272 SYLVIIDJE.

436. Cryptoloplia poliogenys (Blyth). The Grey-cheeked

Flycatcher- Warbler.
A'brornis poliogenys (Blyth}, Jerd. B. Ind. ii; p. 203.

Prom Sikhim Mr. Garnrnie writes :—" A nest of the Grey-
cheeked Ely catcher-Warbler, taken on the 8th May in large
forest at 6000 feet, contained three hard-set eggs. It was sus-
pended to a snag among the moss growing on the stem of a small
tree at five feet up. The moss supported it more than did the '
snag. It is a solid cup-shaped structure, made of green moss and „
lined with very fine roots. Externally it measures 3| inches
across and 2| deep ; internally 2 inches wide and 1| deep."

The eggs of this species, like those of 0. ccanthosdiista and
0. yerdoni, are pure white. They are not, I think, separable from,
the eggs of these two species. Those sent me by Mr. G-ammie
measure 0*66 and 0*67 in length by 0'5 in breadth.

437. Cryptoloplia castaneiceps (Hodgs.). Tlie Chestnut-headed
Flycatcher- Warbler.

A'brornis castaneiceps, Hodgs.} Jerd. B. Ind. ii. p. 205 ; Hume, Rough
Draft N. $ K no. 578.

According to Mr. Hodgson's notes and figures, the Chestnut-
headed Ely catcher-War bier breeds in the central hill-region, of
Nepal from April to June, laying three or four eggs, which
are neither figured nor described. The nest itself is a beautiful
structure of mosses, lichens, moss- and fern-roots, and fine stems
worked into the shape of a large egg, measuring 6 and 4 inches
along the longer and shorter diameters; it is placed on the ground
in the midst of a clump of ferns or thick grass, with the longer
diameter perpendicular to the ground. The aperture, which is
about halfway between the middle and the top of the nest, and on
one side, is oval, about 2 inches in width and 1'75 in height.
Both sexes are said to assist in hatching and rearing the young.

438. Cryptolopha cantator (Tick.). TicJcell's Fly catcher-
Warbler.

Culicipeta cantator (Tick.}, Jerd. B. Ind. ii, p. 200.

Abrornis cantator (Tick.), Hume, Rough Draft N. fy E. no. 570.

A nest containing a single egg has been sent me as that of
TickelFs Elycatcher-Warbler. It was found in May in Native
JSikhim, at an elevation, it is said, of 12,000 feet. It was sus-
pended to the tip of a branch of a tree at a height of about 8 feet
from the ground. The nest is a most lovely one; but I confess
that I have doubts as to its really belonging to this species.

The nest is, for the size of the bird, a large watch-pocket, some
6 inches in total length and 3-5 in breadth, composed entirely