s Collection. d. Malacca. From Griffith’s Collection. Add syn. Otocompsa flavirictus, Spheres Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 109. Type of the genus SpHaatias, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 110 (1851). Zurp Busut, Beng. Dr. F. (B.) Hamilton, MS. II. p. 89. PanarieA Kanapuara, Gorakpore. Ditto. Add specimen d. Tenasserim. From Helfer’s Collection. In syn. Malacopteron awreum, correct vol. XIV. to XVI. Add specimens c. d. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Type of the genus Prosrcusa, Reichenb. (1850). Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 110. Add specimens d. e.f Malacea. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Add specimens d. e. f.g. h. 8 (adult et jun.). Malacca. Pre- sented by Dr. Cantor. 7. 2 (?) Syn. Pycnonotus rufocaudatus, Eyton, Ann. Nat. Hist. XVI. p. 228.. Erase the syn. Jxos pheocephalus, Hartl., and Trich. caniceps, Lafr. This is considered distinct from the genus Criniger, lieing the 397. 398. 399. 400. 407. 408. 410. 415. 421. 423. 425. 428. 429. 430. 432. 4.49, 450. 451. CATALOGUE. type of the genus Tracnyrcomus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 109 (1851). Add specimens e. f Pinang. Pre- sented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. . Add specimens ¢. d. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto e. §. Afghanistan. From Griffith’s Collection. d. Dacca. Presented by Captain R. C. Tytler. This is not P. cochinchinensis, but P. cyanopogon, Temm. (vide App. p. 410). Add specimens D. jun. Java. (P. viridis, Horsf.).. From Dr. Horsfield’s Collection. e. 9. Sumatra. (P. zosterops, Vig.). From Sir T. S. Raffles’s Collection. f. g. 9. Malacca. Pre- sented by Dr. Cantor, Muirpa-paun, Malays, Eyton. Genus Yuhina, add as syn. OpontTERUs, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 113 (1851). Add syn. Odonterus gularis, Caban., Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 113. Add syn. Odonterus occipitalis, Caban., Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 113. Add specimens d.e. 9. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto g.h. 2. Malacca. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto e.f. & ¢. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto e.f. &. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. For Malayensis read Malayana. } Add specimens d.e.f. ¢ 2. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto e.f-g. & 2. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Ditto ce. g@. S. India. Presented by the Asiatic So- ciety of Bengal. Ditto c. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. This is Sylvia pammelina, Stanley, Tray. in Abyss., App. p. lix. (1811). Lath. Gen. Hist. VII. p. 95; Saxicola melena, Riipp., Faun. Abyss. t. 28, f. 2; Thamnobia melena, G. R. Gray, Gen. of Birds, I. p. 185. Bonap., C. G. Av. p. 298. Pentholea melena, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 40 (1850). Jt will stand as PentHot@sa Pammetina, Stanley Sp. Add specimen a. ¢. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor. Genus Hypothymis, Boie, is distinct. This species will come under the genus Eumytas, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 53 (1850). Gutavcomyras, Cabanis, being co-equal. It will stand as Humyias indigo, Horsf. Sp. _ This will stand as Hwmyias albicaudata, Jerd. Sp. This will stand as Huwmyias melanops, Vigors Sp. Add as syn. Glaucomyias melanops, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 53. - No. 455. 461. 465. 4:70. 471. ATA, 484. 492. 493. 507. 524. 538. 567. 577. 597. 598. 599. 600. 606. 607. 608. 673. OATALOGUE. 423 Specimen ce. 3. Nepal (No. 419, Hodgs. Cat.). Presented by B. H. Hodgson, Esq. Ditto 0%. Nepal. Presented by B. H. Hodgson. In note at bottom, for 140 read 142. No. 404 Hodgs. Catal. Nos. 403, 405 Hodgs. Catal. Add specimens d. e. Assam. From McClelland’s Collection. It is not certain whether this is swecica, Linn.; if not, it will bear Hodgson’s name of swecicoides. Add specimen #. Pinang. Presented by Dr. Cantor, 1854. Genus Prinia, add as syn. Dasnocuaris, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p, 45 (1850). Add syn. Daseocharis familiaris, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p- 495. Specimen b. c. Shikarpore. From Griffith’s Collection. Ditto c. S. India. Presented by the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Genus Reguloides, add as syn. PyLLOBASILEUS, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 33. Add syn. Phyllobasileus proregulus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 33. Add syn. Anthus euonyx, Cabanis, Cat. Birds Mus. Heine, p. 14 (1850). In the description, for atrogularis read Huttoni. Type of the genus Macunonopuus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 91 (1850). Add syn. Machlolophus spilinotus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 91. Add syn. Machlolophus melanolophus, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 91. Add syn. Machlolophus rubidiventris, Cabanis, Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 91. This is separated from the genus Orifes, and forms the type of the genus AaiTHALISoUS, Caban., Cat. B. Mus. Heine, p. 90 (1850). It will stand as Ayith. erythrocephalus, Vigors Sp. This will stand as igithaliscus leucogenys, Moore Sp. This will stand as igithaliscus (?) jouschistos, Hodgs. Sp. This has been previously described as Ivos phaiocephalus, Hartl., Rev. Zool. (1844) p. 401, and as Zrichophorus cani- ceps, Lafr., Rev. Zool. (1845), p. 367. It will stand as CRINIGER PHAIocEPHALDS, Hartl. 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FS ~ . ? e t.f _ Ve 980M ct IR Bh ) SUARQOIONMaRt BAgoloons - 0 7) . oe . 196 | CurEncueEstL, Hind. ; 223 258 | CHEFFIE, (Arabic) Abyss. es | . 150 | Cuenta, Java . . 155 . 233 CuEncinatna, Java. . . 345 248 | CuEroya, Hind: 3. (. ee 415 | Currwa, Hind. .. . 24 87 | Cuonotx1 Latora, Hind. . 165 252 | CHICHOHAN, Java . 226 274 | Cuietnt; Java. . 5 » osm 90. | Cas Hinds. £. - 2» 490 140 | Cuincnuina GoLENG, Java, 240 245, 291 415 | Curnpa, Telinga . 2 130 | Curexa, Hand. . >) eee 266 | Curppucx, Hind. . . . @9 123 | Curro, Java ) 68 248 | Currra Goosa, Telinga . 70 225 | Cuiunc, Java... «2° ae 406 | Cook Doyat, Bengal . . 145 120°| CHoda, Bengal 3-2 ae 164 | CHooanp, Hind. 65, 68 76 Besrvuu, Hind.:- . >) 168 229 | —— Custat, Nepal. . . 70 112 | CHoonmar, Saharunp. . . 58 157 | Coota Guooauoo, Hind.. 79 121 Kat-PecHAK, Bengal 68 228 | —— Kusras, Gorakpore . 160 395 | —— Kuixia, Hind. 129 225 | —— Marcu-ranaa, Muss. 129 125 | -—— Puenea, Bengal 223 120 | Curet, Java 302 223 | Cutap, Malay . 256 267 | CuucHackK, Java . 243 10 | —— Gunune, Java . 245 275 IJU, Java 261 282 | -—— Rawa, Java 253 158 | —— vuRAnG, Java 132 114 | Cuupuxcxa, Bengal . 170 112 | Cuuna-mar, Hind. . . . 61 267 | CuuKDEEL, Saharunp. 145, 146 279 | Cuurntaxt, Nepal . setae 5 | Cuurxt, Beng. 290, 298 29 | Cony, Parbutties . . . 68 29 | CurcuTea, Bengal 168 157 | Custoora, Hills . 199 160 | Dama, Bengal 190 220 | Dapuent, Nepal . 415 OF NATIVE NAMES. 427 Danis, Java j DasHarEE Pirta, ean Dast-mMat, Hind. Davy, Malay Dawrt, Java Dawovn, Malay Dayat, Bengal Dayyur, Hind. Decuu, Java Denis, ‘J AVA >. Dist PAWwat, Hind. Deyr, Hind. ‘ Duarrt, Hind. Duartt, Hind. DuHeRsEn, (Arabic) Babyl. Duo,ia Cutt, Hindy::% DuHoTeEsE, Hind. Duoveu, Bengal . Duoven, Bengal . DuutER, ‘Nepal DowuNnG-00-NKOUK, Arracan. Dounetswon, Arracan . DupHIYA Lavora, Hind. DumsBvx, Cabul . . Dumcuirri, Bengal . Duet, Hind. . D’zrr-Gwet, Arracan Fatixsa Tovurix, Bengal . Frrtcukuna, Sylhet Finea, Bengal Foomane, Cabul FoorJBaJ, Saharunpore . Fruz, Bengal Ganeuat, Muttra GaneuLar, Nepal Gan Bazra, Hind. GaAvza, Nepal ae GuDAKEDE, ee) Abys- sinia . GEEDH, Hind. Guaska Paurxt, Hind. —— PITPITTEE, Hind. GHOGHOYE, Hind. GuooceHoo, Hind. Gipu, Hind. #¥u Ginr-HoorA, Ceylon . Gir CHAoNDEEA, Hind. GULATE-WINGKO, Java GOGO-STITH, Java Gomarita, Ceylon . . p. 353 Goopus, Mahrivx). 1. ui 74 GooprE Goons, (Arabic) Abyssinia Goomcan Mooryata,! “abr. 50 Goran, ands jee. 4 . 231 Govera, Canarese .. . 218 Gowa Srzpa, Telugu... 218 Guicnasm, Hind. . . « 281 GunpigeRa, Hind. . . . 812 GuprriaL, Bengal . . . . 123 GurprprRau, Hind. . . . 312 Guti-mar, Hind. .. . 34 Gyo-THIn, Arracan . . 13 HAAMEH, (Arabic) Babylon 72 HamBa Puya, Sumatra . 357 Hanta, Malay Sis .) ae Hasaini BuLBUL, Hind. . 133 Mepo, Scinder.. wt ¢) es. 228 Hoamy, Cihimuaesg t) gaticatiat ts ak Horna Cuin,: Doom). seul Hova-ma, China... . 211 Hignu, Nepaleva... sso Hunvu Cuit, Nepal. . . 73 Event, Tamuless).. corsets a 228 iMWogeriay, Hind... iit. (oases Husaint Pipa, Hind. . 312 Huwa Buiput Kuncnya, Saharunpore. . 107 Huzar Dusvay, 8. India . 156 JAKKI PeNncHA, Bengal . . 415 JAMAL Karina, Nepali in.ocdd JARD-PILUCK, Bhagulpore . 269 JAwoutuM, Telugu... 18 JENIKU, Japan . . . . 100 Juss, Japan. isha 1raiohdd JENWA, Japan . . . . 100 JHAGGAR, Hind. sai f. cer ad JHAMP, Saharunpore . . 150 JILEI, Bhagulpore . . . 415 Jrvanwa, Hind. -: .- saris 34, 45 Tagen, Java ©. seein se . 261 JOKOWURU, Java .'. . . 53 d0@meBIz, Hand. .:. Jurcli' gave doomr7z, Hind. Sie axwei4s Jwecur, Himdsc-isnsaowreoeee JUNGLEE GHooGHD, Hind. 68 JUNGLEE Kur, Hind. 217, 219 JuRYE, Nepal . nie) aaa 428 INDEX Kasast, Bengal p. 174,177 | Kuuxusat, Hind. p. 65 KacHANGAN, Java . 87 | Kiunsuy, Bengal. 347, 349 Kacuer, Java. . . . . 279 | Kaurmourta, Hind. . 13 Kacuicut, Sumatra . . . 814 | Kavuxusat, Upp. Prov. 415 Kacuxacza Latora, Hind. 163 | Kuururex, (Arab.) Mesop. 89 Kana Korvuta, Ceylon . 243 | Kuurva, Nepal . Kaine Katne Kimpa, Ma- KinK1na, Hind. 126 lay . : . 122 KiNnGKING, Java 345 KaJgaLa Lavora, Hind. . 164 Krrixauayve, Ceylon 267 Kata Buxput, Bengal . . 240 | Kisumn Rags, Bengal 158 Mata KurKvtta, Ben- Korna, Hind. . 18 gal... ote le Ads ee | Bae ied = x 56 Pipwa, Hind. . . . 285 | Kongens, Hind. . 18 Kater Pnoxta, Hind. . . 309 | Koxwna, Hind. * 55 Katera, Nepal. . . . . 156 | Koxo Bnuo, Java . 72 Katsanaa, Hind.. . . . 45 | Kosa, Hind. . i Kat Koxacut, Scinde . . 418 | Konpa Korvtza, Ceylon . 240 Kauor KorroEeterya, Cey. 26 | —— Popa Piaut, Telugu . 246 Katone Wiwi, Java. . . 80 | —— Vanea Pannv, Telugu 269 Kat Prcuax, Bengal . . 69 | Kootur, Hind. fig 28 Kanpa Buxput, Sylhet. . 239 | Koreyanta Kinxrna, Hind. 131 Kanprra Busse, Hind. . 239 | Koronrea, Hind. 13 Kanepuara, Bengal. . . 242 Koreswor, Hind. 42 KAPAST, Hind. E . 29 | Korwat, Hind. 150 Kara Burst, ‘Bengal . . 239 | Kras, Malay . Lae KAREYA, Hind, .. . . 415 | Ketsumy Parti1, Nepal 420 Karrxvna, Bengal . . .181 | Krisuna Ras, Bengal . . 158 Karnsganna, Nepal. . . . 28 Caura, Hind. 415 Karr-oneat, Mahr. . . . 156 | Krovurne, Malay . 274: Katuta, Nepal. . . . . 89 | Kuxousir, Hind. 28 Karxati, Bengal . . . . 168 | KuxcHunri, Hind. 282 Katorta Precuax, Bengal. 65 | Kuuser, Doon . ’ 199 Kay Cuua, Malay . . . 883 | Kutta Kooravt, Tamul . 221 Kave,Dand. 25). 27.0219 | OLivan, Malayalum 221 Kersuer, Kumaon . 10, 414 | Kut-mooran, Hind. fi KeEpopane, Java . . . . 271 | Kuna-quarr, "Malay 117 —— Suneu, Java . . .174 | Kuyicu, Scinde 418 Kerovia, Hind. 2.°) 2s 270 KuPassEn, Hind. 29 Kersu Ras, Bengal . . . 158 | Kupratt, Hind. 415 Kesya, Nepal . . . . . 158 | Kurrowrta, Hind. 13 Kerex, Java . . . . . 178 | Kuswanpra, Punjab . 24.2 Kerian, Java. 241 | KusHantra, Punjab. 24.2 KrrompoRaTaNapys, “Malay 76 | Kwarayn, Malay 401 Keye, Hind. (fort) shea Pea, Malay 249 Kuarya, Nepal Silt. soa LEMMERGEYER, Swiss 10 KHEMANKARI, Sanse. . . 58 | Lagesr, Hind. 21 Kuene-poop, Arracan . . 69 | Latta, Scinde . ‘ 22:3 KHER Guvsa, Bhagulpore 324 | Laxr "ANSIN, Passumahs 17 KHER Kuerra, Tickell . 168 | Laxxt, Bengal . 415 OF NATIVE NAMES. Lat-Garvi, Bengal . p.3802 Lat-mMata Suvuxunt, Beng. 2 Lanoua Lancua, Sumatra 357 Lane Bonpotn, Sumatra . 58 —— Laut, Sumatra. . . 56 —— Tampikar, Sumatra . 33 LARRI-ANGON, Java 330 Larwa, Java . 279 Latora, Hind. 165 Larrya Cupyat, N epal . 71 Lay Kuya, Arracan : 285 LAYoNnG Lavon, Sumatra . 100 Pewee, Java tesast corn 100 ILetsupa; Hind. *. . . . 94 Bae Piye, dave ed ic As oscea Tk Leneta, Arracan . . .. 9§ LENJETTAN, Java . 175 Lertt Lerri, Sumatra 300 Lincal, Java gio S med Luaeapoo, Telugu . . . 21 Brecon; Bind § 2) !. s2\ar at Maat, Mahratta . 186 Macureyicua, Hind. . 196 Mapuava, Nepal. . . . 64 Mannuyas, Hind. y.id37 24) 68 Manau Duon, Mahratta . 4 Maan Poyman, Malay 123 Mau Piuir Hupva, Ceylon 129 MaAm-PALLA-coorooyvl, Mal. . 267 Manatee, Malayalum 146 Manik Bazra, Hind. .. 42 Matcuaranc, Nepal . 53, 5 Mart-Cuit, Bengal. . . . 28 Marcu Korot, Bengal . . 55 MANGA, “Hind. D8, 0D MOROL, Bengal . . . 53 RANGA, Bengal . 129 MENINTING, Java . 130 Watu, Java 130 Muamoota, Hind. ‘ 348 Muorunean, Hind. . . . 46 Muorunces, Hind. . . . 46 Mina, Nepal 366 Mira Jasone, Malay 134 Mirza Davy, Malay 422 MIRBA TANDO, Malay ... 249 Mo-NA-GYEE, Artacan oy 6 tee Moorat, Sumatra .. a) 42.) 2 See 429 Moorat KaAnpanec, Sum. p. 144 Kicnow, Sumatra . . 278 Mortua Puanno, Malay . 185 Mucuarera, Hind. . . . 53 Mucuasau, Bengal 491 Mucuert Bacau, Doon . 132 MucuuruHarga, Hind. . 146 Mutita Gipw, Hinds. . . 2 Mutpatur, Canarese. . . 51 Mourasuta, Malay . 279 Mourasino, Mussulmen . 161 MusaricHes, Hind. . dd04 Mutcuasses, Bengal . 304 Myat-neon, Arracan . 183 LOO-NGHET, Arracan . 401 NaAc-THA-CHOP-FOU, Siam . 127 Naxvti, Bengal . 1 < 2050 Das Parian .Cuit, Hind...) . Sl 430 Pareyo, Bengal _ Patra, Nepal PawseEH, Mahratta PECHANUK, Hind. . PeppA, Telinga PEEBECK, Hind. PrEENGLAH, Mahr. . Pencya Marna, Hind. Pari Buta Cuusm, Hind. Buevt, Hind. . Basunea, Hind. PHATKA MaATcHRANGA, Beng. Purrira, Bengal Puutxt,. Hind. Pipua, Hind. Pitxya, Hind. . Pituc, Mussulmen ZURDUKE, Plains Pirik, Java . : Prroua, Gorakpore Pospvuya, Bengal . Popa Piewt, Hind. PoprEna, Hind. . PoxicutA, Ceylon . PRINYA, z ava Punvi J ITTA, Telugu PUNGLOR, Java . Puntine Atov, Sumatra PurnHir Cutts, Bengal . Putrines, Hind. : Purra Druu, Hind. . PyA-Too-NGHET, Arracan Quayanc, Malay . QWYAI-MYEE-TSHWAI, Arrac. RACHAMAH, (Arabic) Abyss. RADDEHOORA, Ceylon Rat, Nepal. . : Suea, Nepal. RAJALEE, Tamul | . Rasa-waut, Malay Wuopan, Malay Ras Ginn, Bhagulpore RAMGAUNGRA, Bengal RAWIL Kuny, Hind. Rocy2ME, (Arabic) Rope Rove, Malay Rueait, Hind. Socon, Bhagulpore . INDEX p. 90 | Ru-maparik, Hind. p- 68 . 318 | Sascnur, Bengal .... 4.1. 908 272 | SapA Buk MartcHRANGA, 165 Bengal. 4..:0: . eee 219 | Sapa, Hind... 2.1.0. 272 | SaHELeE, Himalaya 140, 143 65.) Sama, Siam. ..ae. Sue 220. | Sanwa, Telugu .: . «214 3250 142 | SaMBeR GALENG, Java . . 110 239 | SAmp-mar, Hind. . 51, 56 154 | SANG-SAGANG, Sumatra . . 114 131 | Sanka Cutt, Hind. . . . 958 302 | SAp-MARILO, Bengal . . . O1 321 | Sarone Burone ot Shee 100 285 | Sar-smEg, (Arabic) Mesop. 271 352. | Sav Baar, Hind. 220 Rae 351 | ScHAcH, hens . a 269 | SeEap Bexane, Pinang 15, 414 88 | Seepa, Telugu. . . s % Bal 269 | SeLo-PutTo, Java . .. . 84 206. | Samurran, Java - <;.7) ee 243 | Sepone Rayars, Malay . 268 333. | SERaRA, Malay >)... 49.868 275 | Seray Seray, Malay . . 369 320 | SeRRAK, Malay . . . . 81 403 | SHan-Baz, Hind. 34, 41 183 | —— Butput, Hind... . . 133 270 | —— Duma, Hind . . . 403 293 | SHaHEEN, Hind. .. . . 18 85 | Swann, (Arabic) Babylon . 18 108 Sox1 Karr... 140,143 90 | SHAHUTELA, Hind. ./.. 4. 64 274 | Sama, Bengal. . . ... 279 150. | Saaman, Hind, .-... 2. Gee 7.| Suanuu, China .* . 94, BO? 133 | SurKra, Hind. . oa 118 | SHow Buescer, Hind. . . 267 119 BuucaH, Hind. .—. 267 46 | SHuxar Dump, Hind. . . 231 69 | SHum Suan, Bengal . . . 184 129 | Srpya, Nepal . ..-.: = Seas 2°| Srpa,. Telugu . . sheaf aoe 370 | Stxar Lane, Sumatra ... 17 901 | SIKATTAN, Java... . 144 7 | Simpetone Rat, Malay . 268 353 | Suntar, Sumatra . . . . 398 357 | Sipani Butput, Bengal . . 239 OF NATIVE Srpuya, Nepal . p. 293 Soxunr, Mongopore . . . 2 Soonpa, Scinde. . ... 7 Sooners, Scinde . . .-. 7 SRI-GUNTING, Java 152 STRIEE, Java 401 SUFID SRA, Hind. 28 SULTANA BuLBut, Hind. 133 Sutz Hariwa, Nepal . 258 Sunya Cusya, Nepal 70 SurRKHPusTAH, Cabul 23 SutHora, Nepal 378 Surya, Nepal 325 Syama, Nepal 63 Symmya, Nepal . 182 Ts Amora ALAKA, (Arabic Abyssinia 22 TapAK WHOGAN, Malay 120 TaFFika, Bengal 267 Taxkko, Hind. 330 Tau Cuatak, Bengal . 161 Cuutta, Bengal 108 TAMPALANO, Sumatra . 120 TAMPLANA LiLIn, Sumatra . 116 QILIN . ay) Tana, Malay 225 Tarmati, Hind. 24 TrEA, Scinde 26 weepook, Arracan, ~ .° 0° 7.78 Teresa, Hind. . 40 TrE-sEE, Nepal . 179 TENGKE, Java 127 BUTO, Java 123 —— CHEGER, Java 127 SUMBO, Java . 126 URANG, Java. 127 WATU, Java . 122 Trentoa, Nepal . 170 Trentuaca, Nepal . 170 THABEITGYEE, Arracan 275 THarcapni, Nepal 303 THARKAVI GHooGcHD, Nepal 71 Tuin-KyYA, Arracan 26 THINKYET-MA, Arracan 39 THIRT-HIRA, Hind. 302 NAMES. TuirtHir Kump, Plains . p. TicKTICKEE, Mussulmen . Tickra, Bengal Tika Baur, Hind. Tintat Bag, Bengal Tione-ALou, Sumatra —— Batu, Sumatra . —— Lampane, Malay Tisa, Hind. . : True Apt, Sumatra F TonKAPEEGEELEE Pitta, Tel. Toomrra, Hind. Touxt Buxsut, Bengal Tunna, Nepal . Tuntunt, Bengal TuroomtTes, Hind. TURRA, Hind. TSAM-RENG-KYA, Arracan TSHELVET, (Arabic) Abyss. . Tswon-BOP, Arracan . GOUNGPHYOO, Arracan VAISHTAPA Dyaca, Telugu . VERREE CHEENDA, Telugu Usuu, Malay ULune, Java Ureoot, Masuri Urvum, Bengal . Uwis, Java . Pte WaHAtana, Ceylon . WALKONDALATEE, Tamul Woxuap, Hind. Won tet, Arracan . Wonto, Arracan Wowo Wiwt, Java Wuttoor, Tamul . Woru-Rawa, Java : YELLOS, (Arabic) Abyssinia YPEPELLAGHA, (Arabic) Ba- bylonS<". ‘ ats Yuutn, Nepal ZERD Furxt, Bengal . AZIBITAKI, Japan ZUKKEE, Hind. . ZuRcHA, Cabul . Zurpd Busut, Bengal B06 Leak, er isis ra Pesan 1A, FARES hs te : > he... x a ine tas ede ms pr an Pilate —> ar oe. ar : INDEX OF GENERIC NAMES. Abrornis, Hodgson Acanthylis, Bote . Accentor, Bechstein Accipiter, Brisson Acis, Lesson . Acredula, Koch Acrocephalus, Vawmann . Actinodura, Gould Aigithaliscus, Cabanis ) Zkgypius, Savigny Agypius, Kaup fisalon, Kaup Aétos, Ni itz Agrodroma, Swainson Ajax, Lesson . Alcedo, Linné Alcemerops, ts Geoffroy . 226, 406 Alcippe, Blyth Alcopus, Hodgson Alcurus, Hodgson Allotrius, Temminck . Aluco, Fleming Ampelis, Linn. Anorthura, Rennie Anthus, Bechst. Anura, Hodgson . Apiaster, Briss. Apus, Scopolt . Aquila, Wehring . Archibuteo, Brehm. Arrenga, Lesson Artamus, Vieillot . Arundina, Llyth p. 338, 412 Pas EY 358 Asio, Briss. Astur, Lacepede Athene, Bove Aviceda, Swans. . Bahila, Hodgson Bainopus, Hodgson Batis, Bote oe 4] 64 62 363 287 135 Batrachostomus, Conse ‘yee 387 Bathyrhynchus, WeClelland 376 Baza, Hodgson Bessonornis, Smith Bhringa, Hodgson Biblis, Lesson Blagrus, Blyth Bombycilla, Briss. Bombyciphora, Meyer Bombycistomus, Hay . Bombycivora, Zemm. . Brachyotus, Gould Brachypodius, Blyth Brachypus, Swains. Brachypteryx, Horsf. Brachyurus, Thunberg . Bradybates, G. R. Gray Bradypterus, Hodgson Bubo, Sibbald Bucia, Hodgson Bulaca, Hodgson . Busarellus, Lafresnaye Butaquilla, Hodgson Butastur, Hodgson Buteo, Cuvier 3k 62 189 149, 159 Bhuchanga, Hodgson . 149. 94. 55 389 389 Lib 238 178, 397 181 395 434 Buteogallus, Lesson Calamodyta, Meyer Calamoherpe, Boie Callene, Blyth Calliope, Gould Calobates, Kaup ; Calyptomena, Raffles . Campephaga, Veil. Caprimulgus, Linn. Carine, Kaup Ceblepyris, Cuvier Cecropis, Bote Cerchneis, Bote Cercotrichas, Bote Ceryle, Bote Ceyx, Lacep. . Chemarrhornis, Hodgson . Cheetoblemma, Swains. Chaétornis, G. 2. Gray Cheetura, Stephens Chaitaris, Hodgson Chaptia, Hodgson, 149, 159, Chelidon, Boie Chelidorynx, val odgson Chibia, Hodgson Chleuasicus, Blyth Chloropsis, Jard. et Selby . Chrysomma, Hodgson . Cichlops, Hodgson Cilathora, Hodgson Cinclidia, Gould Cinclidium, Blyth . Cinclosoma, Vigors Cinclus, Bechst. Circaétus, Vieill. Circus, Lacep. Cisticola, Lesson . Cochoa, Hodgson . Colaris, Cuvier Collocalia, G. R. Gray y Collurio, Vigors Cometes, Hodgson Conostoma, fTodgson Copsychus, Wagler Corydalla, Vigors Corydon, Lesson Corythornis, Kaup Cossypha, Vigors . Cotyle, Bote INDEX ie 60 | Crataionyx, Hyton p. 369 331 | Crateropus, Swains. 214 334 | Creurgus, Hodgson . . 169 396 | Criniger, Temm. . . 251, 410 313 | Crossodera, Gould. . 116 349 | Cryptolopha, Swains. . 147 . 120 | Culicipeta, Blyth . 341 . 176, 394 | Cultrunguis, Hodgson. . 76 . 112, 388 | Cuncuma, Hodgson . . 59 . 64 | Curruca, Briss. 344 176 | Cutia, Hodgson 227 91 | Cyanecula, Brehm. 311. 2 | Cyanistes, Kaup 368 275 | Cyanoptila, Blyth . 291 . . 1381 | Cimbirhynchus, Vigors 119 . 132, 391 | Cyornis, Blyth 289 300 | Cypselus, Zlliger . . 106, 385 169 | Dacelo, Leach : 122 330 | Dedalion, Sav... 9 Seen 111 | Dahila, Hodgson . 275 287 | Dandalus, Bove 298 393 | Daseocharis, Cabanis . 423 384 | Decurus, Hodgson . 325 147 | Delichon, (Hodgs.) Moore . 384 . 149,157 | Dendrochelidon, Bove . 110 378 | Dendrofalco, G. R. Gray . 22 257 | Dendronanthus, Blyth 353 230, 408 | Dentiger, Hodgson . . 57 . 353 | Dicrurus, Veedll. 149 231 | Digenea, Hodgson 293 224 | Dimorpha, Hodgson 293 396 | Dissemurus, Gloger 418 214 | Drymocataphus, Blyth 396 185 | Drymoica, Swains. 327 51 | Dryoscopus, Bote . 173 25 | Dumetia, Blyth 403 324 | Dumeticola, Blyth 334 389 | Edela, Lesson” . ge Sa 121 | Edolius, Cuvier . 149, 155 98 | Elanus, Sav... . -¢ .. 162 | Enicurus, Zemm. . . oko 149 | Enneoctonus, Boie . 167, 394 377 | Entomophila, Leach 193 275 | Entomothera, Horsfield 123 353 | Ephialtes, Keys. et Blasius. 69 116 | Erolla, Lesson . : 128 | Erpornis, Hodgson 932 189 | Erucivora, Swarms. 175 94 | Erythaca, Swains. 998 OF GENERIC NAMES. Erythacus, Zinn... . p. 298 Erythropus, Brehm. Sigal | Erythrosterna, Bonap. 297, 412 Etoglaux, Hodgson Sou Eumyias, Cabanis . 422 Eupetes, Z’emm. 395 Kurocephalus, Smith 169 Eurylaimus, Horsf 116 Eurystomus, Vievll. 121 Falco, Linn. . 16 Falcula, Hodgson . 12 Falecunculus, Veil. 375 Ficedula, Briss. 298 Ficedula, Bove 300 Fruticicola, MecGillivr ay 284 Furcaria, Lesson . 363 Gampsorhynchus, Blyth 171 Garrulax, Lesson . 200 Garrulaxis, Lafr. . . 200 Geocichla, Kuhl. . 189, 400 Glaucomyias, Cabanis . 422 Glaucopteryx, Kaup 25 Glaux, Blyth. . 81 Goldana, G. R. Gray 178 Grandala, Hodgson 281 Graucalus, Cuv. 173 Gryllivora, Swains. 275 Gypaétos, Storr. 2) Gyps, Sav. 3 Hematornis, Vigors 49 Hematornis, Swains. . 238 Halcyon, Swains. . 123 Haliaétus, Sav. 05 Haliastur, Selby . . 57 Hapolophus, G. A. Gray 173 Harpygia, Spiz. 32 Heleornis, Hodgson 181 Heliapteyx, Swains. 72 Hemiaétus, Hodgson . 48 Hemiprocne, Vitz. TLE Hemichelidon, Hodgson 137 Hemigyps, Hodgson 2 Hemipteron, Hodgson 224 Hemipus, Hodgson 136 Hemirhynchus, Hodgson 378 Hemixos, Hodgson 250 Heteropus, Hodgson 381 Herse, Lesson « pA! Heterophasia, Blyth 216 435 Heteromorpha, Hodgson yp. 376 Heterornis, Hodgson . 227 Hieraspiza, Kaup 35 Hierax, Vigors 15 Hieraétus, Kaup . . 43 Hirundapus, Hodgson . It! Hirundo, Linn. 91, 384 Hodgsonius, Bonap. 395 Horeites, Hodgson 322 Horornis, Hodgson 3395 Huhu, Hodgson 72 Hybris, Viéz. : 81 Hydrobata, Vierll. 185 Hydroictinia, Kaup 30 Hypothymis, Bote 291 Hypotriorchis, Bove 22 Hypsipetes, Vigors 254 Hyptiopus, Hodgson 62 Tantha, Blyth 299 Tanthocincla, Gould 200 Ichthyaétus, Lafr. 52 Ictinaétus, Kaup 57 Ictinaétus, Jerdon 381 Terax, Leach . 35 Tole, Blyth 254 Tora, Horsfield 265 Irena, Horsfield 273 Ispida, Swans. 131 Ispidina, Kaup 128 Ixidia, Blyth . 247 Ixocincla, Blyth 254 Ixocossyphus, Kaup. . 194 Ixodia, Blyth . 247 Ixops, Hodgson . . . 212 Ixos, Temm. . ais OS Ixulus, Hodgson . 262, 411 Keropia, G. R. Gray . . 209 Keroula, J. #. Gray . 169 Ketupa, Lesson 76 Kittacincla, Gould 279 Lalage, Boie . 175, 395 Lanius, Linn. otic seksi Mages Larvivora, Hodgson 310 Leimoniptera, Kaup 353 Leiocincla, Blyth . 212 Leiothrix, Swains. - 363 Lepidogenys, J. H. Gray . 62 Leptopteryx, Horsfield 160 Leucocerca, Swains. 45.6 INDEX Leucospiza, Kaup p. 41 | Myiophaga, Less. . p. Limnaétus, Vigors 32 | Myiophonus, Zemm. ‘ Loedorusa, Reichenbach 421 | Myzornis, Hodgson ; Lophastur, Blyth. 62 | Napodes, Cabanis ; Lophophanes, Kaup 368 | Napophila, Hodgson : Lophospiza, Kaup 41 | Nemura, Hodgson : Lophotes, Lesson . 62 | Neophron, Sav. ‘ Lyncornis, Gould ‘ 388 | Neopus, Hodgson . ; Machlolophus, Cabanis 423 | Neornis, Hodgson . Macronus, Jard. et Selby 225 | Niltava, Hodgson Macronyx, Swains. 358 | Ninox, Hodgson Macropterus, Swains. . 110 | Nisaétus, Hodgson Macropteryx, Swans. 110 | Nisastur, Blyth Malacias, Cabanis 420 | Nisus, Cun. Malacocercus, Swazns. 217 Nivicola, Hodgson Malacocincla, Blyth 226 Nyctalops, Wagler. Malacopteron, Hyton . 225 | Nyctichelidon, Rennie. . Mecistura, Leach... 373 | Nyctiornis, Swains. 89, Megalurus, Horsfield . 330 | Nyctipetes, Swains. : Melanochlora, Zess. 369 | Noctua, Sav... Melisseus, Hodgson 149 | Ochromela, Blyth . Melierax, G. R. Gray . 40 | Ocypterus, Cuw. Melittophagus, Bove 89 | Odonterus, Cabanis Melodes, Keys. e¢ Blas. . 313 | CGinanthe, Vieill. . Merula, Leach . 196, 401 | Oligura, Hodgson . Merops, Linn. . 84 | Onychaétus, Kaup Mesia, Hodgson 363 | Oreas, Zemm. one ae Meseidus, Hodgson 82 | Oreocincla, Gould. . 192, Mesomorpha, Hodgson 72 | Oriolus, Zinn. » ee Micronisus, G. 2. Gray 38 | Orites, Wehring ; Micropus, Meyer et Wolf’ . 106 | Orocetes, G. R. Gray . Micropus, Swains. . . 249 | Orthorhinus, Blyth Microscelis, G. 2. Gray 249 | Orthotomus, Horsfield Microtarsus, Lyton . 248, 409 | Otocompsa, Cabanis Microura, Gould . 180 | Otogyps, G. R. Gray . Milvus, Cuv. . 30 | Otus, Cw. ‘ Minla, Hodgson 363 | Pachycephala, Swains. Mixornis, Hodgson 229 | Peeciloptornis, Kaup Monticola, Love 185 | Pallene, Lesson Motacilla, Zinn. .. 347 | Pallenura, Bonap. Muscicapa, Linn. . 133 | Pallestre, Lesson . Muscicapula, Blyth 295 | Paludicola, Hodgson Muscipeta, ‘Cuv. 2 133 | Pandicilla, Blyth . Muscisylvia, Hodgson . 280 | Pandion, Sav. ; Muscylva, Lesson 144 | Panychistes, Kaup Mycophaga, Lesson . . 192 | Paradoxornis, Gould Myiagra, Vigors et Horsfield 138 | Parisoma, Swains. Myioletes, Cabanis . 418 | Parus, Linn. Myiomela, Hodyson 280 | Pellorneum, Siwains. OF GENERIC NAMES. 437 Pentholea, Cabanis . yp. 422 , Pyctorhis, Hodgson p. 230, - Percnopterus, Ow. . . 6 | Pygargus, Koch. Pericrocotus, Bote . 139,393 | Raya, Hodgson . . . er Pernis, Cur. . . . ~~. £63 | Reguloides, Blyth. . . 342 Petrocincla, Vigors . 185, 400 Rhipidura, Vig. et Horsf. . 144 Petrocossyphus, Boie . . 185 | Rubecula, Briss . . . 298 Petrophila, Swains. . . 188 | Rubetra,G. &. Gray . . 284 Whene, Saw... gas) Ms 9 | Rubigula, Blyth . . . 238 Philentoma, Eyton . . 392 | Ruticilla, Brehtm . . . 300 Pheenicornis, Bote . . 139 | Sauloprocta, Cabanis . . 418 Pheenicura, Swains. . . 300 | Saxicola, Bechst. . . .. 287 Pholidus, Geof. . . . 80 | Saxicoloides, Lesson . . 281 Phoneus, Kaup . . 167 | Scelospiza, Kaup . . >. 38 Phragmaticola, Blyth . peal | Seopa, Sav, .; do een ee Phyllobasileus, Cabanis . 423 Scotiaptex, Swains. . . 82 Phyllopneuste, Mey. et Wolf. 335 | Serilophus, Swains. . . 116 Phyllornis, Boie . . 257,410 | Setaria, Blyth wuts ache Phylloscopus, Bote . . 336 | Sibia, Hodgson . | Pipastes, Kaup . . . 353 | Simornis, Hodgson . . 116 Pitta, Vierll. -.\. 184):898 |-Simus, Hodgson. © won HG Platyrhynchus, Vieill. ~. 116 Siphia, Hodgson . . . 293 Platysteira, Jard. et Selby . 135 | Siva, Hodgson . . . 363 Plumipeda, (em. ; 32 | Spermolegus, Kaup . . 358 Pnoépyga, Hodgson . 180, 398 | Sphagias, Cabanis ware Bae Pecile, Kaup. . . . 3868 | Spilocircus, Kaup ctv’ Pecilornis, Kaup. . . 12 | Spilornis,G. R. Gray. . 49 Polihierax, Kaup foe eG Spipela; Leach © ss). fo, S08 Polioaétus, Kawp ahr.) p-Oe. |. Spizaciveus: Maup ye. 2.9 eo Poliornis, Kaup . . . 40 | Spizaétus, Viel. . . 32, 381 Polyodon, Hodgson . . 261 | Spizastur, Lesson. . . 32 Polypeira, Hodgson . . 275 | Spizixos, Blyth . . . 251 Polypteryx, Hodgson. . 1 | Stachyris, Hodgson . 231, 409 Pomatorhinus, Horsfield . 233 | Stoparola, Blyth . . . 291 Pomatorhynchus, Boie . 233 | Stridula, Selys . . . 81 Pontoaétus, Kaup. . . 59 | Strigiceps, Lonap. Se eee Pratincola, Koch... . . 284 | Strix, Linn. oe UpO ek Re Prepopterus, Hodgson . 149 | Suthora, Hodgson oy: ee aaS Prinia, Horsfield . . . 320 | Sutoria, Vicholson ati eae, One Prosecusa, Reichenb. . . 421 | Suya, Hodgson . . . 325 Prosorinia, Hodgson . . 389 | Sylvania, Blyth . . . 395 Prunella, Viel. . . . 3858 | Sylvia, Latham . . . 344 Psarisomus, Swains. . 116 | Sylviparus, Burton . . 373 Psaropholus, Jard. et Selby 268 \" Syma, Lessor... 6 oe ES Pteroaétus, Kaup . . .43 | Synornis, Hodgson . . 297 Pterocyclus, G,, Gray .@206 | Syrmium, Sav). % 22 ee Ptetarm, Kawp . . . »32.|Tachornis, Gosse. . . 106 Pteruthius, Swains. . . 172 | Tachyspiza, Kaup ig eee Ptynx, Blyth bao OE 82 | Tanysiptera, Vigors . . 122 Pycnonotus, Kuhl. : 238, 409 | Tarsiger, Hodgson NER ce ek O 438 INDEX OF GENERIC NAMES. Tchitrea, Less. p. 133, 391 Temnoris, Hodgson 378 Tenthaca, Hodgson 169 Tephrodornis, Swains. 169 Tesia, Hodgson 179 Thamnobia, Swains. 281 Thamnolea, Cabanis . 420 Tharrhaleus, Kaup 358 Tichornis, Kaup . 12 Timalia, Horsfield 227 Timixos, Blyth 363 Tinnunculus, Viel. 12 Todiramphus, Less. 390 Tolmaétus, Blyth . 45 Trachycomus, Cabanis 422 Tribura, Hodgson 235 Trichas, Gloger 252 Trichastoma, Blyth 405 Trichometopus, Cabanis 418 Trichophorus, Zemm, . 251 Trichixos, Lesson 404 Trochalopteron, Hodgs. P. 210, 403. 181 Troglodytes, Vieill. Turdinus, Blyth Turdirostris, Hay Turdoides, Zemm. Turdus, Linn. are Turnagra, Lesson Vitiflora, Leach Volvocivora, Hodgson. Vultur, Wehr. Ulula, Cu. Uroaétus, Kaup Urospiza, Kaup Urrua, Hodgson . . Xiphirhynchus, Blyth . Xiphorhamphus, blyth Yuhina, Hodgson Zanthopygia, Blyth Zoothera, Vigors .. Zosterops, Vig. et Horsf. 225 404 238 194, 401 209 287 176 1 82 43 35 72 238 238 261 283 192 263 INDEX OF SPECIFIC NAMES. Abbotti, Blyth, Malacocincla. p. 405 Abdominalis, Wagl., Pitta . Abellei, Zess., Garrulax . Abornis, Hodgs., Malacocercus Abyssinica, Guer., Hirundo . Acrorhynchus, Vigors, Oriolus Acutirostris, Eyton, Brachy pteryx Adansonii, Levaill., Merops . Aigyptius, Temm., Vultur . Forsk, Merops ° JEmodium, Hodgs., Conostoma fEneus, Vieill., Dicrurus /Enobarbus, Toca Allotrius AGratus, Steph., Dicrurus . AGruginosus, Linn., Falco. Zésalon, Gmel., Falco ZEstigma, Hodgs., Muscicapa A&thiopicus, Vieill., Telephorus Afer, Lichst., Corvus Affinis, Hodgs., Accipiter — J. E. Gray, Cypselus Hforsf., Caprimulgus Hay, Tchitrea —— Blyth, Dicrurus the Horsf., Myiothera. . —— Blyth, Petrocincla. -. ‘Hodgs., Garrulax . Hodgs., Salicaria —— Blyth, Phyllopneuste McCleil., Phoenicornis . : 141, e —— (Hodgs.) Moore, Abrornis . Blyth, Alcippe Africana, Temm., Strix . Agilis, Nicholson, Sutoria Sykes, Anthus Agricola, Jerd., Sylvia Alaudarius, Briss., Accipiter Alba, Linn., Motacilla . . Albescens, Less., Circus Albicans, Riipp., Falco . 184 Albicollis, Royle, Turdus Horsf., Pomatorhinus . Albidus, Gmel., Falco . . Cuv., Falco Albifrons, J. E. Gray, Garrulax Brandt, Phoenicura a8 cask Albigula, Hodgs., Rhipidura. . Hodgs., Cinclosoma ‘ Albipes, Hodgs.,Cuncuma . . Albirictus, Hodgs., Bhuchanga . Albiventer, Hodgs., Tesia . Albocinctus, Royle, Turdus . Albogularis, Tickell, Spizaétus Less., Muscylva Gould, Ianthocincla — Blyth, Dimorpha . —— (Hodgs.) Moore, Abrornis . —— Blyth, Geocichla . . . Blyth, Malacocercus Albofrontata, Franki., Rhipidura. Alboides, Hodgs., Motacilla é Alboniger, Blyth, Nisaétus Albonotatus, Tickell, Caprimulgus Albus, Daud., Bubo ek ee Aldrovandii, Reinw., Falco . . e . . e oe Flem., Scops . “os Alpestris, Pallas, Hirundo prt = Alpina, Gmel. gabh Ameenus, Horsf., Turdus Amaurotis, Temm., Turdus . Americanus, Gmel., Falco. . Ambherstiana, Royle, Nyctiornis . Amictus, Temm., Merops ‘ Amouropterus, Pears., Halcyon . Analis, Horsf., Turdus . . . Annectans, Hodgs., Bhuchanga . Anthoides, Hodgs., Budytes Antiguanus, Gmel., Lanius . . Aplonotus, Blyth, Parus 5 Albicaudata, Jerd., Muscicapa_ p. 44.0 Apus, Zinn., Hirundo . . p. Aquaticus, Bechst., Anthus . Arboreus, Bechst., Anthus Arenarius, Blyth, Lanius Argentauris, Hodgs., Mesia . Arrogans, Sundev., Acanthyza Arsinoe, Lichst., Ixos Asiatica, Swains., Alcedo Swains., Cinclus Asiaticus, Lath., Caprimulgus Assimilis, Bechst., Corvus Ater, Gmel., Falco . Eyton, Crataionyx . — Linn., Parus . Atheniensis, Daud., Bubo Athertonii, Jard. et ’Selby, Merops Atrata, Gmel., Motacilla 5 Lath., Sylvia a ete Atricapilla, "Linn., Motacilla . Cac., Pitta. .: A Miller, Motacilla . Atricapillus, Gmel., Alcedo Atriceps, Temm., Ixos . . Horsf., Parus : Atrifrons, Hodgs., Suthora Atripennis, Jerd., Caprimulgus Atrogularis, Temm., Turdus . Blyth, Saxicola Moore, Suya F Hutton, Accentor . Avensis, Blyth, Campephaga J. E. Gray, Turdus Augur, Riipp., Falco Aurantiventer, Less., Petrocossy- pltaa* ooo Aureum, Eyton, Malacopteron Auribarbis, Hodgs., Noctua . Auriceps, Hodgs., Tesia . Auricapilla, Swains., Cryptolopha Auricularis, Hodgs., ’ Dimorpha Daud., Vultur . Aurifrons, Temm.. Phyllornis Auritus, Daud., Corvus . Vigors, Podargus Aurorea, Pallas, Motacilla Axillaris, Gould, Anthus Azurea, Bodd., Muscicapa Bacha, Daud., Falco Badia, Hodgs.. Athene . Horsf., Strix : Badius, Gmel., Falco Gmel., Merops Balicassius, Linn., Corvus Banyumas, Horsf. Muscicapa Barbatus, Linn., Vultur J. E. Gray, Edolius Bytes, "Aar® er ee, Barletta, Daud., Falco . Batassia, Hamilt., Hirundo . . Batassiensis, J. E. Gray, Cypselus INDEX 109 | Bechsteini, Nawm, Turdus . p. 358 | Beema, Sykes, Budytes . ° 354 | Belangeri, Less., Garrulax 394 | Bella, Hay, Muscicapa . 365 | Bengalensis, Gmel., Vultur 342 Blyth, Hierax . 241 | —— Frankl., Otus . 130 | —— Gmel., |Icedo 185 | —— Gmel., Corvus 115 Briss., Merula 152 | —— Blyth, Pycnonotus 30 Briss., Ficedula 369 | Bennettii, Sykes, Osthotomns 373 | Bentet, Horsf., Lanius . 72 Beryllina, Vieill., Alcedo 89 | Besra, Jerd., Accipiter 302 | Bharatensis, Hodgs., Pernis . 302 | Biarmicus, Temm., Falco 344 | Bifasciata, Hornsch., Aquila 393 J. E. Gray, Aquila 344 | Bicincta, Swains,, Ispida . 124 | Bicolor, G. R. Gray, Ichthyaétus 248 Swains., Muscipeta 370 Less., Trichastoma 378 Lafr., Timalia 114 Sykes, Saxicola 195 | Bido, Horsf., Falco ; 287 | Biloba, Lichst., Muscicapa 326 | Biru, Horsf., Alcedo 360 | Bitorquata, Swains., Ispida . 394 | Bilineata, Less., Muscicapa . 398 | Bimaculatus, Horsf., Turdus 60 | Bistrigata, Rafies, Motacilla . Blagrus, Daud., Falco - 188 | Blythi, Bonap., Suya 247 | Boarula, Linn., Motacilla 66 | Bohemica, Briss., Bombycilla 179 | Bombycilla, Pallas, Parus . . 342 | Bonelli, Temm., Falco ; 289 | Boschii, Miller, Pitta 3 | Boulboul, Lath., Lanius 258 | Brachydactyla, Meyer, Aquila 202 | Brachyotus, Gmel., Strix 387 | Brama, Temm., Sttix _ 305 | Brevicaudata, McClell., Hirwhde, 2 358 Blyth, Drymoica 138 Bodd., Pita?" * z 49 | Brevipes, Hodgs., Niltava ; 67 | Brevirostra, Swains., Gryllivora . 80 | Brevirostris, McClell., Hirundo . 39 Vigors, Muscipeta. . . 87 Hodys., Anthus . * 152 McClell., Bathyrhynchus 290 | Brodiei, Burton, Noctua a ta 1 | Brownii, Shaw, Falco . . . 158 | Brunnea, Hodgs., Larvivora . 415 | Brunnescens, Jerd., Agrobates 23 | Brunneus, Blyth, Phylloscopus 108 | Brunniceps, Jerd., Halcyon . 108 | Brunnifrons, Hodgs., Horeites oi? ee oe ee ae OF SPECIFIC NAMES. Bubo, Linn., Strix . ~p. 12 Buccoides, Temm., Dacelo 122 Burkii, Burton, Sylvia 341 Burra, J. E. Gray, Lanius 163 Cacharensis, Hodys., Neornis 324 Hodys., Accentor . 359 Cachinnans, Jerd., Crateropus 208 Celicolor, Hodgs., Grandala 281 Cerulatum, Hodgs., Cinclosoma 205 Cerulea, Gmel., Muscicapa . 138 Raffies, Myiothera . 181 Scop., Gracula 199 - Ceruleocephala, Sykes, Muscicapa 138 Vigors, Phoenicura 307 Ceruleocephalus, Lath., Merops . 88 Cerulescens, Linn., Falco an pS Linn., Lanius . 154 Ceeruleus, Swains., Nyctiornis 90 Linn., Parus : 372 Cesia, Tom, Monacha 392 Cesius, Sav., Falco 29 Calcaratus, Hodgs. ise Budytes 352 Caligatus, Rafjles, Falco F 33 Calipyga, Hodgs., Bahila 354 Calliope, Pallas, Motacilla 313 Calornyx, Hodgs., Eurystomus 121 Calvus, Scop., Vultur 2 Cambaiensis, Lath., Sylvia 283 Camtschatkensis, Gmel., Turdus . 313 Canescens, Hodgs., Buteo 61 Caniceps, Blyth, Lanius 164 Blyth, Paradoxornis . 377 Lafr., Trichophorus . 423 Canifrons, Blyth, Spizixos 251 Canorus, Linn., Turdus. . 220 Cantator, Tickell, Motacilla . 338 Cantatrix, Temm., Muscicapa 291 Cantori, Moore, Alcippe 406 Moore, Microtarsus 409 Moore, Criniger 410 Capensis, Smith, Strix 82 Linn., Alauda . : 358 Capitalis, MeClell., Muscicapa 136 Capistratum, Vigors, Cinclosoma 216 Caprata, Linn., Motacilla 284 Carbonarius, Less., Pycnonotus . 419 Carunculatus, Smith, Neophron . 8 Casia, Hodgs., Chibia 158 Castanea, Temm., Muscicapa 13 Gould, Merula au ngicin LVR GT Castaneoceps, Hodgs., Abrornis . 344 Castaneo-coronata, Burt., Sylvia. 179 Castaneus, Lath., Merops 87 Castaniceps, Hodgs., Minla . 367 Moore, Ixulus . 411 Castanoptera, Horsf., Strix . 67 Castanopterus, Blyth, Oriolus 268 Cavearius, Hodgs., Bubo 74 Caudacuta, Swains., Calyptomena 121 Caudata, Blyth, Tesia ( week Caudata, Hodgs., Suya . p. 325 Caudatus, Dumerit, Seepins 223 Linn., Parus 373 Cenchris, Nawm., Falco . 14 Ceraunia, Pallap, Motacilla . 304 . Cervicalis, Lichst., Falco 22 Ceylonensis, Gmel., Strix vi ae — Swains., Platyrhynchus 147 Steph., Dicrurus . . 155 Changoun, Daud., Vultur . 4 Chatarrhea, Frankl., Timalia 223 Cheela, Hodgs., Milvus. . . 30 Daud., Falco . x 50 Cheele, Jerd., Milvus . 30 Chelicuti, Stanley, Alcedo 128 Cherrug, J. HE. Gray, Falco . 22 Chicquera, Daud., Falco 23 Chicqueroides, Smith, Falco . 22 Chinensis, Scop., Lanius 202 Linn., Oriolus 270 Chloris, Hodgs., Mixornis . 229 Chlorocephala, Gmel., Alcedo 127 Chloronotus, Hodgs., Abrornis 343 Choka, Smith, Aquila a 44 Chrysza, Hodgs., Stachyris . 232 Chryszus, Hodgs., Tarsiger . 310 Hodgs., Proparus . . . +367 Chrysaétos, Linn., Falco ace Daa Chrysocephala, Jameson, Leiothrix 366 Chrysochistos, Hodgs., Chelido- rynx . 147. Chrysogaster, McClell. , Chloropsis 258 Chrysophrys, Blyth, Zanthopygia 283 Chrysoptera, Gould, Ianthocincla 206 Chrysorrhoeus, Bonap., Ixos. . 241 Chrysorrhoides,La/r.,Hematornis 240 Chrysotis, Hodgs., Proparus - 367 Ciliaris, Hodgs., Muscicapa . 297 Cinclorhyncha, Vigors, Petrocinela 188 Cincta, Bodd, Hirundo . 97 Cineraceus, Horsf., Edolius . 155 Temm., Orthotomus 315 Cinerascens, Montagu, Falco. 27 Vieill., Caprimulgus 113 Cinerea, Blyth, Minla as GZ Cinereum, Eyton, Malacopteron . 406 Cinereus, Gmel., Vultur 1 Vieill., Parus . a ree Cinereocapilla, Vieil/., Muscicapa 147 (Hodgs.) Moore, Prinia 322 Cingalensis, Gmel., Motacilla 267 Cinnamomea, Linn., Motacilla 140 Ripp., Salicaria 334 Cirrhatus, Gmel., Falco. . . 414 Cisticola, G. R. Gray, Drymoica. 324 Citreola, Pallas, Motacilla 352 Citreoloides, Hodgs., Budytes 352 Citrinus, Lath., Turdus ; 189 Clamosus, Shaw, Falco . 29 Clanga, Pallas, Aquila 45 3 OL 44] 442 Coccinea, Eyton, Pitta . . p. Coccineus, Lath., Parus t Cochinchinensis, Briss. ., Oriolus . Collaris, Scop., Alcedo Lath., Muscicapa : —_—— Temm., yi | A Soret, Turdts’.) se) 0% Scop., Sturnus : Colluriceps, Blyth, Dasyornis Comatus, Temm., Cypselus Communis, Briss., Falco nts Concolor, Temm., Falco “ Sykes, Hirundo —— Blyth, Cypselus Hodgs., Tesia . Coromanda, Lath., Strix é Coromandeliana, Scop., Alcedo Coromandus, Lath., Merops. Coronatum, Miiller, Napothera Coronatus, Swains., Oriolus . Temm., Enicurus ; Cornutus. Temm., Podargus . Corydon, Temm., Eurylaimus Crinifrons, Temm., Podargus Criniger, Hodgs.,Suya . .. Crispiceps, Blyth, scat on ‘ Cristata, Cuv., Pernis , Cristatellatus, Temm.., Falco . Hamilton, Falco 4 MaRS Cristatus, G. R. Gray, Astur Vieill., Buteo-. -. : —— Linn., ‘Lanius ; sila) Burm., Hematornis Crocorrhous, Strickl., Pycnonotus Cruralis, Blyth, Calliope : Cryptogenys, Hodgs., Archibuteo Cryzona, Temm., ‘Alcedo Cubla, Shaw, Tinsinn Cucullata, Hartl., Pitta . : Cucullatus, Temm., Eurylaimus . Temm., Orthotomus Cuculoides, Vigors, Noctua. ©. Cuculopsis, Blyth. Heterophasia . Culminatus, Hay, Ceblepyris Cultrunguis, Blyth, Ichthyaétus . Cupido, Hodgs., Polypteryx . Curcutea, Hamilt., Lanius . Curruca, Linn., Motacilla Cursitans, Frankl., Prinia Ghivirostrin: Swaine; Chloropsis Cyana, Hodgs., Larvivora Cyanea, Blyth, Pitta Cyanellus, Hamilt., Falco Cyaneus, Linn., Falco . . Horsf., Tardus c Cyanicollis, Vieill., Eurystomus . Cyaniventer, Hodgs., Tesia . Cyaniventris, Blyth, ‘Pycnonotus . Cyanocephala, Swains., Petrophila Cyanogularis, Jerd., Merops INDEX 185 140 270 127 135 196 197 359 331 110 17 23 oil 100 Cyanomelana, Temm., Muscicapa, p. 291 Cyanopogon, Temm., Phyllornis . Cyanoptera, Temm., Pitta. Cyanopterus, Hodgs., Chloropsis . Cyanota, Jard. et Selby, Turdus . Cyanouroptera, Hodgs., Siva. . Cyanura, Hodgs., Nemura Cyanurus, Gmel., Turdus Dalhousie, Jameson, Eurylaimus Dalmaticus, Riipp., Circus Daphenia, Hodgs., Aquila . Dasypus, Temm., Hirundo . . Daudinii, Cuv., Merops. . . Dauma, Lath., Turdus . . . Daurica, Linn., Hirundo . Delessertii, Lafr., Crateropus Dea, Linn., Aleedo. .* « Dichrous, Hodgs., Parus ‘ Dimidiatus, Raffies, Falco Dissimilis, Blyth, Turdus. Divaricatus, Raffies, Lanius . Dispar, Horsf., Turdus Docilis, Hodgs., Dahila . Domicola, Jerd., Hirundo Dubius, Hodgs., Budytes Dukhunensis, Sykes, Accipiter Sykes, Motacilla . . . Dumeticola, Tickell, Strix Tickell, Motacilla : Dumetorum, Blyth, Acrocephalus Dussumierii, Temm., Falco . Earlei, Blyth, Malacocerens J Edela, Temm., Orthotomus . Egertoni, Gould, Actinodura Elegans, McCleii., Phoenicornis . Less., Pitta Elliottii, — Pernis Ephialtes, Sav., Scops . : Epilepidota, Temm., Myiothera x Erochroa, Hodgs., Abrornis : Erythaca, Blyth, Erythrosterna Erythrocephalum, Vigors, Cinclo- soma . : Erythrocephalus, Lath., Merops : Vigors, Parus . Erythrogaster, Temm., Alcedo Vigors, Turdus. Erythrogastra, Giildst., Motacilla Erythrogenys, Viz., Pomatorhinus Erythronota, Blyth, Timalia . Erythronotus, Vigors, Collurio Erythroptera, Gould, Strix Blyth, Timalia ; . Erythropterus, Vigors, Lanius Hodys., Crateropus : Erythropygia, Sykes, Hirundo . Sykes, Saxicola Erythrorhynchus, Gould, Halcyon Erythrurus, Hodgs., Turdus . Less., Saxicoloides o* (PB e . e e ° e e ° 410 183 258 191 366 OF SPECIFIC NAMES. Erythrotis, Bonap., Ixos bs hats Esculent:, Linn., Hirundo Excubitor, Linn., Lanius Exilis, Temm., Falco EKuryzona, Temm., Alcedo Eutolmus, Hodgs., Hierax Familiaris, Horsf., Prinia Fasciatus, Hamilton, Falco Fastuosus, Less., Cyanecula . Felicie, Less., Garrulax . ‘ Fenestrarum, Brehm., Chelidon . Ferrea, Hodgs., Rubecula Ferrugiceps, Hodgs., Merops Hodgs., Lanius Ferrugilatus, Hodgs., Pomatorhinus Ferruginea, Hodgs., Hemichelidon Ferruginosum. Blyth, Trichastoma Ferruginosus, Blyth, Pomatorhinus Filicaudata, Frankl., Hirundo Filifera, Steph., Hirundo Fimbriatus, Temm., Ceblepyris Fingah, Shaw, Lanius - Finlaysoni, Strickl., Pycnonotus . Flammea, Zinn., Strix . . Forster, Muscicapa Flava, Linn., Motacilla . Eyton, Crataionyx. . . Flaveolus, Gould, Trichophorus . G. R. Gray, Phyllopneuste . Flavescens, Blyth, Pycnonotus Flavicollis, Hodgs., Ixulus Rupp., Macronyx : é Flavipes, Hodgs. kd Cultrunguis d Flavirictus, Strickl., Pycnonotus. Flavirostris, Horsf, Turdus . Gould, Paradoxornis Flaviventer, Hodgs., Budytes Flaviventris, Tickell, Vanga . Deless., Orthotomus Flavocristatus, Lafr., Parus . Flavolivacea, Hodgs., Neornis Flavoviridis, Moore, Orthotomus Flavula, Hodgs., Hemixos Flavum, Horsf., Dicceum Fiuvialis, Sav., Pandion . Forstenii, Temm., Falco . Fortipes, Hodgs., Cichlops Fringillarius, Drap., Falco Ray, Accipiter Jerd., Accipiter Fringillaroides, Hodgs., Accipiter Frontale, Riipp., Parisoma Blyth, Callene Frontalis, Vigors, Pheenicura Blyth, Enicurus Galbula, Zinn., Oriolus . Galbuloides, Gould . . . Gallicus, Gmel., Falco. Gallinarius, Gmel., Falco Gallinieri, Guer., Parisoma Gampsorhynchus, Jard. e¢ Selby, Chloropsis . : Ganeesa, Sykes, Hypsipetes Gangeticus, Blyth, Caprimulgus . Garrula, Briss., Curruca : Garrulus, Linn., Ampelis ‘ Geochrous, Hodgs., Malacocercus Giganteus, Temm., Cypselus . Ginginianus, Daud., Vultur . Glaucina, Temm., Pitta ‘ Glaucura, Gould, ’ Pachycephala Goiavier, Scop., Muscicapa Govinda, Sykes, Milvus . Gracilis, Less., Falco wee McClell., Hypsipetes . . Granatina, Temm., Pitta Grandis, Storr., Gypaétus . Hodgs., Nisaétus —— Blyth, Chaitaris Gould, Ruticilla Blyth, Alcedo . Grisaure, Hodgs., Cinclosoma Griseus, Jerd., Scops Tickell, Lanius Gmel., Turdus te Gularis, Kuhl, Halcyon . Raffies, Lanius shiv iis — McCleill., {anthocincla . Raffles, Timalia Jerd., Brachypus Horsf., Turdus Hodgs., Yuhina Hlorsf., Paradoxornis: . Gurial, Pearson, Halcyon Guttata, Brehm., Strix Vigors, Halcyon : Guttatus, J. E. Gray, Falco . Gutturalis, Scop., Hirundo Lath., Turdus . Heemorrhousa, Gmel., Muscicapa Haliaétus, Linn., Falco : Hardwickii, J. E. Gray, Strix Vigors, Collurio ' Jard. et Selby, Chloropsis : Heliaca, Sav., Aquila Hemachalanus, Hutton, Gypaétus Hemileucura, Hodgs., Muscicapa. Hemiptilopus, Blyth, Archibuteo , Heterurus, Hodgs., Enicurus Himalayanus, Blyth, Accentor Hippocrepis, Wagl., Oriolus . Hirundinacea, Reinw., Muscicapa Hirsuta, Temm., Strix Hodgsonii, Homeyer, Turdus Swains., Oriolus —— Moore, Nemura — Moore, Ruticilla —— Blyth, Prinia —— Blyth, Motacilla —— Moore, Abrornis 443 444 Homochroa, Hodgs., Larvivora Horsfieldii, Vegors, Limnaétus Hodgs., ichthyaétus Temm., EKurylaimus — Vigors, Myiophonus —— Sykes, Pomatorhinus Bonap , Oriolus Jard. et Selby, Timalia , Hottentotus, Linn., Corvus . Hucarius, Hodgs., Ichthyaétus Humeralis, Stanley, Lanius . Gould, Lalage , Humeraloides, Less., Pycnonotus Humilis, Temm., Paridion Huttoni, Moore, " Accenitor Hutum, Hamilton, Strix Hyder, Sykes, Astur : Hydrophilus, Riipp., Falco Hyperythra, Blyth, Muscicapa Blyth, Timalia Hyperythrus, Blyth, Turdus . Hypoleuca, Franki., Timalia , Hypoleucos, Blyth, ’ Pomatorhinus Hypoxantha, Blyth, Rhipidura Ichthyaétus, Horsf., Falco Ictericus, Strickl., Criniger , Icterocephalus, Bonap., Phyllornis Ignitincta, Hodgs., Minla Imberbis, Temm., Caprimulgus Imbricatus, Blyth, Garrulax . Immaculatus, Hodgs., Enicurus , Hodgs., Accentor Imperialis, Temm., Vultur Bechst., Falco . Incei, Gould, Muscipeta , Indica, Frankl., Noctua , Steph., Muscipeta . — J. E. Gray, Keroula Hay, lrena — Blyth, Pratincola — Blyth, Ruticilla Gmel., Motacilla , Indicus, Scop., Vultur . Hodgs., Milvus Hodgs., Astur —— Hodgs., Pandion — Less., Lophotes Jerd., Merops . Lath., Caprimulgus —— Sparm., Parus — Steph., Dicrurus Briss., Oriolus —— Blyth, Phyllopneuste Indigo, Horsf., Muscicapa Indranee, Sykes, Strix Indus, Bodd.,. Falco Infausta, Hamilton, Strix infaustus, Gmel., Turdus Innotata, Blyth, Geocichla Innotatus, Hedgs., Caprimulgus INDEX p. 397 | Inornata, Jerd., Hirundo . .p. 95 33 Sykes, Prinia . . 328 53 | Inornatus, Blyth, Regulus 342 116 | Intermedia, Bonelli, Aquilla 46 200 Swains., Gryllivora 275 230 | Irenoides, Hodgs., Bainopus . 288 234 | Interstinctus, McClell., Falco 13 271 | Isabellina, Riipp., Saxicola 287 157 | Ispidioides, Less., Alcedo Ape | + 53 | Javana, Bodd, Halcyon . 3 92S 173 | Javanensis, Less., Ketupa « oe 176 Horsf., Podargus . . « 112 419 | Javanica, De Wurmb., Strix 81 54 Sparm., Hirundo . ee 360 | —— Shaw, Alcedo. . . ~123 78 | —— Sparm., Muscicapa . 144 40 Horsf., Sylvia . 263 60 | Javanicus, Horsf., Merops «4 2G 294 Less., Scops 3 Paes f | 299 Horsf., Eurylaimus ~ Tes 420 Horsf., Turdus i una 230 | Javensis, Horsf., Ceblepyris . 174 236 Horsf., Melliphaga 260 147 Bonap., Pallenura . . 350 53 | Jerdoni, Blyth, Lophastur 63, 415 250 Blyth, Phyllornis . 259 411 Blyth, Drymoica 329 . 3866 | Jeridius, Hodgs., Ninox 68 388 | Jewan, Sykes, Hirundo. . . 91 . 208 | Jocosus, Linn., Lanius . . 238 346 | Joulaimus, Hodgs., Synornis . 297 . 361 | Jounotus, Hodgs., Collurio . . 164 1 | Jouschistos, Hodgs., Parus . 375 48 | Jugger, J. E. Gray, Falco . 20 391 | Kabasi, Hamilton, Corvus ., . 174 65 | Kabasioides, Hamilton, Corvus . 177 . 133 | Ketupa, Horsf., Strix . . . 76 169 | Kienerii, De Sparre, Astur , . 34 273 | Klecho, Horsf., Hirundo 7 is 285 | Kolbii, Daud., Vultur i 3 302 | Krishna, Gould, Edolius is 353 | Kundoo, Sykes, Oriolus , a 4 | Lacteus, Temm., Strix . 73 30 | Lagopoda, Pallas, Hirundo , 384 42 | Lamarckii, Cuv., Merops 85 52 | Lanarius, Linn., Falco 22 62 | Lanceolatus, Temm., Falco . dsl 85 Hodgs., Haliaétus , . 390 113 | Lathami, Tickell, Falco , . a4 140 J. E. Gray, Falco . _—, 150 Gould, Calliope 313 270 | Lafresnayii, Deless., Crateropus . 208 337 | Lahtora, Sykes, Collurio 163 291 | Lapis, Less., Muscicapa . 292 83 | Laticauda, Hamilton, Muscicapa, 145 57 | Latirostris, Raffles, Muscicapa 137 69 Gould, Myiagra . 1 189 Tiémnisontin Raffies, Eurylaimus . 120 400 | Lempiji, Horsf, Strix. ees 113 | Lepida, Blyth, Drymoica 327 OF Lepida, McClell., Leiothrix , —_p. 366 ‘Leschenaultii, Temm., Strix . 77 Vieill., Turdus 4 345 Lettia, Hodgs., Scops 71 Lettoides, Jerd., Scops 71 Leucocephala, Vigors, Phoenicura 309 Leucocephalus, Gmel., Alcedo 123 Leucocyanea, Hodgs., Dimorpha 294 Leucogaster, Gmel., Falco , 56 Valenc., Lanius 161 — Gould, Pomatorhinus 234 — Reinw., Oriolus 268 Gould, Falcunculus 375 Leucogastra, Blyth, Muscicapa , 139 Leucogenys, Blyth, Crateropus 202 — J. E. Gray, Brachypus 242 Moore, Orites . 374 Leucolophus, Hardw., Corvus 201 Leucomela, Padlas, Motacilla 287 Leucomelanura, Hodgs., Digenea 294 Leuconotus, J. EZ. Gray, Vultur , 4 Deless., Cypselus 111 Leuconyx, Blyth, Cypselus .y bug Leucopheea, Vieill., Sylvia wOgT9 Leucophoeus, Vieil/., Dicrurus 155 Leucophrys, Blyth, Zanthopygia , 284 Leucopsis, Gould, Motacilla, . 349 Leucoptera, Swains., Thamnobia 282 Blyth, Phonicura . . . 305 Leucoschista, Hodgs., Muscicapa 296 Leucotis, Hodgs., Malacocercus , 222 Gould, Ixos 242 Leucura, Hodgs., Muscisylvia . 280 Gmel., Muscicapa LO, SBT Leucurus, Hodgs., Tenthaca oh Limbatus, Ripp., Crateropus a 214 Limnaétus, Horsf., Falco Pe 4 Linchi, Horsf., Collocalia 100 Lineatum, Vigors, Cinclosoma 209 Lineatus, J. E. Gray, Haliaétus . 30 Lineoventris, Hodgs., Phoenicura 309 Lingoo, Sykes, Orthotomus , al? Lividus, Tickell, Turdus 190 Lobata, Swains., Platysteira. . 135 Locustelloides, Blyth, Dasyornis 331 Longicauda, Swains., Gryllivora , 279 Gmel., Motacilla , 317 Longicaudata, Tickell, Sylvia 329 Moore, Pnoépyga 398 Longipennis, Temm., Cypselus 110 Longipes, Jerd., Buteo : 61 Longirostris, Swains., Orthotomus 315 Blyth, Petrocincla : . 400 (Hodgs.) Moore, Pyctorhis . 408 Longus, Temm., Edolius ot SZ Lophotes, Cun:, Falco 62 Lucionensis, Linn., Lanius 167 Luggur, Jerd., Falco, Ry! Lugubris, Tickell, Strix , Oe — Temm., Alcedo 2 SPECIFIC NAMES, AAS Lugubris, Ehrenb., Edolius . _p. 155 Sundev., Ceblepyris 177 Blyth, Phylloscopus ej Lunaris, McClell., Ianthocincla 206 Lunatus, Gould, Eurylaimus 118 Lunulatus, Lath., Turdus , 400 Swains., Serilophus ., . 118 Lutea, Scops, Sylvia ‘ 364 Luteolus, Less., Heematornis 243 Luteoventris, Hodgs., Tribura , 335 Luzoniensis, Steph., Ceyx . o91 Scop., Motacilla . . . 348 Maal, Sykes, Petrocincla . 186 MacClellandii, Blyth, Garrulax , 204 Horsf., Hypsipetes 256 MacCoshii, Tickell, Oriolus . 269 Macgrigorie, Buyt., Phoenicura 288 Macei, Temm., Falco 55 Less., Graucalus 173 Vieill., Turdus y 190 Macrocercus, Vieill., Dicrurus 149 Temm., Eupetes 395 Macrodactylum, Strickl. ,Malacop. 225 Macrodactylus, Swains., Falco . 24 Macrorhyncha, J. E. Gray, Pitta 399 Macrorhynchus, Gmel., Todus , 119 Maculata, Tickell, Muscicapa 296 :Temm., Timalia .. 228 Maculatior, Hodgs., Circaétus 50 Maculatus, Hodgs., Cinclus . . 185 Viyors, Enicurus . , . 346 Hodgs., Anthus . oo4 Maculosa, Less., Pernis, . . 63 Vieill., Strix Mase: | Maculosus, McClell., Graucalus oe 2 yi Macroura, Frankl., Prinia » 823 Macrourus, Horsf, Caprimulgus, 112 Blyth, Oriolus, 270 Gmel., Turdus $ » 2a Madagascariensis, Lath., Alcedo , 132 Maderaspatana, Briss., "Motacilla 347 Maderaspatanus, Frankl., Oriolus 269 Magnircstra, Swains., Gryllivora 278 Magnirostris, Less., Lanius , 168 Blyth, Phylloscopus 336 Moore, Alcippe 407 Magnum, Eyton, Malacopteron 225 Mahrattensis, Sykes, Caprimulgus 114 Major, (Hodgs.) Moore, Horeites 323 Majus, Blyth, Malacopteron . 225 Malabarica, Gmel., Muscicapa 140 Malabaricus, Scop., Lanius , 157 Jerd., Malacocercus ) SS Malabaroides, Hodgs., Chibia , 156 Malaccensis, Blyth, Hypsipetes 256 Malayana, Moore, Irena . 274 Malayanus, Hay, Scops. . . 70 Malayensis, Eyton, Athene 68 Strickl., Hierax . 15 —— Hay, Chaptia . 393 446 Malayensis, Eyton, Anthus , P. Reinw., Faleo . . . Malcolmi, Sykes, Timalia Mandarinus, Bonap., Turdus Mantis, Miill. et Schlegel, Otus . Marginalis, Reinw., Malurus Marginata, Blyth, Zoothera , Maritima, Camel, Hirundo Maritimus, Gmel., Falco Maximus, Sibd., Bubo Melaleuca, Hodgs., Saxicola . Melanaétus, Sav., Aquila Melanictera, Gmel., Motacilla Melanocephala, Wag/., Pitta Melanocephalus, J. E. Gray, Bra- chypus .. TEL paces Gmel., Lanius . ol Linn., Oriolus , Sykes, Budytes . Melanogaster, Swains., Muscipeta Melanolophus, Vigors, Parus Melanoleuca, Less., Kittacincla Schleg., Muscicapa Hodgs., Muscicapula Melanoleucos, Blyth, Hierax Gmel., Falco ; —— Eyton, Microtarsus — J. E. Gray, Turdus Haritl., Turdus : Melanopis, Gme/., Turdus Melanops, Vigors, Muscicapa Melanoptera, Horsf., Alcedo Gmel., Muscicapa , Blyth, Campephaga Melanopterus, Daud., Falco, Melanotis, Temm. et Schl., Milvus Jerd., Buteo Poet Valenc., Lanius Hodgs., Pteruthius Blyth, Garrulax . Melanotus, Lath., Falco Dubuss., Turdus Melanura, Hodys., Cinclosoma Less., Ruticilla~ Melaschistos, Hodgs., Volv ocivora Melasoma, Less., Cinnyricincta Meliceps, Swains., ora , Meninting, Horsf., Alcedo Meridionalis, Brehm., Gypaétus . Meropina, Hodgs., Napcphila Merulinus, Blyth, Garrulax , Meruloides, Blyth, Timixos , , Metallicus, Temm., oer ee : Eyton, Ixos_ , ‘ Micropus, Hodgs., Turdulus ~ : Microrhynchus, Brehm., Cotyle . Microsoma, Burton, Ceyx Milvipes, Hodgs., Falco . Milvoides, Jerd., Spizattus — Hodgs., Aquila ; INDEX 357 | Mindanensis, Gmel., Turdus, jp. 278 381 | Minuta, Brehm., Aquila . . 43 218 | ——:AHodgs., Hirundo.. ., . 96 196 | Mithilensis, Hodgs., Circaétus , 50 71 | Modestus, Gould, Regulus . . 342 330 Burton, Parus : 373 192 | —— Eyton, Turdus ide” 401 100 | Modularis, Linn., Motacilla . 360 56 | Mogilnik, Gmel., Falco . 48 72 | Molissimus, Blyth, Turdus 193 285 | Mollis, Blyth, Accentor . 361 45 Moloxita, Riipp., Oriolus 270 267 | Moluccensis, J. E. Gray, Chlo- 399 ropsis : 410 Monachus, Linn., Vultur 1 247 Temm., Cathartes , 8 248 Gmel., ’Oriolus 269 269 | Moniliger, Hodgs. on Cinclosoma 204 351 | Montagui, Vieid/., Circus. 27 135 | Montana, Horsf., Brackyptergi 178 372 Horsf., Sylvia . . 332 275 | Montanus, Jerd., Cypselus 107 291 Horsf, Pomatorhinus 233 296 | Monticola, Jerd., Bulaca 83 16 Vigors, Zoothera c 192 26 Hodgs., Cichlops . . 355 248 | Monticolus, Frankl., Caprimulgus 114 249 MeCleil., Ixos . 239 402 Vigors, Parus : 369 202 | Moritanus, Gmel., Sturnus rae 292 | Motacilloides, Vig. et Horsf.,Rhip. 146 127 | Miilleri, Temm., Phyllornis . 261 135 | Multicolor, Gmel., Fringilla . . 267 394 | Muraria, Swains., Phonicura , 301 28 | Murasinia, Hamilton, Ampelis 161 30 | Muscicapoides, Frankl., Lanius , 169 50 | Muscipetoides, Hodgs., Chaptia . 160 167 | Musicus, Rafies, Lanius . , 278 172 | Mutata, Linn., Muscicapa 135 204 | Mysticalis, Swains., Chloropsis 411 47 | Nevia, Gmel., Falco ; ae 45 188 | Neevioides, Cuv., Falco 44 211 | Nanus, Blyth, Ichthyaétus 54 308 | Narcissina, Temm., Muscicapa 283 177 | Nasica, Less., Erolla 417 283 | Nasutus, Lath., Todus 120 267 Scop., Lanius , f 166 130 | Naumanni, Fleischer, Falco , 14 10 | Neglecta, Jerd., Prinia 328 90 Jerd., Budytes . 351 403 Gould, Motacilla 352 363 | Newarensis, Hodgs., Bulaca , 83 198 | Nicobaricus, Blyth, Zosterops 264 248 | Nicobariensis, Moore, Hypsipetes 257 402 | Nidifica, G. R. Gray, Collocalia . 99 95 | Niger, Less., Percnopterus 8 391 Briss., Milvus , 30 22 | —— Gmel., Falco 2 43 Less.,Drymonax . ., , 394 43 | Nigricans, Blyth, Alcedo . th ee oe ee OF Nigricapilla, Guer., Cossypha =p. Nigriceps, Frankl., Collurio . Hodgs., Sibia . Hodgs., Stachyris . Nigricollis, Temm., Timalia . — Blyth, Pitta t Nigrimentum, Hodgs., Yuhina Nigripes, Hodgs., Cultrunguis Nigrocapitata, Eyton, Brachypteryx Nigrogularis, Eyton, Brachypteryx (Hodgs.) Moore, Ruticilla Nigropileus, Lafr., Turdus Blyth, Pycnonotus , Nigrorufa, Jerd., Saxicola Nisoides, Blyth, Accipiter Nisosimilis, Tickell, mt ce Nisus, Linn., Falco ; Niveus, Tenn. Falco Jerd., Nisaétus, } Nivicollis, Hodgs., Merula Nivicolum, Hodgs., Syrnium , Nipalensis, Hodgs., Circus Hodgs., Aquila Hodgs., Circaétus Hodgs., Ninox Hodgs., Huhua Hodgs., Bucia . Hodgs., Hirundo Hodgs., Cypselus — Hodgs., Raya . Hodgs., Lanius Hodgs., Graucalus , Hodgs., Troglodytes —— Hodgs., Paludicola , Hodgs., Cinclosoma Hodgs., Malacocercus —— Hodgs., Hemipteron Hodgs., Siva , Hodgs., Cutia , Hodgs., Alcurus Hodgs., Phoenicura, —_— (Hodgs. ) Moore, Drymoica Hodgs., Accentor : Hodgs., Parus , Hodgs., Suthora Hodgs., Spizaétus . : —. (Hodgs,) Moore, Delichon A —— Hodgs., Caprimulgus .. (Hodgs. )Moore, aay ater Noctula, Reinw., Strix . Nubicus, Smith, Vultur , Gmel., Merops Nuchalis, Blyth, Pitta i Nudipes, Brehm., Gypaétus , Hodgs., Cheetura . Obscura, Horsf., Muscicapa , Obscurior, Hodgs., Collurio . Occipitalis, Daud., Falco Blyth, Todiramphus —— Vigors, Muscicapa , 189 166 SPECIFIC NAMES. Occipitalis, Temm., Turdus , p. Hodgs., Yuhina Blyth, Siva Ocellatum, Vigors, Cinclosoma Ochraceus, Moore, Criniger . Ochrocephalus, Gmel., Turdus Ochromalus, Raffes, Eurylaimus . Olivacea, Blyth, Lole —— Raffies, Motacilla —— Blyth, Phragmaticola . Vig. et Horsf., Pachycephala Olivaceum, Jerd., Pellorneum Olivaceus, Lénsixs Turdus Blyth, Pomatorhinus — Moore, Microtarsus Olivea, McClell., Saxicola Omnicolor, Reinw., Alcedo Oreocincloides, Hodgs., Turdus , Orientalis, Horsf., Strix . Shaw, Strix Lath., Merops . —— Linn., Coracias — Gmel., Turdus . Jerd., Malacocercus Temm. et Schlegel, Falco Vieill., Saxicola Oriolus, Scop., Coracias . Ornata, McClell., Leiothrix . Ossifraga, Sav., Phene Otus, Linn., Strix Ovivorus, Jerd., Nisaétus Pecilopterus, Vigors, Turdus Pagodarum, Temm., Strix Pallidus, Sykes, Circus Hodgs., Nisaétus . Palmarum, J. E. Gray, Cypselus . Palpebrosa, Temm., Sylvia Paludibula, Riipp., Cotyle Palumbarius, Linn., Falco , Palustris, Gould, Brachyotus , Horsf., Megalurus , Pammelina, Stanley, Sylvia . Panayana, Gmel., Hirundo Pandoo, Sykes, Petrocincla Paradiseus, Gmel,, Cuculus Linn., Muscicapa Parvirostris, Gould, Oreocincla Pastor, Strickl., Pratincola Patia, Hodgs., Orthotomus Pectoralis, Jerd., Huhua Gould, lanthocincla — Blyth, Timalia, Gould, Calliope — Blyth, Muscicapa Hay, Muscicapa Pellotis, Hodgs., Malacocercus Pelvica, Hodgs., Tenthaca Pennata, Gmel., Falco Hodgs., Scops : ok Percnopterus, Linn., Vultur, 448 INDEX Peregrinator, Sundev., Falco. p- 18 | Pulcher, Hay, Caprimulgus . p. Peregrinus, Gmel., Falco 16 | Pulchra, Hodgs., Abrornis . . Tinn., Parus . =. 140 | Pulchrior, Hodgs., Nisaétus . . Perlineata, Hodgs., Noctua 67 | Puniceus, Hodgs., Crateropus . Pernigra, Hodgs., Aquila 382 | Punctata, J. E. Gray, Aquila Persicus, Pallas, Merops 89 Gould, Cinclidia ., . . Perspicillaris, Riipp., Falco 36 | Punctatus, Jerd., Spizaétus . Perspicillatus, Gmel., Turdus 194 Lath: Tardus..) <9 aes . 9309 192 392 Viridis, Raffies, Calyptomena =p. 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