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CARINATZE (PSITTACIFORMES—PASSERIFORMES).

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I reGRret that, owing to the ill-health of Mr. Oates, it has been
found necessary to entrust the completion of the ‘Catalogue of
Birds’ Eggs’ to other hands.

The manuscript prepared by him was in a forward state, and
the Trustees have been fortunate in securing the co-operation of
a well-known Ornithologist, Capt. Savile Reid, who has revised the
manuscript and the proofs. Capt. Reid has also written the Index
to the present volume, and has incorporated in the text references
to the specimens recently received by the Museum.

E.. RAY LANKESTER,

INrector.
British Museum (Natural History),
July 7, 1908.

INTRODUCTION.

In this third volume, the Carinate are continued from the
Psittaciformes to the end of the family Pycronotile of the Order
Passeriformes, the contents thus exactly corresponding to those of
Volumes II. and IIL. of Dr. Bowdler Sharpe’s ‘ Hand-lst of the
Genera and Species of Birds,’

The total number of species included is 907, and the number of
eges catalogued 8,474, as shown in the following table :—

CaRINATS.

No. of specimens

Order. No. of species. of eges.
Psittackiormes: ..0..!.... 82 Bag
Coractiformes .....%... : 216 1991
DLOPCHES)” 2. 25. sf ete ‘ 12 70
WObC Veer Bi recie seen dni 57 844
PICAMSOLGG Wis iets cutee oe 14 121
IPTCWOEMECS i. = cose) sess ales 3 42 894

jurylemiformes ...... 7 62
Menuriformes ........ 3 19
IBagseriormes= * sec soos ; 444 4141

Motaletes: 907 8,474

SAVILE G. REID.
May 30, 1903.

SYSTEMATIC INDEX.

Sub-Class CARINAT AS.
Order PSITTACIFORMES.

Family Nestorip™.
Nestor, Wagl.

notabilis, Gould
meridionalis (Gim.)...,..

coe ee ee oe coe

eos ee eee

Family Lorim2.

Trichoglossus, Vey. § Horsf. .
novee-hollandize (Gim.) ..
IPSIiteUbeles, FP) se ectis css
chlorolepidotus (Au)
Glossopsittacus, Bp. ........
concinnus (Shaw)
pusillus (Shaw)
Hypocharmosyna, Salvad.
wilhelmine (4. B. Meyer)

Family CacatTuip&.,

Sub-Family Cacatuine.

Microglossus, Vieill. ........
aterrimus (G'm.)
Calyptorhynchus, Vig. § Horsf.
hbaudini, Vig.
funereus (Shaw)
stellatus, Wagl. ....6.5. :
viridis (Veeril.).
(Omextiae V2 foe a vince es
galerita (Lath.)
sulphurea (Gim.) ........
leadbeateri (V7q.)
goffini (Finsch)
ducorpsi, Jacq. § Pucher. .
roseicapilla, Viel. ......
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pastinator, Gould .,...,
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Sub-Family Calopsittacinz.

Calopsittacus, Less. ........
novee-hollandiz (Gim.) .. 6

Family Pstrracipz,

Sub-Family Nasiterninz.

Nasiterna, Wagl. ....... steven.
PUBlO; SCL Penne hce ee wa 7

Sub-Family Conurine.

TAO UDIEI ack elem cic ah +
ararauna (Zinn.) ........
mulitaris (Zinn.) \..... - «0
hahni (Sowancé) ........

Conutus KQAl™ . o acvo care
canicularis (Zinn.)

Conuropsis, Salvadori
carolinensis (Linn.) ......

Henicognathus, Gray
leptorhynchus (King) ....

Myopsittacus, Bp. .......66.
monachus (Bodd.) ...... 9

Bolborhynchus, Bp. ....... wes
aurifrons (Less.) 9

Psitiaculas Pee. ee cosas ag ow

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9
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Gelestisn(Zess.)... 3.0 55
passerina (Li.) ....... .
Brotogerys, Vig...... Bin CoO 8
buried (Gas) os eevee « D0.
ehiaeiny (CV CetIL.)) gia eres v3 = 10
devillen (Grady). es. cose « 10
gustavi, Berlepsch ...... 10

Sub-Family Pioninz.
ABZ OMG Leas sb be deere ore 10

Hnsele OSel,) 5 5 secatgenates 10
albifrons (Sparrm.) ...... 10

SYSTEMATIC INDEX,

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Pionus, Wale ccs siears ae avers 11
menstruus (Linn.) ...... 11
Peeocephalus, Secains. ...... 11

fuscicapillus (Verr. § Des
177) Ie Re ile
Sub-Family Psittacine.

Peittacus, Taney ste pie a= 11 |
erythacus, Linn......... Wil
Coracopsis, Wagl. ........ duh
VAL (OSE) ap aie a ereicte il

Sub-Family Paleornithine.

Melectus, Wagl. saps. cies
pectoralis (BP. L. 8. Miill.)
roratus (P. LZ. S. Miill.)..

Palseornis: 1206 © 5 fein
indoburmanica, Hume ..
torquata (Bodd.) ...... 13
eyanocephala (Zinn.) .. 18
rosa ( Bodd.)
schisticeps, Hodgs. .... 14
peristerodes, Finsch .... 14
fasciata (P. LZ. S. Mill.) . 14

Ptistes, Gould
erythropterus (Gm.) .... 15

fred freed peed ed bed
bo bo bo bo bo

Aprosmictus, Gould........ 15
cyanopygius (Vell.).... 15
Pyrrhulopsis, Reichend. .... 15
splendens (Peale) ...... 15
personata (Gray) ...... 16
Agapornis, Selby .......... 16
roseicollis (Veill.) ...... 16
Loniculus, Bijth ss o.s50s5 16
vernalis (Sparrm.) ...... 16
bite Wren (627.05) Deis oie ee One 16

galoulus (Linn.)

stigmatus (SS. Miill.§ Schl.) 17

Sub-Family Platycercine.

PIAGYCETCUS, 39). <c02 570 pletares 17
elegans (Gm.) ...s-00 17
adelaidze, Gouwld........ 17
flaviventris (Temm.).... 17
pallidiceps, Vig......... 18
eximius (Shaw) ........ 18
icterotis (Awl) ........ 18

Porphyrocephalus, Reichenow 18

spurius (Kuhl) ........ 8
Barnardius, Bp. 66 sae ss 19
barnardi (Zath.)........ 19
semitorquatus (Q.§ G.). 19
zonarius (Shaw)........ 19 |

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Psephotus, Gould. ......... 19
XANtHOrehOus, 47). seeds 19
multicolor (AwAl) ...... 20
hematonotus, Gould .... 20
Neophema, Salvadori ...... 20
venusta (Lemm.) ss. os. 20
elegans (Gould) ........ 21
pulchella (Shaw) ...... 21
splendida (Gowd) ...... 21
Cyanorhamphus, Bp. ..,... 21
novee-zealandize (Sparrm.) 21
auriceps. (Kuhl) ........ 22
Nymphicus, Wagl. ........ 22
Gormubus: (Gis) ert rere 22
Melopsittacus, Gould ...... 22
undulatus (Shaw) ...... 22,
Pezoporus, 210g. acess etiee 22
terrestris (Shaw) ...... 22
Family Srrin@orip®.
ptringops, Gray w+. 23
habroptilus, Gray ...... 23

Order CORACHIIFORMES.

Sub-Order
STEATORNITHES.

Family SrraTorNiTHip®,
Steatornis, Humboldt ...... 23
caripensis, Humboldt .... 28
Sub-Order PoDAaRGI.

Family PoparGip®,

Sub-Family Podargine.

Podargus, Viel. eee. oe 24
papuensis, QA. § G. .... 24
strigoides (ath.) ...... 24

Batrachostomus, Gould .... 25
hodgsoni (Gray) ...... 25
moniliger, Blyth........ 25

Sub-Family Zgotheline.
‘gotheles, Vig. § Horsf... 2
novee-hollandize (Lath.).. 2
Sub-Order CoR ACI.
Family Coracip”,

Sub-Family Brachypteraciine.

Coracopitta, Bp: oe were 26
pittoides (Lafr.)........ 26

SYSTEMATIC INDEX.

Sub-Family Coraciinz.

RO DPACLAS 270% sre.6 «9.000.016,
indicus, Linn..... Ssyeupsane
sutimMTs 16 CLES. wm scien ©
garrulus, Zinn. «,....+.

Hurystomus, Vell. ........
elaucurus (P. LZ. 8, Miill.)
Weetiory Sharpe. ws. as 0s
australis, Seeuins,
calonyx, Sharpe

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28

Sub-Order HALCYONES,

Family ALCEDINID®.

Sub-Family Alcedinine.

Pelargopsis, Gloger ........
puriall (Pearson)... ie 0. 6
burmanica, Sharpe,.....

ETO SOIC esc ishersipio ewes
TIS (CLAWS). ok eo. «poster's
VLA eI SLT ECA Late ctaitiy.s a¥s oo
torquata (Lenn.)........
LCV ORM CECT.) asics» «
amazona (Lath.)........
septentrionalis, Sharpe ..

PN CEO MELA 0e here, topes: #8) 6
SONG ny 6 Ones eee
meningting, Horsf.
beavani, Walden

Corythornis, Kaup
eristata, (20007.)\ iss os0
cyanostigma (2iipp.)....

Aleyone, Swaims. .........-
azurea (Lath.)
pulchra, Gould

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Sub-Family Dacelonine.

Weve PUAGEN nin ele: o> sloe
dillwynni, Sharpe .
SVL 20 eo GREG
torotoro, Less.
WacelOs erly as p55. e e's
gigas (Bodd.) ........¥.
leachii, Vig. § Horsf.
Sauromarptis, Cab. § Heine .
gaudichaudi (Q. § G.) ..

Halcyon, Swais...........
coromandus (Zath.) ...
smyrnensis (Linn.)......
eularis (KUhl)) 2.0.06.
cyaniventris ( Vell.) ....
pileatus (Lodd.) ...... ae

pallidiventris, Cab. ....
chelicutensis (Stanley) ..

saurophagus, Gould
WACICH Yip ePei Os) agus iene
pyrrhopygius, Gould ....
Sacer ((Gyiaire wieveicierc es
occipitalis (Blyth) ......
sanctus, Vig. § Horsf. ..
Wacaps (ERS), time ce cies
ehloris | (B0dd) se coa ss
Todiramphus, Less.........
recurvirostris, Lafr. ....
Tanysiptera, V2g.
nigriceps, Sed.
sylvia, Guuld
dea (Linn.)

Ph OOnOnCnUnrimgn

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Sub-Order BUCEROTES.

Dichoceros, Gloger
bicorniss (727007, Cy tencicriae
Anthracoceros, Reichend.
convexus (Temm.)......
albirostris (Shaw § Nodder)
Aceros, Gray
nepalensis (Hodygs.)
Rhytidoceros, Reichend. .
undulatus (Shaw) ......
subruficollis (Blyth) ....
plicatus (forst.) .....<..
Ptiloleemus, Ogilvie Grant ..
tickelli (BlyGh), As ee e's
Meyeerosy Ewe, coticsticc
birostris (Seop3)\0c.ai. 2
Lophoceros, Hempr. § Khir.
melanoleucus (Licht.)

Sub-Order UPur.
Family Upurip™.

Upupa, Linn.
Cpops, Line wcvuntaree»
indica, Retchend.
marginata, Bp.
africana, Bechst.

Sub-Order MEROPES.

Family MEropip2.,

Dicrocercus, Cab. § Heine ..
hirundineus (Zrcht.) ....
Melittophagus, Bote........
swinhoei (Hume)
Merops, Jin nme we cle nm +
bicolor, Bodd.
sumatranus, Iaffl.......
aplaster, Linn.
persicus, Pall.

x SYSTEMATIC INDEX,

superciliosus, Zinn, 1... Ol
philippinus, Linn. ...... 51
Omatus; Lath... .4.i nee. Oe

yale JAHOs Gude oone uc 52
malimbicus, Shaw..... aoe
Nyctiornis, Swains......... 58
athertoni, JG Ss i554... 95

Sub-Order Momort,

Family Momotipz.

BuMOmMota, Sele. 20. wee. 204
superciliaris (Sandb.).... 54
NCICB, JOA, ocaocseonn Oy!
vequatorialis, Gould 54
lessoni, Less. ...... aioe a!
mexicanus, Swains, .... 54
Sub-Order To pr.
Family Toprpm.
Rodus, Cine. ones)
WATIOUS,, [7a ellos kee ADO
multicolor, Gould ...... 55

Sub-Order CAPRIMULGI.
Family Caprimutcip™.

Sub-Family Nyctibiine,

Nyetibius, Veewls..s5.252.. 5
Jamaicensis (Gim.) ...... 56

Sub-Family Caprimulgine.

Chordeiles, Swains.........
Virginianus (Gim.) ......
henryi, Cass, 255...
chapmani, Coues........
texensis, Lawr. ....
rupestris (Spex) ........

Nannochordeiles, Hartert
pusillus (Gould) ........ 58

Poderer Gil iecs foc OS
nacunda (Viell.) ...... 58

Eurostopus, Goud ........ 59
albigularis (Wg.§ Horsf.) 59
argus, Hartert ........
nigripennis (Jtamsay) .. 60

Lyncornis, Gowld........,. 60
cerviniceps, Gould...... 60

Hydropsalis, Wagler ...... 60
ureter. ( Vier ls) i. toca. 400
climacocercus, Tsch..... 6

Scotornis, Swains. ........ 6)
climacurus (Vieil/.) ..,, 61

Or Or Or Or Or Sr Sr
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Macrodipteryx, Swans. ..
longipennis (Shaw) ..
Cosmetornis, Gray .....
vexillarius (Gould). .
Nyctidromus, Gowd ...
alorcollais: ((G72:)) va. cia

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Phalenoptilus 2édgw. ....

nuttalli (Audub.) ....
mtenopsis, Cass! hai. sae ae
longirostris (Bp.) ....
ruficeryix, Scli 24...
Caprimulgus, Linn. ....
niprescens, Cab. ....~.
vociferus, Wils. ......
carolinensis (Gm.) ..
natalensis, Smth ....
clarus, Retchenow ....
eximius, Temm.......
mahrattensis, Sykes ..
cepyptius, Dicht.......

AgIAtICUS ats ieee

affinis, Horsf. shies ames
egriseatus, G. I, Gray
monticola, Frankl.....

manillensis, Wald.......

macrurus, Horsf. ....
ambiguus. Hartert ..
albinotatus, Tick. ....
atripennis, Jerd.......

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andamanicus, Hume ....
madagascariensis, Sganz. .
europreus, Li77M5) 1 ei ste
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ruficollis, Temm. ......
rufigena, Smith ........
franatus, Salvad. ......
pectoralis, Cuv. ......6:
nachos, Jeena na cc00 00
jotaka, Temm. § Schleg..

Sub-Order Cy PSELI.

Family MacropreryGip™®,

Macropteryx, Swains.......

coronata (Zickell) ......

Family CypseLipm.

Sub-F amily Cheeturine,

Collocelias Gray: 2.5.8 eee

lowi Sharpe «se setee
fuciphaga (Thunb.) ....
unicolor (Jerd.)/ 7, = ieee
francica (Gm) (-aeeeee
inexpectata, Hume......
leucopygia (Wall) ....

SYSTEMATIC INDEX,

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ULGpyelalis, Gray esas Te
linchi, Horsf. § Moore.. 77

esculenta (Zinn.) ...... 77
@heatura, Steph. sce e ss ll
caudacuta (Lath.)...... 77
zonaris (Shaw) ....00+ 78

pelagicn (Lanta. ...2eel LO
WAUSI-(LOWRS:) ssc y.aee 1S

Sub-Family Cypseline.

Machoris,*GoOsse. shi eva bs vi
Parvus (Leche). wn aie ss 79
balasiensis (J. B. Gray).. 79
imfumatus (Sel) sc ba.885 79
pheenicobius, Gosse ..., 80

Cypselus, Zdhger ......... , 80
melas (CLA). bots ses 6 80
MLS (L702) sees ole ay si ora 80
murinus, Brehm....... > tell
pacificus (Lath.)........ 81
Streubeli, Hartlen «0.26 oll

affinis, Gray § Hardw... 82
subfureatus, Blyth...... 82

Sub-Order TrRo CHILI.

Family TrocurLipa,

Mhrenetes Gawd ox s 6 5,0 83
PUCKCCLL CBOUTC.) 0.0 < 2.6 « 83
REACTS: TROVE! ce os) oa 83
lauvasNee (Ex7en)) oaeea soa Soe)

Phaéthornis, Swains. ...... 85
eurynome (Less.) ...... 83

augusti (Boure.)....... ee
Campylopter us, Swains..... 84
hemileucurus (Licht.) .. 84
PAS ONG GTOY 6 susie c0 « 84
gigas ( BAC arertrera: tie oe 84
Saucerotted, By. . 0... sis 84
warscewiczi (Cab. &
BEICITIO Ma miege aver eth sis 84

sophize (Beoure. § Muls.). 84
erythronota (Zess.)...... 88

albvere3(JEGS3)) es agico doe 85
Amazilia, Reichenb......... 85
tzacatl (La Llave)...... 85
cuatemalensis (Gould) .. 85
Eiylocharis, Bde... ..2....'. 85
Jeucotis (Vieill.)........ 85
Chlorostilbon, ae aaeente &6
gibsoni (Fr aser) 86
stenura (Cab. § Heine). 86
Ricordia, ete HEND Vat nates 86

elegans (Viell.)........ 86

Thalurania, Gould. ..sa....
glaucopis (Gm.).....46.
colombica (Boure.) :
furcata (GH... es

Petasophora, G. R. Gray
cyanonota (Boure. &§

WHS 6 6.6.cjbo0 OUD OOOK
LOlatan(GOwla ie sence.

Lampornis, Stwains........-
mango (Lann)* ossrvme-
dominicus (Zzn7.) ......

Chrysolampis, Bote ........
mosquitus (Linn.) ......

Sericotes, Rezchenb.........
holosericeus (Zinn.) ....

Leucochloris, Reichendb. ....
albicollis (Vieill.) ......

Aithurus, Cab. § Heine...
polytmus (Linn.) .....-

Oreotrochilus, Gould ......
leucopleurus, Gould ....

Oreopyra, Gould ..........
leucaspis, Gowld........
calolema, Salvin ......

Helianthea, Gould ....... ‘
torquata (Boiss.) ..... .

Pterophanes, Gould........
temmincki (Dorss.)

Eriocnemis, Reichenb......-
cupreiventris (fraser) ..
lugens (Gould) ...... nit

Adelomyia, Bp yc pwsieect ei
melanogenys (Fraser) .

Heliangelus, Gould Asan
clarissee oem) soe
exortis «(2raser) § ces siese

Metallura, Gowld..........
tyrianthina (Lodd. eeciean
smaraedinicollis (d’ Ord.

ip. bt Trap Or GIOGA OTSENe

Oxypogon, Gould..........
guerini (Boess.) ........

Eustephanus, Reichenb. ....

ealeritus (Molina).....-

Psalidoprymna, Cab. § Heine.
sould (odd) ast. 1-2 <1 «

Doricha, IRBOMAIDS Gos ta 00
henicura (Vievll.) .....+

Atnoelaillitis, 60s 6 n6dcooaec
Gallows, JOU. soonseas
alexandri (Boure. § Mus.)
emma (CUES \iy a te cd ue

Selasphorus, Swais. .....-
THUS (Gia) ‘Gddodaooe<
COREUCUISe SZLVETE ss etn
scintilla (Gould) ......

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Cheetocercus, Gray ........ 94
rose (Boure. § Muls.) .. 94

Bellona, Muls. § Verr. .... 94
cristata (Zinn.) ........ 94
ornata (Gould) ........ 95

Stephanoxys, Simon ...... 95
lalandes.(()/7erl2.)= vente. 95

Sub-Order Cott.
Family CoLup2.

OGies aE Gapicoponeacr 95
SUCIALES, Mr Uti oe receteloe 3.0 « 95
lewucotis, Fipp.. sic0 +0 96
COMMIS CL.) as. nine ss 96
erythromelon (Vierll.) .. 96
macrurus (Linn.) ...... 96

Order TROGONES.

Family Troconi™.

Pharomacrus, De La Llave.. 97
mocinno, De La Llave .. 97

auriceps (Gould) ...... 97
ropan, Lintie we os <item 3. a7
mexicanus, Swains. .... 97
collaris, Viel. 2....... 98
ambiguus, Gould "aan. 98
puellus, Gould Ve ties 2s 98

chionurus, Sel. § Salv. .. 98
melanocephalus, Gould... 99

ealigatus, Gould........ 99 |
Pyrotrogon, Bp.) .oncasese 99
fasciatus (Penn.) ...... 99
erythrocephalus (Gould). 99
oreseius (Temm.) ...... 100

Order COCCYGES.
Sub-Order MusoPHAGI.

Family MusoPpHaGip®,

Thee CUOS Gor enw sac o oe 101
erythrolophus (Vveidl.) .. 101
Schizorhis, Wagler........ 101
concolor (Smith) ...... 101
Gymnoschizorhis, Schalow .. 101
leopoldi (Shelley) ...... 101

Sub-Order Cucvu tt.
Family CucuLip.
Sub-Family Cuculine.

Coceystes, Gloger .....55. 102

olandarius (Zinn.)...... 102

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coromandus (Zinn.) .... 105
jacobinus (Bodd.) ...... 103
Cafer (L2chts). vr. eevare sent 104
Surniculus, Less.) «....... 104
lugubris (Horsk)eancae 104
Hierococeyx, Si Many cosas 104
varius (Vaht)ic ..).aivanns 104
fugax (Horsf.) 2.2.0 104
Cuculus, YB reenter seh Ao Ose cok 105
canorus, (2m. 5 secs oe 105
saturatus, Hodgs. .,.... 114
poliocephalus, Lath. .... 114
pallidus (Lath)... 0.0%. 114
Penthoceryx, Cab. ........ 115
sonnerati (Lath.) ...... 116
Cacomantis, S. Mill. ...... 115
flabelliformis (Zath.).... 115
variolosus (Horsf) .... 116
insperatus (Gould)...... 116
bronzinus (Gray) ...... 116
passerinus (Vahl) ...... a iy
Chrysococcyx, Bote........ 117
klaasi (Sfephs)\ oe. Canes LZ
cupreius (Bodd.)\. 2../ ser 117
Chalcococcyx, Cab......... 1G
maculatus (Gm.) ....-. 1g
basalis (Hosa) Zavronarees 118
Invexds:(Gize:) cae eee 118
plagosus (Lath.) ...... 119
Coccyzus, Viel. .......... 119
minor (G77) <0 «sleeves 119

melanocoryphus ( Veedl/.). 120
americanus (Zinn.) .... 120
erythrophthalmus( Wils.) 120
cinereus; Vell. 2... sce 121
Urodynamis, Salvad. ...... 121
taitiensis (Sparrm.) .... 121
Eudynamis, Vy. § Horsf... 121
honorata CEN.) aia nee 121
cyanocephala (Lath.) .. 122

Sub-Family Centropodine.

Centropus, Idliger....... wwe Le
ateralibuaessy mien 123
menebiki (Less. § Garn.). 123
nigricans (Salvad.) .... 123

phasianus (Lath.) ...... 125
sinensis (Steph.)........ 124
toulou (P. L. S. Miller). 125
bengalensis (Gm.) ...... 125
javanicus (Dumont) .... 126
burchelli, Swans. ...... 126
superciliosus, Fempr. &§

WO IA ici 5 < 126

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Sub-Family Phenicophaine.
PNACCOCIIAR ESS, a.ek «erento < Wy
leschenaulti, Zess....... 127
Rhopodytes, Cab. § Heine... 127
ISGIS(ZAE95.)| is ona, sivas a 127
Rhinococecyx, Sharpe ...... 128
curvirostris (Shaw &
INE) eats. c oe ctor 128
Wonae@ oN eines esol: 128
exrules (L20n.), o 200... 128
reynaudi, Pucker ...0.. 128

Sub-Family Neomorphine.

Carpococcyx, Gray........ 129
radiatus (Temm.) ...... 129
ineueoecyx iY agi. -o. cc es 129
mexicanus (Gm.) ....6+ 129
MENTS HAVE of ees bas 129
Sub-Family Crotophagine.
Crotophaga, Linn. ........ 130
MAJOR AG Maieiecs « d4 6:20 130
Mi, IOs. Seaodacooouc 13
sulcirostris, Swains. .... 131
Crm LESS spectre oleic cic) oie ores 131
rained (C77) ie ea ier 151

Order SCANSORES.
Sub-Order INDICATORES.

Family InpicaTorip&.

Indicator, Pred oo... 6s 132
BMILOL STP. «wo vw eye es 152

Sub-Order CAPITONES.

Family CAPITONID®.

Tricholema, J. § E. Verr... 132
leucomelan (Bodd.) .... 132

Megalema, Gray.......... 133
virens (Bodd.) ........ 153
_ marshallorum, Swink. .. 133
Wy avODS Bsn we. ces so. 13
Sate (CLAEI:) 2s. cs 'o6 +s 15:
davisoni (Hume) ...... 134
frankie Blyth)... s+, 134
Thereiceryx, Blanford...... 134
zeylonicus (Gim.) ...... 134
lineatus (Vieill.)........ 135
Witidisy CBOAd i. teik en seve 135
Mesobucco, Shelley ........ 135

cyanotis (Blyth)........ 135

Xantholema, Bp. ........ 186
hematocephalum (P. LZ.
SoeMGIUL MY a4 0) « sinial 186

malabaricum (Blyth).... 136

Sub-Order
RHAMPHASTIDES.

Family ReAMPHASTID&.
Pteroglossus, Tig. ........ 137
flavirostris, Fraser ...... 137

Order PICIFORMES.,

Sub-Order BUCCONES.

Family Bucconipa.

IBC eS: Boag es 137
maculatus (Gm.) ...... 137
Monasa, Viewll... 2. cee. ees 138
nigrifrons (Spe) ...... 138
Chelidoptera, Gowld........ 138
tenebrosa (Pall.) ...... 138
Sub-Order Pict.
Family Picipa.
Sub-Family Picine.
Geocolaptes, Swams. 1.1... 138
olivaceus (Gi.)....00e 138
Colaptes, Swains. .....++66. 139
luteus, Bangs .....+.+++ 139
Collariswe 2g qe knee 139
campestris ( Vieill.) .... 140
agricola (Math.) ...... 140
pitins ((fol.) ...2----.- 140
Hypoxanthus, Bp. ......++ 141
brevirostris, T'acz. ...... 141
Gecinus e500) eetea tec ate 141
winidis (ant:)) sass. « 141
sharpei, Saumders ...... 142
vaillanti (Malh.) ...... 142
awokera (Temm.) ...... 142
squamatus (Vig.) ...... 142
striolatus (Blyth) ...... 145
Gannes (Es) 5050000000 145
guerini (Malh.) ......++ 145
occipitalis (Vig.) ...... 143
chlorolophus (Vieil.) .. 144
nigrigenis, Hume ...... 144
Chloronerpes, Swains......- 144

aurulentus (Temm.) .... 144

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Chrysoptilus, Swains. ...... 15
cristatus (Vieill.) ...... 145
Asyndesmus, Cowes ........ 145
torquatus (Wils.) ...... 145
Melanerpes, Swaims. ...... 145

erythrocephalus (Linn.) . 145
melancpogon (Temm.) .. 146
cruentatus (Bodd.) .... 146
cactorum (Lafr. &

BONDS) ce eicierciacs treo 146
carolinus (Linn.) ...... 146
dubius (Cabot) .......% 146
aurifrons (Wagl.) ...... 147
santacruzi (Bp.).......- 147
uropygialis (Baad) ..., 147
elegans (Swains.) ...... 147

Sphyropicus, Baird........ 148
WATS L092. ete sais 08 148
ELyPOplcus, "BP. .sic.cc.es os 148
hyperythrus (Vig.) .... 148
Dendrocopus, Koch ........ 148
INA] OP (L172 avai ochecie 148

canariensis, Koenig .... 149
japonicus (Seebohm) ..., 149
mauritanus (Brehm) .... 149

numidicus (Malh.)...... 149
himalayensis (Jard. &

ISECEY) cis ahohtne ale aeue oie 150
cathpharius (Zodgs.).... 150
syriacus (Hempr. §

ERP END.) oie shes 910 wsiteks 150
villosus (La7:)) <x oe 150
pubescens (Linn.) ...... 151
gairdneri (Awd.) ...... 151
scalars (Wagl.)). 2.20% 5 151
lucasanus (Xantus) .... 152
minor (72M) scis esis +s 152
pipra CPaIL) Nei wuss 152
lignarius (Molina)...... 152
mace! (Vieil.) ican se: 153
auriceps (V29.) 165. eases 153
leuconotus (Bechst.) .... 153

Preoides, Lackpe. 2 icc os. ss os 154
tridactylus (Lenm.)...... 154
crissoleucus (Bp.) ...... 154

Dendrocoptes, Cab. & Heine. 154
medius (Zenn.) ........ 154

LiL) NO) (tne 2) 7 en Oe 155
mahrattensis (Zath.).... 155

HyMPIpICUS, BM. § oss sees 155
AUUELLS, (GoM.) 6 oe isieieisi arn 155
hardwickei (Jerd.)...... 155

Micropternus, Blyth ...... 156 |
pheeoceps, Blyth........ 156 |

Brachypternus, Strickl. .... 156
aurantius (Lenn.) ....6. 156

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NE a IEA seas: aele'e eas are 156
javanensis (Ljung)...... 156
Hemicercus, Swains, ...... 157
eanente (1ess.) .....505 157

Alophonerpes, Reichenbd..... 157
pulverulentus (Temm.).. 157
Ceophloeus, Cab. § Heine .. 158

scapularis (Vig.) ...... 158
Dryotomus, Swains. ...... 158
pileatus (Zinn.) ........ 158
Picus, Linitcs acces «chee 158

martius, Limm. ........ 158

Sub-Family Picumnine.

Pieumnus, Teyiin.* ax o4cmas 159
innominatus, Burton .... 159
isla, LLOUGsS bones meyer 159
ochracea, Hodgs. ...... 159

Sub-Family Iyngine.

Ey nx, 2a.” sec ae ae eteeaees 159
torquilla, Limit. sas ae aes 159

Order EURYLASMIFORMES.
Family EuryL=Mipm.
Sub-Family Calyptomenine,
Calyptomena, Raffles ...... 160

viridis, Raffles ........ 160
whiteheadi, Sharpe .... 161

Sub-Family Eurylemine.

Psarisomus, Swains........ 161
dalhousize (Jameson).... 161
Serilophus, Swains ........ 161
lunatus (Gould) ........ 161
rubropygius (Hodgs.) .. 162
Eurylemus, Horsf. ........ 162
javanicus, Horst. . Janae 162
Cymborhynchus, Viyors.... 163

macrorhynchus (Gim.) .. 163

Order MENURIFORMES.

Family MENURID.

Menura, Dawier s.c.cseeee 163
superba, Davies ........ 164
victoriz, Gould ....u.as 164

alberti, Gould...... sei mlGe

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Order PASSERIFORMES.

Sub-Order MESomMy opt.
Division Tracheophone.

Family PrEROPTOCHID&.

Scytalopus, Gould ........ 165
magellanicus (Gm.) .... 165
obscurus (Aing)........ 165
indigoticus (Wied)...... 165

Pteroptochus, A7it/......... 166
aorcollis, FACE. oso 5) « 5.6 166

IWAHCKOS, MONG. staicc cielo 166

megapodius (A?véétl.) .... 166

Family ConopoPpHaGID”,

Conopophaga, Vierll. ...... 166
Imeata (Wed) 2. 00a 166
Family Formicarnp2.

Thamnophilus, Vieid. ...... 167
guttatus, Vieill. ........ 167

THA(OL, VACUle oe wale eo c « 167
BUUCOMISS SHUT iss 6 ose 167
doliatus(Linn.)". .c..i'.. 168

multistriatus, Lafr. .... 168
palliatus (Zicht.) ...... 168

Dysithamnus, Cab. ........ 168
TUCO LOR SIS). i535 ahs “ere « 168

Myrmotherula, Sc/......... 169
surinamensis (Gm.) .... 169

@ercomacra,a8ele cee os 169
PHOTICAUA, SClaticlsiois'ele-s +s 169

iymie lena, CAG i. oie < «a 'sers om 169
leucoptera (Viedll.) .... 169

Grallaria, Weeds. oc ce aes 170
RUC PS MOCl cae tal Se. 0 poms: 170
TUBeApWA, Laie soc. 170

Gralllaniculaw Scans cle se. 170
eucullata (Sel.) ........ 170

Family DENDROCOLAPTID&.

Sub-Family Furnariine.

Geositta, Swains........... 171
cunicularia (Vieill.) .... 171

Murnarins,Vreill. osc. oes ify
PULSE (GMA) ohare 8 oa «8% Al
MNO, Js bh acdbeases 172
torridus, Sel. § Salv..... 172
cinnamomeus (Zess.).... 172

Upucerthia, G. St.-Hilaire .. 172
fitzgeraldi, Scott.....1.. 172

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Cinclodes (Gayo wien too 172
nigrifumosus (d@’ Orb. &

SEAGIG SS ois, tists ict 172

fuseus (Veerll.) ......0 175

Lochmias, Swains. ........ 173

nematura (Licht.) ...... 175

Sub-Family Synallaxine.

Aphrastura, Oberholser .... 175

spinicauda (Gm.) ...... 173
Sylviorthorhynchus, Des
DUNES Gon eecaas ee oleae 5c 174
desmursi, Gay 3.....-% 174
Phleeoeryptes, Cab. § Heine. 174
melanops (Viell.) ...... 174
Leptasthenura, Reichend. .. 174
eegithaloides (Aittl.) .... 174
Synallaxis, Vi vill Beso A 175
ruficapilla, VEU rope to 175
frontalis, Peleg. ..2..e0s 175
albescens, Term. ...... 175
pudicas Sel. sake vee. 176
guianensis (Gm.) ...... 176
cinnamomea (Gim.) .... 176
Castanea Sclaane aeaeirs 176
SUlANIS, Papran svc ele soe: LWT

erythrothorax, Sel. .... 177
phryganophila (Viedl.).. 177

Siptornis, Reichend......... WZ
erythrops (Sel.) ........ 177
striaticeps (@’ Orb.§ Lafr.) 177
humicola (Kittl.) ...... 178
sordidaa(esaye ce es, a: 178
anthoides (King) ...... 178
hudsont (Sh) vi cce.sccms « 78)

Pseudocolaptes, Reichend: .. 179
boissoneaui (Lafr.) .... 179

Sub-Family Philydorine.

Anumbius, d’Orb, § ae fe LAD.
acuticaudatus (Lessons 179
Phacelodomus, Reichenb. .. 180

ruber ( Vieill.) make avai ide 180
striaticollis (d@’ Orb. &
LeaTT\ Aa aehe Nake RE 180
Thripophaga, Cab. ........ 180
sclaterl, Berlepsch ...... 180
Pseudosizura, Reichend. .... 180
lophotes, Reichenb. .... 180
Automolus, Retchenb....... 180

holostictus, Sed. § Salv... 180
rufobrunnens (Zawr.) .. 181
ignobilis, Sci. §& Salv..... 181
leucopththalmus (Wied). 181

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Mhripadertes, Sel. e305 = osc: 181
flammulatus (dyton).... 181
Sub-Family Sclerurine.
Sclerurus, Swains.......... 182
umbretta (Licht.) ...... 182

Sub-Family

Margarornithine.

Margarornis, Reichenb. .... 182

perlata(Zess.) oo. nee © 182
Premnoplex, Chervte ...... 182
brunnescens (Sel.) ...... 182
Pygarrhicus, Burm. ...... 182
albigularis (Awmg) ...... 182

Sub-Family
Glyphorhynchine.

Glyphorhynchus, Wied .... 188

cuneatus (Licht.) ...... 1835
Dendrocichla, Gray ...... 188
anabatina, Sel” 5... 1% 183
Sub-Family
Dendrocolaptine.
Picolaptes Less... ss os 0's 185

lacrymiger (Des Murs). . 185
angustirostris (Vvedl.) .. 184

Drymornis, Lyton ........ 84
bridgesi (Hyton)........ 184

Xiphorhynchus, Swains..... 184
trochilirostris (Zieht.) .. 184
Dendrocolaptes, Herm. .... 184
VALICUS, LeChinn satire ee 184

Division Oligomyode.

Family Tyrannip.

Meriornis; (Golde. 6 ssc aes 185
Nuva s (CREEL «lane es ccs 185
BOM GAT as SCL as cides tencters 185
Meenioptera, Bp. sisecuc cee 185
nengeta (Linn.) ........ 185
irupero ( Veeill.)........ 186
pyrope (Kvéél.) ........ 186
Mchthoeca, Cabs iacceecsse 186
fumicolor, Sci. ........ 186
cenanthoides (d’ Ord. &§
LECT Nerctris, Greh le sehaviens Sia, 187
cinnamomeiventris(Lafr.) 187
diadema (Hartil.) ...... 187
Mecocerculug,ti8¢7. +. -.<0.< on 187

leucophrys (d’ Orb.§ Lafr.) 187

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Fluvicola, Swains. ........ 188
albiventris (Spiv) ...... 188
Arundinicola, dOrb. ...... 188
leucocephala (Linn.) .... 188
Allectruruss V2e210) ian. 188
misorius:( V2ewl.)cccaare © 188
Sisopygis, Cab. & Deine ao aie 189
icter ophy SCV e2dls) se stars 189
Lichenops, Swndev. ........ 189
perspicillata (Gm.)...... 189
Machetornis, an ate uae hs ote 189
rixosa (Vieill.) e deaayale a 189
Muscisaxicola, d@ Ord. § Lafr. 190
maculirostris, d Orb. &
WGP oats ie ayers 190
Centrites, Cabs o..006 sees 190
miger.(odd@.)) . ...<<« steeak 190
Platyrhynchus, Desm....... 190

cancrominus, Sci. § Salv. 190
Rhyuchocyclus, Cab. § Heine 191

fulvipectus (Scl.) ...... 191
cinereiceps (Sel.) ... 2%). 191
Todirostrum, ess: save 191
cinereum (Zenn.) ...... 191
poliocephalum (Wied) .. 192
schistaceiceps, Scl....... 192
ruficeps, Kaup .....-.. 192
Euscarthmus, Wied........ 193
gularis: (‘Venm:)). .0 ace 193
granadensis (Hartd.) .... 193
Hapalocercus, Cab. ........ 193
flaviventris (d@’Orb. &
DOF) Jocs'asogete Rie eas 193
holland: Sclas eee 193
Ilabrura, Cab. § Heine .... 194
pectoralis (Vee). esc ciee 194
Serphophaga, Gould ...... 194
sub-cristata (Vieill.) .... 194
cinerea (Strickl.) ...... 194
nigricans ( Veell.) .... 194
Aneeretes, Retchenbd......... 195
parulus (AG7i1.) 21, sta 195
Cyanotis, Swaims. 0.55 se 195
rubrigaster ( Vieidl.) .... 195
Mionectes, CAB Heo stacciutdvres 196
striaticollis (@Orb. §
VB 5 i) Buran bn a 196
Myiopagis, Salv. § Godm. .. 196
placens; Sel. 0 o.i.scjy ema . 196
Haines. Sieve san. eieeeere 196
pagana (Licht.) ........ 196
martinica (Lann.) ..2..- 197
albiceps (d’Orb. §& Lafr.). 197
frantzil,: Law ice 197
Legatus, Sclis sess serene 198
albicollis (Veerdl.) ,..... 198

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Myiozetetes, Sel. .......... 198
cayennensis (Linn.) .... 198
similis (Spta)i ss. ce okie a 5 198
Pitangus, Swams. ........ 199
derbianus (Kaup) ...... 199
sulphuratus (Zinn.) .... 200
maximiliani( Cab. Heine) 200
bolivianus (Lafr.) ...... 200
ietor\ (Cab ever cress oe 201
caudifasciatus (d’ Orb.) .. 201
Myiodynastes, Bp. ........ 201
luteiventer, Bp......... 201
Megarhynchus, Thunb. .... 202
pitangua (Linn.) ...... 202

chrysocephalus ( 7'schudi), 202
Onychorhynchus, Escher .. 202

mexicanus (Sel.) ....++ 202
Miyiobiis; Gray 6 sac: ... 203
barbatus (Gm.) ........ 208
Heewaus (odds)! si.isie%s 6s! 2038
Pyrocephalus, Gowld ...... 203
rubineus (Bodd.) ...... 203
MMOXTCAMUS USC. ys s 204
Impidochanes, Sc/......... 204
fuscatus (Wied)........ 204
SMV OEMS, Bp ei vi te e ee 3 204
phsbe (Lath. ..20. 35 204
SAV ACO Devise os bss oss 20D
nigricans (Swais.) .... 205
cineracea (Zafi.) ...... 205
Eimpidonax, Cab: ......:. . 206
pusillus (Swains. §
WRACHOLAS:\) cane «6 wee 206
minimus (Baird) ...... 206
wivescens, Velo. cts» 207
flaviventris (Baird) .... 207
dificilis, Baird is. 207
flavescens, Lawr. ...... 208
hammondi (De Vesey) .. 208
Horizopus; Ober e563 «3 208
VALENS, (CLAMMS)! see's esol ts 8 208
richardsoni (Swains.) .. 209
MiymarehusssCabe os Wicd s ss 269
crinitus (Linn.) ........ 209
cinerascens (Zawr.) .... 209
mexicanus (Kaup)...... 210
tyrannulus (P.L.S. Miiil. ) 210
Ghent bots... at: ae 20
HOLOR (GMs) Sais as ass 210
lawrencei (Giraud) .... 211
nigricapillus, Ridgw..... 211
stolidus (Grosse) ........ PALAU
barbirostris (Swazns.).... 211
Empidonomus, Cab. § Heine. 212
varius (Vieill.) ..... ee Qh2
anes (iSel.). is tare te ve 212

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Tyrannus, Cuv...... eictncke ere 212
tyrannus (Linn.) ...... 212
VEERUICALIS, SAY. sete clei = 213
vociferans, Swains....... 214
niveigularis, Scl......... 214
crassirostris, Swaims..... 214
dominicensis (Gim.) .... 214
Mona, Malic ag coon 215
melancholicus, Vieidl. ., 215
Wineonnonny, C205 ooocvocdon 216
tyrannus (Zinn.) ...... 216
forficata (Git) 2. sane 217
Family Preripa.
Sub-Family Piprine.
Macheeropterus, Bp. ....-. 217
regulus (Hahn § Kiister) 217
@hiroxiplite, Ca08 cesta oe si 217
caudata (Shaw) ........ 217
Mianacus 2 72sSclseh ocranis oar 218
manacus (Ji7n.). ....204. 218
outturosus (Desm.) .... 218
vitellinus (Gould) ...... 218
Family Cormcip®.
Sub-Family Tityrine.
Maya 12 tle arch eles nie o> eae ee
semifasciata (Spir) ..., 219
Platypsamis; sel. 205.2. 5). - = 219
atricapillus (Viedll.) .... 219
homochrous (Sc/.) ...... 219
albiveutris, - 107s ies 220
aglaiee (Lafr. Ve casaiasius ot ake 220
Pachyrhamphus, Gray .... 220
viridis ( Vieill.) w...0-.. 220
rufus (Bodd.) ......+++- 221
Sub-Family Rupicoline.
Rupicola, Briss. .......+6- 221
rupicola (Linn.)........ 221
sanguinolenta, Gould, ... 221
Sub-Family Cotingine.
Wii balaras Veus. ae «sre setsno/< 222
flavirostris, Veeill. ...... 222
Pipreola, Swazns.......+.-.- 222
nietieri: (40188.)) ov ssn) 222

Sub-Family Gymnoderine.

Pyroderus, Gray .....-...- 223
eranadensis (Lafr.) .... 228
orenocensis (Lafr.) .... 223

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Family Puyroromip”.

Phytotoma, Molina........ 3
MARA TONNE *... 502 0. ban 223

motile, Vell. 055.5. ee DOF

Family Pirrip™.

Anthocincla, Blyth ........ 224
phayrei, "Blyth Spore ee:
Hydrornis, Blyth. .....
nipalensis (fodgs.) .... 224
Bitlas eds... Rae ote
cyanea, Blyth .. 225
cyanoptera, Temm. .... 225
megarhyncha, Schl. .... 226
brachyura (Zinn.) . 226

strepitans, Temm. ..... . 226
mackloti, Temm. ...... 927
finschi, Ramsay ...... eo
atricapilla, Zess........ 2 220
maulleni, pe. sieve ctoun 228
eucullata,Harth 2.2... 228
Kucichla, Cab. § Heine .... 228
cyanura (Bodd.)........ 228

Family Paiverrrrip»®,
Philepitta, Geoffr. ........ 229

aRCBOdd.). Sass se . 229
Sub-Order ACcROMYODI.
Passeres Normales.
Family Hirunpinip2,

Sub-Family Hirundinine.

Chelidonaria, Reichenow.... 229
unbica (Line, ).cc.cacmien . 229
cashiniriensis (Gould) -. 230

dasypus'(Bp.) ..i...; . 230
lagopus (Pull) ee atlep » 250
Clivicola, 7. Forster ...... 231
riparia (Zenn.) ..,... .. 23
shelleyi (Sharpe) Saat eal

emeta (Boda.)) oss oe Oe
paludicola (Vieill.), 232

COMO sc) 202

cowani (Sharpe)........ 232
sinensis (J. 4. rhe ey 232
Ptyonoprogne, Reichenb..... 233

rupestris (Scop.)........ 288

obstleta (Cab.) o.....%. 233
fuligula (Licht.)........ 28
concolor (Sykes RCA 254
Machy cimeta iC bien ass’ 235

leucorrhous (Vievll.) .... 235

SYSTEMATIC INDEX.

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albilinea (Zawr.) ...... O35
MEVonL (Bp)! i. ci. . 235
bicolor (Veel.) ........ 235
thalassinus (Swains.).... 256

Phédina, By! ic. sealer 236
madagascariensis, Hart! . 256

Hirundo, Schaeffer ........ 286
TUSHAR, LANs. «cenem ale Ok
gutturalis, Scop......... 238
SAVIGMIUIStCMs ) c/.i0 sue 2 20

erythrogaster, Bodd..... 258
tubiiiea Gate acs nee 239
javanica, Sparrm. ...... 289
neoxena, Gould ....... . 239
albigularis, Strickl. .... 240
dimidiata, ’ Sunder Secetevele . 240
smithi, Leach Mr es)
cugullata, Bodd......... 241
rufula, Lem. ..dascn 0 2
nipalensis, Hodgs....... 242
erythropygia, Sykes .... 242
Cheramececa, Cab. ........ 243
leucosternum (Gould) .. 245
Progne, Bore 7.2 asiaeer .. 243
purpurea (Linn.) ...... 248
hesperia, Brewst.. ....+ 245

furcata, Baird. .% 2 see coe
chalybea (Gim.)......... 244

tapera (Zina) 2... . 244
Atticoras BO Meee cele
cinerea (Gm))oe2. ee 245
cyanoleuca ( Vel.) .... 245
pileata, Gouwld:.: 7.ceeeee 245
fucata, (Temi) arran eee 245

Petrochelidon, Cab......... 246
nigricans (V Wevlle)) weno
pyrrhonota (P 7ieill.) sdicte ER

swainsoni, Sch... 0.0 eee 247
fulva.( View) chee mee »» 247
spilodera (Sundev.) .... 247
ariel (Gould) Sans. 248
fluvicola (Blyth). ....... 248

Sub-Family Psalidoprocnine,

Stelgidopteryx, Bawrd...... 249
serripennis (dudub.) .... 249
ruficollis ( Viel.) ...... 249
uropygialis (Lawr.) .... 249

Family Muscicapip™.
Hemichelidon, Hodgs. .... 250

sibirica (G72) «2st 250
Micreeca, Goulds eee. een 250

SYSTEMATIC INDEX.

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Allseonax, Cady. ws. oases a0 Wl
latirostris (2éaffies) .... 251
muttui (Layard) ...... 251
Bradyornis, Smith)... ...%' 251
infuseatus (Smith)...... 251
silens (Shaw) .......... 252
Newtonia, Schl. & Poll. .... 252
brunneicauda (A. Newt.) . . 252
Muscicapa, Linn. .........+ 252
PLING Lay LM ay wre tsvate «| alae « 252
Hedymela, Sundev......... 254
atricapilla (Zinm.)...... 254
collaris (Bechst.) 255
Siphia, Hodgs..... seen tci . 255
parva (Bechst.) .....++. 255
Oyoris; Blyth... esck ace a 256
rubeculoides (Vig.) Hire 206
tickelliw, Blyth........ 256
magnirostris, Blyth . 257
Digenea, Hodgs. .......... 257
leucomelanura, Hodys. .. 257
ENDER, LOUGS!s ereicices + 4s 257
etandis, Blyth, ...2...+. 257
sundara, Hodgs.....+... 258
macerigoric eae) .. 208
Petroeca, Swains.......++6- 258
leggei, Sharpe.........- 258
phcenicea, Gould 2... 259
multicolor (Gim.). ...... 259
rhodinogaster (Drap.) .. 260
TSC Hg GOW es: etavey e's sie 260
eoodenovii (Vi. Horsf.) 260
bicolor (Vig. § Horsf.).. 261
LOiOL (Gar). 2 s.6 ee Ok
macrocephala (Gim.).... 262
wattedten (QaG G.)i seine « 262
Poliomyias, Sharpe........ 262
Ihrteola (Pal). nies «ciciste's 262
Muscicapula, Blyth ........ 263
superciliaris (Jerd.) . 263
samarensis, Bourns
WCORGESLOIN connie Plot ata: » 263
hyperythra (Blyth) ... 263
westermanni, Sharpe.... 264
Smicrornis, Gould Severe a8 264
brevirostris, Govld...... 264
Gerygone, Gould .......... 264
albigularis (Gould) .... 264
Pseudogerygone, Sharpe.... 265
Tpata CONG.) osc. @ « (200
culicivora (Gould) ...... 265
magnirostris (Gould) ., 265
flavilateralis (Gray) .... 266
fusca (Gould)... 2.55. .. 266
albifrontata (Gray) 266
chrysogaster (Gray) .... 267

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Muscylva, Lesson.......... 267
lessoni, Jacg. § Pucher,.. 267
Minossisepeitin ce ies etc ys)» 267
albifrons: (Gm)... 2... 267
Peecilodryas, Gould........ 268
sub-cyana. (De Vis) . 268
Capito. (Gow) occ. +. 268
Xanthopygia, Blyth........ 268
xanthopygia (A. Hay) .. 268
Cyanoptila, Blyth ........ 269
bella.( AS ay) es... 269
Ochromela, Blyths......... 269
mionmutan(Jerds) ant. es 269
Tarsiger, Hodgs. . eae meh
chryseeus, Hodgs. .... . 270
Polioptila, Sclater ...... ». 270
cerulea (Zinn.) ....... 270
dumicola (Viell.) ...... 270
californica, Brewster.... 271
albiloris, Scl. §& Salv.,... 271
Parisoma, Swans. 3....0.- 271
subceeruleum (Vvell.) .. 271
lanyards ElOrtl, Tin ale ne 271
Baties Bote seit ake: seve erates 272
capensis (Linz.) ........ 272
Hypothymis, Bote ........ 272
AZUSA CROAMa)) werneiniees 272
occipitalis ( Vg.) Seo ee)
tytleri (Beavan)........ 273
Mod opsis Bb pansies. d vac ees 273
cyanocephala (Q.§ G.).. 2738
Trochocercus, Cabs" ss 3.4)08.. 274
bourbonnensis (P. LZ. S.
IMIG ae favorites ted see 274
Rhipidura, Vig. § RS . 274
flabellifera (Gim.) ...... 274
albiscapa, Gould. ...... 275
diemenensis, Sharpe .... 275
nebulosa, Peale. .....- 275
fuliginosa (Sparrm.) .... 275
albicollis ( Vievd?.) .. 276
rufifrons (Lath.).. 276
cyaniceps (Cass.) ...... 276
perlata, S. Mill. ...... 277
javanica (Sparrm. ) 277
nigritorquis, Vig. ...... 277
pectoralis (CERI BY Renae 278
albifrontata, Fr ar pee: 278
imicolor GV ie2u.)\. oe lets s 279
Zeocephus, Bp. .....+.... 279
rutus (Gray) PES erate sk ee
Terpsiphone, (loger........ 280
paradisi (Linn.) ..... 50 tell)
affinis (Blyth)..... Apo bi ew)
WHEEL (GOUIA) 2 ip ain ores 280
mutata (Zinn.) ...i05.. 20k

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perspicillata, Swazns..... 281
princeps (Zemm.) ...... 281

Rhinomyias, Sharpe ...... 282
pectoralis (Salvad.) .... 282
albigularis, Bourns §

W orcesier 4, easeee 282
cularis, Sharpe. ........ 282

Culicicapa, Swink. ........ 283

ceylonensis (Swazns.) .. 283

Myiagra, Vig. § Horsf. .... 283
Mita, (Gould | oh chk ee lOo
vanicorensis (Q. § G.) .. 284
melanura, Gray ........ 284
pluto, Finsch ..... sieierenee
oceanica, Jacg. § Pucher.. 285

Cryptolopha, Swains. ...... 285
ricketti, Slater ........ 285
xanthosclusta (Hodgs.).. 285
poliogenys (Blyth). ..... 286
sinensis, Rickett........ 286

A brormis, HOdGs..5. aoc os os 286
schisticeps, Hodgs....... 286
superciliaris, Tich....... 287
albigularis, Moore...... 287
fulvifacies, Swinh....... 287

Sisura, Vig. § Horsf. ...... 287
inquieta (Zrth.) ........ 287

Piezorhynchus, Gould...... 288
chalybeocephalus (Garn.) 288
nitidus, Gowld ........ 288
nigrimentum (Gray).... 289
sould (GRAY). wince sje os 289
verticalis, Sclater ...... 289
cuttulatus (Garn.)...... 289
loricatus ( Wall.) ...... 290

Monarcha, Vig. § Horsf. .. 290
melanopsis (Vieill.) .... 290

Stoparola, Blyth .....+.0.. 290)
indigo (Horsf.) ...... os 200
albicaudata (Jerd.) .... 291
melanops (Vig.)........ 291
sordida (Walden) ...... 292

Family CAMPOPHAGID®.

Pteropodoeys, Gould ...... 292
phasianella (Gould) .... 292
Graucalus, Cua. yan 292
cinereus (P. Z. S. Mill.) . 292
melanops (Lath.) ...... 295
parvirostris, Gould...... 298
MACCTS PESSo 0 Wels sie . 294

hypoleucus, Gowld...... 294
mentalis, Vig. § Horsf... 295
lineatus (Sewaiis.) ...... 295

Edoliisoma, Jacg. § Pucher. .

cerulescens (Blyth) .... ¢

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205

Volvocivora, Hodgs. ...... 996
lugubris (Sundev.) ...... 296

melanoptera (Riipp.)...« 2

Pericrocotus, Bove. ........ 296
speciosus (Lath.) ...... 296
flammeus (Forst.) ...... 297
peregrinus (Linn.)...... 297
brevirostris (Vzg.)...... 297
roseus (Vieill.) ........ 298
eriseigularis, Gould 298
Cinereus) Haji ee eee 298
cantonensis, Swinh. .... 299
erythropygius (Jerd.) .. 299

Tialage, Bote: ce aa ce anae 299
sykesi, Strickl. ........ 299
tricolor, Swains......... 800
terat (Bodd.).......... 300
pacitica, (Ge) i cre 301
leucomeleena (Vig. &

GPS.) Sak. te tees B01

Diaphoropterus, Oberh. . 801
leucopygius, Gould . SOL
Family Pycnonotip™.

/Beithine, Viel: 202 wees 302
tiphia (Zann.) ....-..-.. 302
viridis: (Gpa se cieneeee 302

Chloropsis, Jard. § Selby 303
jerdoni (Blyth) ........ BOE

Irena, Fors. an. ce nee oes 303
puella. (Zeek). oan 303

Hypsipetes, Vig........... 804
psarcides, Vag. . /.teese 304
concolor, Bijth 22. oa 304
ganeesa, Sykes ..... 2. 305
nigerrimus, Gould ...... B05
leucocephalus (Gim.).... 805
amaurotis ( Temm.) 306
pryeri, Sie: <7. sae 806

Txocincla, Biyge..... eee 3506
madagascariénsis (P. L.

IS. UAL. Vis hs cd trees 306

Hemixus; Hodes. 25. Ss.ee ee 507
malaccensis (Blyth) . 3807

fole, Bijth@ 3) sa eseeeee 307
philippensis (Gim.)...... 307
mindorensis, Steere 307
macclellandi (ZZorsf.) 307

Poliolophus, Sharpe ...... 308
urostictus (Salvad.) .... 508

Criniger, Temi, co neecene 308
flaveolus (Gould) ...... 508
salangee, Sharpe........ 309

SYSTEMATIC INDEX.

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Alophoixus, Oates ......-- 309
pheeocephalus (Hartl.) .. 309
PUGUTUS BUY Ee. 5 fast oe o's s 309
BENT UGU Sp ULES wn Sas wien 309
Trachycomus, Cab. ........ 310

ochrocephalus (Gim.)...,. 310

BledaneS aac css isels: gees 516
icterica. (Strickl.) ...... 310
Andropadus, ISG: sen oe ss, OLO
importunus (Vieill.) .... 310
flavescens, Hart. ...... 311
Molpastes, Hume.......... 311

fuscus (P. Z. S. Miill.).. 311
burmanicus (Sharpe).... 318
atricapillus (V7eill.) .... 313

pygeus, Hodgs......... 3514
intermedius (A. Hay) .. 314
EvenonOMs, BOCs. oe. « « 314
capensis (Lwmn.)........ 315
layardi, Gurney.......- 315
nigricans (Veerll.) ...... 515

xanthopygus (Hempr. a
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aurigaster (Vvell.)...... 316
analis: (opsyey S008 316
goiavier (‘Scop.) ......+.- 316
urnaecolline: (VLE) Soauobed 317
finalaysoni, Strickl. .... 317
davisoni (Hume) ...... 317
barbatus (Desf.) ...... 318
arsinoé (Hempr. § Ehr.). 318
sintensis (Gait \re c ac 318
blanfordi, Jerd. ........ 319
plumesus, Blyth........ 319
simplex, Messio. oc oe «ane 320
" Xanthixus, OGies Ware egerale 320
flavescens (Blyth) ...... 320
Otocompsa, Cab. ........-. 320
emerial (inns) sae set 320
fuscieaudata, Gould .... 321
leucogenys (Gv.8 Har dw.) 321
leucotis ( ee Desens 322
flaviventris (Tickell) . 325
Spiziens, Blyfles oc. coee: 323
cinereicapillus, Swink. .. 323

ERRATA.

_ Page 221. Rupicola rupicola.
For “ Plate VI. fig. 18” read “ fig, 17: x

Page 228. Pitta miilleri.
For ‘Plate VI. fig. 17” read “ fig. 18.”

CATALOGUE

BIRDS’ EGGS.
VOL. IIL.

Sub-Class CARINAT AE.

Order PSITTACIFORMES.

Tar eggs of the Parrots are invariably plain white. The shell
is firm and compact in texture and frequently pitted with small
pores. Typically the eggs are of an oval shape, but in every series
specimens of an elliptical or spheroidal form are to be met with.
The shell seldom exhibits any large amount of gloss, and the eggs
of the majority of the species are completely devoid of it.

Family NESTORID.
Genus NESTOR, Wazgl.

Nestor notabilis, Gould.
Nestor notabilis, Potts, Tr. N. Z. Inst. iii. p. 86 (1870); Buller, Birds
New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 166 (1888); Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx.
p- 4 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 1 (1900).

The eggs of the Kea Parrot measure from 1-63 to 1:72 in length,
and from 1°22 to 1°52 in breadth.

2. New Zealand. Crowley Bequest.
4, Waia River, New Zealand, Jan. _ Crowley Bequest.

Nestor meridionalis (Gm.).

Nestor meridionalis, Potts, Tr. N. Z. Inst. ii. p. 64 (1869); iii. p. 81
(1870) ; Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 150 (1888) ; Salvadori,
Cat. Birds B, M. xx. p. 5 (1891) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 1 (1900).

VOL. III. B

2 LORIID®.

The eges of the Kaka Parrot measure from 1°5 to 1-75 in length,
and from 1°21 to 1:27 in breadth.

2. New Zealand. Crowley Bequest.
5. Wilberforce River, New Zealand, Crowley Bequest.
Jan. (Z%veld Coll.).

Family LORIID®.
Genus TRICHOGLOSSUS, Viy. : Horsf.

Trichoglossus nove-hollandiz (('m.).

Trichoglossus multicolor, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 93 (1865).

Trichoglossus noveehollandix, North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 266,
pl. xiv. fig. 8 (1889) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 57 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p: 174 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 5
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 592 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue-hellied Lorikeet measure from 1:07 to 1-1
in length, and from ‘81 to *89 in breadth.

1, Australia. Crowley Bequest.

1. Moreton Bay, Queensland. Gould Coll.

2. Dawson River, Queensland, 28th Aug. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coill.).

1. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

Genus PSITTEUTELES, Bp.

Psitteuteles chlorolepidotus (Awh/).

Trichoglossus_chlorolepidotus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 96
(1865) ; North, Proc. Linn. Soc. NS. W. (2) 11. p. 986 (1887); 2d.
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 267, pl. xiv. fig. 12 (1889).

Psitteuteles chlorolepidotus, Salv adori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p- 65 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 6 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 594 (1901).

An egg of the Scaly-breasted Lorikeet in the Coliection measures
1:02 by -81.
1. Queensland, Noy. (North Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus GLOSSOPSITTACUS, Bp.

Glossopsittacus concinnus (Shaw).

Glossopsitta australis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 100 (1865);
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 268 (1889).

Glossopsittacus concinnus, Salvador?, Cut. Birds B. M. xx. p 69 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 6 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests §& Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 595 (1901).

CACATUID. 3

Three eggs of the Musk-Lorikeet measure respectively : ‘97 by
ereoo by (0; °O by “17.

3. Australia. Crowley Bequest.

Glossopsittacus pusillus (Shaw).

Glossopsitta pusilla, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 104 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 268 (1889).

Glossopsittacus pusillus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M, xx. p. 71 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat, Etersamml. p. 174 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 6
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 597 (1901).

The eggs of the Little Lorikeet measure from 74 to ‘79 in length,
and from *64 to ‘68 in breadth.

3. Dawson River, Queensland, 18th Crowley Bequest.
Sept. (Worth Coll.).
2. Murray River, Victoria, 30th Sept. Crowley Bequest.

(North Coll.).

Genus HYPOCHARMOSYNA, Sulvad.

Hypocharmosyna wilhelmine (4. B. Meyer).

Psitteuteles wilhelminez, Gould, Birds New Guinea, v. pl. 19 (1876).
Hypocharmosyna wilhelmine, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 73
(1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 6 (1900).

The eggs of Wilhelmina’s Lorikeet in the Collection measure
respectively : *67 by *53; *66 by °53.
2. S.E. New Guinea. Herr Weiske [C.].

Family CACATUID.
Sub-Family CACATUIN#.

Genus MICROGLOSSUS, Vrevll.

Microglossus aterrimus ((77.).
Microglossum aterrimum, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 27 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 254 (1889).
Microglossus aterrimus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 103 (1891);
Le Souéf, Ibis, 1898, p. 56; Sharpe, Hand-i. 1. p. 9 (1900) ; Camp-
tell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 600 (1901).

An egg of the Palm Cockatoo in the Collection measures 1°86 by
1-48.

1. Cape York, N. Australia. Gould Coll.
B2

4 CACATUIDS.

Genus CALYPTORHYNCHUS, Vig. & Horsf.

Calyptorhynchus baudini, V7.

Calyptorhynchus baudini, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 25 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 253 (1889); Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 106 (1891); Le Souéf, Viet. Nat. xvi. p. 102
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 10 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eygs
Austr. Birds, ii. p. 601 (1901).

An egg of the White-tailed Cockatoo measures 1:9 by 1:43.

1. West Australia (G. J. Bostock : Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Calyptorhynchus funereus (Shaw).

Calyptorhynchus funereus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 20 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 253 (1889); Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 107 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 10 (1900);
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 602 (1901).

Three eggs of the Funereal Cockatoo measure respectively : 1:81
by 1:2; 1:94 by 1:4; 1:99 by 1:37.

1. Dawson River, Queensland, 11th Crowley Bequest.
Jan. (North Coll.).
2. Port Lincoln, 8. Australia (G. Gowld Coll,

French Angas).

Calyptorhynchus stellatus, Wagl.

Calyptorhynchus naso, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 17 (1865) ;
North, Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 252 (1889).

Calyptorhynchus stellatus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p.111 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 10 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 608 (1901). '

An egg of the Western Black Cockatoo in the Collection measures
1°81 by 1:4.

1. Fink River, Central Australia. Crowley Bequest.

Calyptorhynchus viridis (Vieid/.).
Calyptorhynchus leachii, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr. ii. p. 18 (1865).
Calyptorhynchus viridis, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 112 (1891);

Sharpe, Hund-l. 11. p. 10 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr,
Birds, ii. p. 609 (1901).

An egg of Leach’s Cockatoo in the Collection is considerably
larger than typical eggs of this species, the dimensions of which are
given by Mr. Campbell. It measures 1:82 by 1:32.

1, Wambangalang, New South Wales, Crowley Bequest.
April (A. J. North).

CACATUA, 5)

Genus CACATUA, Vieill.

Cacatua galerita (Luth.).

Psittacus galeritus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 78, tab. xiv. fig. 13
(1845-54).

Cacatua galerita, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 2 (1865); North,
Nests §& Eggs Austr. Bir ds, p. 250 (1889); Salvadori, Cat. Birds
ee Ve eX pho (LEO 15); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p- 174 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 10 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 611 (1901).

The eggs of the Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo measure from
1:69 to 2:16 in length, and from 1:14 to 1°37 in breadth.

2. Australia. Crowley Bequest.
2. Dawson River, Queensland, 16th Crowley Bequest.
Sept. (Worth Coil.).
1. Deniliquin, New South Wales, Crowley Bequest.
16th Aug. (North Coll.).
8. South Australia. Gould Coll.
1. North Queensland, 14th June. eae Saunders, Esq.
Boi

Cacatua sulphurea (Gm.).

Cacatua sulphurea, Salvaderi, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 121 (1891);
Meyer § Waglesworth, Birds Celebes, i. p. 128 (1898); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammi. p. 174 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 10 (1900).

An egg of the Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo in the Collection
measures 1-6 by 1°12.

1. Celebes (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Cacatua leadbeateri ( l’7v.).

Cacatua leadheateri, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 5 (1865) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 251, pl. 14. fig. } (1889) ; Salvadori,
Cat. Buds B. M. xx. p. 123 (1891) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 11
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. "Birds, u. p. 612 (1901).

Two eggs of Leadbeater’s Cockatoo measure respectively: 1:42

Dykes L387 by 1-05.

2, Ivanhoe, New South Wales, 10th Crowley Bequest.
Aug. (A. J. North).

Cacatua goffini (/insch).

Cacatua goffini, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 129 (1891); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p- 11 (1900).
Two eggs of Goffin’s Cockatoo measure respectively : 1°56 by 1:1 ;
1:52 by 1°17.

1. [Laid in confinement. | Crowley Bequest.
1. [Laid in confinement, 19th Sept.] Crowley Bequest.

6 CACATUID A.

Cacatua ducorpsi, Jacq. § Pucher.

Cacatua ducorpsi, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 129 (1891); Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii, p. 11 (1900).

Two eggs of Ducorps’s Cockatoo measure respectively : 1:47 by
oe 1-48 by 4-1.

1. Solomon Islands. Crowley Bequest.
1. {Laid in confinement. } Crowley Bequest.

Cacatua roseicapilla, Vicill.

Cacatua roseicapilla, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 8 (1865); North,
Nests § Eygs Austr. Birds, p. 251, pl. xiv. fig. 3 (1889); Salvadori,
Cai. Birds B. M. xx. p. 182 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 11
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 617 (1901).

Three eggs of the Roseate Cockatoo measure respectively : 1:4
by Ds 136-by W-ls! sdeby a

3. New South Wales, 15th Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

Genus LICMETIS, Wazy/.

Licmetis pastinator, Gould.

Licmetis pastinator, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr. ii. p. 12 (1865);
Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 134 (1891) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 11 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 620
(1901).

Two eggs of the Western Slender-billed Cockatoo measure respec-
tively: 1-69 by 1:2; 1°65 by 1°18.
2. West Australia. Gould Coll.

Sub-Family CALOPSITTACIN A.
Genus CALOPSITTACUS, Less.

Calopsittacus nove-hollandie (Gim.).

Calopsitta novee-hollandix, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 84 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eugs Austr. Birds, p. 254, pl. xiv. fig. 9 (1889).
Calopsittacus novee-hollandize, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 135
(1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 175 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 11 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 621

(1901).

The eggs of the Cockateel measure from -95 to 1:13 in length,
and from °68 to ‘83 in breadth.

1. Australia. Old Collection.
2. Australia. E. A. Smith, Esq. [P.].

PSITTACIDE. 7

2. Australia (Gould Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

2. Lachian River, N 8.W., 21st Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

2. South Australia. Gould Coll,

1. Tasmania. Gould Coll.

2. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, = Salvin-Godman Coll.
London).

2. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Crowley Baquest.
London).

Family PSITTACID A.

Sub-Family NASITERNIN A.
Genus NASITERNA, Wag/.

Nasiterna pusio, Sc/.
Nasiterna pusio, Gould, Birds New Guinea, vy. pl. 26 (1878) ; Salvadori,

Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 144 (1891); Nehrk. Kat, Eversammil. p. 175
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 12 (1900).

An egg of the Solomon Islands Pigmy ese in the Collection
measures *62 by *52.

1. S.E. New Guinea. Herr Weiske [C. ].

Sub-Family CONURIN A.
Genus ARA, Cuvier.

Ara ararauna (Linv.).

Ara ararauna, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 152 (1891); Sclater,
Ibis, 1895, p. 145 ; Salo. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, 11. p. 564
(1897); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 175 (1899); Sharpe, Hane-l. ii.
p. 18 (1900).

Aya arauna, von Ihering, Rev, Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 264 (1900).

The eggs of the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw in the Collection measure
respectively : 1:6 by 1-25; 1°77 by 1:22; 1-9 by 1-38.

2. Laid inconfinement, Tours, France, PP. L. Sclater, Esq. [P.].
28th July (H. H. Sharland).
1. Guiana (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Ara militaris (Zinn.).
Ara militaris, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 158 (1891); Selater,
Ibis, 1895, p. 145; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii.
Pp: 566 (1897) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 175 (1899) ; Sham
Hand-l. i. p. LB (1900).

8 PSITTACID.

The eggs of the Military Macaw in the Collection measure
respectively: 1°83 by 1:17; 1°8 by 1°41.

1. Laid in confinement, Tours, France, PP. L. Sclater, Esq. [P. }.
June (H. H. Sharland).
1. Mazatlan, Mexico (A. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.
Ara hahni (Souancé).
Ara hahni, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M..xx. p. 168 (1891); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 14 (1900).

An egg of Hahn’s Macaw in the Collection is in a very imperfect

condition, and measures about 1:06 by °87.

1. Laid in confinement, Castle Eden, R. Morton Middleton, Esq.,
Durham. Jun. [P.].

Genus CONURUS, Auwhl.

Conurus canicularis (Linn.).

Conurus ecanicularis, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 201 (1891);
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 577, (1897) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 175 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 16 (1900).

Two eggs of the Red and Blue-headed Conure measure respec-
tively: 1:05 by ‘83; 1 by °8.

2. Mazatlan, Mexico (A. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.

Genus CONUROPSIS, Salvadori.

Conuropsis carolinensis (Zinn.).

Conurus carolinensis, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 587
(1874) ; Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 1, pl. i. fig. 1
(1895). .

Conuropsis carolinensis, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 203 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml, p. 175 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 16
(1900).

An egg of the Carolina Paroquet in the Collection measures
1:42 by 1°15.

1. North America (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus HENICOGNATHUS, Gray.
Henicognathus leptorhynchus (King).

Henicognathus leptorhynchus, Salvador?, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 209
(1891) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 16 (1900).

An egg of the Slender-billed Paroquet in the Collection measures
1:19 by -98.

1. Chile. Crowley Bequest.

MYOPSITTACUS.—BROTOGERYS, 9

Genus MYOPSITTACUS, Bp.

Myopsittacus monachus (Bodd.).

Bolborhynchus monachus, Dalgleish, Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc. Edin. viii.
p. 84 (1883-5) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii, p. 43 (1889) ; Holland,
Ibis, 1892, p. 203; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 192.

Myopsittacus monachus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 251 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p.175 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 18
(1900) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 264 (1900).

The eggs of the Grey-breasted Paroquet measure from 1-03 to
1:14 in length, and from 76 to °85 in breadth.
3. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
2. South America. Crowley Bequest.

Genus BOLBORHYNCHUS, Bp.

Bolborhynchus aurifrons (Less.).

Bolborhynchus aurifrons, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 256 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 176 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 18
(1900).

An egg of the Golden-fronted Paroquet, laid in confinement,
measures 1'1 by °79. ;

1. Laid-in confinement. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PSITTACULA, J/I.

Psittacula ccelestis (Less.).

Psittacula ccelestis, Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877, p. 753; Salvadori, Cat. Birds
B. M. xx. p: 241 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 176 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 18 (1900).

An egg of the Peruvian Green Paroquet measures 79 by ‘64.

1. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Psittacula passerina (Linz.).

Psittacula passerina, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 245 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat. Eversanml. p. 176 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 19
(1900) ; von Lhering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p, 265 (1900).

The egg of the Passerine Paroquet in the Collection measures *82
by °72.
1. Brazil (Wehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
Genus BROTOGERYS, V1.
Brotogerys tirica (Gm.).
Brotogerys tirica, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 954 (1891); Nehrk.

Kat, Eversammi. p. 176 (1899): Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 19 (1900) ;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 265 (1900).

10- PSITTACIDE.

An egg of the Long-tailed Green Paroquet measures 97 by °83.

1. Sta. Catherina, Brazil. Crowley Bequest.

Brotogerys chiriri (V%eill.).

Brotogerys xanthopterus, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1873, p- 300.
Brotogerys chiriri, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 255 (1891); Sharpe,
Hand-i. ii. p. 19 (1900).

An egg of the Orange-winged Paroquet in the Collection measures
91 by °75.
1. Upper Ucayali River (E. Bartlett: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
Brotogerys devillei (Gray).

Brotogerys devillei, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 261 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 176 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 19
(1900) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 265 (1900).

The egg of the Orange-throated Paroquet measures -89 by -78.
1. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Brotogerys gustavi, Berlepsch.

Brotogerys gustavi, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 262 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Etersamml. p. 176 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 19
(1900).

An egg of Berlepsch’s Paroquet measures 1:0 by °75.

1. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Family PIONIN.
Genus AMAZONA, Less.

Amazona finschi (Scl.).

Chrysotis finschi, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 298 (1891); Salv,
&§ Godm, Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 589 (1897); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammil. p. 176 (1899).

Amazona finschi, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 21 (1900).

The eggs of Finsch’s Amazon in the Collection measure respec-

tively: 1:5 by 1:16; 1:45 by 1:15.

2. Mazatlan, Mexico (4. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.

Amazona albifrons (Sparrm.).

Chrysotis albifrons, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 311 (1891); Sale.
& Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 593 (1897).
Amazona albifrons, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 22 (1900).

PIONUS.—CORACOPSIS. 11

Two eggs of the White-browed Amazon measure respectively :
ie2epy 885 I-18 by :9.
2. Mazatlan, Mexico, 27th May Crowley Bequest.
(A. Forrer).
Genus PIONUS, Wag.
Pionus menstruus (Zinn.).

Pionus menstruus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 822 (1891) ; Salv.
& Godm. Biol. Cenir.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 595 (1897); Nehrk. Kat.
EHiersamml. p. 176 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 265 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 22 (1900).

The egg of the Red-vented Parrot in the Collection measures
1-+ by 1:08.
1. Medellin, Antioquia. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PHOCEPHALUS, Swazns.

Peeocephalus fuscicapillus (Verr. & Des Murs).

Peeocephalus fuscicapillus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M.xx. p. 368 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Ibis, 1897, p. 602 ; id. Hand-l. 1. p. 25 (1900).
Green-and-Yellow Parrot, R. B. §& J D. S. Woodward, Ibis, 1898,
p- 228.
The egg of the Brown-necked Parrot in the Collection measures
1:07 by °9.

1. Zulu-land, S. Africa. R. B. & J. D.S. Woodward
Ome

Sub-Family PSITTACIN A.

Genus PSITTACUS, Linn.
Psittacus erythacus, Linn.

Psittacus erythacus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 877 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 176 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. u. p. 26
(1900).

The eggs of the Grey Parrot measure from 1°39 to 1:5 in length»
and from 1:11 to 1-23 in breadth.

2. Laid in confinement. Old Collection.

3. Laid in confinement. W. Stringer, Esq. | P.).
1. Laid in confinement. G. Ormerod, Esq. [ P.].
1. Laid in confinement. Crowley Bequest.

Genus CORACOPSIS, Wav.

Coracopsis vaza (Shaw).

Coracopsis obscura, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madaq.,
Ow. i. p. 1, pl. 801. fig. 1 (1879).

12 PSITTACID &,

Coracopsis vasa, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 881 (1891); Nehrk.
Kat, Eiersamml. p. 176 (1899).
Coracopsis vaza, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 27 (1900).

The eggs of the Vaza Parrot measure from 1°75 to 1:86 in length,
and from 1°29 to 1:35 in breadth,

7. Madagascar. Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Family PALAWORNITHINA.

Genus ECLECTUS, Wagi.

Eclectus pectoralis (P. Z. S. Miill.).

Keclectus polychlorus, Layard, Ibis, 1880, p. 301.
Keclectus pectoralis, Salvador, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 389 (1891);

Nehrk, Kat. Eiersamml. p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 27
(1900).

Two eggs of the Red-sided KEclectus measure respectively : 1°55
by 1-2; 1:47 by 1:2,

2. Duke of York Island, June (Z£. Z. Crowley Bequest.
Layard: Tristram Coll.),

Eclectus roratus (P. L. S. Miull.).

Eclectus roratus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 393 (1891); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 27 (1900).

An egg of the Grand Eclectus in the Collection measures 1:45
by 1:2.
1. Moluccas (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus PALHORNIS, Vig.

Palxornis indoburmanica, //wme.

Palornis eupatrius, Odtes ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 82,
part. (1890).

Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 51
(1900).

Palzornis indoburmanicus, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 248
(1900).

The eggs of the Large Burmese Parrakect measure from 1°3 to 1°4
in length, and from 1 to 1-05 in breadth.

1. Pegu, 25th Feb. (£. W. Oates). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 25th Feb. (£. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.

4. Wippetan, Tenasserim, 10th Dec. Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).

PALZXORNIS, 13

Paleornis torquata (Bodd.).

Paleeornis torquatus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 171 (1878) ; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, 1. p. 85 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind.,
Birds, iii. p. 250 (1895).

Palxornis torquata, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 443 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 31 (1900).

The eggs of the Rose-ringed Parrakeet measure from 1:05 to 1°37

in length, and from °87 to 1:02 in breadth.

14. Sambhur Lake, Rajputana, 23rd Hume Coll.

March (Rk. M. Adam).

5. Sambhur Lake, 25th March (2. Hume Coll.
M. A.).

1. Jodhpur, lst April. Hume Coll.

4. Jeypur, 23rd March. Hume Coll.

3. Jeypur, 27th March. Hume Coll.

5. Delhi, 10th Sept. (C.7. Bingham). Hume Coll.

1. Etawah, 25th Feb. Hume Coll.

1. Etawah, lst March. Hume Coll.

1. Etawah, 6th March. Hume Coll.

1. Etawah, 12th March. Hume Coll.

1. Etawah, 16th Feb. (W.£. Brooks: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

3. Lucknow, 10th March. Hume Coll.

6. Lucknow, 17th March. Hume Coll.

3. Nimbhera, lst March. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

(eal
3. Nimbhera. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pi

2. Central India, lst March (R. C. Crowley Bequest,
Beavan: Tristram Coll.).

3. Sikhim Terai, 18th April. Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 25th Feb. (£. W. Oates). Seebohin Coll.

1. Pegu, 28th Jan. (£. W.O.). Oates Coll,

2, Peou, 7th Feb. (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 14th Feb. (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll,

1, Pevu, 8th March (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.

Palzornis cyanocephala (Linn.).

Palzeornis cyanocephalus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 174 (1878); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 251 (1895).

Palornis purpureus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 87
(1890).

Paleeornis cyanocephala, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B, M. xx. p. 448 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 31 (1900).

The eggs of the Western Blossom-headed Parrakeet measure
from -9 to 1:03 in length, and from +74 to -84 in breadth.

Hansi, Punjab, 24th March. Hume Coll.
Rajputana, 14th April. Hume Coll.
Gurhwal, 7th April. Hume Coll.
Saharunpur, N.W. Provs.,12th March. Hume Coll.
Allahabad, 6th April. Hume Coll.
Fyzabad. nae Hume Coll.
Central India, 12th March (R C. Crowley Bequest.
Beavan: Tristram Coll),

olor gorge

14 PSITTACID

Palzornis rosa (Bodd.).

Paleeornis cyanocephalus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eygs Ind. Birds, iii.
p- 88 (1900).

Palornis rosa, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 453 (1891); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 252 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil.
p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 31 (1900).

The eggs of the Eastern Blossom-headed Parrakeet in the
Collection measure respectively: ‘93 by *78; °93 by -82; ‘94 by
“78; ‘94 by °79.

2. Pegu, 22nd Feb. (£. W. Oates). Oates Coll.
1. Pegu, 22nd Feb. (Z. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.
1. Pegu, 2nd March (EZ. W. O.). Crowley Bequest.

Palzornis schisticeps, Hodys.

Palzeornis schisticeps, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 89
(1890) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 456 (1891); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 253 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 31
(1900).

The eggs of the Slaty-headed Parrakeet in the Collection measure
respectively : 1:07 by °87; 1:05 by -86; 1-09 by ‘89.

1. Murri, N.W. Himalayas, 14th April Hume Coll.
(C. H. T. Marshall).

1. Himalayas, 14th April. Hume Coll.

1. Himalayas, 16th May. Hume Coll,

Palzornis peristerodes, Finsch.

Palzornis columboides, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii.

Paleornis peristerodes, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 460 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Etersamml. p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 32
(1900).

The two eggs of the Blue-winged Parrakeet in the Collection
measure respectively : 1°07 by *89; 1:08 by °9.

2, Travancore, 8. India, 16th Feb. Hume Cell.
(fF. Bourdillon).

Palzornis fasciata (P. ZL. S. Mill.).

Paleornis fasciatus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 90
(1890); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 256 (1895).

Palwornis fasciata, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 464 (1881);
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 32
(1900).

The eggs of the Red-breasted Parrakeet in the Collection measure
respectively ; 1:22 by -94; 1:13 by -Y5.

1. Zammee River, Tenasserim, 1sth Hume Coll.
Feb. (C. 7. Bingham).
1. Laid in confinement. Hume Coll.

PTISTES.— APROSMICTUS.—PYRRHULOPSIS, 15

Genus PTISTES, Gould.

Ptistes erythropterus (Gm.).

Ptistes erythropterus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 37 (1865) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 255, pl. xiv. fig. 5 (1889) ; Salvadori,
Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 481 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 177
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 33 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, ii. p. 626 (1901).

Ptistes coccineopterus, Le Souéf, Ibis, 1899, p. 360; id. Vict. Nat. xvi.
p- 71 (1899).

The eggs of the Red-winged Parrakeet measure from 1-11 to 1:2
in length, by | in breadth.

1. Rockhampton, Queensland, 9th Crowley Bequest.
Oct. (North Coll.).

8. Dawson River, Queensland, 2nd Crowley Bequest.
Oct. (North Coll.).
2. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

Genus APROSMICTUS, Gould.

Aprosmictus cyanopygius ( Vicil/.).

Aprosmictus scapulatus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. 11. p. 35 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 255 (1889).

Aprosmictus cyanopygius, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M, xx. p. 486 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Inersamml. p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 33
(1900); Robinson § Laverock, Ibis, 1900, p. 644; Campbell, Nests &
Eggs Austr. Bards, ii. p. 628 (1901).

The eggs of the King Parrakeet in the Collection measure re-
spectively : 1°38 by 1:15; 1°37 by 1°15.
2. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

Genus PYRRHULOPSIS, Reichenb.

Pyrrhulopsis splendens (Peu/e).

Platycercus splendens, Finsch § Hartl. Faun. Centr.-Polyn. p. 20, tab. ii.
fie, 2 (1867); Layard, P. Z. S. 1875, p. 425; Nehrk. J. f. O. 1879,
p. o94.

Pyrrhulopsis splendens, Sa/vadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 493 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 177 (1899).

Three eggs of the Shining Parrakeet measure respectively : 1:51
by 12 ye by 1195 1°46 by 1:16.

1. Fiji Islands, 8th Aug.
1. Fiji Islands, 7th Sept.
1. Fiji Islands, 10th Sept.

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(EZ. L. Layard: p
Tristram Coll.). ER geet

16 PSITTACID ®.

Pyrrhulopsis personata (Gray).

Platycereus personatus, Layard, P. Z. S. 1875, p. 425; Nehkrk. J. f. O.
1879, p. 394.

Pyrrhulopsis personata, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 497 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 177 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 34
(1900).

Two eggs of the Masked Parrakeet measure respectively : 1°52 by
125 b2 by eee
2. Fiji Islands, 10th Sept. (Z. Z. Crowley Bequest.
Layard: Tristram Coll.).

Genus AGAPORNIS, Selby.

Agapornis roseicollis ( Vieill.).
Psittacula roseicollis, Anderss. Birds Dam. Land, p. 216 (1872).
Agapornis roseicollis, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 192
(1875-84) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 512 (1891); Nehrk,
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 178 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 85 (1900).

An egg of the Rosy-faced Love-bird measures ‘93 by 7.
1. Ovampo-land, 8. Africa (C. J, An- Crowley Bequest.

dersson: Tristram Coll.).

Genus LORICULUS, Blyth.

Loriculus vernalis (Sparrm.).

Loriculus vernalis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 92
(1890) ; Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 517 (1891); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ui. p. 260 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 35
(1900).

The eggs of the Indian Loriquet measure from *68 to ‘78 in
length, and from ‘58 to ‘63 in breadth,

2. Travancore, S. India, 15th March Hume Coll.
(F. Bourdillon).

8. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, 24th Hume Coll,
Feb. (C. T. Bingham).

1. Port Mouat, Andamans, 19th April Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).

Loriculus indicus (Gm.).
Loriculus indicus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 180 (1878); Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 526 (1891); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii.
p. 262 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 36 (1900).

Two eggs of the Ceylon Loriquet measure respectively: *8 by
“61; -79 by -62.

2. Ceylon, 2500 feet, 9th March Crowley Bequest,
(A. L. Butler).

LORICULUS.—PLATYCERCUS. 17
Loriculus galgulus (Zinn.).

Loricu‘us galgulus, Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 825; Salvadori, Cat. Birds
B. M. xx. p. 5381 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 178 (1899);
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 36 (1900).

Three eggs of the Blue-crowned Loriquet measure respectively :
seby 63-7 by °59 5 °7 by °525

3. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

Loriculus stigmatus (S. Mull. g Schl.).
Loriculus stigmatus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 535 (1891);
Meyer § Wiglesworth, Birds Celebes, i. p. 158 (1898); Nehrk. Kat.
Kiersammi. p. 178 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 36 (1900).

An egg of the Celebean Loriquet measures -83 by ‘67.

1. Kurukan, Celebes (Nehrkorn Coil.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Family PLATYCERCIN &.
Genus PLATYCERCUS, Viv.

Platycercus elegans (G'm.).

Platycercus pennantil, Gould, Hundb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 44 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 257, pl. xiv. tig. 6 (1889),
Platycercus elegans, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 541 (1891);
Nehrk, Kat, Exersamml. p. 178 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 37

(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 629 (1901),

The eggs of Pennant’s Parrakeet in the Collection measure
respectively: 1-1 by ‘98; 1:11 by -91.

2. Cape Otway, Victoria (£. P. Crowley Bequest.
Seymour). :

Platycercus adelaide, Gould.

Platycercus adelaidensis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 46 (1865).

Platycercus adelaide, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 543 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 387 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 631 (1901).

Two eggs of the Adelaide Parrakeet measure respectively : 1-12
by 95° 1-08 by °91.

2. South Australia. Gould Coll.

Platycercus flaviventris (7’emm.).

Platycercus flaviventris, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 48 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 258 (1889) ; Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 545 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eersamml. p. 178
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 87 (1900); Campbell, Nests & Eggs
Austr. Birds, ii, p. 633 (1901).

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PSITTACIDE,

Four eggs of the Yellow-bellied Parrakeet measure respectively :
1:18 by -93; 1:07 by 85; 1:12 by -85; 1-03 by °88.

1. Tasmania. Gould Coll.
3. Tasmania. Crowley Bequest.

Platycercus pallidiceps, Vig.

Platycercus palliceps, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 51 (1865.)

Platycercus pallidiceps, North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 258 (1889) ;
Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 547 (1891); Nehrk. Kat.
Lversamml. p. 178 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 37 (1900);
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 633 (1901).

Five eggs of the Pale-headed Parrakeet measure respectively :
1-1 by ‘91; 1:13 by -9; 1:09 by -9; 1:13 by -91; 1-05 by -89.

2. Moreton Bay, Queensland. Gould Coll.

1. Moreton Bay (Gould Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Dawson River, Queensland, Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

Platycercus eximius (Shaw).

Platycercus eximius, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 55 (1865) ; North,
Nests §& Lggs Austr. Birds, p. 258 (1889); Salvadori, Cat. Birds
B. M. xx. p. 551 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 178 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 38 (1900); Camptell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 635 (1901).

The eggs of the Rose-Hill or Rosella Parrakeet measure from
1:04 to 1'1 in length, and from °8 to -9 in breadth,

5. Australia. Gould Coll.
3. Australia. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Beae

4. Cardington, Bell River, N.S.W. Crowley Bequest.
(2. P. Ramsay).

3. Hastings, Western Point, Victoria, Crowley Bequest.
16th Noy. (4. J. North).

Platycercus icterotis (Auhl).
Platycercus icterotis, Gowd, Handb, Birds Austr. ii. p.58 (1865) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 259 (1889); Salvadori, Cat. Birds
B. M. xx. p. 554 (1891); Le Souéf, Ibis, 1900, p. 458; Sharpe,
Hand-l. Vi. p. 383 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii.
p. 638 (1901).
An egg of the Yellow-eared Parrakeet measures | by °78.

1. Australia. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PORPHYROCEPHALUS, Reichenow.

Porphyrocephalus spurius (Awh/).

Purpureicephalus pileatus, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr. ii. p. 60 (1865) ;
North, Nests & Egas Austr. Birds, p. 259 (1889).

BARNARDIUS—PSEPHOTUS. 19

Porphyrocephalus spurius, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 556 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 88 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 639 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-capped Parrakeet in the Collection measure

respectively: 1:1 by ‘9; 1:1 by -89; 1-1 by ‘9.

3. Western Australia. Gould Coll.

Genus BARNARDIUS, Bp.

Barnardius barnardi (Lath.).

Platycercus barnardi, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 40 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eyys Austr, Bir ds, p. 256, pl. xiv. fig. 7 (1889).
Barnardius barnardi, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 558 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamm. p-_178 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 38

(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 640 (1901).

The eggs of Barnard’s Parrakeet in the Collection measure
respectively : 1:14 by ‘8; 1:13 by °75.

2. Laid in confinement (Zool. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Gardens, London).

Barnardius semitorquatus (Q. ¢ G.).

Platycercus semitorquatus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr, ii. p. 42 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eygs Austr. Birds, p. 257 (1889).

Barnardius semitorquatus, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 559 (1891)
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 38 (1900) : Campbell, Nests § Eggs ae
Birds, ii. p. 641 (1901).

The eggs of the Yellow-collared Parrakeet in the Collection
measure respectively: 1°21 by 9:4; 1:2 by 1; 1-2 by °98.

1. Australia. Gould Coll.
2. South Australia, Gould Coll.

Barnardius zonarius (Shaw).

Platycercus zonarius, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 43 (1865).
Barnardius zonarius, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 560 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p- 388 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eygs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 642 (1901).
Theeggs of Baur’s Parrakeet in the Collection measure respectively :
117 by °91; 1°15 by -93.
2. Australia. Gould Coll.

Genus PSEPHOTUS, Gould.

Psephotus xanthorrhous, Bp.

Psephotus xanthorrhoa, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 63 (1865).
Psephotus hematogaster, var. xanthorrhous, North, ae § Eggs Austr.
Birds, p. 260 (1889).
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20 PSITTACID 2%.

Psephotus xanthorrhous, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B, M. xx. p. 563 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 838 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Liggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 643 (1901).

An egg of the Yellow-vented Parrakeet measures 9 by °73.
1. Australia (A. J. Campbell). Crowley Bequest.

Psephotus multicolor (Awl).

Psephotus multicolor, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 58 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 261 (1889); Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 566 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 178
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 39 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests §& Eggs
dusty. Birds, ii. p. 647 (1901).

The egg of the Many-coloured Parrakeet in the Collection
measures ‘85 by °72.

1. New South Wales (Nehrkorn Coll.), Crowley Bequest.

Psephotus hematonotus, Gould.

Psephotus hematonotus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. fi. p. 69 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Egys Austr. Birds, p. 262 (1889); Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 567 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 178
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 39 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, 11. p. 648 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-rumped Parrakeet measure from ‘89 to 1 in
length, and from ‘72 to *79 in breadth.

3- South Australia. Gould Coll,

1. Adelaide (2. P. Ramsay: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

1. Baldery, Bogan River, N.S.W., Crowley Bequest.
18th Oct. (4 P. Ramsay:
Tristram Coll.).

1. Bell River, N.S.W., 10th Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

2. Wellington, 10th Nov. (4. J. N.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus NEOPHEMA, Salvadori.

Neophema venusta (Z’emm.).

Euphema chrysostoma, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ui. p. 71 (1865),

Euphema venusta, North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 262 (1889).

Neophema venusta, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 570 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 178 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 39
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Bards, 11. p. 649 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue-winged Grass-Parrakeet measure from
-9 to °94 in length, and from ‘73 to °79 in breadth.

5. Terrick Terrick, Victoria (EZ. P. Crowley Bequest.
Seymour).

NEOPHEMA—CYANORHAMPHUS. Dili

Neophema elegans (Gould).
Euphema elegans, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 73 (1865) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 263 (1889).
Neophema elegans, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p.572 (1891) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 178 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 89 (1900);
Camptell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 651 (1901).

Four eggs of the Elegant Grass-Parrakeet measure respectively :
89 by -69; -9 by -7; 85 by °72; -86 by -72.

2. Australia. Gould Coll.
2. New South Wales. Crowley Bequest.

Neophema pulchella (Shaw).
Euphema pulchella, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 77 (1865) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 263 (1889).
Neophema pulchella, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 575 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 179 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 39
(1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 654 (1901).

The eggs of the Turquoisine Grass-Parrakeet in the Collection
measure respectively: ‘91 by °78; °93 by °73; -9 by -76.

3. Australia. Crowley Bequest.

Neophema splendida (Gould).

Euphema splendida, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 79 (1865).
Neophema splendida, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 576 (1891) ;

Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 89 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.

Birds, ii. p. 654 (1901).

Two eggs of the Splendid Grass-Parrakeet measure resnectively :

*9 by -67; °89 by °67.
2. South Australia. Gould Coll.

Genus CYANORHAMPHUS, Bp.

Cyanorhamphus nove-zealandie (Sparrm.).

Platycereus novee-zealandie, Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 137
(1888).

Cyanorhamphus novie-zealandiw, Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 581
(1891); Nehkrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 179 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 40 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-fronted Parrakeet in the Collection measure
respectively : 1 by °83; 98 by *83; ‘99 by °85; 1:05 by ‘92; 1-1
by °9; 1-09 by -95.

2, Milton, Otago, New Zealand Crowley Bequest.
(BE. P. Seymour).
Otago. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

[P.].
New Zealand. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. | P. |.

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22 PSITTACIDZE.

Cyanorhamphus auriceps (Kuhl).

Platycercus auriceps, Buller, B. New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 142 (1888).
Cyanorhamphus auriceps, Salvad. Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 587 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 179 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 40
(1900).

Three eggs of the Yellow-fronted Parrakeet measure respectively :
95 by -75; °89 by “75; °91 by “79.
3. New Zealand. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. [P.].

Genus NYMPHICUS, Wag/.
Nymphicus cornutus (i.).

Nymphicus cornutus, £. L. § E. L. C. Layard, Ibis, 1882, p. 524;
Salvadori, Cat. Birds B. M. xx. p. 591 (1891); Nehrk. Kat, Ever-
samml, p. 179 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 40 (1900).

An egg of the Horned Parrakect measures 1 by °8.

1. New Caledonia, 15th Oct. (Z. Z. Crowley Bequest.
Layard).

Genus MELOPSITTACUS, Gould.

Melopsittacus undulatus (Shaw).

Melopsittacus undulatus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 81 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 264 (1889); Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 694 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 179
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 41 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, 11. p. 656 (1901).

The eggs of the Undulated Grass-Parrakeet measure from °66 to
‘75 in length, and from 57 to -6 in breadth.

2. Australia. Gould Coll.

1. Australia. Salvin-Godman Coll.
1. Australia. T. Bakewell, Esq. [P.].
2. Australia (Gould Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

2. New South Wales (Zristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus PEZOPORUS, Jilig.

Pezoporus terrestris (Shaw).

Pezoporus formosus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. ii. p. 86 (1865) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 265 (1889); Salvadori, Cat. Birds
B. M. xx. p. 596 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 179 (1899) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eqgs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 658 (1901).

Pezoporus terrestris, Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 41.(1900).

The eggs of the Green Ground-Parrakeet measure from °92 to
1.17 in length, and from ‘74 to ‘9 in breadth.

STRINGOPID®.—STEATORNITHID &. 23

3. Australia. Crowley Bequest.
3. Queensland, Australia, Gould Coll.
2. Tasmania. Crowley Bequest.

Family STRINGOPID.
Genus STRINGOPS, Gray.
Stringops habroptilus, Gray.
Stringops habroptilus, Potts, Trans. New Zeal. Inst. ui. p. 90 (1870);
Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 176 (1888); Salvadori, Cat.
Birds B. M. xx. p. 599 (1891) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 1. p. 41 (1900).

The eggs of the Owl-Parrot are of a pointed oval shape, rather
coarse in texture, and slightly glossy. Three specimens measure
respectively : 1:95 by 1°45; 1°95 by 1-42; 1:9 by 1°46.

1. New Zealand. Old Collection.

1. New Zealand. Capt. Stokes, R.N. [P.].
1. New Zealand, Feb. Dr. Lyall [P.}.

1. New Zealand (L%eld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Order CORACIIFORMES.
Sub-Order STHEATORNITHES.

Family STEATORNITHID,
Genus STEATORNIS, Humboldt.

Steatornis caripensis, Humboldt.

Steatornis caripensis, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 24 (1845-—
64); Sel. P. Z. S. 1868, p. 73; Koenig- Warth. J. f. O. 1868, p. 384;
Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p.653 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Kiersamml.
p. 158 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 42 (1900).

The eggs of the Guacharo in the Collection vary in shape, some
being of a pointed oval, others of a blunt oval, and one specimen
of a spheroidal form. The shell is plain white, coarse in
texture, and devoid of gloss. They measure from 1°5 to 1:7 in
length, and from 1°23 to 1:27 in breadth.

2. South America. Old Colechion:

1. Bogota, Grenada (G. Crowther). Salvin-Godman Coll.
1. Bogota. ; _ Crowley Bequest.

2. Island of Hueros, Trinidad, Crowley Bequest.

24 PODARGID®.

Sub-Order PODARGI.

The eggs of the Podargi, or Frog-mouths, are plain white, the shell
being fairly smooth in texture and slightly glossy. They are either
elliptical or bluntly oval in shape.

Family PODARGIDE.

Sub-Family PODARGIN#.
Genus PODARGUS, Vievdl.

Podargus papuensis, QY. gf: G.

Podargus papuensis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr.i. p.91 (1865) ; Hartert,
Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 680 (1892); Le Souéf, Ibis, 1896, p. 312;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 42 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, p. 538 (1901).

Podargus plumiferus, Gould, tom. cit. p. 938.

An egg of the Plumed Frog-mouth in the Collection measures
2°15 by 1:3.

1. S.E. New Guinea. Herr Weiske [C.].

Podargus strigoides (Lath.).

? Caprimulgus brachypterus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Veg. tab. xlii. fig. 25
(1845-54).

Podargus strigoides, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. 1. p. 84 (1865); North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 26, pl. vi. fig. 3 (1889) ; Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 681 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 158
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 42 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, ii. p. 539 (1901).

Podargus cuvieri, Gould, tom. cit. p. 87; North, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, p. 27, pl. vi. fig. 4 (1889).

The eggs of the Tawny Frog-mouth measure from 1°6 to 1-94 in
length, and from 1°15 to 1-33 in breadth.

1. Dawson River, Queensland, 27th Crowley Bequest.
Oct. (North Coll.).

2. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

1. Oakleigh, Victoria, 24th Sept. Crowley Bequest.

(LZ. P. Seymour).

3. Hastings, Victoria, 10th Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

2. Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, 50th Radcliffe Saunders Coll.
Oct.

1. Tasmania. Gould Coll.

BATRACHOSTOMUS.— XGOTHELES. 25

Genus BATRACHOSTOMUS, Gould.

Batrachostomus hodgsoni (Gray).

Batrachostomus hodgsoni, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii.
p. 39 (1890) ; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 642 (1892) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 194 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 43
(1900).

An egg of Hodgson’s Frog-mouth is of an oval shape, and measures
1:04 by -76.

1. Native Sikhim, lst June (Z. Mandell). Wume Coll.

Batrachostomus moniliger, Blyth.

Batrachostomus moniliger, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 831 (1878); Oates ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii.*p. 38 (1890) ; Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 644 ((1892) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii.
p- 196 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 44 (1900).

The egg of the Ceylonese Frog-mouth from the Hume Collection
is in fragments and does not admit of measurement. Mr. Hume
has made no reference to it in his writings. Portions of an egg
found by Mr. Bourdillon were pure white, smooth, and devoid of
gloss.

1. Kandy, Ceylon, 1800 ft.(.4. Whyte). Hume Coll.

Sub-Family AUGGOTHELIN A.

Genus AGOTHELES, Vig. § Horsf.

Aigotheles nove-hollandiz (Lath.).

Caprimulgus nove hollandi, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Voy. tab. xlii. fig. 22
(1845-54); Keenig-Warth. J. f. O. 1868, p. 383.

/Kgotheles nove hollandiz, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 79 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 26, pl. xiv. fig. 11 (1889) ;
Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 651 (1892); Ne&rk, Kat. Eiersamimil.
p. 158 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 44 (1900); Campbell, Nests &
Eggs Austr, Birds, 1. p. 542 (1901).

AKgotheles leucogaster, Le Souéf, Ibis, 1896, p. 313.

Two eggs of the Little Australian Frog-mouth measure respec-
tively: 1°) by “86; 1°09 by ‘83.

1. Western Australia. Gould Coll.
_ 2. Dawson River, Queensland, 21st Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

26 CORACIID.

Sub-Order CORACLA.

Family CORACIID.
Sub-Family BRACHYPTERACIIN A.

Genus CORACOPITTA, Bp.

Coracopitta pittoides (La/r.).

Brachypteracias pittoides, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat.
Madag., Ois. i. p. 244, pl. 302. fig. 9 (1879).

Atelornis pittoides, Cowan, Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii. p. 148
(1882); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 7 (1892) ; Dresser, Mon.
Coraciida, p. 93 (1893); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 158 (1899).

Coracopitta pittoides, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 46 (1900).

The eggs of the Blue-headed Ground-Roller vary from a
spheroidal to a broad oval shape. They are white, smooth in
texture, and moderately glossy. Examples measure from 1°31 to
1-4 in length, and from 1-05 to 1:1 in breadth.

3. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
4, Madagascar (Zrestram Coil.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Family CORACIIN i.
Genus CORACIAS, Linn.

The eggs of the Rollers are usually elliptical or spheroidal in
shape, but in every large series many specimens will be found of a
broad oval form. The shell is very smooth, highly glossy, and
plain white.

Coracias indicus, Linn.

Coracias indica, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 281 (1878); Oates ed. Hume, Nests
§ Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 53 (1890); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds,
lil. p. 105 (1895).

Coracias indicus, Dresser, Birds Eur. vy. p. 149 (1878) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 10 (1892); Dresser, Mon. Coracude, p. 27 (1898) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 46 (1900),

The eggs of the Indian Roller measure from 1:25 to 1:4 in
length, and from ‘97 to 1:12 in breadth.

4, Jerripani, Mussoori, Himalayas. Hume Coll.
2. Sind (J. H. Gould). Gould Coll.
9. Eastern Narra, Sind (8. Dovg). Hume Coll.
3. Eastern Narra, 2nd June (S. D.). Hume Coll.
5. Sambhur, Rajputana(2. 1. Adam). Hume Coll.

Om DIOP RP top

CORACTIAS.,

Sambhur, Ist May (&. M. A.).
Sambhur, 3rd May (&. M. A.).

Sambhur, 12th May (R&. M. A.).
Sambhur, 26th May (R. M. A.).

Gurgaon District, 11th May.

Delhi, 28th April (C. 7. Bingham).

Delhi, Ist May (C. T. B.).
Delhi, 24th June (C. 7. B.),
Baraitch, 19th April.
Allahabad, 6th April.
Allahabad.

Allahabad, 10th April.

Mirzapur, April (W. £. Brooks:

Tristram Coll.).

27

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Huine Coll.
Crowley Bequest.

1. Etawah, 30th March. Hume Coll.
2. Ktawah, 15th & 17th April. Hume Coll.
1. Htawah, 3rd April (W.£. Brooks: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
2. Jhansi, 20th June. Hume Coll.
8. Saugor, C. Provs., 15th April. Hume Coll.
3. Saugor, 25th May. Hume Coll.
5. Saugor, 4th June. Hume Coll.
1. Trichinopoly, 8S. India. Hume Coll.
2. Sikhim Terai. Crowley Bequest.

Coracias affinis, McClell.

Coracias affinis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 56
(1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii, p. 13 (1892); Dresser, Mon.
Coracude, p. 35 (1893); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 105
(1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 46 (1900).

The eggs of the Burmese Roller measure from 1°23 to 1:43 in

length, and from 1:03 to 11 in breadth.

Pegu, 26th March (£. W. Oates).

Pegu, 30th March (£. W. O.).
Pegu, 2nd April (Z. W. 0.).
Pegu, 2nd April (Z. W. O.).

Oates Coll.
Oates Coll.
Oates Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

grr bo bo bo

Hume Coll.

Zammee River, Tenasserim, 21st
March (C. T. Bingham).

Coracias garrulus, Linn.

Coracias garrula, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xli. fiz. 9, a, ¢ (1845-54) ;
Baedeker, Fier Eur. Vig. tab. 11. fig. 12 (1855-63) ; Hewitson, Eygs
of Brit. Birds, i. p. 253, pl. Ixiv. fig. iii (1856) ; Salvin, This, 1859,
p- 802 ; Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 66; Seehohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 827,
pl. 18 (1884) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Egys Ind. Birds, iii. p. 56
(1890) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 106 (1895).

Coracias garrulus, Dresser, Birds Eur. v.p.141 (1871); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 15 (1892); Dresser, Mon. Coraciide, p. 19 (1893) ;
Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 167, pi. 48. fig. 14 (1896) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 46 (1900).

The eggs of the European Roller measure from 1:2 to 1°51 in
length, and from 1 to 1:2 in breadth.

28 CORACIID®,

2. Seville, Spain (4. Merz). Seebohm Coll.

1. Seville (ZZ. Saunders). Seebohm Coll.

2. Pomerania (7. Holland). Seebohm Coll.

1. Stettin, Pomerania (7. #.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Styria (2. Secdensacher). Seebohm Coll.

3. Volea (Hl. F. Mosehler). Seebohm Coll.

2. Kashmir, India, 30th May. Hume Coll.

Sind V. alley, Kashmir, 9th June. Hume Coll.

2. Tunis. L. Fraser, Esq. [C.].

3. Chemora, Algeria, 30th May Crowley Bequest.
(H. B, Tristram),

1. Madracen, Algeria, 5th June Crowley Beqnest.
(7 Ba.

1. Ain Djendeli, Algeria, 19th May Crowley Bequest.
(Gey ses

1. Ain Djendeli, 21st May (H. B. T.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Ain Djendeli, Algeria, 20th May Salvin-Godman Coll.
(O. Salvin).

5. Ain Djendeli, 25th May (O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Ain Djendeli, 5th June (O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Genus EURYSTOMUS, Vicil/.

The eggs of the Broad-billed Rollers resemble those of the species
of Coracias.

Eurystomus glaucurus (2. L. S. Mill.).

Eurystomus glaucurus typicus, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat.
Madagq., Ois. 1. p. 214, pl. 802. fig. 8 (1879).

Eurystomus madagascariensis, Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii.
p- 148 (1882).

Eurystomus glaucurus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 29 (1892) ;
Dresser, ‘Mon. Coractide, p. 53 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l, i. p. 47
(1900).

The eggs of the Madagascar Broad-billed Roller in the Collection
measure from 1°28 to se + in length, and from 1:03 to 1:18 in
breadth.

3. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rey. W. Deans Cowan | P.}.
4, Famala Country, Madagascar Crowley Bequest.
(W. Deans Cowan).

Eurystomus letior, Sharpe.

Eurystomus orientalis, Legge, Birds Ceyl. p. 285, , part. (1878) ; Oates ed.
"Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 57, part. (1890) ; Dresser,
Mon. Coraciide, p. 67, part. (1893) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds,
ili. p. LO7 (1895).

Eurystomus leetior, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 36 (1892); zd.
* Hand-l. ii. p. 47 (1900).

Three eggs of the South-Indian Broad-billed Roller measure
respectively: 1-4 by 1:15; 1°37 by 1:13; 1:3 by 1:12.

8. Travancore, S. India, 27th March Hume Coll.
(fF. Bourdillon).

ALCEDINID&, 29

Eurystomus australis, Swans.

Coracias australis, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xli. fig. 10 (1845-64).

Eurystomus pacificus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 119 (1865) ;
Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 118 (1888) ; North, Nests 5:
Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 35, pl. xiv. fig. 1 (1889).

Eurystomus australis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds Bb. M. xvii. p. 36 (1892); Le
Souéf, Vict. Nat. xvi. p. 70 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 47 (1900) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 544 (1901).

The eggs of the Australian Broad-billed Roller measure from
1°31 to 1°38 in length, and from 1:05 to 1:13 in breadth.

1. Australia. - Gould Coll.

1. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

2. Dawson River, Queensland, Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

4, Dawson River, 5th Nov.(NorthColl.). Crowley Bequest.

Eurystomus calonyx, Sharpe.

Eurystomus calonyx, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 88 (1892); td.
Hand-l. ii. p. 47 (1900).
Eurystomus orientalis, Dresser, Mon. Coraciide, p. 67, part. (1893).

The eggs of the Chinese Broad-billed Roller measure from 1°33
to 1°5 in length, and from 1:1 to 1:15 in breadth.

Sie am aa

South China (R. Sewinhoe). Seebohm Coll.

Foochow, China, 29th May. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [ P.].
Foochow, 29th May. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [ P.).
Foochow, 30th May. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.]
Foochow, 8rd June. C. B. Rickett, Esq. | P. |.

Sub-Order HALCYONES.

The eggs of the Kingfishers are pure white, spheroidal in shape,
and generally highly glossy. They do not require to be separately
described.

Family ALCEDINID:.
Sub-Family ALCEDININ “A.

Genus PELARGOPSIS, Giloger.

Pelargopsis gurial (Pearson).

Pelargopsis gurial, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 105 (1870); Legge,
Birds Ceyl. p. 295 (1878); Oates ed. Hume, Nests & LEygs Ind.
Birds, iii. p. 11 (1890); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 101
(1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, p. 129 (1895); Sharpe,
Hand-i. ii. p. 49 (1900).

30 ALCEDINID,

The eggs of the Indian Stork-billed Kingfisher in the Collection
measure respectively: 1-08 by °97; 1:18 by 1:04; 1-14 by 1:04.

3. Dibrughur, Assam, 27th April Hume Coll.
(J. R. Cripps).

Pelargopsis burmanica, Sharpe.

Pelargopsis burmanica, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 109 (1870) ; Oates,
Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 78 (1888) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs
Ind. Birds, iii. p. 12 (1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 104
(1892) ; ed. Hand-l, ii. p. 49 (1900).

The eggs of the Burmese Stork-billed Kingfisher vary in length
from 1°12 to 1°16, and in breadth from -98 to 1:05.

4, Meplay River, Tenasserim, 28rd Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. Bingham).

3. Tenasserim, 5th April (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.

3. Sinzaway, Tenasserim, 10th April Hume Coll,

(CG TB).
Genus CERYLE, Boie.

The eggs of the Kingfishers of this genus are less distinctly
spherical than those of the other members of the family, many
being of a broad oval form with the smaller end somewhat pointed.
The shell is very glossy.

Ceryle rudis (Zinn.).
Ceryle rudis, Allen, Ibis, 1862, p. 860; Tristram, Ibis, 1866, p. 84;
Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 61 (1871); Dresser, Birds Eur. vy.
p- 125 (1875); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 109 (1892) ; zd.
Hand-l. ii. p. 49 (1900).
Alcedo rudis, Bree, Birds Eur. iii. p. 166, pl. ——- (1867); tom. ett.
2nd ed. iv. p. 79, pl. — (1875).

The eggs of the Pied Kingfisher measure from 1*1 to 1:17 in
length, and from °87 to 97 in breadth.

2. Palestine, 20th May (ZZ. B. Tris- Salvin-Godman Coll.
tram).

Lake of Genesaret, Palestine, 28th Crowley Bequest.
AL CHB a

5. Lake of Genesaret, 21st May Crowley Bequest.

to

(EBT).

1. Damietta, Egypt, April (S. Stafford = Salvin-Gedman Coll.
Allen).

2. River Nile. Gould Coll.

2. Nile Delta (J. H. Cochrane). Seebohm Coll.

2. Cape of Good Hope (2. LZ. Layard: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).

Ceryle varia, Strickl.

Ceryle rudis, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinida, p. 61, part. (1871); Legge, Birds
Ceyl, p. 288 (1878); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs, iii. p. 8 (1880).

CERYLE, 31

Ceryle varia, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. 112 (1892) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 119 (1895) ; Sieanpe Hand-l, ii. p. 49
(1900).

The eggs of the Indian Pied Kingfisher measure from 1°12 to
1:25 in length, and from -9 to 1 in breadth.

5. Delhi, N.W.P. India, 9th March Hume Coll.
(C. T. Bingham).

4, Raipur, C. Provs. (F. R. Blewitt). Hume Coll,

1. Pegu, 19th Oct. (£. W. Oates). Seebohm Coll.
it Pecu, 19th Oct. CZ. W. O.). Oates Coll

2. Pegu, 25th Oct. (Z. W. O.), Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, lst Nov. (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 25th Nov. (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

Ceryle torquata (Linn.).

Ceryle torquata, Scl. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1866, p. 191; Sharpe, Mon.
Alcedinide, p. 73 (1870) ; id. Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 121 (1892) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 160 (1899); von Ihering, Rev, Mus,
Paulista, iy. p. 259 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 50 (1900).

An egg of the Ringed Kingfisher in the Collection is covered
with numerous minute blackish pores, and measures 1°73 by 1°35.

1. Upper Ucayali River, Peru (£. Bart- Crowley Bequest.
lett: Tristram Coll.).

Ceryle alcyon (Linn.).

Streptoceryle aleyon, Baedeker, Kier Eur, Vog. tab. 11. fig. 11 (1855-63),

Ceryle alcyon, Brewer, N. Amen Ool. pt. i. p. 110, pl. iv. fig. 52 (1856) ;
A. §& EH. Newton, Ibis, 1859, p. 67; Lord, Proc. BR. A. Inst.,
Woolwich, iv. p. '337 (1865); Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 79
(1868) ; Baird, brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 392 (1874) ;
Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 348, pl. 18 (1884); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M, xvii. p. 125 (1892); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p. 34, pl. i. tig. 38 (1895) ; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 169,
pl. 48. tig. 12 (1896) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 50 (1900).

The eggs of the Belted Kingfisher measure from 1°26 to 1°55 in
length, and from 1-04 to 1-1 in breadth.

1. North America. Old Collection.

5. North America. Seebohm Coll.

2. North America (Montreal Mus.). Seebohm Coll.

2. North America. Crowley Bequest.

1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

5. Canada. Crowley Bequest.

2. British Columbia, June (J. K. N. Amer. Bound. Comm.
Lord).

2. New Brunswick, 5th May (H. £. Crowley Bequest.
Dresser).

1. Wisconsin (7. M. Brewer). Salvin-Godman Coll,

3. New York, May (@/J. G. Bell: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

6.

Mayville, New York, 18th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, [sq.
pe 4).

By ALCEDINID.

. Mayville, New York, 18th May. Radcliffe Saunders Coll.
2. Massachusetts (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
6. New Jersey, 8th May (W.£.D. Princeton University, N.J.
Scott). [E.].
St. Croix, W. Indies (4. §& £. Seebohm Coll.
Newton).

Ceryle amazona (Lath.).

Ceryle amazonia, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinida, p. 85 (1869).

Ceryle amazona, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 27 (1889) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B, M, xvii. p. 129 (1892) ; Salv. § Godm. biol. Centr.-
Amer., Aves, ii. p. 475 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml, p. 160
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 50 (1900); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 260 (1900).

Four eggs of the Amazon Green Kingfisher measure respectively :
1:24 by 1; 1:2 by 1:03; 1:25 by -96; 1-23 by -99.

3. British Honduras, 25th May Salvin-Godman Coll.
(FP. Blancaneaur ).
1. S. America. Crowley Bequest.

Ceryle septentrionalis, Sharpe.

Ceryle americana, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 111, pl. iv. fig. 53 ©
1856).

Ceryle cabanisi, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 87 (1868).

Ceryle americana, var. cabinisi, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds, ii. p. 896 (1874).

Ceryle septentrionalis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. p. 134 (1892); zd.
Hand-l. ii. p. 50 (1900).

Ceryle americana septentrionalis, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 39, pl. i. fig. 4 (1895).

Four eggs of the Texan Green Kingfisher measure respectively :
"92 by -73; :91 by “73: °9D by “fa3 -94 by, 74:

4. §. Antonio, Texas, 16th March Salvin-Godman Coll.
(H. P. Attwater).

2. Mazatlan, Mexico, 24th May Crowley Bequest.
(A. Forrer).

Genus ALCEDO, Linn.

The eggs of the species of this genus are perhaps more nearly
spherical in shape than those of the other members of this family.
They are also extremely glossy.

Alcedo ispida, Linn.

Alcedo ispida, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xiii. fig. 2 (1845-54);
Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. ui. fig. 9 (1855-65) ; Hewitson, Eggs
of Brit. Birds, i. p. 255, pl. xiv. fig. 1 (1856); Sharpe, Mon.
Alcedinida, p. 1 (1870); Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 115 (1875);
Legge, Birds Ceyl. p. 292 (1878); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 341,
pl. 18 (1884); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 141 (1892); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 122 (1895); Seebohm, Eggs of Brit.
Birds, p. 168, pl. 48 fig. 7 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 50 (1900).

Alcedo bengalensis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 1

ALCEDO,

(1890); La Touche, Ibis, 1892, p. 479.

Eggs of the Common Kingfisher, taken in Europe, measure from
°87 to -95 in length, and from ‘72 to ‘8 in breadth.

smaller Asiatic form (A. bengalensis) measure only from *75 to ‘87

in length, and from -65 to ‘72 in breadth.

Keswick, Cumberland
Coll.).

Ashopton, Derbyshire, 4th May
(H. Seebohm).

Cambridgeshire.

Burn Brook, Cambridgeshire.

Oxfordshire (HZ. Saunders).

Alton, Hants (J. Cooper).

Frensham, Hants.

Hendon, Middlesex,

River Thames.

Elbeuf, France (Noury: Hargitt
Coll.).

Elbeuf (Noury: Hargitt Coll.).

Stolp, Pomerania, 7th April

(Hargitt

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

F. Bond, Esq. [P.].
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Gould Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Eggs of the

(7. Holland).
Jerripani, Mussoori, Himalayas.
River Jumna, 18th Sept.
Ahmednugger, 15th March (ev. H.
Bruce).
Neddivuttum, Madras (J. Darling).
Nilghiri Hills, March.
Calcutta, 27th July.
Shanghai, China.
Foochow, China, 19th June.
Foo-chow, 9th July.
Chinkiang, Foh-kien, 12th May.
Fuji, Japan, Ist July.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
C. B. Rickett, Esq. | P. |.
C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P. |.
C. B. Rickett, Esq. | P.].
Radcliffe Saunders Coll.

Ee COS ee Ne ROE Sa ECS RD Sa OOOO SO ee

Alcedo meningting, /orsf.

Alcedo asiatica, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 23 (1870).

Alcedo meningting, Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 829; id. Cut. Birds B. M.
xvii. p. 157 (1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 125
(1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 160 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 11.
p. 51 (1900).

Four eggs of the Malayan Kingfisher measure respectively :
“15 by °65; -77 by ‘62; -79 by -65; °75 by °64.

Sir Hugh Low [C.].
Crowley Bequest.

4. Labuan, Borneo.
2. Borneo (Sir Hugh Low).

Alcedo beavani, Walden.

Alcedo asiatica (nec Sw.), Oates, Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 73
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 6 (1890).
Alcedo beavani, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 160 (1892) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 124 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l, i. p. 51
(1900).
VOL. III, D

34 ALCEDINID&,

Eggs of Beavan’s Kingfisher measure from *75 to °8 in length,
and from 68 to ‘7 in breadth.

4, N. Cachar, 4th April. E. C. Stuart Baker, Esq. [C.].
1. Pegu, 2nd July (£. W. Oates). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 9th July (Z. W. 0O.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Pegu, 2nd July (E. W. O.). Oates Coll.

3. Pegu, 9th July (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

2. Pegu, 20th July (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

Genus CORYTHORNIS, Aazp.

The eggs of the Kingfishers of this genus resemble those of the
species of Alcedo, but are less glossy.

Corythornis cristata (Linn.).

Corythornis vintsioides, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 33 (1869).

Corythornis cristata, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag.,
Ows. 1. p. 255, pl. 302. fig. 12 (1879) ; Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc.
Edinb. vii. p. 148 (1882) ; ” Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p- 162
(1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 160 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l.
i. p. 51 (1900).

Four eggs of the Dusky-crested Kingfisher measure respectively :
<3 by "095, -73 by 762s <7 ‘by “6s. soaby “0:

4. Betsileo, Madagascar. tev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].

Corythornis cyanostigma (Ripp.).
Corythornis cristata, Gurney, Ibis, 1859, p. 245; Sharpe, Mon, Alcedinide,
p. 05 (1869).
Corythornis cyanostigma, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 108
(1875-84) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 163 (1892); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersamml. p- 160 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 52 (1900).

Four eggs of the Malachite-crested Kingfisher measure respec-
tively : °71 by 58; °76 by °56; °75 by °62; -74 by -62.

4, Natal. T. Ayres, Esq. [C.].
4. Transvaal (T. Ayres). Crowley Bequest,

Genus ALCYONE, Swwuins.

The eggs of the Kingfishers of this genus are similar to those of
the species of Corythornis.

Alcyone azurea (Luth.).

Aleyone azurea, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 139 (1865); North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 40 (1889) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.
xvil. p. 168 (1892) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 160 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 52 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds, i il.
p- 547 (1901).

Alcyone diemenensis, Gould, tom. cit. p. 141.

Alcyone diemensis, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 47 (1870).

ALCYONE.—CEYX.—SYMA. 35

The eggs of the Azure Kingfisher measure *85 By ‘74; °82 by -72
*8 by “69; -83 by °73; -89 by -75; -85 by 74; °83 by -73.
1. New South Wales. Gould Coll.
3. Liverpool, N.S.W., 18th Dec. Crowley Bequest.

(A. J. North).
3. Murray River, N.8.W., Dec. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. [P.].

Alcyone pulchra, Gould.

Aleyone pulchra, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 141 (1865); Sharpe,
Mon. Alcedinide, p. 45 (1870); North, Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds,
p- 41 (1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 169 (1892) ; 2d.
Hand-l, ii. p. 52 (1900).

Aleyone azurea pulchra, Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii.
p. 549 (1901).

Two ees s of the peprepdent Kingfisher measure respectively :
81 by: ies *82 by wer

2. Port Essington, Australia. Gould Coll.

Sub-Family DACELONIN “i.
Genus CHYX, Lucép.
Ceyx dillwynni, Sharpe.
Ceyx dillwynni, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 125 (1870); ia. P. ZS.
1879, p. 330; zd. Ibis, 1890, p. 19; ad. Cat. Birds B. M. xvii.
p- 177 (1892) ; ¢d. Hand-l. ii. p. 52 (1900).

The eggs of Dillwyn’s Kingfisher in the Collection are spheroidal

in shape, yee glossy, ama measure respectively: “77 by 6;
‘75 by 61; -72 by °6; *72 by ‘62. A specimen, taken by the
late Mr. Whitehead i in Bone, is much larger, measuring *87 by ‘71.

1. Borneo. Crowley Bequest.

3. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

1. Lawas River, Borneo, 5th April Crow ley dequest.

(J. Whitehead).

Genus SYMA, Less.

Syma torotoro, Less.
Syma torotoro, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 151 (1869); id. Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 196 (1892) ; id. Hand-l. ii. p. 55 (1900).

Four eggs of the Saw-billed Kingfisher in the Collection are
spheroidal in form and very glossy. ‘hey measure respectively :
"93 by -79; -92 by 8; -94 by °8; -93 by °8.

4, S.E. New Guinea. Herr Weiske [C. ].
p 2

36 ALCEDINID®.

Genus DACELO, Leach.

The eggs of the large Kingfishers of this genus are either of a
broad oval or of a spheroidal shape, and they exhibit but little gloss.

Dacelo gigas (Bodd.).

Dacelo gigas, Thien. Fortpflanz. p. 105, tab. xiv. fig. 18 (1845-54) ;
Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 122 (1865); Sharpe, Mon.
Alcedinide, p. 285 (1870); North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds,
p. 36, pl. vi. fig. 1 (1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 204
(1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 160 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. 11.
p- 55 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds. iil. p. 501
(1901).

The eggs of the Laughing Kingfisher measure from 1°67 to 1:8
in length, and from 1°3 to 1-45 in breadth.

1. New South Wales. Gould Coll.
3. South Australia. Gould Coll.
2. South Australia. Gould Coll.
2. Gippsland, Victoria, 13th Sept. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.[ P.}.
1. Gippsland, Victoria. F, A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C. [P.].
2, Western Port, Victoria, 14th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).
3. Frankston, Victoria, 2lst Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. N.).
2. Mitchem, Victoria, 17th Oct. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.{ P.].

Dacelo leachii, Vig. d& Horsf.
Dacelo leachii, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 124 (1865); Sharpe,
Mon. Alcedinide, p. 289 (1870); North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds,
p. 36, pl. vi. fig. 2 (1889) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 206
(1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 160 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 55 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 554 (1901).

The eggs of Leach’s Laughing Kingfisher measure from 1:57 to
1-8 in length, and from 1°31 to 1:47 in breadth.

3. Cape York, N. Australia. Gould Coll.

2. Dawson River, Queensland, Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

2. Dawson River (North Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus SAUROMARPTIS, Cab. §: Heine.

Sauromarptis gaudichaudi (Y. ¢ G.).

Dacelo gaudichaudi, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 295 (1869); Le Souéf,
Ibis, 1900, p. 616.

Sauromarptis gaudichaudi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 209 (1892) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 161 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 56 _
(1900).

Four eggs of Gaudichaud’s Kingfisher in the Collection are of a
very broad oval or spheroidal shape, highly glossy, and measure

HALCYON. Bil

respectively: 1°43 by 1:2; 1:37 by 1:2; 1:51 by 1:17; 1:45 by
1-15. ‘Two others are of a pointed oval shape, and measure 1°5 by
1:17; 1-4 by 1-12 respectively.

2. Sariba Island, New Guinea, 11th Oct. C. A. Barnard, Esq. [C.].
2. Sariba Island, 20th Oct. C. A. Barnard, Esq. [C. |.
2. <Aru Islands (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus HALCYON, Swains.

The eggs of the Kingfishers of this genus are very rounded and
some are perfectly spherical. When fresh, they are extremely
glossy.

Halcyon coromandus (Zath.).
Haleyon coromandus, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinida, p.155 (1870) ; id. P. Z. 8.
1879, p. 331; ed. Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 217 (1892) ; td. Hand-l.
il. p. 56 (1900) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 161 (1899).
Callialeyon lilacina, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 134 (1895).

Five eggs of the Ruddy Kingfisher measure 1-2 in length, and
from 1'1 to 1:2 in breadth,

5. Labuan, Borneo, Sir Hugh Low [C.].

Halcyon smyrnensis (Linn.).

Haleyon smyrnensis, Layard, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 2nd ser. xii. p. 172
(1853); Seinhoe, Ibis, 1860, p. 48; Tristram, Ibis, 1866, p. 86;
Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 161; Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 133
(1875) ; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 298 (1878); Oates ed. Hume, Nests
& Eggs Ind. Birds, ui. p. 15 (1890); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii.
p. 222 (1892); La Touche, Ibis, 1892, p. 479; Blanf. Faun. Brit.
Ind., Birds, iii. p. 182 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 56 (1900).

The eggs of the White-breasted Kingfisher measure from 1 to 1:25
in length, and from 0-9 to 1-05 in breadth.

1. Palestine, 23rd May (H. B. Tris- Salvin-Godman Coll.

tram).
2. Sea of Galilee, 28th April (ZZ. B. 7.). Crowley Bequest.
4, Sind (J. H. Gould). Gould Coll.
4, Hansi, Punjab (W. Blewitt). Hume Coll.
4, Hansi, 12th May (W. B.). Hume Coll.
3. Hansi, 24th May (W. B.). Hume Coll.
2. Hansi, 27th May (W. B.). Hume Coll.
2. Hansi, 2nd June (W. B.). Hume Coll.
2. Hansi, 5th June (W. B.). Hume Coll.
5. Hansi, 7th June (W. B.). Hume Coll,
2. Hansi, loth June (W. B.). Hume Coll.
3. Hansi, 28th June ( W. B.). Hume Coll.
3. Sambhur, 27th June (#. M. Adam). Hume Coll.
3. Meerut, N.W. Provys., 9th May. Hume Coll,
3. Saharunpur, 25th April (G@. #. L. Hume Coll.

Marshall).

Saharunpur, 9th May (G. F. Z. M.). Hume Coll.
Delhi, 5th June (C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coll.

a

38 ALCEDINID®,

2. Raipur, C. Provs., 3rd July. Hume Coll,

1. Saugor, C. Provs., 25th May. Hume Coll.

6. Mynall, Travancore, 9th April (F. Hume Coll.
Bourdiilon).

1. Ceylon (£. L. Layard). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Ceylon, June (4. LZ. Butler). Crowley Bequest.

3. Dibrughur, Assam, 27th April (J. Hume Coll.
R, Cripps)

6. Pegu, March (£. W. Oates). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 15th April (Z. W. O.). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, March (EZ. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Pegu, 15th April (Z. W. O.). Oates Coil.

2. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, Col. C. T. Bingham [P.},
23rd March.

4, Tavoy, Tenasserim, 13th March. Hume Coll.

1. Amoy, China (R. Swinhoe). Seebohm Coll.

1. Hong-Kong, June. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].

Halcyon gularis (Au//).

Halcyon gularis, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide. p. 165 (1870) ; td. Cat. Birds
B. M, xvii. p. 227 (1892) ; td. Hand-l. i. p. 56 (1900).

Two eggs of the White-throated Kingfisher in the Collection
measure respectively: 1:18 by 1:05; 1:19 by 1:05.

2. Marinduque Isl., Philippines, Crowley Bequest.
May (Moseley).

Halcyon cyaniventris (Vveill.).
Alcedo omnicolor, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 104, tab. xiii. fig. 1
(1845-54).
Halcyon cyaniventris, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinde, p. 167 (1870); zd. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvii. p. 228 (1892) ; td. Hand-l. ii, p. 56 (1900) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Eversammi. p. 161 (1899).

Two eggs of the Many-coloured Kingfisher in the Collection
measure respectively : 1°22 by 1:02; 1:2 by 1-03.

2. Lockaboeni, Java, 25th April. Crowley Bequest.

Halcyon pileatus (Bodd.).
Halcyon pileatus, Sharpe, Mon, Alcedinide, p. 169 (1868) ; Legge, Birds
Ceylon, p. 801 (1878); Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 8381; wd. Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 229 (1892); Blanf. Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 133
(1895); La Touche, Ibis, 1900, p. 44; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 57
(1900).

Five eggs of the Black-capped Kingfisher in the Collection measure
from 1-11 to 1:17 in length, and from ‘94 to 1 in breadth. Two
others are of larger size, measuring respectively: 1:24 by 1-1;
1-29 by 1:08.

5. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].
2. Kiukiang, China (Leech: Seebos Srowley B
2. Wiukiang, China (Leech: Seebohm Crowley Bequest.

Coll.).

HALCYON. 39

Halcyon pallidiventris, Cab. |
Haleyon semicerulea, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 173 (1870); 2d. ed.
Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 114 (1875-84).
Halcyon pallidiventris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 235 (1892) ; td.
Hand-l, ii. p. 57 (1900).
Four eggs of the Pale-bellied Kingfisher in the Collection measure
respectively : ‘92 by -82; -95 by ‘82; -9 by -83; -95 by -85.

4. Ruo River, British Central Africa. A. B. Percival, Esq. [C.].

Halcyon chelicutensis (Stanley).
Halcyon chelicutensis, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 183 (1870); td. ed.
Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 117 (1875-84); id. Cat. Birds B. M.
Xvil. p. 289 (1892) ; ed. Hand-i. ii. p. 57 (1900).

Two eggs of the Striped Kingfisher measure respectively: ‘9 by
so, Ol by.:8.
2. Zomba, British Central Africa. Sir H. H. Johnston [P.].

Halcyon saurophagus, Gould.
Halcyon albicilla, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinde, p. 197, part. (1871).
Halcyon saurophagus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 249 (1892) ; zd.
Hand-l, ii. p. 58 (1990) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 161 (1899).

Two eggs of the White-and-Green Kingfisher measure respectively :
hiby,-2 5) 1-1 by “85.

2. St. Aignan, Louisiade Archipelago. E.S. Meek, Esq. [C.].

Halcyon macleayi, J. § S.

Cyanalcyon macleayi, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr, i. p. 135 (1865).

Halcyon macleayi, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p.207 (1870); North, Nests
&§ Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 88 (1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii.
p- 254 (1892) ; Nehrk. Kat. Liersamml. p. 161 (1899); Robinson &
Laverock, Ibis, 1900, p. 639; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 58 (1900) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 556 (1901).

The eggs of Macleay’s Kingfisher measure from °9 to 1-035 in length,
and from ‘81 to °88 in breadth.

1. Port Essington, N. Australia Crowley Bequest.
(Gould Coll.).

3. Moreton Bay, Queensland. Gould Coll.

5. Herbert River, Queensland. S. Boyd, Esq. [P.].

1. Rockampton, Queensland, 10th Crowley Bequest.

Sept. (orth Coll.).

5. Dawson River, Queensland, 29th Crowley Bequest.
Oct. (North Coll.),

1. Melbourne, Victoria. Salvin-Godman Coll.

40 ALCEDINID.

Halcyon pyrrhopygius, Gould.

Todirhamphus pyrrhopygius, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 180 (1865),

Halcyon pyrrhopygius, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 211 (1870); North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 88 (1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M,.
Xvii. p. 258 (1892); Le Souéf, Vict. Nat. xvi. p. 70 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 59 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eygs Austr. Birds, i.
p- 557 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-backed Kingfisher measure from *92 to 1-03
in length, and from ‘84 to °88 in breadth.

2. South Australia. Gould Coll.
3. Lachlan River, N.S.W., 2nd Nov. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

Halcyon sacer (Gm.).

Halcyon sacra, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 223 (1870) ; Layard, P. Z.8.
1875, p. 427.

Halcyon sacer, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, xvii. p. 262 (1892) ; ad. Hand-l.
u. p. 59 (1900) ; Nedrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 161 (1899).

The eggs of the White-browed Kingfisher in the Collection measure
from 1:08 to 1:17 in length, and from ‘88 to ‘93 in breadth.

6. Fiji Islands (£. Z. Layard: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

Halcyon occipitalis (Blyth).

Halcyon occipitalis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 19
(1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 265 (1892); td. Hand-l.
ii. p. 58 (1900).

Sauropatis occipitalis, Blanf. Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, iii, p.-137 (1895).

The egg of Blyth’s White-collared Kingfisher in the Collection
measures 1°13 by ‘94.

1. Camorta, Nicobar Islands, 24th Hume Coll.
Feb. (W. Davison).

Halcyon sanctus, Vig. & Horsf.

Todiramphus sanctus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 128 (1865).

Halcyon sanctus, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 239 (1870); North, Nests
§ Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 37 (1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii.
p. 267 (1892); Le Souéf, Vict. Nat. xvi. p. 71 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p. 60 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii.
p- 558 (1901).

The eggs of the Sacred Kingfisher measure from ‘96 to 1:04 in
length, and from °83 to °87 in breadth.

Australia. Gould Coll.
Queensland. Gould Coll.
3. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

to bo

HALCYON.—TODIRAMPHUS. 41
5. Wellington, N.S.W., 3rd Dee. (4. Crowley Bequest.
J. North).
1. Sydney, Oct. (Z.P. Ramsay: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
' tram Coll.).
2. Albert Park, Victoria, 10th Nov. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

Halcyon vagans (Less.).

Halcyon vagans, Potts, Trans. New Zeal, Inst. ii. p. 52 (1869); ui. p. 69
(1870); v. p. 172 (1872); Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 237% (1871) ;
Buller, Birds New Zeal. 3nd ed. i. p- 121 (1888) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 271 (1892) ; i Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p- 161 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 60 (1909).

The eggs of the New Zealand Kingfisher measure from 1-02 to
1-1 in length, and from °83 to ‘92 in breadth.

1. Canterbury, New Zealand. Capt. R. Snow [P.].

i Canterbury, 17th Oct. (EZ. P. Sey- Crowley Bequest.
mour).

2. Otago, New Zealand, 22nd Nov. Crowley Bequest.

(i. PL S.):
2. Norfolk Island (£. LZ. Layard: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

Halcyon chloris (Bodd.).

Haleyon chloris, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 229 (1870); id. P. ZS.
1879, p. 382; id. Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p.273 (1892) ; id. Hand-l. ii.
p- 60 (i900).

Sauropatis chloris, Blanf. Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 1385 (1895).

Three eggs of the White-collared Kingfisher measure from 1-1 to
1-2 in length, and from ‘92 to :98 in breadth.

3. Labuan, Borneo, 22nd March. Sir Hugh Low [C. ].

3. Akyab, Burma, 18th April (Z. BR. Crowley Bequest.
Shopland).

2. Akyab, 10th May (Z. R&R. S.). Crowley Bequest.

1. Akyab, 9th July (#. #. S.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus TODIRAMPHUS, Less.

Todiramphus recurvirostris, Lafr.

Todiramphus recurvirostris, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 247 (1870) ; td.
Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 290 (1892) : ed. Hand-l. ii. p. 61 (1900) ;
Nehrk, Kat. Eversammi. p. 161 (1899).

Haleyon recurvirostris, Whitmee, Ibis, 1875, p. 437.

The egg of the Flat-billed Kingfisher in the Collection is sphe-
roidal in shape and destitute of gloss. It measures ‘97 by °8

1. Samoa, Jan. Rey. S. J. Whitmee [C.].

42 ALCEDINID,

Genus TANYSIPTERA, Vig.

Tanysiptera nigriceps, Sc.

Tanysiptera nigriceps, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 299 (1892) ; id.
Hand-l. ii. p. 62 (1900) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 161 (1899).

The egg of the Black-headed Tanysiptera in the Collection is
spheroidal in shape and almost devoid of gloss. It measures 1°12
by °98.

1. Duke of York Island (Nehrkorn Crowley Bequest.
'oll.).

Tanysiptera sylvia, Gould.

Tanysiptera sylvia, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 137 (1865); Sharpe,
Mon. Alcedinide, p. 259 (1869) ; North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds,
p- 39 (1839); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 300 (1892); Le
Souéf, Ibis, 1898, p. 55; Netrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 161 (1899) ;
Robinson § Laverock, Ibis, 1900, p. 640; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 62
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests S Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 561 (1901).

The eggs of the Australian Tanysiptera are globular in shape

aud glossy. They measure from 1:04 to 1:08 in length, and from
*88 to ‘94 in breadth.

2, Cape York, North Australia. Gould Coll.

4, Cape York. Gould Coll.

2. Cape York. H. Cuming, Esq. [C.].

3. Somerset, Cape York, 2nd Feb. C. A. Barnard, Esq. [| C.].
2. Somerset (7ristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Tanysiptera dea (Linn.).
Tanysiptera nais, Sharpe, Mon. Alcedinide, p. 279 (1871).
Tanysiptera dea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B,. M. xvii. p. 310 (1892: ; Nehkrk.
Kat. Eversammil. p. 161 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 63 (1900).

The eggs of the Ceram Tanysiptera in the Collection are somewhat
globular, exhibit a high gloss, and measure 1°15 by -96; 1-07 by ‘94
respectively.

1, Amboina. Seebohm Coll.
1. Amboina. Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Order BUCEROTES.

The eggs of the Hornbills are of an elliptical or regular oval
shape. The shell is rough in texture, granulated, frequently
covered with small pimples and rugosities, and pitted with pores.
When first laid they are pure white and slightly glossy, but as
incubation proceeds the gloss disappears aud the shell becomes
of an earth-colour or dark brown.

BUCEROTES. 43

Genus DICHOCEROS, Gloger.

Dichoceros bicornis (Linn.).

Dichoceros bicornis, Elliot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. vi. (1877); Oates,
Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 87 (1885); Oates ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs
Ind. Birds, iii. p. 68 (1890); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 855
(1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 142 (1895) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p. 64 (1900).

The eggs of the Great Hornbill measure from 2-4 to 2°83 in
length, and from 1°78 to 1:95 in breadth.

2. Pegu, 22nd March (£. W. Oates). Oates Coll.

. Pegu, 23rd March (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.
9. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, Hume Coll,

23rd Feb. (C. 7. Bingham).

1. Thoungyin River, 24th Feb. Hume Coll,
(C27. B:).

1. Thoungyin River, 2nd March Hume Coll.
Cer 1 B.):

Genus ANTHRACOCEROS, Reichenbd.

Anthracoceros convexus (Zemm.).

Anthracoceros convexus, Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 329; Elliot, Mon.
Bucer. text to pl. xii. (1880); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 364
(1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 1. p. 64 (1900).

Two eggs of Temminck’s Pied Hornbill measure respectively :
2:07 by 1°37; 1:9 by 1-23.

2. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].
1. Borneo, May (H. Low). Crowley Bequest.

Anthracoceros albirostris (Shaw 4: Nodder).

Buceros malabaricus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Voy. p. 71, tab. xii. fig. 8
(1845-54).

Anthracoceros malabaricus, Hiliot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. xiii. (1877) ;
Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 365 (1892).

Anthracoceros albirostris, Oates, Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 90 (1883) ;
id, ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 72 (1890); Blanf.
Fama Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 145 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 64
(1900).

The eggs of the Indo-Burmese Pied Hornbill measure from
1:8 to 2°05 in length, and from 1-3 to 1:4 in breadth.

2. Pegu, 22nd March (£. W. Oates). Oates Coll.

2. Sinzaway Forest, Tenasserim, 28rd Hume Coll.
March (C. T. Bingham).

1. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, Hume Coll.

26th Feb. (C. 7. B.).

44 BUCEROTES.

1. Thoungyin River, 26th Feb. Tlume Coll.
CONE. ).

5. Thoungyin River, 5th March Hume Coll.
CO, T.B.).

1. Thoungyin River, 23rd April Hume Coll.
(Co LB):

Genus ACEROS, Gray.

Aceros nepalensis (/Hodys.).

Aceros nepalensis, Eldiot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. xlv. (1878); Oates,
Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 98 (1883); id. ed. Hume, Nests § Eyys
Ind. Birds, iii. p. 77 (1890); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 380
(1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 149 (1895); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 66 (1900).

Two eggs of the Rufous-necked Hornbill measure respectively :
2°11 by 1°55; 2°23 by 1°66.

1. Teesta Valley, Sikhim, 28th April Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie).

1. Mongphoo, Sikhim, 21st May Hume Coll.
(J. G.).

Genus RHYTIDOCEROS, Reichend.

Rhytidoceros undulatus (Shaw).

Rbytidoceros undulatus, Eliot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. xxxv. (1877) ;
Oates, Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 93 (1883); td. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 80 (1890); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii.
p- 382 (1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 147 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 66 (1900).

The eggs of the Malayan Wreathed Hornbill measure from
22 to 2°85 in length, and from 1°55 to 1°85 in breadth, but a
specimen taken by Mr. Theobald in Arrakan measures only
1:93 by 1:48.

1. Sandoway, Arrakan, 12th March Hume Coll.
(W. Theobald).

1. Meeawuddy, Tenasserim, 3rd Hume Coll.
March (C. T. Bingham).

2. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, Hume Coll.
25th Feb. (C. T. B.).

5. Thoungyin River, 5th March Hume Coll.
(Our oR),

3. Thoungyin River, 15th March Hume Coll.
(CAT.B:).

2. Thoungvin River, 17th March Hume Coll.
(i ae dees’)

bo

Thoungyin “River, 19th March Hume Coll.
(Cx DB

RIYTIDOCEROS.—PTILOL@MUS.—OCYCEROS, 45

Rhytidoceros subruficollis (Blyth).

Rhytidoceros subruficollis, Eiot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. xxxvi. (1878) ;
Oates, Birds Brit. Burm, it. p. 91 (1883) ; zd. ed. Hume, Nests &
Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 81 (1890); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii.
p. 384 (1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 148 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 66 (1900).

The eggs of Blyth’s Wreathed Hornbill in the Collection measure
respectively ; 2°33 by 1°8; 2°25 by 1°75; 2°3 by 1-54.

2. Meeawuddy,Tenasserim, 27th Feb. Hume Coll.
(C. T. Bingham).
1. Meeawuddy, lst March (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.

Rhytidoceros plicatus (orst.).

Rhytidoceros plicatus, Eitiot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. xxxvii. (1878) ;
Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 885 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 66 (1900).

An egg of the Papuan Wreathed Hornbill measures 2 by 1:45.

1. New Guinea. Old Collection.

Genus PTILOLAMUS, Oyilvie Grant.

Ptilolemus tickelli (Blyth).

Anorrhinus tickelli, Eldot, Won. Bucer. text to pl. xliii. (1880) ; Oates,
Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 96 (1888); td. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs
Ind. Birds, iii. p. 76 (1890). cf

Ptilolemus tickelli, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 392 (1892); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 151 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p- 67
(1500).

The eggs of Tickell’s Hornbill appear to be always elliptical
in shape. They measure from 1°68 to 1:9 in length, and from
1-27 to 1°36 in breadth.

1. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim,25rd = Hume Coll.
Feb. (C. T. Bingham).

5, Thoungyin River, 28rd Feb. Hume Coll.
Cae AY ci

9. Thoungyin River, 5th March Hume Coll.
(Cet By,

2. Thoungyin River, 5th April Hume Coll.
GCiek.);

Genus OCYCEROS, Hume.

Ocyceros birostris (Scop.).

Meniceros bicornis, Horne, P. Z. S. 1869, p. 241.

Lophoceros birostris, Elliot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. xviii. (1878)
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 155 (1895).

Ocyceros birostris, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 74
(1890) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 394 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 67 (1900).

b]

46 UPUPID®.

The eggs of the Common Indian Grey Hornbill measure from
1:64 to 1°82 in length, and from 1°15 to 1°3 in breadth.

Hee lndia: Radcliffe Saunders Coll.
1. Grassmount, Mynpuri, N.W. Hume Coll.
Provs., India, 7th May (C.

Florne).

6. Pimpalnir, Khandesh, April (JJ. Hume Coll.
Davidson).

1. Khandesh, 5th April (J. D.). Hume Coll.

J. Khandesh, 7th April. Crowley Bequest.

Genus LOPHOCEROS, Hempr. § Ehi.

Lophoceros melanoleucus (Licht.).

Tockus melanoleucus, Elliot, Mon. Bucer. text to pl. xlix. (1880);
Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 127 (1875-84).

Lophoceros melanoleucus, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 399 (1892) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 67 (1900).

An egg of the Crowned Hornbill measures 1°55 by 1:09.

1. Lower Albany, 8. Africa. Dr. 8. Schonland [P.].

Sub-Order UPUP.

The eggs of the Hoopoes are devoid of markings and are subject
to much variation of colour. When fresh the majority are of a
bluish-white or pale greenish-blue colour, but some are of a pale
olive-green, olive-brown, or grey colour. They exhibit a small
amount of gloss. The shell is smooth and pitted with very minute
pores, and is often marked with small white specks, caused by the
disintegration of the surface of the shell.

The eggs are typically of a narrow oval form, a good deal pointed
at the smaller end, and frequently at the broad end as well.

Family. UP UPEID A.

Genus UPUPA, Linn.
Upupa epops, Lini.

Upupa epops, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 110, tab. xv. 10, a-c (nee
12, a-c) (1845-54); Baedeker, Ever. Eur. Vog. tab. 50. fig. 3
(1855-63) ; Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 249, pl. Isiii.
fig. 111 (1865); Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 179 (1871); Saunders,
Ibis, 1871, p. 67; Danford, Ibis, 1878, p. 7; Seebohm, Brit. Birds,
il, p. 354, pl. 15 (1884); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds,
ii. p. 837 (1890) ; Salvin, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 4 (1892) ; Seebohm,
Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 167, pl. 48. figs. 1 & 4 (1896); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 70 (1900).

UPUPA. AT

The eggs of the Common Hoopoe measure from -88 to 1:15 in
length, and from °63 to ‘77 in breadth.

2. Europe (ZH. E. Dresser). Crowley Bequest.
5. Valkenswaard, Holland, 23rd May Seebohm Coll.
(HZ. Seebohm).

6. Dart, Holland, 51st May. Salvin-Godman Coll.

2. Elbeuf, France (Noury: Hargitt Seebohm Coll.
Coll.).

2. Vosges Mts., France (Mougel: Seebohm Coll.
Hargitt Coll.)

2. Vosges (Mougel : Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Seville, Spain (#7. Saunders). Seebohm Coll.

4, Seville, 7th May (H. S.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Seville, 9th May (#7. S.), Seebohm Coll.

2. Styria (ZL. Seidensacher), Crowley Bequest.

3. Volga. Seebohm Coll.

2. Greece. Seebohm Coll.

3. Tunis (V. Bogo: Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

4, Tunis (V. B.: Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

1. Egypt, 24th April. Salvin-Godman Coll.

®&. Asia Minor, llth May (C. G. Seebohm Coll.
Danfor d).

Asia Minor, 11th May (C. G. D.). Seebohm Coll.

Asia Minor, 12th May (C. G. D.). Seebohm Coll.

Asia Minor, 12th May (C. G. D.). Seebohm Coll.

Simla, Himalay A, May, Hume Coll.

Kashmir (W. E. Brooks: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

NS eC

Upupa indica, Reichend.
(Plate I. figs. 6 & 7.)
Upupa nigripennis, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 161 (1878).

Upupa ceylonensis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 334
(1890).

Upupa longirostis, Oates ed. Hume, tom. cit. p- 338.
Upupa indica, Salvin, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 10 (1892); Blanf. Fauna
brit. Ind., Birds, iii, p. 161 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 70.

The eggs of the Indian Hoopoe resemble those of U. epops.
They measure from °85 to 1 in length, and from ‘6 to -74 in
breadth.

6. Hansi, Punjab. Hume Coll.
53. Hansi, 10th April. Hume Coll.
3. Lucknow, 5th March. Hume Coll, ©
1. Baraich, Oudh, 5th March (R. M. Hume Coll.
Adam).
1. Baraich, 2nd April (R. M. A.). Hume Coll.
2. Baraich, 21st April (R. MW. A.). Hume Coll.
2. Baraich, 28th April (R. M. A.). Hume Coll.
1. Baraich, 3rd May (R. M. A.). Hume Coll.
2. Futtizhar. Crowley Bequest.
2. Nilghiri Hills, 20th Feb. Hume Coll.
2. Nilghiri Hills, April. Hume Coll.
Up Pegu, 10th March (Z, W. Oates). Oates Coll.

48 UPUPID®.—MEROPID.®.

2, Pegu, 7th April (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

Ay Peon, “th Apnl (2. WO: Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.).

4. Salang, Malay Peninsula, 24th Feb. Hume Coll.

(J. Darling).

Upupa marginata, Bp.

Upupa marginata, Milne- Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois.
1. p. 270 (1879); Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii. p. 148
(1882); Salvin, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 18 (1892); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammi. p. 152 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 70 (1900).

The eggs of the Madagascar Hoopoe in the Collection are of a
greyish-white colour and slightly glossy. Two specimens are
marked with rufous spots, which, however, appear to be only nest-
stains. Examples measure from ‘91 to 1:04 in length, and from

65 to ‘71 in breadth.
2. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
5. Madagascar (W. Deans Cowan: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
Upupa africana, Bechst.

Upupa africana, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s B. 8. Afr. pp. 134, 808 (1875-84) ;

Salvin, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 14 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi.

p. 152 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 70 (1900).

An egg of the African Hoopoe measures 1°5 by °73 inch.

1. Grahamstown, Dec. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. [P.].

Sub-Order MEROPES.

Family MEROPID.

The eggs of the Bee-eaters are plain white and of a rounded
shape, many being perfectly spherical. The shell is very smooth
and extremely glossy.

Genus DICROCERCUS, Cab. § Heine.

Dicrocercus hirundineus (Licht.).

Dicrocerecus hirundinaceus, Anderss. Birds Dam.-land, p- 63 (1872);
Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 101 (1875-84).
Dicrocercus hirundineus, Dresser, Mon. Merop. p. 99 (1884); Sharpe
Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 43 (1892); id. Hand-i. ii. p. 72 (1900) ;
Nehrk, Kat. Eiersammi, p. 159 (1899). ;
Two eggs of the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater in the Collection

measure respectively ; -8 by °69; °82 by -7.

is

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MELITIOPHAGUS.—MEROPS. 49

2. Omaruru, Damara-land, 31st Oct. Crowley Bequest,
(C. J. Andersson: Tristram
Coll.).

Genus MELITTOPHAGUS, Bore.

Melittophagus swinhoei (Hwine).

Merops swinhoei, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 812 (1878).

Melittophagus quinticolor, Dresser, Mon. Merop. p. 115 (1885) ; Oates
ed. Hume, Nests § Eygs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 67 (1890).

Melittophagus swinhoei, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 55 (1892);
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 114 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
ii. p. 73 (1900).

The eggs of the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater measure from ‘77 to

~ +92 in length, and from -72 to ‘81 in breadth.

10. Nilghiri Hills, S. India, 26th Hume Coll.
March.
2. Nilghiri Hills. Crowley Bequest.
1. Ceylon, 16th May (A. LZ. Butler). Crowley Bequest.
4, Tenasserim, 2nd April (C. 7. Hume Coll.
Bingham).
5. Yea, Tenasserim, 26th March Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).
47. Salang, Malay Peninsula, 16th Hume Coll.
March (J. Darling).
2. Salang, 16th March (J. Darling). Crowley Bequest.

Genus MEROPS, Zinn.

Merops bicolor, Bod:.
Merops bicolor, Dresser, Mon. Merop. p. 27 (1884): Steere, List Birds &

Mamm. Philipp. p. 9 (1890); Sharpe, Cat. Buds B. M. xvii. p. 60
(1892) ; 7d. Hand-l. ii. p. 73 (1900).

Three eggs of the Chestnut-and-Green Bee-eater measure respec-
tively : “91 by -78: *91 by °78; °9 by -79.

3. Marinduque Isl., Philippines. Steere Exped.

Merops sumatranus, Raff.

Merops sumatranus, Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 329; Dresser, Mon. Merop.
p- 23 (1884); Lverett, List Birds Borneo, p. 164 (1889) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 61 (1892); Hose, Ibis, 1893, p. 411;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 159 (1899); Butler, Journ. Bomb. Nat.
Hist. Soe. xii. p. 773 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-i. ii. p. 73 (1900).

The eggs of the Sumatran Bee-eater measure from ‘88 to 1 in
length, and from ‘75 to °85 in breadth.

8. Singapore, 17th May (W. Davison). Hume Coll.
4. Borneo (Sir Hugh Lov). Crowley Bequest.
VOL. lI. K

ro 9

Merops apiaster,

MEROPID A,

Labuan, Borneo, 3rd
(J. Whitehead).

Labuan.

Labuan, June.

Baram, Sarawak, Feb. & March.

June

Crowley Bequest.

Sir Hugh Low [C.].
isk Everett Esq. [P.].
Dr. Charles Hose [P.}.

[
L

Merops apiaster, Linn.

Thien.
(1845-54); Baedeker, Fier Lur.
Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds,
Salvin, Ibis, 1859, p. 303;
Layard’s Birds 8. Africa,

ii. p. 321, pl. 18 (1884);

Fortnflanz. ges.
Vog. tab. 11.
i. p. 254, pl. Ixiv. fig. 11 (1856);
Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 67 :
p. 96 (1875 84);
p. 155 (1877) ; td. Mon. Merop. p. 75 (1884) ;
Whitehead, Ibis, 1885, p. 27;

Vog. p. 107, tab. xiii. fig. 4
fig. 13 (1855-63) ;

Sharpe, ed.
Birds Eur. \
Seebohm, Brit. Birds,
Oates ed,

Dresser,

Hume, Nests § Eqys Ind. Birds, iii. p. 66 (1890); Sharpe, Cat.

Birds B. M. xvii. p. 68 (1892) ;

Irby, Orn, Str.

Gibr. 2nd ed. vp. 131

(1895); Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 165, pl. 48. fig. 6 (1896) ;

Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 74 (1900).

The eggs of the Common Bee-eater measure from -95 to 1:15 in

length, and from ‘8 to 94 in breadth.

mM ~1 bo

bo

mcoho

Spain.

Spain.

Seville, Spain (2. Saunders: Har-
gitt Coll.).

Seville, 15th May (Z. S.).

Malaga, Spain (H. S.: Harg:tt
Coil.).

Gibraltar (Z. H. Irby).

Corsica, 4th June.

Kustendji, Dobrudscha, 16th June
(H. Seebohm § J. Young).

Dobrudscha.

Corinth, Greece, 6th May (JZ. See-
bohm & T. Kruper).

Nymphia, Greece, 7th June
(EIS: 0 KG Ys

Sarepta, S. Russia.

Volga.

Southern Europe.

Taugier, Morocco.

Algeria (O. Salvin).

Zana, Algeria, 14th June (O.S.).

Chemora, Algeria, Ist June
(O. 8.).

Chemora, 2nd June (H. B. Tris-
tram).

Chemora, 2nd June (ZZ. B. 7.).

Tunis.

South Africa.

Kashmir, India, 28th May (C. R.
Cock).

Lord Lilford [P. ].
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

Salvin-Godman Coll.
ie Fraser, Esq. [C.].
1d Uy Layard, Ksq. [P.].
Hume Coll.

MEROPS, yy |

Merops persicus, Pall.

Merops egyptius, Loche, Expl. Sct. Algér., Ois. ii. p. 91 (1867).

Merops persica, Bree, Birds Eur. ili. p. 162, pl. — (1867) ; id. tom, cit,
2nd ed. iv. p. 76, pl. — (1875).

Merops persicus, Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 155 (1877); ad. Mon. Merop.
p: 63 (1884); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 65
(1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 66 (1892); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 112 (1895); Koenig, J. f. O. 1896, p. 216,
tab. vi. fig. 8; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 74 (1900),

1. Algeria (Loche). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Nubia (Tristram Coil.). Crowley Bequest.

1. Banks of the Nile (J. H. Cochrane: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

2. Asia Minor, May. Crowley Bequest.

1. Sambhur, India, 19th June (R. M, Hume Coll.
Adam).

7. Sambhur, 30th June (R. M. A.). Hume Coll.

1. Sambbhur, Ist July (2. WM. A.). Hume Coll.

6. Sambhur, 2nd July (2. MW. A.). Hume Coll.

1. Sambhur, 3rd July (R. MW. A.). Hume Coll.

1. Sambhur, 10th July (R. MW. A.). Hume Coll,

8. Sambhur, 13th July (R. M. A.). Hume Coll.

3. Sambhur, 27th July (&. M. A.). Hume Coll.

8. Delhi. Hume Coll.

1. Delhi, 7th July (C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coil.

7. Gurhi Hursroo, Gurgaon Dist., Hume Coll.

l7th June (C.-T. B.).

5. Gurhi Hursroo, 2nd July (W.N. Hume Coll,
Chill).

1. Gurhi Hursroo, 5th July (W. Hume Coll.
INE CD.

Merops superciliosus, Linn.

Merops superciliosus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xiii. fiz. 5 (1845-
54); Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii. p. 148 (1882); Dresser,
Mon. Merop. p. 71 (1884); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 70
(1892); Nehrk, Kat. Eiersamml. p. 159 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii,
p- 74 (1900).

Merops madagascariensis typicus, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist.
Nat. Madag., Ors. i. p. 262, pl. 302. fig. 13 (1879).

The eggs of the Madagascar Bee-eater measure from -95 to 1 in
length, and from *75 to °88 in breadth.

5. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rey. W. Deans Cowan peal.

2. Mahanoro, Madagascar, Nov. W. Radcliffe Saunders, sq: [P. ],
3. Madagascar (2%. Newton). Crowley Bequest.

1. Madagascar. Crowley Bequest.

Merops philippinus, Linn.

Merops .philippinus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 306 (1878); Dresser, Mon.
Merop. p. 55 (1884) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, iii.
. 63 (1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 7] (1892) ; Blanf.
eee Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 111 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 74
(1900).
EQ

52 MEROPIDE.

The eggs of the Blue-tailed Bee-eater measure from *82 to ‘97 in
length, and from ‘67 to 85 in breadth,

13. Lahore, Punjab, 10th June Hume Coll.

(C. H. T. Marshail).

1, Hansi, Punjab, 14th June Hume Coll.
(W. Blewitt).

J. Hansi, 18th June (W. B). Hume Coll.

9. Delhi, 2nd June (C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coll.

1. Baraich, Oudh, 2}st April (2. MZ. Ifume Coll.
Adam).

4. Baraich, 28th April (R. AZ. A.). Hume Coll.

4. Hoshungabad, C. Proys., 28th Hume Coll,
April (E. C. Nunn).

5. Hoshungabad, Ist May (2. C. N.). Hume Coll.

2. Hoshungabad, 3rd May (2.0. N.). Hume Coll.

1. Hoshungabad. 7th May (2.C. N.). Tiume Coll.
Raipur, C. Provs. (F. 2. Blewitt). Hume Coll.

Akyab, Burma, 22nd April (Z. Crowley Bequest.
R. Shopland).

1. Pegu, 15th April (Z. W. Oates). Seebohm Coll.

3. Pegu, 15th April (£. IV: O.). Oates Coll.

3. Pegu, 17th April (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

ll. Sittang River, Burma, 25th April Hume Coll.
(E.W0,):

Merops ornatus, Lath.

Merops ornatus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 117 (1865) ; Dresser,
Mon. Merop. p. 51 (1884); North, Nests § Eygs Austr. Birds, p. 34
(1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 74 (1892); Le Souéf,
Vict. Nat. xvi. p. 70 (1899); Nehrk. Kat, Liersammil. p. 159 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 74 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 545 (1901).

The eggs of the Australian Bee-eater measure from ‘8 to ‘87 in
length, and from -71 to -76 in breadth.

1. Adelaide, S. Australia (22. P. Ram- Crowley Bequest.
say: Tristram Coll.).

5. South Australia. Gould Coll.

4. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

6. New South Wales, 39th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

3. Cardington, Bell River, N.S. W. Crowley Bequest.

(LZ. P. Ramsay: Tristram Coll.).

Merops viridis, Linn.

Merops viridis, Beavan, P. Z. S. 1864, p. 375 ; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 309
(1878); Dresser, Birds Eur. y. p. 171 (1376); td. Mon. Merop.
p. 3l (1884) ; Outes ed. Hume, Nests § Eygs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 60
(1890) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 78 (1892); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 110 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 74 (1900),

The eggs of the Little Green Bee-eater measure from 68 to *82

in length, and from ‘64 to ‘73 in breadth.

MEROPS.—NYCTIORNIS,

53

57. Hansi, Punjab. Hume Coll.
Gurgaon District, 28th April Hume Coll,
(W. N. Chill).
1. Sultanpur, 19th April (WW. N. C.). Hume Coll.
7. Delhi, 30th April (W. N. C). Hume Coll.
3. Delhi, 14th May (C. T. Bingham). Hume Coll.
Ie Delhi, 16th May (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.
2. Delhi, 27th May (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.
4, Sambhur, 8th May (2. M. Adam). Wume Coll,
17. Sambhur, 21st May (2. MW, A.). Hume Coll.
2. Sambhur, 29th May (2. M. A.). Hume Coll.
3. Sambhur, 26th June (2. M, A.). Hume Coll,
1. Sambhur, 30th June (R. WM. A.). Hume Coll.
o. Ahmedabad, Gujerat, 20th April. Tlume Coll.
J. Hoshungabad, 7th April (2. C. Hume Coll.
Nunn).
2. Maunbhoom, 18th April (R. C. Crowley Bequest.
Beavan).
Tt. Allahabad, N.W.P. Hume Coll.
1. Baraich, Oudh, 6th April (2. W, Hume Coll.
Adam).
2. Baraich, 15th April (2. M. A.). Hume Coll.
2. Baraich, 22nd April (R. MW. A.). Hume Coll,
3. Chupra, Bengal, 15th March. Hume Coll,
1. Maunbhoom, Bengal, 6th April Salvin-Godman Coll.
(R. C. Beavan).
2. Calcutta, 25th April. Crowley Bequest.
1. Nilghiri Hills, 20th March. Hume Coll.
2. Pegu, 15th April (£. W. Oates). Seebohm Coll.
2. Tenasserim, 23rd March. Col. C. T. Bingham [ P.1.
3, Tenasserim, 25th March. Col. C. T. Bingham | (P.1. is

Merops malimbicus, Shaw.

Merops malimbicus, Dresser, Mon. Merop. p. 87 (1884); Sharpe, Cut.
Birds B. M, xvii. p. 86 (1892) ; ¢«d. Hand-l. ii. p. 75 (1900).

Two eggs of the Grey-and-Red Bee-eater measure respectively :
1:01 by -84; 1 by -78

2. River Niger, May. Dr. Cuthbert Christy [P.].

Genus NYCTIORNIS, Swains.

Nyctiornis athertoni, J. ¢ S.

Nyctiornis athertoni, Dresser, Mon. is erop. p. 7 (1884) ; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs ‘Ind. Birds, iii. p. 58 (1890); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 88 (1892) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 115
(1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamnil, p. 160 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-t.
ii. p. 75 (1900).

Four eggs of the Blue-necked Bee-eater measure respectively :
fete by 103; 0-13 by 895 leisby 1-01; Id by 1-02.

4. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, Hume Coll.

23rd April (C. 1. Bingham).

ot MOMOTID.

Sub-Order MOMOTTZ.

Family MOMOTID.

The eggs of the Motmots vary in shape from blunt oval to
spheroidal. They are very smooth, highly glossy, and of a plain
white.

Genus EUMOMOTA, Scl.

Eumomota superciliaris (Sauclb.).

Eumomota superciliaris, Owen, Ibis, 1861, p. 64; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 317 (1892) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves,
ii. p. 464 (1895); Nehkrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 162 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p. 76 (1900).

The eggs of the Yucatan Motmot measure from 1:04 to 115 in
length, and from °86 to ‘94 in breadth.

4. San Geronimo, Guatemala, 21st Salyin-Godman Coll.
May (&. Owen).

1. San Geronimo, 21st May (&. O.). Crowley Bequest.

4. Guatemala (O. Salvin). Salvin-Godiman Coll.

Genus MOMOTUS, Briss.

Momotus equatorialis, Gould.

Momotus aquatorialis, Sel. § Sale. P. Z, 8. 1879, p. 5384; Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvii. p. 823 (1892) ; td. Hand-l. ii. p. 77 (1900).

Three eggs of Gould’s Motmot measure respectively: 1:52 by
15183 1:45 by 2-195 deol byde2-
2. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia —Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. A. Salmon).

1. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

Momotus lessoni, Less.
Momotus lessoni, Sharpe, Cut. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 324 (1892) ; Cherrie,
Auk, 1892, p. 322; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii.
p. 456 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 162 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p. 77 (1900).
An egg of Lesson’s Motmot measures 1:07 by °85.

1. Chiriqui, Panama (Nehrkorn Coll). Crowley Bequest.

Momotus mexicanus, Swains.
Momotus mexicanus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 328 (1892) ; Salv.
& Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 460 (1895) ; Nehrk, Kat.
Eversamml. p, 162 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 77 (1900).

TODIDA,— CAPRIMULGI1. ys)

Two eggs of the Mexican Motmot measure respectively: 1:11 by
99; 1°13 by -91.
2. Mazatlan, Mexico (4. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Order TODI.

Family TODID.

The eggs of the Todies resemble those of the Motmots.

Genus TODUS, Linn.

Todus viridis, Zinn.

Todus viridis, Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 72 (1847); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 834 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Lersamml. p. 162 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 78 (1900).

The eggs of the Green Tody measure from ‘6 to *65 in length,
and from 51 to ‘56 in breadth.

5. Jamaica. Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Jamaica. Crowley Bequest.

1. Jamaica. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. [ P. }.
3. Gully St. Andrew, Jamaica, Crowley Bequest.

29th May (C. B. Taylor).

/ Todus multicolor, Gould.

Todus multicolor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 335 (1892); Nehkrk.
Kat. Eiersammi. p. 162 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 78 (1900).

Two eggs of the Cuban Tody measure respectively : -64 by ‘51;
68 by -52.

2. Cuba (Nehrkorn Coill.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Order CAPRIMULGI.

The eggs of the Nightjars are typically of a true elliptical shape,
the two ends being precisely similar in contour; in some cases,
however, one end is very slightly compressed. The shell is smooth
and generally glossy.

With few exceptions the eggs of these birds are double-spotted.
In a few instances they are plain white, and occasionally they are
single-spotted. The eggs of many Nightjars bear a close resemblance
to those of the Sand-Grouse.

56 CAPRIMULGID&.

Family CAPRIMULGIDA.
Sub-Family NYCTIBIIN A.

Genus NYCTIBIUS, Vierll.

Nyctibius jamaicensis (('m.).
(Plate I. fig. 13.)

Nyctibius jamaicensis, Gosse, birds Jamaica, p. 41 (1847) ; Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 625 (1892); Goéldi, Ibis, 1896, p. 299, figs. 1 & 2;
Sharpe, Hand-l, i. p. 79 (1900) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p- 257 (1900). ¢

y

An egg of the Jamaica Nightjar presented to the Museum by
Dr. Goéldi is a perfect ellipse in shape and almost devoid of gloss.
It is white, sparingly marked with spots and small blotches of
chocolate-brown and violet-grey. It measures 1-62 by 1:16.

J. Colonia Alpina, Rio de Janeiro, Dr. E. A. Goéldi [P. ].
25th Nov.

Sub-Family CAPRIMULGIN.

Genus CHORDEILES, Swains.

Chordeiles virginianus (('m.).

Caprimulgus virginianus, Zien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 17
(1845-54).

Chordeiles virginianus, Brewer, N.Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 87, pl. v. figs. 59-61
(1856) ; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 610 (1892) ; Salv. § Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 396 (1894); Bendire, Life-Hist.
N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 168, pl. iui, figs. 1-3 (1895) ; von Ihering, Rev.
Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 257 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 79 (1900).

Chordeiles popetue, var. popetue, Baird, Brewer & Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 401 (1874).

The eggs of the American Night-Hawk are of a greyish-white or
cream-colour, densely marked with lavender-grey and various shades
of brown. Some are speckled, others spotted and blotched, and
others again are clouded and marbled. hey are moderately glossy,
and measure from 1°15 to 1:3 in length, and from °85 to ‘9 in
breadth.

5. North America. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.).
J. North America. Old Collection.
. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll,
}. North America. Gould Coll.

2. North America (F%eld Coll/.). Crowley Bequest,

—

CHORDEILES, oT
2. North America (7)tstram Coli.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Ottawa, Canada (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Pennsylvania (S. F. Baird: Henshaw Salvin-Godman Coll.
Coll.).

2, Rock Island, Illinois (J. W. Velie: Salvin-Godman Coll.
Smuths. Inst.).
1. Towa. Crowley Bequest.

Chordeiles henryi, Cuss.

Chordeiles popetue, var. henryi, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
i. p. 404 (1874).

Chordeiles henryi, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 612 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 79 (1900).

Chordeiles virginianus henryi, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p- 167, pl. ili. fig. 4 (1895).

The eggs of the Western Night-Hawk are not distinguishable
from those of C. virginianus.

2. North America. Gould Coll.

1. North America (Field Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Honey Lake, California, 25th June Salvin-Godman Coll.
(H. W, Henshaw).

1, Twin Lakes, Colorado, 2nd July Princeton University, N. J.
(W. £. D. Scott). E. |.

2. Brownsville, Texas, 13th May W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(Ff. B. Armstrong). Po}

Chordeiles chapmani, Cowes.
Chordeiles chapmani, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 618 (1892);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ti. p. 79 (1900).
Chordeiles virginianus chapmani, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds,
i. p. 170, pl. iii. figs. 5 & 6 (1895); Hartert, Tierr. Lief. i. Capri-
mulgide, p. 19 (1897).

The eggs of the Florida Night-Hawk are similar to those of
C. virginianus, but are rather smaller, and the markings are darker.
The two eggs measure respectively : 1-14 by 86; 1:12 by -84.

2. St. Cloud, Florida, 2nd June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(eee

Chordeiles texensis, Lawr.

Chordeiles texensis, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 90, pl. v. fig. 62
(1856); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 616 (1892); Salv. &
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 897 (1894); Nehrk. Kat.
Eversamml. p. 157 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 80 (1900).

Chordeiles acutipennis, var. texensis, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds, ii. p. 406 (1874); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p- 172, pl. 11. figs. 7-10 (1895).

The eggs of the Texan Night-Hawk resemble those of C. virgini-
anus, but are rather smaller. They measure from 1-11 to 1°17 in
length, and from *77 to °85 in breadth.

38 CAPRIMULGID.

. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. North America (Jeld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. North America. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
2 yall
2. Brownsville, Texas, 18th April W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
_ (FB. Armstrong). eee
2. Comayo, Mexico, 2n1 Aug. Crowley Bequest.
2. British Honduras, 28th April (2. Salvin-Godmaa Coll,

Blancaneau.’).

Chordeiles rupestris (Spi).
(Plate I. fig. 5.)
Chordeiles rupestris, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1866, p. 193; Hartert, Cat.
Birds B, M. xvi. p. 617 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 158

(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 257 (1900) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p, 80 (1900).

The eggs of the Rock Night-Hawk are of the same general
character as those of the other members of the genus. ‘They are
beautifully marbled and veined with lavender-grey and olive-brown,
some specimens being also distinctly but sparingly spotted with
darker brown. They measure from 1:02 to 1:12 in length, and
from ‘78 to ‘81 in breadth.

5. Ucavali River, Amazonia Seebohm Coll.
(E. Bartlett),

1. Ucayali River (Z£. B.: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

6. Amazonia, Crowley Bequest.

Genus NANNOCHORDEILES, Hartert.

Nannochordeiles pusillus (Gould).
Chordeiles pusillus, Hartert, Cat. Birds Lb. M. xvi. p. 618 (1892);
Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 158 (1899).
Nannochordeiles pusilla, von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 257 (1900);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 80 (1900).

The egg of the Small Night-Hawk in the Collection is of a dark
cream-colour, sparingly marked with pale rufous spots and under-
lying pale lilac smears. It measures I-11 by °3; these dimensions
being considerably in excess of those given by Herr Nehrkorn for
the eggs of this species.

1. [Brazil.] Crowley Bequest.

Genus PODAGER, Way.

Podager nacunda ( Vveill.).

Podager nacunda, Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vi. p. 241 (1880-
81); Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 12 (1889) ; Hartert, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 619 (1892) ; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 186, pl. v. fig. 7 ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 158 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 80
(1900); von Ihering, Rev. Mus, Paulista, iv. p. 257 (1900).

PODAGER.—EUROSTOPUS. 59

The eggs of the Nacunda Nightjar taken by Mr. Aplin are almost
perfectly elliptical in shape and possess a considerable amount of
gloss. They are of a pinkish cream-colour, thickly speckled, blotched
and mottled with reddish brown and with faint underlying lavender-
grey. They measure respectively : 1:43 by ‘99 ; 1°39 by 1-01.

A third specimen resembles the above and measures 1°45 by *97.

2. Uruguay. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.].
1. Brazil, 16th Oct. (Dalgleish Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus EUROSTOPUS, Gould.

Eurostopus albigularis (Vig. ¢ Horsf.).
Eurostopodus albigularis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i, p.96 (1865) ;
Ramsay, P. Z. 8. 1875, p. 118; North, Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds,
p- 28, pl. xi. fig. 3 (1889).
Eurostopus albigularis, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 607 (1892) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml, p. 157 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 80
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 5385 (1901).

The egg of the White-throated Nightjar in the Collection is
perfectly elliptical in shape and moderately glossy. It is of a rich
cream -colour, sparingly spotted with dark purplish brown and
underlying deep lavender-grey. It measures 1°6 by 1:1.

1. Taylor Range, Queensland, Crowley Bequest.
11th Noy.

Eurostopus argus, Hartert.

Caprimuleus guttatus, Tien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xhii. fig. 21 (1845-
54); Koenig-Warth. J. f. O. 1868, p. 377.

Eurostopodus guttatus, Gould, Handb, b. Austr. i. p. 98 (1865) ; Ramsay,
P. Z. 8. 1875, pp. 113, 581; Campbell, Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds,
p- 5, pl. i. fig. 49 (1883); North, Nests § L£ggs Austr. Birds, p. 27,
pl. x1. fig. 2 (1889).

Eurostopus argus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 608 (1892) ; Robinson
& Laverock, Ibis, 1900, p. 687 ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 81 (1900).
Eurostopus guttatus, Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 556,

pl. 16 (1901).

An egg of the Spotted Nightjar in the Collection is of a broad oval
shape, another is elliptical. Both are almost devoid of gloss. They
are of a greyish-green colour, sparingly marked with well-defined
specks and spots of deep purplish brown. They measure respectively :
1°3 by 1°01; 1:34 by -93.

A third specimen is elliptical in shape and slightly glossy. It is
rather paler in ground-colour and is spotted with deep purplish
brown and underlying lavender-grey. It measures 1°34 by ‘97.

1, Dawson River, Queensland, 16th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

1. Reed-beds, Adelaide, Australia Gould Coll.
(S. White).

1.. New:South Wales. ‘Gould Coll,

60 CAPRIMULGID®.

Eurostopus nigripennis (Jtwmsay).
Eurostopus nigripennis, Hartert, Cat. Birds B, M. xvi. p. 609 (1892) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 157, tab. iv. fig. 42 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 81 (1900).

The eggs of the Solomon-Islands Nightjar in the Collection are
almost elliptical in shape, and two of them are but very slightly
glossy. They are cream-coloured, marked with well-defined spots
and small blotches of blackish brown and lavender-grey. They
measure respectively : 1°38 by 1; 1:45 by 1°01; 1°49 by 1.

2. Solomon Islands (C. M. Woodford). Crowley Bequest.
1. {Solomon Islands. ] W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Par

Genus LYNCORNIS, Gould.

Lyncornis cerviniceps, Gould.
(Plate I, fig. 15.)

Lyncornis cerviniceps, Oates, Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 22 (1883) ; id. ed.
Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 52 (1890 )) ; Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 604 (1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Tnd. , Birds, i iii.
p. 192 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 81 (1900).

The egg of the Burmese Earel Nightjar in the Collection is
elliptical in shape, smooth and glossy. It is cream-coloured, blotched
with very pale lilac-grey, looking much as if lying beneath the
surface of the shell. It measures 1°65 by 1:16.

1. Malewun, Tenasserim, 10th Jan. Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).

Genus HYDROPSALIS, Wagler.

Hydropsalis furcifer ( Vieill.).

Hydropsalis furcifera, Scl. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 15 (1889) ; Hartert,
Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 599 (1892) ; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 188, pl. v.
fig.5; Holland, Ibis, 1897, p. 168; von Lhering, Rev. Mus. Paulista,
iv. p.256 (1900).

Hydropsalis furcifer, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 82 (1900).

An egg of the Fork-tailed Nightjar taken by Mr. Aplin is of a
pinkish cream-colour, thickly marked with lines, smears and veins
of lilac-grey and brown and a few lines of darker purplish brown,
The eggs taken by Mr. Holland are of an ashy-white colour,
thickly mottled and veined with lavender-grey and ashy-brown.
These three eggs are of a blunt oval shape, exhibit a slight amount
of gloss, and measure respectively: 1:13 by -87; 1: 15 by “O45
1-11 by °84.

1. Uruguay, 2nd Dec. O. V. Aplia, Esq. a
2. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.}.

HYDROPSALIS.—SCOTORNIS.—MACRODIPTERYX, 61

Hydropsalis climacocercus, 7'sch.
Wydropsalis trifureata, Scl. & Salv. P. Z. 8. 1866, p. 193.
Hydropsalis climacocercus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. GOO (1892) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eersamml. p. 157 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 256 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 82 (1900).

The egg of the Ladder-tailed Nightjar in the Collection is perfectly
elliptical in shape and almost entirely devoid of gloss. It is of a
rich cream-colour, marked all over with specks, spots and short
irregular lines of lavender-grey and dark brown. It measures

1-01 by °8.

1. Ucayali River, Amazonia Crowley Bequest.
(ZL. Bartlett: Tristram Coll.).

Genus SCOTORNIS, Swaiis.

Scotornis climacurus * ( Vieill.).

Caprimulgus climacurus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 19
(1845-54) ; Koenig- Warth. J. f. O. 1868, p. 377.

Scotornis longicauda, Hartert § Kutter, J. f. O. 1886, p. 591.

Scotornis climacurus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 596 (1892);
Nehrk. Kat. Erersamml. p. 157 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 82
(1900).

The eggs of the African Long-tailed Nightjar are elliptical in shape
and slightly glossy. They are cream-coloured, sometimes tinged
with pink, profusely smeared and blotched with grey or lavender and
two shades of brown. They measure from ‘97 to 1 04 in length,
and from °71 to ‘78 in breadth.

2. Near Fashoda, White Nile, R, McD. Hawker, Esq. [P. ].
llth April.

2. Near Fashoda, 11th April. R. McD. Hawker, Esq. {P.].

2. Near Fashoda, 7th Mav. R. McD. Hawker, Esq. | P.]. ,

Genus MACRODIPTERYX, Swains.

Macrodipteryx longipennis (Shaw).

Macrodipteryx longipennis, Reichen. J. f. O. 1891, p. 881 ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
ii. p. 82 (1900).

Macrodipteryx macrodipterus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 594
(1892); Nehrk. Kat. Kiersammil, p. 156 (1899).

The eggs of the Standard-winged Nightjar are of a blunt oval or
elliptical shape, and exhibit a considerable amount of gloss. They
are of a pinkish stone-colour, clouded and mottled with pale brown
and lavender-grey. Four examples measure respectively: 1:04 by
eae by fo5 i by ios 87 by 72.

* Mr. Hawker procured in one and the same locality birds, some of which
are referable to the light and others to the dark form of this Nightjar.

62 CAPRIMULGID®.

1. Northern Nigeria, W. Africa. J. F. Loder Symonds, Esq.
[P.

2. Sierra Leone. C. H. Firmin, Esq. [P.].

1. Near Fashoda, White Nile. R. McD. Hawker, Esq. [P.].

Genus COSMETORNIS, Gray.

Cosmetornis vexillarius (Gould).

Cosmetornis vexillarius, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8S. Africa, D. 89 (1874—
84); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 595 (1892); Nehrk. Kat.
Tnersammi. p. 156 (1899); Skarpe, Hand-l. i. p. 82 (1900).

The eggs of the Pennant-winged Nightjar closely resemble those
of Macrodipter yu longipennis, ‘but are larger and rather more
rufous in colour. Four examples measure ‘respectively : 1:22 by
805 1:18 by 779; 1:21 byicds lo by

2. Mazoe, Mashonaland, 25th Oct. J. Ffolliott Darling, Esq. !P.}.
2. Mazoe, 6th Noy. J. Ffolliott Darling, Esq. [P.}.

Genus NYCTIDROMUS, Gould.

Nyctidromus albicollis (G'm.).
(Plate I. fig. 12.)

Nyctidromus guianensis, Se/. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1864, p. 364.

Caprimulgus guianensis, Koenig- Warth. J. f. O. 1868, p. 379.

Nyetidromus albicollis, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1866, p. 193; Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 587 (1892); Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr. - Amer
Aves, ii. p. 393 (1894); Nehrk. Kat. Eersamml. p. 158 (1899) ;
von Thering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 256 (1900) ; Sharpe, ante
ii. -p. 85 (1900),

The eggs of the White-necked Nightjar are elliptical in shape,
moderately glossy. They are of two types of coloration. In one
the eggs are of a greyish-pink colour, spotted and mottled with
pale pinkish brown and underlying lavender-grey. In the other
they are cream-coloured, distinctly spotted with pinkish brown and
underlying lavender-grey. Specimens measure from 1°16 to 1°23
in length, and from °83 to ‘91 in breadth.

2. Panama (McLeannan). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Yucatan. : Old Collection.

2. §S. America. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
EP .4:

1. British Guiana. W. Ratcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.]

2. Pallatanga, Ecuador (ZL. Fraser). Salvin-Godman Coll,

1. Ucayali River, Amazonia Crowley Bequest.

(£. Bartlett: Tristram Coll.).
1. Brazil (Nekrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2 Brazile Crowley Bequest,

PHAL@MNOPTILUS.—STENOPSIS. 63

Genus PHALAZNOPTILUS, Ridguw.

Phalenoptilus nuttalli (Audub.).

Antrostomus nuttalli, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 417
(1874).

Phalznoptilus nuttalli, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 579 (1892) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 389 (1894) ; Bendire,
Infe-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 153, pl. i. fig: 23 (1895); Nehrk.
Kat, Liersammil. p. 156 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 83 (1900).

The eggs of Nuttall’s Nightjar are of a narrow elliptical form,
moderately glossy, and of a plain white. Two examples measure
respectively :, 1-12 by’ *78; 1-1 by -77.

2. North America (Field Coil.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus STENOPSIS, Cass.
Stenopsis longirostris (Bp.).
Caprimulgus bifasciatus, Koenig-Warth. J. f. G. 1868, p. 382, tab. ii.
fig. 3

Stenopsis bifasciata, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 14 (1889).

Stenopsis longirostris, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 585 (1892) ;
James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 5 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi,
p- 156 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 256 (19C0) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 83 (1900).

The eggs of the Banded-winged Nightjar are elliptical in shape and
exhibit a little gloss. They are ashy white, marked all over with
specks, spots, and, in some instances, short angular lines of yellowish
brown and indistinct spots and blotches of underlying grey. Six
examples measure from 1 to 1:08 in length, and from -77 to :8 in
breadth.

ieee hile: Old Collection.

ie; “Chile: Crowley Bequest.

2. Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.
2. Central Chile (Paalsen). Berkeley James Coll.

Stenopsis ruficervix, Sci.
Stenopsis ruficervix, Sel. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 5381; Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 584 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 156
(899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 84 (1900).

The eggs of the American Red-necked Nightjar are elliptical or
broadly oval in shape, and are almost devoid of all gloss. The
specimens in the Collection are of a plain white .colour, but
Mr. Salmon states that the eggs of this species are sometimes of a
pale red colour with small spots. Four examples measure respec-
fively > Il by 82.5 1 06)by -7a; I by “79:5 1:08 by -77.

2. Santa Elena, Antioquia, U.S.Colom- Salvin-Godman Coll.
bia (7. A. Salmon),
2. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

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64 CAPRIMULOIDZ.

Genus CAPRIMULGUS, Linn.
Caprimulgus nigrescens, Cub.

Antrostomus nigrescens, Salv. Ibis, 1885, p. 438.

Caprimulgus nigrescens, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 572 (1892);
Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 156 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus
Paulista, iv. p. 256 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 84 (1900).

The eggs of the Dusky Nightjar in the Collection are moderately
glossy and of a pale pinkish-buff colour, marked with clear, well-
defined spots and blotches of dark chocolate-brown and underlying
lavender-grey. They measure respectively : ‘98 by °74; 1:05 by -73.

2. British Guiana (H. IWhitely). Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus vociferus, Wiis.

Caprimulgus vociferus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 18 a, 6
(1845-54) ; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 568 (1892); Nehrh.
Kat, Lrersammil. p. 156 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 84 (1900).

Antrostromus vociferus, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 84, pl. v. fig. 57
(1856); Baird, Brewer & Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 413 (1874) ;
Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 146, pl. i. figs. 10 & 11
(1895).

The eggs of the Whip-poor-Will are of a creamy-white colour,
spotted and blotched with dark lavender-grey. Some specimens,
however, are also spotted with pale rufous and various shades of
brown. ‘They have a moderate amount of gloss, and measure from
1:04 to 1:18 in length, and from -76 to °86 in breadth.

1. North America (Smrths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. North America, 13th June (F%eld Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).
1. Saybrook, Connecticut. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
pea!
2. Philadelphia (Trestram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus carolinensis ((‘7.).

Antrostomus carolinensis, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 82, pl. v. fig. 56
(1856); Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 410 (1874) ;
Bendire, Life- Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 142, pl. i. figs. 8, 9 (1895).

Caprimulgus carolinensis, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 565 (1892) ;

fehrk. Kat. Etersamml. p. 155 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 85
(1900).

The eggs of the Carolina Nightjar in the Collection are white,
blotched and marbled with lavender-grey, and, in a lesser degree,
with various shades of brown. They have but little gloss, and
measure respectively: 1-44 by 15; 1-3 by 1; 1:44 by 1:08; 1:37
by 1:01 391-28 by -91 ; 1-29 by 94.

1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

2. North America (Leld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Missouri, 4th May. W. Radclitte Saunders, Esq.
Bsaie

1. Georgia (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Ut

CAPRIMULGUS. 6:

Caprimulgus natalensis, Smith.
Caprimulgus nataiensis, Gurney, Ibis, 1860, p. 204; Sharpe, ed. Layari’s
Birds S. Africa, p. 88 (1875-84) ; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi.
p- 564 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 85 (1900).

The eggs of the Natal Nightjar taken by Mr. Ayres are of a plain
white colour, and measure respectively : 1°18 by *85; 1°15 by ‘86.

Eggs in the Crowley Bequest, assigned to this species, are quite
different in colour and smaller in size. They are of a pinkish
cream-colour, mottled and smeared with very pale lavender and
brown. They measure respectively; 1-1 by -78; 1:11 by ‘76.

2. Natal (7. Ayres). Salvyin-Godman Coll.
2. Krugersdorp, Transvaal. Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus clarus, Reichenow.
(Plate I. fig. 3.)

Caprimulgus clarus, Hartert, Cut. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 552 (1892);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 85 (1900).

The eggs of Reichenow’s Nightjar taken by Mr. Jackson are ashy
white, clouded and smeared with pale brown and lavender-grey.
They are shghtly glossy, and measure respectively: 1:05 by 72;
1:02 by *73. ;

A third specimen is smaller and somewhat darker than the above.
It measures ‘95 by -72.

2. Manda Island, K. Africa. F. J. Jackson, Esq. {P.].
1. Mombasa, E. Africa. Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus eximius, Zemm.

Caprimulgus eximius, Hartert, Cat. Birds B M. xvi. p. 563 (1892) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 85 (1900). P

An egg of the Notable Nightjar, taken in the Soudan, very
closely resembles some of the eggs of C. mahrattensis. It is
greyish white, densely marbled with pale olivaceous brown and
lavender, and measures 1-11 by °82.

1. Shendi, Sudan, 20th March. Hon. N.C. Rothschild & A. F.
hk. Wollaston, Esq. {P.}.

Caprimulgus mahrattensis, Sy/es.

Caprimulgus mahrattensis, Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. iv. p. 8,
pl. —. fig. 113 (1889) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds,
ii, p. 49 (1890); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 561 (1892) ;
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 184 (1895); Rattray, Journ.
Bomb. Nat. Hast. Soc. xi. p. 842 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 85
(1900).

The eggs of Sykes’s Nightjar are moderately glossy and of
a greyish-white colour, spotted, marbled, and biotched with
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66 CAPRIMULGID®.

pale olive-brown and lavender-grey. On some specimens the
markings of the former colour are so pale as to be hardly noticeable.
Specimens measure from 1-08 to 1:21 in length, and from °75 to
85 in breadth.

Eastern Narra, Sind (S. Dozg). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 18th Feb. (S. D.). Hume Coll.
East-rn Narra, 20th Feb. (8. D.). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 20th Feb. (8. D.). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 21st Feb. (S. D.). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 22nd Feb. (S. D.). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 23rd Feb. (S. D.). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 3rd April (S. D.). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 2nd May (S. D.). Hume Coll.
Fastern Narra, 22nd July (8. D.). Hume Coll.
Eastern Narra, 25th July (S. D.). Hume Coll.
Fastern Narra, May (£. A. Butler). Crowley Bequest.
Eastern Narra, 10th Feb. (S. Doig: Crowley Bequest.
Field Coll.),

Ro LOE Ps to bo Ps tobe po ty

Caprimulgus egyptius, Licht.
Caprimulgus isabellinus, Koenig- Warth. J. f. 0.1868, p. 866 ; Heugl. Vog.
N.O.-Afr. tab. xliii. fig. 8 (1873).
Caprimuleus wegyptius, Dresser, B. Eur. iv. p. 629 (1881) ; Seebohm, Brit.
Birds, ii. p. 315 (1884); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 562
(1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 86 (1900).

The eggs of the Egyptian Nightjar in the Collection are not
separable from many of the eggs of C. ewropeus, described below.
They are ashy white, marked with yellowish brown and lavender-
grey, and measure respectively: 1°19 by °8; 1:17 by ‘81.

2. Damietta, Egypt, 17th May (veld Crowley Beyuest.
Coll.).

Caprimulgus asiaticus, Luth.
Caprimuleus asiaticus, Beavan, P. ZS, 1864, p. 875 ; Legge, Birds Ceylon,
p- 843 (1878); Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soe. iv. p. 7, pl. —.
fig. 112 (1889); Oates ed. Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 48
(1890); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 558 (1892); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 186 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 86 (1900).

The eggs of the Common Indian Nightjar exhibit a considerable
amount of gloss, and are of a pale salmon-pink colour, blotched,
smeared, and occasionally spotted with brown and purplish grey.
The brown markings on many specimens are tinged with red, on
others with purple. Examples measure from ‘97 to 1:15 in length,
and from ‘71 to °83 in breadth.

2. India. Crowley Bequest.
3. India. Hume Coll.
2. Sambhur, Rajputana, 27th April Tlume Coll.

(R. M. Adam).
3. Hoshungabad, C, Provs., 22nd July. Hume Coll.

CAPRIMULGUS. 67

1. Raipur, C. Provs., 25th July (F. &. Hume Coll.

Blewitt).
1. Saugor, C. Provs., 22nd July Hume Coll.
(FRE B:)
1. Dhulia, Khandesh (J. Davidson). Flume Coll.
1. Dhulia, 18th June (J. D.). Hume Coll.
1. Dhulia, 17th July (J. D.). Hume Coll.
1. Dhulia, 29th July (J. D.). Tlume Coll.
3. Dhulia, 5th Aug. (J. D.). Hume Coll.
3. <Arvee, Khandesh, 4th-6th Sept. Hume Coll.

(J. D.).
2. Maunbhoom, Bengal (R. C. Beavan). Hume Coll.

Caprimulgus affinis, Horsf.

Caprimulgus affinis, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 549 (1892): Nehrk.
Kat. Eversammil. p. 155 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 86 (1900).

An egg of the Allied Nightjar in the Collection is of a pale
creamy-buff colour, blotched and mottled with faint brown and
lavender. It measures 1°17 by °89.

1. Borneo (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus griseatus, G. l. Gray.

Caprimulgus griseatus, Kutter, J. f. O. 1882, p.175; Hartert, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 550 (1892); Grant & Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 245,
pl. vi. fig. 7; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 86 (1900).

The eggs of the Philippine Nightjar taken by Mr. Whitehead
are creamy white, marked with small blotches and smears of pale
brown and grey. ‘Ihey are almost devoid of all gloss, and measure
respectively : 1°2 by -85; 1:26 by -83.

2. Cape Engano, N.E. Luzon, 26th J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
May.

Caprimulgus monticola, Frankl.

Caprim.Jeus monticolus, Beavan, P. ZS. 1864, p. 375; Barnes, Journ.
Bomb. Nat. Hist. Sec. iv. p. 8, pl. —. fig. 114 (1889) ; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 51 (1890).

Caprimulgus monticola, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 547 (1892)
Llanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 185 (1895) ; Rattray, Journ.
Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. xii. p. 548 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 86
(1900).

The eggs of Franklin’s Nightjar are of much the same type as
those of O. asiaticus. An egg taken by Mr. Davison and another
by Mr. Blewitt are salmon-pink, blotched and smeared with reddish
brown and underlying lavender-grey. Two other specimens are of
a pinkish cream-colour, with large underlying smudges of lavender-
grey and some small spots and blotches of pale reddish brown, The

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68 CAPRIMULGID.E.

specimens are glossy, and measure respectively: 1:18 by °89; 1:22

by -88; 1°15 by 8; 1:2 by -87. ;
1 Khandesh, W. India, 19th July. Crowlev Bequest.

1. Raipur, C.. Provs., India, 13th Hume Coll.
July (F. R. Blewitt).

1. Maunbhoom, Bengal, April (R. ¢. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Beavan).

1. Yeaboo, Tenasserim, 10th March Hume Coll.
( W. Davison).

Caprimulgus manillensis, MVal/.
(Plate I. fig. 9.)

Caprimulgus manillensis, Hartert, Cut. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 544 (1892)
Grant §& Whitehead, Ibis, 1893, p. 246; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 86
(1900).

Two eggs of the Manila Nightjar in the Collection are cream-
coloured, marked with underlying blotches of lavender-grey ; one
specimen is also boldly marked with pale brown, whereas the second
has the surface-markings almost obsolete. These examples do not
differ much from the eggs of C. griseatus. They measure respectively:

1:13 by'*8; 1:12 by °8.

2. Cape Engaiio, N.E. Luzon, 22nd J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.}.
May, ;

Caprimulgus macrurus, //orsf.
(Plate I. fig. 8.) |

Caprimulgus macrurus, Sharpe, P. ZS. 1879, p. 332; North, Nests $
Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 29 oes Everett, List Bards Born. p. 15:
(1839) ; Sharpe, Ibis, 1890, p. 22 ; Harter Cat. Birds B. M. xvi.
p. 537 (1892); Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 155 (1899); Sharpe,
fTand-l, ii. p. 87 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Egys Austr. Birds, ii.
p. 534 (1901).

The eggs of Horsfield’s Nightjar are of a pale creamy-buff colour,
thickly blotched and clouded with lavender-grey, over which are
scattered a few surface-spots and blotches of pale brown. They are
glossy, and measure from 1-1 to 1°3 in length, and from ‘8 to ‘91
in breadth.

3. Borneo (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

8. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

2. Labuan, April. A. H. Everett, Esq. [C.].
2. Mt. Kina Balu, Borneo, 25th March Crowley Bequest.

(J. Whitehead),

2. Tiga Island, Borneo, April. A. H. Everett, Esq. [C.].
2. Mt. Victoria, New Guinea, Crowley Bequest.

2. Australia. Crowley Bequest.

1. Rockhampton Bay, Queensland, Crowley Bequest.

Sept. (North Coll),

CAPRIMULGUS. 69

Caprimulgus ambiguus, //artert.
(Plate I. fig. 4.)

Caprimulgus macrurus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii.
p- 45 (1890); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 537, part. (1892) ;
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 189, part. (1895); Buéler,
Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. xii. p. 425 (1899). i

Caprimulgus ambiguus, Hartert, Ibis, 1896, p. 373; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 87 (1900).

The eggs of the Malay Nightjar resemble those of C. macrurus,
but the ground is rather darker in colour and in some cases tinged
with pink. They measure from 1:13 to 1°26 in length, and from
85 to -92 in breadth.

2. Tenasserim, 15th March. Hume Coll.
2. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, 15th Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. Bingham).

2. Thoungyin River, 18th March Hume Coll.
CCE TUE.)
2. Thoungyin River, 19th April Hume Coll.
(COS 58)
2. Kossoom, Malay Peninsula, 29th Tume Coll.
April.
2. Salang, Malay Peninsula, 25th Tiume Coll.
March.
3. Singapore, 18th Dec. H.N. Ridley, Esq. [P.1.

Caprimulgus albinotatus, Vick.
(Plate I. figs. 1 & 2.)
Caprimulgus albinotatus, Beavan, P. Z. S. 1864, p. 375; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests §& Lygs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 43 (1890); Hartert, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 540 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 87 (1900).
Caprimulgus macrurus, apud Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 188,
part. (1895).

The eggs of the Bengal Nightjar are of three types. In one the
eges resemble those of C. macrurus. In another they also resemble
the eggs of C. macrurus, but they have the ground-colour decidedly
tinged with saimon-pink. In a third type the ground-colour is
greyish white, and this is finely spotted and blotched with lavender-
grey and very pale brown, closely resembling the common type of
the egg of C. europeus. Specimens measure from 1:1 to 1:3 in
length, and from °88 to -92 in breadth.

1. Dhurumsala, Kashmir, 31st March Hume Coll,
(COM Tie Cock).

1. Kotgurh, Himalayas, 15th May. Hume Coll.
2. Mussoori, 19th April (7. Hutton). Hume Coll.
2. Mussoori (7. H.). Hume Coll.
1. Jerripani, Mussoori (7. #.). Hume Coll.
1.. Kumaon. Hume Coll.
2. Sikhim Terai, 14th April. Hume Coll.
2. Maunbhoom, Bengal (A. C, Beavan), Salvin-Godman Goll.

70 CAPRIMULGID.E.

Caprimulgus atripennis, Jerd.

Caprimulgus atripennis, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 340 (1878) ; Barnes, Journ.
Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. iv. p. 7, pl. —. fig. 111 (1889) ; Oates ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind, Birds, iii. p. 47 (1890); Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 542 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 87 (1900).

Caprimulgus macrurus (zee Horsf.), Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii.
p. 188 (1895).

The eggs of the South-Indian Nightjar, from the Nilghiri Hills,
resemble pale eggs of C. asiaticus. They are very glossy, and
measure respectively: 1°12 by -7; 1 by ‘73.

Eggs of this species taken in Ceylon by Mr. A. L. Butler are,
however, of quite a different type from the above. They have a
pale buff ground, and are sparingly marked with well-defined spots
and small blotches of purplish brown and lavender. Four examples
measure respectively : 1:19 by 85; 1:13 by °87; 1:12 by ‘81; 1:2
by °89.

2. Kotagherry, Nilghiri Hills,S. India, Hume Coll.
10th May (Miss Cockburn).
2. Lunugala, Ceylon, 3rd July (4. Z. Crowley Bequest.
Butler).
1. Lunugala, 6th July (A. Z. B.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Lunugala, 18th Aug. (4. Z. B.). Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus andamanicus, Hume.
(Plate I. fig. 11.)

Caprimulgus andamanicus, Oates ed Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii.
p. 46 (1890); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 543 (1892) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 190 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 87
(1900).

The eggs of the Andaman Nightjar in the Collection are dissimilar.
The ground-colour of both is a pale salmon-pink. In one specimen,
however, the markings consist of clouds of pale purplish pink, chiefly
disposed about the broad end, and a few inconspicuous blotches of
underlying grey. In the other, the ground is blotched, mottled,
and also marked with irregular lines and scrawls of pale purplish
pink of two shades, no trace of underlying markings being visible.
They measure respectively : 1-11 by °85; 1:05 by °83.

2. Port Mouat, Andamans, 12th April Hume Coll.
( W. Davison).

Caprimulgus madagascariensis, Syanz.

Caprimulgus madagascariensis, E. Newton, Ibis, 1863, pp. 340, 461,
pl. xiii. fig. 8; Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois.
1. p. 206, pl. 302. fig. 7 (1879); Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb.
vil. p. 148 (1882); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 5385 (1892) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 87 (1900).

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CAPRIMULGUS. al

The eggs of the Madagascar Nightjar are smaller than those of
C. europeus, but otherwise closely resemble the common type of egg
of that species. They measure from ‘98 to 1:09 in length, and from
‘71 to 78 in breadth,

2. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P. ].
8. Madagascar (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
3. Madagascar. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. [P. }.

Caprimulgus europeus, Linn.

Caprimulgus europeus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 15, a—c
(1845-54); Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 50. fig. 8 (1855-63);
Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i, p. 270, pl. lxvi. (1856) ; Dresser,
Birds Eur. iy. p. 621 (1875) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 3809, pl. 17
(1884); Whitehead, Ibis, 1885, p. 27; Hartert, Cat. Birds b. M.
xvi. p. 526 (1892); Seebvhm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 163, pl. 47.
figs. 4, 5, & 6 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 87 (1900).

The majority of the eggs of the Common Nightjar have a white
or pale ashy-white ground-colour, and are covered with blotches,
veins, smears, and clouds of ashy brown, yellowish brown, or pale
rufous, together with underlying markings of lavender-grey. On
some eggs the markings almost entirely consist of well-defined
blotches ; on others indistinct shapeless clouds and smears, inter-
mingled with veins and lines. The underlying markings are always
very large and prominent.

Kggs of another type have the ground cream-coloured or of a pale
salmon-pink colour, with the markings of the same character as
those described above.

Specimens measure from 1:1 to 1:4 in length, and from °8 to °05
in breadth.

2. Co. Waterford, Ireland, 3rd June. R. J. Ussher, Esq. [P.].
2. Co. Waterford, 19th July. R. J. Ussher, Esq. | P. }.
2. Cambridgeshire (/. Bond). Seebohm Coll.
1. Cambridgeshire (F.. B.). Seebohm Coll.
8. New Forest, Hampshire (Hargitt Seebohm Coll.
Coil.).
2. New ““orest (H. Saunders). Seebohm Coll.
2. New Forest, June (H. S.). Seebohm Coll.
2. New Forest, 12th June (H. S.). Seebohm Coll.
1. Alice Holt, near Bentley, Hampshire, Seebohm Coll.
29th July (Hargitt Coll.).
2. Headley, Hampshire, June. Crowley Bequest.
1. Stanmore, Middlesex (Hargitt Seebohm Coll.
Coll.).
1. Finchley, Middlesex (0. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Finchley (0. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Highgate Wood, Middlesex (0. S.), Salvin-Godman Coll.
5. Near London. Salvin-Godman Coll.
4, Surrey. Gould Coll.
2. Churt, Surrey, May. Crowley Bequest.
2. Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
2. Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.

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2. Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.

2. Churt. Crowley Bequest.

2, Tilford, Surrey. Crowley Bequest.

2. Tilford. Crowley Bequest.

1. Famham, Surrey. Seebohm Coll.

2. Farnham. Seebohm Coll.

2. Farnham. Seebohm Coll.

l. Maidstone, Kent. Seebohm Coll.

2. Elbeuf, France (Noury: Hargitt Seebohm Coll.
Coll.).

2. Elbeuf aes, : Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Elbeuf (Noury : Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Vosges, France, 16th May (Mougel: Seebohm Coll.
Hargitt Coll.).

2. Vosges (Mougel: Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Corsica, 6th June. J. Whitehead, Esq. [C. |.

1. Livonia, Baltic Provs., June Seebohm Coll.
(Russow).

2. Livonia, 14th June (2ussow). Seebohm Coll.

1. Pomerania (7. Holland). Seebohm Coll.

2. Pomerania (7. Z.). Seebohm Coll.

Caprimulgus unwini, Hume.
(Plate I. fig. 10.)
Caprimulgus unwini, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p, 47

(1890); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 528 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 87 (1900).

The eggs of Unwin’s Nightjar do not appear to differ in any
respect from those of C. euwropeus of the common type. Two
examples measure respectively: 1:22-by °85; 1:13 by °83.

1. Murree, N.W. Himalayas, 5th May Hume Coll.
(C. H. T. Marshall).
1. Murree (Co 2.2. Df). Hume Coll.

Caprimulgus ruficollis, Z’emm.

Caprimulgus ruficollis, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 16
(1845-54); Baedeker, Kier Eur. Vég. tab. 50. fig. 9 (1855-63) ;
Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 67 ; Dresser, Birds Eur. iv. p. 633 (1874) ;
Bree, Birds Eur. 2nd ed. iv. p. 100, pl. — (1875); Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M.xvi. p. 531 (1892); Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p- 165,
pl. 47. figs. 1 & 3 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 87 (1900).

The eggs of the Red-necked Nightjar are not separable from
those of C. europeus. They measure from 1:22 to 1:3 in length,
and from °88 to ‘91 in breadth.

1. Spain (Lord Lilford: Tristram Crowley Bequest.

Coll.).
1. Spain, 4th June. Howard Saunders, Esq. [ P.].
1. Spain, 5th June (Howard Saunders), Crowley Bequest. i
South Spain, 5rd July, Crowley Bequest.

to

=
CAPRIMULGUS, de

1. Arganda, Spain, June. Salvin-Godman Coll.

2. Seville, Spain, 9th June (ZH. Seebohm Coll.
Saunders).

2. Coria, Spain, 16th May (H.58.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Coria, 16th May (ZZ. 8.), Seebohm Coll.

2. Coria, 16th May (H. 8.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Malaga. Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus rufigena, Smith.
Caprimulgus rufigena, Ayres, Ibis, 1869, p. 289; Sharpe, ed. Layard’s
Birds 8. Africa, p . 85 (1875-84) - Hartert, Cat, Birds B. M. xvi.

p-. 532 (1892) ; Neem. Kat. Eiersamal. p. 155 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p. 88 (1900).

An egg of the Rufous-cheeked Nightjar taken by Mr. Ayres is of
a pinkish-buff colour, distinctly spotted and, in a minor degree,
blotched with lilac-red and lavender. It measures 1:08 by °78
1. Transvaal, Oct. (7. Ayres: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

Caprimulgus frenatus, Salvad.

Caprimulgus frenatus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B, M. xvi. p. 533 (1892) ;
Tierreich, Lief. i. Caprimulgide, p. 59 (1897); Sharpe, Sree ii.
p. 88 (1900) ; Hinde, Ibis, 1900, p. 499.

ae eggs of Salvadori’s Nightjar are cream-coloured, with under-
lying blotches of lavender-grey, these blotches being much more
pronounced on one of the eggs than on the other, fe same egg
also having some surface-blotches of pale brown, which are present,
but very faintly dicated, in the second. The measurements are

1-20 by °82; 1-14 by °82.
2, Kaitui, Brit. E. Africa, Nov. Drossk, Hinde ie:

Caprimulgus pectoralis, Cwv.

Caprimuigus pectoralis, Koenig- Warth. J. f. O. 1868, p. 387; Sharpe, ed.
Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 84 (1875-84) ; Hartert, Cat, Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 534 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 88 (1900).

An egg of the South-African Nightjar is of a pinkish cream-
colour, very faintly mottled all over with grey or light purple. It
measures 1:07 by °8.

1. Transvaal, Oct. (7. Ayres *: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

* Mr. Ayres does not refer to this egg in any of his published writings.

74 CAPRIMULGID.%.

Caprimulgus indicus, Lath.

Caprimulgus kelaarti, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 337 (1878) ; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests §& Eggs Ind, Birds, iii. p. 41 (1890); Hartert, Cat. Burds
B. M. xvi. p. 555 (1892).

Caprimulgus indicus, Barnes, Jown. Bomb, Nat. Hist. Soc. iv. p. 7,
pl. —. fig. 107 (1889) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind, Birds, iii.
p- 40 (1890); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 190 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-list, ii. p. 88 (1900).

The eggs of the Jungle Nightjar resemble very closely those of
C. ambiguus, but are rather more brightly coloured. They measure
from 1:11 to 1:25 in length, and from °8 to ‘87 in breadth.

2. Central Provinces, 12th April (. Rk. Hume Coll.

Blewitt).

1. Raipur, C. Provs., 13th July Hume Coll,
(FE.B:).

1. Mysore, 8th April (C. J. W. Hume Coll.
Taylor).

2. Kotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, lst April Hume Coll.
(Miss Cockburn).
1. Kotagherry, 18th April (Miss Cock- Hume Coll.

burn).

2, Kotagherry, 10th May (Miss Cock- Hume Coll.
burn).

2. Kotagherry, 11th May (Mss Cock- Hume Coll.
burn).

1. Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, April. Hume Coll.

1. Nilghiri Hills, 24th May. Hume Coll.

1. Ceylon, 4th May (A. LZ. Butler). Crowley Bequest.

2. Ceylon, 9th May (A. LZ. B.). Crowley Bequest.

Caprimulgus jotaka, Temm. & Schleg.
(Plate I. fig. 14.)

Caprimulgus jotaka, Godw.-Aust. Journ. Asiat. Soc. Beng. xliii. pt. ii.
p- 158 (1874); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 45
(1890) ; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 552 (1892) ; Tacz. Faune
Orn, Sibér, Orient. p. 162 (1898); La Touche, Ibis, 1900, p. 41;
Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 88 (1900).

The eggs of the Japanese Nightjar resemble those eggs of
C. europeus which have the ground-colour white or ashy white.
Six examples measure respectively : 1:16 by °9; 1:2 by 88; 1:23
by “O75 1:22 by °87 ;-1-2 by 21s 1°27 by -9il.

1. Eastern Siberia (Dybowski: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

2. Hondo, Japan, 28th June. Crowley Bequest.
2. Shillong, Assam, 29th May. Col. H. H. Godwin-Austen
Kuatun, Fohkien, China, C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].

21st May.

MACROPTERYGID_U..— CYPSELID_E, io

Sub-Order CYPSELI.

The eggs of the Swifts are of a narrow cylindrical or lengthened
blunt oval form. They are of a plain white, and seldom “exhibit
any gloss.

Family MACROPTERYGID&.

Genus MACROPTERYX, Swains.

Macropteryx coronata (T%ckell).

Dendrochelidon coronata, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 328 (1878).

Macropteryx coronata, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ill.
p- 86 (1890) ; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 512 (1892) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 180 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 154 (1899) ; Sharpe, "Handel. ii. p- 88 (1900).

The eges of the Indian Crested Swift in the Collection differ con-
siderably in size, measuring respectively: *91 by 62 and °86 by ‘5.

1. Chanda District, Central Provinces, | Hume Coll.
India, 7th May (2. Thompson).
1. Nilghiri Hills (Capt. Mitchell). Hume Coll.

Family CYPSELIDZ.

Sub-Family CH HTURIN A.
Genus COLLOCALIA, Gray.

Collocalia lowi, Sharpe.
Collocalia lowi, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 498 (1892) ; Hose, Ibis,
1893, p. 406; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 89 (1900).
The eggs of Low’s Swiftlet measure from °92 to ‘97 in length,
and from °6 to °63 in breadth.

2. Baram, Sarawak, Borneo. Dr. Charles Hose [ P.].
7. Niah Caves, Sarawak, Dec. Dr. Charles Hose [ P.].

Collocalia fuciphaga (7'hunb.).

Collocalia fuciphaga, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 498 (1892);
Hose, Ibis, 1893, p. 405 ; Sharpe, Hand-l, i. p. 89 (1900).

The eggs of Thunbereg’s Swiftlet measure from °76 to °89 in
length, and from ‘48 to ‘56 in breadth.

2. Borneo, P. L. Sclater, Esq. [ P.].
5. Niah Caves, Sarawak, Borneo. Dr. Charles Hose [P.].

76 CYPSELIDT.

Collocalia unicolor (Jerd.).
Collocalia francica, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 824 (1878).
Collocalia unicolor, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 28
(1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 90 (1900).
Collocalia fuciphaga, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 498, part. (1892) ;
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 176 (1895).

The eggs of the South Indian Swiftlet resemble those of C. fuci-
phaga in all respects,

80. Vingorla Rocks, W. Coast of Hume Coll.
India, 12th June (G. Vidal).

7. Nilghiri Hills, April. Hume Coll.

2. Nilghiri Hills. Crowley Bequest.

2. Ootacamund, Nilghiri Hills. Crowley Bequest.

7. Bramagherri Hills, Madras. Hume Coll.

3. Mynall, Travancore (F. W. Bour- Hume Coll.
dillon).

4, Lunugala, Ceylon, 18th April Crowley Bequest.

(A. L. Butler).

Collocalia francica (G'm.).

Collocalia francica, EZ. Newton, Ibis, 1861, p. 271; Hartert, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 503 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml., p. 154 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 90 (1900); Campbell, Nests §& Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 532 (1901).

Two eggs of the Grey-rumped Swiftlet measure respectively :
‘79 by “51; *72 by °5.

1. Mauritius, 25th Nov. (2. Newton). | Crowley Bequest.,
1. Fiji Islands. Crowley Bequest.

Collocalia inexpectata, Hume.
Collocalia spodiopygia, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii.
p- 85 (1890).
Collocalia inexpectata, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 505 (1892) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 90 (1900).
Collocalia francica, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 178, part.
(1895).

The single egg of Hume’s Swiftlet in the Collection measures
*82 by °53.
l. Little Button Island, Andamans, Hume Coll.
21st March (A. O. Hume).

Collocalia leucopygia, Wall.

Collocalia leucopygia, Layard, Ibis, 1878, p. 252; Hartert, Cat. Birds
bh. M. xvi. p. 506 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 90 (1900).

An egg of Wallate’s Swiftlet measures 77 by °49.

1. New Caledonia (Z. LZ. Layard: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll,).

COLLOCALIA.—CH ETURA. Chi

Collocalia uropygialis, Gray.

Collocalia uropyzialis, Layard, Ibis, 1878, p. 253; Hartert, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 507 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 154 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 90 (1900).

The eggs of Gray’s Swiftlet measure from -67 to °7 in length,

and °43 in breadth.

4. New Caledonia (£. L. Layard: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

1. Loyalty Islands (Lveuwt. Gunn: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Collocalia linchi, Horsf. § Moore.

Collocalia linchi, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eygs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 33
(1890) ; Sharpe, Ibis, 1890, p. 23; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi.
p- 508 (1892); Hose, Ibis, 1895, p. 406; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind.,
Birds, iii. p. 178 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 90 (1900).

The eggs of Horsfield’s Swiftlet measure from 63 to °71 in length,
and from ‘+2 to -46 in breadth.

1. Andamans. Hume Coll.
2. Jolly Boy Island, Andamans, Hume Coll.
9th March (A. O. Hume).
2. Jolly Boy Island, 9th Mareh Hume Coll,
(CANOE:
2. §S.E. Borneo (Grabowskt). Crowley Bequest.
4. Sarawak, Borneo, Dr Charles Hose [P.].
1. Lobok Bungi Cave, Sarawak. Dr. Charles Hose [P.7.
2. Lobok Bungi Cave. Dr. Charles Hose [P.).
1. Sibuli, Borneo, 5th Dec. Dr. Charles Hose [P.}.
2. Mt. Kina Balu, Borneo, 22nd Feb. Crowley Bequest.
(J. Whitehead).
1. Mindanao, Philippine Islands Crowley Bequest.
(Koch).

Collocalia esculenta (Linn.).

Collocalia esculenta, Meyer, Ibis, 1879, p. 65; Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M.
xvi. p. 509 (1892); Nehrk, Kat. Eiersamml. p. 154 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, 3. p. 91 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii.
p. 533 (1901).

Two eggs of the Edible-nest Swiftlet in the Collection measure
respectively : “62 by 41; -68 by °42.

1. St. Aignan, Louisiade Archipelago. KE. S. Meek, Esq. [C.}.
1. Amboina (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus CHAXTURA, Steph.

Chetura caudacuta (Lath.).
Acanthylis caudacuta, Dresser, Birds Eur. iv. p. 613 (1880),
Cheetura caudacuta, Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 303 (1884); Tucz. Faune

Orn. Sibér, Orient. p. 170 (1891); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi.
p. 472 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 91 (1900),

78 CYPSELID®.

Two eggs of the Siberian Spine-tailed Swift measure respectively :
1-22 by -75)5 12. by. s/o.

2. Sega, N. Mongolia (A. Riickheil). Crowley Bequest.

Chetura zonaris (Shaw).

Hemiprocne zonaris, Sel. § Salv. P, Z. 8. 1879, p. 581; Sel. § Huds.
Argent. Orn. ii. p. 11 (1889).

Chetura zonaris, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 476 (1892) ;
Salv. §& Godm., Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 873 (1893); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersamml. p. 154 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 91 (1900);
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, p. 255 (1900).

The eggs of the Ringed Spine-tailed Swift in the Collection
measure 1°28 by ‘88; 1:27 by °88; 1:29 by -85 respectively.

1. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia — Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).
2. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

Chetura pelagica (Linn.).

Hirundo pelasgia, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 5 (1845-54).

Acanthylis pelasgia, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 108, pl. iv. fig. 51
(1856).

Cheetura pelagica, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 432
(1874); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 480 (1852); Bendre,
Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, il. p. 177, pl. i. fig. 25 (1895); NeArk.
Kat. Eversammil. p. 154 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 92 (1900).

The eggs of the American Chimney-Swift measure from ‘75 to *85
in length, and from 49 to *55 in breadth.

1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
6. North America. Crowley Bequest.
3. North America (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Chetura vauxi (7'owns.).

Cheetura vauxi, Baird, Brewer & Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 435
(1874); Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 481 (1892); Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 375 (1894); Bendire, Life-
Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 183, pl. 1. fig. 26 (1895); Nehrk. Kat.
Fiersamml. p. 154 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 92 (1900).

The eggs of Vaux’s Swift in the Collection measure respectively :
"75 by 53; °77 by °53.

2. North America. Crowley Bequest.

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TACHORNIS. 79

Sub-Family CYPSELIN A.
Genus TACHORNIS, Gosse.

Many of the eggs of the Swifts of this genus exhibit a considerable
amount of gloss.

Tachornis parvus (Licht.).

Cypselus parvus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 94 (1875-84).

Tachornis parva, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 463 (1892); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 154 (1899),

Tachornis parvus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 94 (1900).

An egg of the Little African Palm-Swift in the Collection
measures *72 by “46.

1. East Africa (Nehkrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Tachornis balasiensis (J. /. Gray).

Cypselus batassiensis, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 322 (1878) ; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 25 (1890).

Tachornis batassiensis, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 466 (1892);
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 170 (1895),

Tachornis balasiensis, Sharpe, Hund-l, ii. p. 94 (1900).

The eggs of the Palm-Swift measure from ‘65 to *75 in length,
and from *42 to ‘48 in breadth.

2. India. Crowley Bequest.

1. Mirzapur, N.W. Provs., 18th Hume Coll.
March (R. Thompson).

4, Allahabad, 30th July (C. T. Hume Coll.
Bingham).

2. Chupra, Bengal, 8th March. Hume Coll.

2. Chupra, 9th March. Hume Coll.

1. Chupra, 10th March. Hume Coll,

4. Chupra, 11th March. Hume Coll.

10. Chupra, 12th March. Hume Coll.
4, Chupra. 13th March. Hume Coll,

Tachornis infumatus (Sc/.).

Cypselus tectorum, Godw.-Aust. Journ, Asiat. Soc. Beng. xxxix. pt. u.
p. 94 (1870).

Cypselus infumatus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 27
(1890).

Tachornis infumatus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 467 (1892);
Blunf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 171 (1895); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersamml. p. 154 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 94 (1900).

.The eggs of Sclater’s Palm-Swift measure from -72 to ‘67 in
length, and from °47 to ‘42 in breadth.

2. Garo Hills, Assam. Col. H. H. Godwin-Austin [C.].
3. Assam, 25th May. E, C. Stuart Baker, Esq. [P.].

1. Burma, 22nd March. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Hsq. | P.}.

80 CYPSELID&.

Tachornis phenicobius, (osse.

Tachornis phoenicobia, Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 58 (1847); Hartert, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 468 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 94 (1900).

The eggs of the Jamaica Palm-Swift in the Collection measure
respectively : -68 by 45; -72 by 433; -66 by -43.

3. Rae Town, Jamaica, 15th June Crowley Bequest.
(C. B. Taylor).

Genus CYPSELUS, Jiliger.
Cypselus melba (Linn.).

Hirundo melba, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xli. fig. 10, a, 6
(1845-54).

Cypselus melba, Baedeker, Ever Eur. Vog. tab. 50. fig. 1 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. iv. p. 603 (1874) ; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 317
(1878); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 297, pl. 18 (1884) ; Oates ed.
Hume, Nests &§ Lygs Ind, Birds, ui. p. 20 (1850) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. 7 164 (1895) ; pita Eggs of Brit. Birds,
p. 162, pl. 48. tig. 3 (1896) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 95 (1900).

Cypselus alpinus, Bee, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 269, pl. Ixv. fig. vi
(1856).

Micropus melba, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 458 (1892).

The eggs of the Alpine Swift measure from 1:09 to 1°3 in length,
and from *7 to *77 in breadth.

1. Europe (Ajerbolling). Crowley Bequest.
2. Berne, Switzerland, Crowley Bequest.
3. Berne (ZZ. Saunders: Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Berne (HH. Saunders). Seebohm Coll.

2, Berne Cathedral (H. S Seebohm Coll.

2. Berne Cathedral (HZ. S.). Seebohm Coll.

2, Berne Cathedral (7. S. Ns Seebohm Coll.

2. St. Gothard (7. Ariiper). Seebohm Coll.

1. St. Gothard (7. K.). Seebohm Coll.

4. Bernese Oberland. Salvin-Godman Coll,
2. Bernese Oberland. Crowley Bequest.
ip

Kotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, S. India Hume Coll.
(Miss Cockburn),

Cypselus apus (Linn.).

Hirundo apus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 9, a, Le (1845-54).

Cypselus apus, Baedeker, ELier Hur. Vog. tab. 50. fiz, 2 (1855- -63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. iv. p. 583 (1874); Seebohm, rit Birds, ii.
p- 292, pl. 18 (1884) ; ad. Hygs of Brit. Birds. p. 161, pl. 48. fig. 2
(1896); Sharpe, Handa-l. ii. p. 95 (1900).

Cypselus murarius, Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 267, pl. Ixv. fig. v
(1856).

Micropus apus, Hartert, Cat. Birds Bb, M. xvi. p. 442 (1892).

The eggs of the Common Swift measure from ‘94 to 1-1 in length,
and from *59 to ‘66 in breadth.

2, Inverness-shire (Hargitt Coll.) Seebohm Coll.
6. Brandon, Northumberland. Salvin-Godman Coll,

CYPSELUS. sl

3. Preston, Lancashire. Seebohm Coll.

3. Edwinstow, 14th June (C. J. Seebohm Coll.
Fleming).

2. Taunton, Somerset. Seebohm Coll.

2. New Forest, Hants, lst June. Seebohm Coll.

6. Alton Church, Hants. Crowley Bequest.

4, Goderstone Church, Surrey. Salvin-Godman Coll.

4, Harting, Sussex, June (J. £. Seebohm Coll.
Harting).

2. Sweden (Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

2. Berlin, 8th June (7. Holland). Seebohm Coll.

2. Dorpat, Baltic Provinces (Russow). Seebohm Coll.

9

Switzerland (Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

Cypselus murinus, Brehm.

Cypselus pallidus, Dresser, Birds Eur. iv. p. 597 (1875); Sharpe, Ibis,
1891, p. 110.

Micropus murinus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 446 (1892).

Cypselus murinus, Zrby, Orn. Str. Gibr, 2nd ed. p. 128 (1895); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 166 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 95
(1900).

The eggs of the Pale Brown Swift measure from :94 to 1:03 in
length, and from 57 to °65 in breadth.

2. Gibraltar, 12th June. Shelley Coll.
3. Fao, Persian Gulf. W. D. Cumming, Esq. [P.].

Cypselus pacificus (Zath.).

Cypselus vittatus, Seinhoe, Ibis, 1863, p. 353.

Cypselus pacificus, Oates, Birds Brit. Burm. ii. p. 1 (1888); Tacz. Faun.
Orn. Sibér. Orvent. p. 168 (1891); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds,
iii. p. 167 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 96 (1900).

Micropus pacificus, Hartert, Cat. birds B. M. xvi. p. 448 (1892); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversamml. p. 158 (1899); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 580 (1901).

The eggs of the White-rumped Large Swift measure from 1°04
to 1:12 in length, and from °65 to °69 in breadth.

2. Siberia. Crowley Bequest.

1. Darasun, Dauria, 17th July (Dy- Crowley Bequest.
bowskt).

5. Formosa (R. Swinhoe). Seebohm Coll.

3. Ningpo, China (R. S.: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

Cypselus streubeli. Haril.
Micropus streubeli, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 452 (1892).
Cypselus streubeli, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 96 (1900).
Two eggs of Hartlaub’s Swift in the Collection measure re-
spectively: ‘94 by 57; °87 by :54.
2. Congo. Dr, Lucan [C.].
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82 CYPSELID&.

Cypselus affinis, Gray §° Hardw.

Cypselus affinis, Beavan, P. Z. S. 1864, p. 875; Dresser, Birds Eur. iv.
p- 591 (1874) ; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 319 (1878); Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, iii. p. 21 (1890); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind.,
Birds, iii. p. 168 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p 96 (1900).

Micropus aftinis, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 453 (1892).

The eggs of the Common Indian Swift measure from *78 to “96
in length, and from *51 to ‘61 in breadth.

5. India. Crowley Bequest.

41, Simla, Himalayas, 20th Aug. (4. Hume Coll.
Hume).

2. Dhurumsala, Kashmir, 17th April. Hume Coll.

1. Kootub, near Delhi. Hume Coll.

2. Delhi, 14th April(C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coll,

1. Jodhpur, 38rd April. Hume Coll.

5. Etawah, 18th Feb. (W.£. Brooks). Hume Coll.

3. Etawah, 27th May. Hume Coll.

1. Etawah, 23rd June. Hume Coll.

2, Etawah, 27th June (W.£. Brooks: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).
Saugor, C. Provs., 16th July. Hume Coll.
Barrackpur, Bengal (2. C. Bea- Salvin-Godman Coll.

- pr

van).
Ceylon, 13th June (A. Z. Butler). Crowley Bequest.

Cypselus subfurcatus, Blyth.

Cypselus subfurcatus, Swinkoe, Ibis, 1867, p. 227; Oates, Birds Brit.
Burm. ii. p. 2 (1888) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 169
(1895); Baker, Ibis, 1896, p. 56; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 96 (1900).

Micropus subfurcatus, Hartert, Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 456 (1892); id.
Nov. Zool, i. p. 674 (1894); Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 158
(1899).

Four eggs of the White-rumped Black Swift in the Collection
measure respectively: ‘9 by -58; ‘85 by 56; -91 by °57; °85
by ‘6.

3. Amoy, China (R. Srinhoe). Seebohm Coll.
J. Amoy (Nehkrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Order TROCHILI.

Family TROCHILID.

The eggs of the Humming-birds are typically of an elongated
cylindrical shape, with the two ends quite similar, but some ex-
amples are of an elongated oval form. ‘They are plain white and
entirely devoid of gloss.

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Genus THRENETES, Gould.

Threnetes ruckeri (Boure.).

Glaucis ruckeri, Gould, Mon. Troch. i. pl. 11 (1851).

Threnetes ruckeri, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 265 (1892) ; id. § Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 316 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml,
p: 158 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 98 (1900).

An egg of Rucker’s Hermit measures *57 by °37.

1. Chiriqui, Panama (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus GLAUCIS, Boie.

Glaucis hirsuta (Gm.).

Glaucis hirsuta, Gould, Mon. Troch. i. pl. 5 (1858); Salv. Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 41 (1892) ; td. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii.
p. 255 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 152 (1899); von Ihering,
Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 252 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 98
(1900).

The eggs of the Hairy Hermit in the Collection measure respec-
tively: °6 by *38; ‘59 by °37; °61 by 38.

2. Grenada, W. Indies (J. G. Wells). | Crowley Bequest.
1. [S. America. ] Crowley Bequest.

Genus PHAETHORNIS, Swains.

Phaéthornis eurynome (Less.).

Phaéthornis eurynome, Gould, Mon. Troch. i. pl. 16 (1849) ; Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 276 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 153
(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 253 (1900) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 98 (1900).

An egg of Lesson’s Hermit measures °57 by °34.

1. [Brazil.) Crowley Bequest.

Phaéthornis augusti (Bowrc.).

Phaéthornis augusti, Gould, Mon. Troch. i. pl. 29 (1854); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 277 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 153
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 99 (1900).

The eggs of Sallé’s Hermit measure, on the average, ‘55

by °37.

10. Venezuela (Gugenhermer). Crowley Bequest.
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Genus CAMPYLOPTERUS, Swans.

Campylopterus hemileucurus (Licht.).

Campylopterus delattrii, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 45 (1855).

Campylopterus hemileucurus, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 291 (1892) ;
wd. §& Godm. Biol. Centr-Amer., Aves, li. p. 523 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 102 (1900).

The eggs of Delattre’s Sabre-wing in the Collection measure
respectively: ‘67 by -45; °65 by ‘46.
2. Costa Rica, 3rd July. C. F. Underwood, Esq. [C.].

Genus PATAGONA, Gray.

Patagona gigas (Vveill.).

Patagona gigas, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 232 (1855); Sel. §& Huds.
Argent. Orn. ii. p. 4 (1889); Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 348
(1892); James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 5 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 105 (1900).

_ The eggs of the Giant Humming-bird measure from °76 to *82
in length, by ‘5 in breadth.

1. Central Chile, Jan. Berkeley James Coll.
2. Central Chile, Nov. Berkeley James Coll.
2. Central Chile, Dec. Berkeley James Coll.

Genus SAUCEROTTEA, Bp.

_ Saucerottea warscewiczi (Cab. §: Heine).
Amazilia warszewiczi, Sharpe in G'ould’s Mon. Troch., Suppl. (1887) ;
Salv. Cat. Birds B. M, xvi. p. 222 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil.
p- 152 (1899).
Saucerottea warscewiczi, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 107 (1900).

The average dimensions of five eggs of Warscewicz’s Amazili are
57 by °36.

5. Venezuela (Gugenhermer). Crowley Bequest.

Saucerottea sophie (Bowie. § Muls.).

Erythronota sophize, Gould, Mon. Trach. v. pl. 822 Aa

Amazilia sophie, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 224 (1892); id
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, j il. p. 803 (1892),

Saucerottea sophie, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 107 (1900).

The eggs of Sophia’s Amazili in the Collection measure re-
spectively : 53 by *35; -53 by ‘36.

2. Azahar de Cartago, Costa Rica, Crowley Bequest.
Ist Dec. (C. £. Underwood).

3

SAUCEROTTEA.—AMAZILIA,—HYLOCHARIS, reds)

Saucerottea erythronota (Less.).

Erythronota antiqua, Gould, Mon. Troch. v. pl. 316 (1860).
Amazilia erythronota, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 225 (1892).
Saucerottea erythronota, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 107 (1900).

The egg of the Trinidad Amazili measures *48 by -31.
1. [Trinidad.] Crowley Bequest.

Saucerottea feliciz (Less.).

Erythronota felicize, Gould, Mon. Troch. v. pl. 317 (1849).
Amazilia felicie, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 226 (1892) ; Nehrk. Kat.
Eversammil. p. 152 (1899).
Saucerottea felicie, Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 107 (1900).
An egg of Felicia’s Amazili measures °57 by °37.

1. Venezuela (Nehrikorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus AMAZILIA, Jtcichenb.

Amazilia tzacatl (La Llave).

Amazilia riefferi, Gould, Mon. Troch. v. pl. 311 (1860): Sel. § Salv.

P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 580; Salv. Cat, Birds B. M. xvi. p. 216 (1892) ;

id. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 300 (1892).
Amazilia tzacatl, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 108 (1900).

Two eggs of Rieffer’s Amazili measure respectively : ‘53 by °36 ;

O02 by °35.
2. Antioquia, U.S. Colombia (7. K Salvin-Godman Coll.

Salmon).

Amazilia guatemalensis (Gould).

Cyanomyia cyanocephala, Salv. § Scl. Ibis, 1860, p. 39.

Cyanomyia guatemalensis, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 198 (1892) ;
id. § Godm, Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, 1. p. 291 (1892).

Amazilia guatemalensis, Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 109 (1900).

Two eggs of the Guatemala Amazili measure respectively : °56
by °373; °57 by °35.

2. Duefas, Guatemala (O. Salvin). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Genus HYLOCHARIS, Bove.

Hylocharis leucotis ( Viezll.).

Heliopedica melanotis, Gowld, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 64 (1858).

Basilinna leucotis, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 252 (1892); ad. &
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 812 (1892) ; Bendre, Life-
Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 227 (1895).

Hylocharis leucotis, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 110 (1900).

An egg of the White-eared Humming-bird measures ‘49 by ‘3.

1. Mazatlan, Mexico (77istram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

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Genus CHLOROSTILBON, Gould.

Chlorostilbon gibsoni (/raser).

Chlorostilbon angustipennis, Gould, Mon. Troch. v. pl. 355 (1861); Sed.
& Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 5381; Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 52
(1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 152 (1899).

Chlorostilbon gibsoni, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 112 (1900).

The eggs of the Colombian Emerald in the Collection measure
respectively: °45 by -29; °49 by :29; -52 by °34.

2. Medellin, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).
1. US. Colombia (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Chlorostilbon stenura (Cab. dg: Heine).
Panychlora stenura, Sharpe in Gould’s Mon. Troch., Suppl. pl. 58 (1883) ;
Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 71 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 152 (1899).
Chlorostilbon stenura, Sharpe, and-l. ii. p. 114 (1900).
Four eggs of the Venezuela Emerald measure respectively: *52
by °38; °51 by 38; -53 by °34; -49 by -32.

4, Venezuela (Gugenhermer). Crowley Bequest.

Genus RICORDIA, feichend.

Ricordia elegans (Vveill.).
Sporadinus elegans, Gould, Mon. Troch. vy. pl. 347 (1859); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 59 (1892).
Ricordia elegans, Sharpe, Hund-l. ii. p. 114 (1900).
An egg of the St. Domingo Humming-bird measures -45 by °3.

1. St. Domingo (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus THALURANIA, Gould.

Thalurania glaucopis (Gi.).

Thalurania glaucopis, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 99 (1856); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 77 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml, p. 152
(1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 252 (1900); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 115 (1900).

Four eggs of the Brazilian Wood-nymph measure respectively :
°b by *31; °5 by 32; -49 by 3; -48 by -31.

2. S.E. Brazil (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. 8S, Brazil. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. [P.].

THALURANIA,—PETASOPHORA.— LAMPORNIS. 87

Thalurania colombica (Bowrc.).

Thalurania columbica, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 106 (1858); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 79 (1892).

Thalurania colombica, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 256
(1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 116 (1900).

The eggs of the Colombian Wood-nymph in the Collection are
both imperfect, but their approximate dimensions are °6 by ‘37.

2. Bogota (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Thalurania furcata (G'm.).

Thalurania fureata, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 101 (1858); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 84 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. it. p. 116 (1900).

An egg of the Cayenne Wood-nymph measures °5 by *34.

1. Guiana. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PETASOPHORA, G. 2. Gray.

Petasophora cyanonota (Bourc. § Muls.).

Petasophora cyanotus, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 228 (1853).

Petasophora cyanotis, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 110 (1892) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammi. p. 152 (1899).

Petasophora cyanonota, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 117 (1900).

Two eggs of the Little Violet-ear measure 58 by -38; -56 by
*30.
1. United States, 3rd July. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.}
1. [South America. ] Crowley Bequest.

Petasophora iolata (Gould).

Petasophora iolata, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 225 (1853); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 107 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 117 (1900).
The egg of the Bolivian Violet-ear in the Collection is imperfect,
but appears to have measured about °62 by °38.

1. Venezuela (Gugenheimer). Crowley Bequest.

Genus LAMPORNIS, Swans.

Lampornis mango (Zinn.).

Lampornis mango, Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 88 (1847); Salv. Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 91 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 152 (1899);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 118 (1900).

Lampornis porphyrurus, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 81 (1858).

The eggs of the Porphyry-tailed Humming-bird in the Collection
measure respectively : -62 by *4; °59 by -39; °6 by <4.

88 : TROCHILIDE.

2. Kingston, Jamaica, May (C. B. Crowley Bequest.
Taylor).
1. [{Jamaica. ] Crowley Bequest.

Lampornis dominicus (/inn.).

Lampornis aurulentus, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 79 (1858).
Lampornis dominicus, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 96 (1892) ; Sharpe,
ITand-l. ii. p. 119 (1900).

Two eggs of the Haitian Humming-bird measure respectively :
51 by 32; °51 by 34.

2. St. Domingo (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
; y Boy

Genus CHRYSOLAMPIS, Bove.

Chrysolampis mosquitus (Zinn.).

Chrysolampis moschitus, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. p. 204 (1856) ; Salv.
Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 113 (1892); Lodge, Ibis, 1896, p. 514;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 258 (1900).

Chrysolampis mosquitus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 119 (1900).

An egg of the Ruby-and-Topaz Humming-bird measures ‘1 by
35.

1. South America (Dr. Kutter). Crowley Bequest.

Genus SERICOTES, Rerchenb.

Sericotes holosericeus (Linn.).

Eulampis holosericeus, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl, 83 (1857) ; Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 104 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 162
(1899).

Eulampis chlorolemus, A. § E. Newton, Ibis, 1859, p. 138.

Sericotes holosericeus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 120 (1900).

The eggs of the Green-breasted Humming-bird in the Collection
measure respectively: *59 by °37; °56 by °38.

9. St. Croix, W. Indies (4. ¢ £. Crowley Bequest.
Newton: Tristram Coll.).

Genus LEUCOCHLORIS, Reichenb.

Leucochloris albicollis ( Viell.).

Leucochloris albicollis, Gowld, Mon. Troch. v. pl. 291 (1855); Sel. §
Huds, Argent. Orn. ii. p. 7 (1889); Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi.
p- 178 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 152 (1899) ; von Ihering,
Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 253 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 120
(1900).

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Two eggs of the White-throated Humming-bird measure re-
spectively : *62 by °36; °63 by °38.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 5rd Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Genus AITHURUS, Cab. & Heine.

Aithurus polytmus (Linn.).

Trochilus polytmus, Grosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 97 (1847); Gould, Mon.
Troch. ii. pl. 98 (1857).
Aithurus polytmus, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 64 (1892); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 152 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 120 (1900).
The eggs of the black-capped Humming-bird in the Collection
measure respectively: ‘51 by 36; °54 by -32.

1. [Jamaica. | Crowley Bequest.
1. St. Thomas, Jamaica, 2nd July Crowley Bequest.
(C. B. Taylor).

Genus OREOTROCHILUS, Gould.

Oreotrochilus leucopleurus, Gould.

Oreotrochilus leucopleurus, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 71 (1849); Sel. &
Huds. Argent. Orn. ji. p. 1 (1889); Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi.
p- 336 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 121 (1900).

An egg of the White-sided Hill-Star measures °66 by °39.
1. Puenta del Inca, Andes of Chile E. A. Fitzgerald, Esq. [P.].
(P. H. Gosse, Junior).
Genus OREOPYRA, Gould.

Oreopyra leucaspis, Gould.

Oreopyra leucaspis, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 264 (1861); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 306 (1892); td. §& Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, il. p. 882 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 153 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 123 (1900).

The eggs of the White-throated Oreopyra in the Collection
measure respectively: ‘O07 by °38; °53 by °35.

2, Chiriqui, Panama (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Oreopyra calolema, Salvin.

Oreopyra calolema, Sharpe in Gould’s Mon. Troch., Suppl. pl. 6 (1885) ;
Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 807 (1892) ; id. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-
Amer., Aves, li. p. 835 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 123 (1900).

Two eggs of the Purple-throated Oreopyra measure respectively :
58 by 4; °6 by -4.

2, Azahar de Cartago, Costa Rica, Crowley Bequest.
28th Dec. (C. F. Underwood),

90 TROCHILID 2%.

Genus HELIANTHEA, Gould.

Helianthea torquata (Doiss.).
Bourcieria torquata, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 251 (1854); Sel. § Salv.
P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 530; Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 130 (1892).
Helianthea torquata, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 126 (1900).

The eggs of the Collared Inca in the Collection measure respec-
tively: -64 by -4; °61 by -38; °66 by ‘39.

2. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Colombia (7. A. Salmon).
1, [S. America. ] Crowley Bequest.

Genus PTEROPHANES, Gould.

Pterophanes temmincki (Doiss.).

Pterophanes temmincki, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii, pl. 178 (1849); Whately,
P. Z. 8. 18738, p. 190; Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 118 (1892) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 127 (1900).

An egg of Temminck’s Sapphire- wing measures *78 by °5.

1. Cachupata, Peru [H. Whitely]. Crowley Bequest.

Genus ERIOCNEMIS, /eichenb.
Eriocnemis cupreiventris (/raser).

Eriocnemis cupreiventris, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 270 (1853); Salv.
Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 367 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 129
(1900).

The egg of the Coppery-bellied Puff-leg in the Collection is im-

perfect, but measures approximately °62 by -4.

1. Bogota (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Eriocnemis lugens (ould).

Eriocnemis lugens, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 282 (1854); Sel. &
Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 580; Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 371
(1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 129 (1900).

Two eggs of the Hoary Puff-leg measure respectively: +54 by
35 3°50 by *35.

2. Antioquia, U.S. Colombia (7. K. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salmon).

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Genus ADELOMYIA, Bp.

Adelomyia melanogenys (Fraser).

Adelomyia maculata, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 199 (1861).
Adelomyia melanogenys, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 169 (1892);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 151 (1900).

An egg of the Spotted Humming-bird in the Collection is im-
perfect, but measures approximately *d by °3.

1. [S. America. ] Crowley Bequest.

Genus HELIANGELUS, Gould.

Heliangelus clarisse (Longuem.).

Heliangelus clarissee, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 242 (1855); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 160 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 131 (1900).

Two eggs of the Sun-Angel measure respectively: °55 by ‘39;
06 by °37.

1. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.
1. Bogota (Tristram Coil.). Crowley Bequest.

Heliangelus exortis (fraser).
Heliotrypha parzudakii, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 240 (1860); Sel. §
Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 529.
Heliotrypha exortis, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 165 (1892).
Heliangelus exortis, Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 1381 (1900).
Two eggs of Parzudaki’s Star-frontlet measure respectively : 55
by 34 ; °56 by °35.

2. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Colombia (7. K. Salmon).

Genus METALLURA, Gould.

Metallura tyrianthina (Lodd.).

Metallura tyrianthina, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 195 (1859); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 152 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 168 (1900).

An egg of the Tyrian-tail measures °5 by +33.
1. Bogota (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

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Metallura smaragdinicollis (d’Orb. § Lafr.).

Metallura smaragdinicollis, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 196 (1859) ; Salv.
Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 154 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 133
(1900).

An egg of the Violet-tail measures °5 by ‘33.

1. [Peru.] Crowley Bequest.

Genus OXYPOGON; Gould.

Oxypogon guerini (Boiss.).

Oxypogon guerini, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 182 (1849); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 840 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 133 (1900).

An egg of Guérin’s Helmet-crest measures ‘59 by -4.

1. Bogota (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus EUSTEPHANUS, Leichenbd.

Eustephanus galeritus (Molina).

Eustephanus galeritus, Gowld, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 265 (1852); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 156 (1892); James, New List Chilian Birds,
p. 5 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 135 (1900).

Four eggs of the Chilian Fire-crown measure respectively : 61
by 41; 59 by -4; °59 by 37; -59 by -38.

2. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
2. Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.

Genus PSALIDOPRYMNA, Cab. & Heine.

Psalidoprymna gouldi (Lodd.).
Lesbia gouldi, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 167 (1856); Salv. Cat. Birds
B. M. xvi. p. 149 (1892).
Psalidoprymna gouldi, Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 136 (1900),
The eggs of the Bogota Train-bearer in the Collection measure
respectively : ‘05 by °38; *55 by -39.

2. Bogota (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus DORICHA, Reichenb.

Doricha henicura (Vieill.).

Thaumastura enicura, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 157 (1859); Salvin,
Ibis, 1860, p. 264.

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DORICHA.—TROCHILUS. 93

Doricha enicura, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 581 (1892); 2d. § Godm.
Biol. Centr _Amer ., Aves, ii. p. 345 (1892).
Doricha henicura, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 140 (1900).

Two eggs of the Slender Shear- tail measure respectively : -48 by
focal! by °3.

2. Duenias, Guatemala (O. Salvin). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Genus TROCHILUS, Zinn.

Trochilus colubris, Linn.

Trochilus colubris, Gould, Mon. Troch. ii. pl. 181 (1858); Baird,
Brewer & Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 448 (1874); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 399 (1892) ; id. § Godm. Biol. Centr.- Amer.,
Aves, li. p. 807 (1892); Bendre, Life-Hist. N. Amer, Birds, ii.
p- 192, pl. i. fig. 27 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 140 (1900).

The eggs of the Ruby-throated Humming-bird measure from
-48 to -53 in length, and from °32 to -34 in breadth.

2. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll.
3. North America. Crowley Bequest.

Trochilus alexandri (Boure. & Muls.).

Trochilus alexandri, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 132 (1857); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M. xvi. p. 402 (1892); id. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, ii. p. 3859 (1892) ; Bendire, Life-Hist. N.. Amer. Birds, ii.
p- 198 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 140 (1900).

The eggs of the Purple-throated Humming-bird in the Collection
measure ‘5 by °35; ‘ol by 34; °53 by 38; -d54 by -35.

1. North America, Crowley Bequest.

1. North America. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(ea:

2. California, 10th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[Rail

Trochilus anna (Less.).

Calypte anne, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. p. 185 (1856); Salv. Cat. Birds
Bie MEX. By. 403 ng:

Calypte anna, Bendire, Life- Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 206 (1895).

Trochilus anna, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 140 (1900).

The eggs of Anna’s Calypte in the Collection measure respectively :
53 by 35; “56 by 34; 53 by 33; 3 by °36; -51 by 33; -51
by 32; ‘52 by °31.

1. California. Crowley Bequest.
2. [California (Tristram Coll.).] Crowley Bequest.
4. California, 10th May. W. Radclitte Saunders, Esq.

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94 TROCHILID®,

Genus SELASPHORUS, Swains.

Selasphorus rufus (Gim.).

Selasphorus rufus, Gowd, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 187 (1852); Salv. Cat.
Birds B. M, xvi. p. 392 (1892); td. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, ii, p. 353 (1892) ; Bendire, Life-Hist, N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 213
(1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 140 (1900).

An egg of the Rufous Flame-bearer measures ‘51 by °35.

1. North America. Crowley Bequest.

Selasphorus torridus, Salvin.

Selasphorus torridus, Sharpe in G'ould’s Mon. Troch., Suppl. (1887) ;
Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 395 (1892) ; id. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-
Amer., Aves, ii. p. 354 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 141 (1900).

An egg of the Torrid Flame-bearer in the Collection measures
48 by -32.

2. Irazu, Costa Rica, 20th Feb. Crowley Bequest.
(C. F. Underwood).

Selasphorus scintilla (Gould).

Selasphorus scintilla, Gould, Mon. Troch., ii. pl. 188 (1852) ; Salv. Cat.
Birds B, M. xvi. p. 395 (1892); td. §& Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, ii. p. 853 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 141 (1900).

An egg of the Little Flame-bearer measures *43 by °3.

1. Azahar de Cartago, Costa Rica, Crowley Bequest.
28th Dec. (C. F. Underwood).

Genus CHATOCERCUS, Gray.

Chetocercus rosx (Bourc. § Muls.).

Calothorax rose, Gould, Mon. Troch. iii. pl. 149 (1857).
Cheetocercus rose, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 414 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 141 (1900).

The egg of the Crimson-throated Wood-star in the Collection
measures *49 by °3.

2. Venezuela (Gugenheimer). Crowley Bequest.

Genus BELLONA, Muls. ¢& Verr.

Bellona cristata (Linn.).
Orthorhynchns cristatus, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 205 (1857).

Bellona cristata, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 353 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 142 (1900).

COLIID ®. 95

The measurements of four eggs of the Blue-crest average *48 by
33.

4. Grenada, W. Indies (J. G. Bell). Crowley Bequest.

Bellona ornata (Gould).

Orthorhynchus ornatus, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 205 (1861).
Bellona ornata, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 854 (1892); Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p. 142 (1900).

The eggs of the Green-and-Blue-crest in the Collection measure
respectively : 47 by 3; *45 by <3.
2. St. Vincent, W. Indies, April Salvin-Godman Coll.
(Mrs. H. H. Smith).

Genus STEPHANOXYS, Simon.

Stephanoxys lalandei ( Vievll.).

Cephalepis delalandi, Gould, Mon. Troch. iv. pl. 208 (1861).
Cephalolepis delalandi, Salv. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 356 (1892).
Stephanoxys lalandei, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 142 (1900).

An egg of Delalande’s Plover-crest measures °53 by °32.

i > Brazil.) Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Order COL/I.

Family COLIID.

The eggs of the Colies are typically of a regular oval shape, the
shell being somewhat rough to the touch and quite devoid of all
gloss.

Genus COLIUS, Briss.

Colius striatus, Gm.

Colius striatus, Gurney, Ibis, 1860, p. 213; 1864, p. 859; Sharpe, ed.
Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 555 (1875-84) ; Sharpe, Cat. Bards B. M.
xvii. p. 339 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 162 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 145 (1900).

The eggs of the South-African Coly vary from plain white to pale
yellowish-white in colour. They measure from ‘77 to ‘92 in
length, and from ‘63 to ‘68 in breadth.

4, 8. Africa. Crowley Bequest.

3. Natal. T. Ayres, Esq. [C.].

3. Natal (7. Ayres). Salvin-Godman Coll.

2. Cape Colony. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.}.

OG COLIID2.

Colius leucotis, Riipp.

Colius leucotis, Heugl. Orn. N.O.-Afr. i. p. 710 (1870, pt.) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 341 (1892) ; td. Hand-l. ii. p. 145 (1900).

The eggs of the White-eared Coly very closely resemble those of
C. striatus. The measurements of four eggs in the Collection
vary from ‘82 to ‘88 in length, and from 62 to ‘69 in breadth.

4, Harrar, S. Abyssinia. M. P. Zaphiro [C.].

Colius colius (Linn.).

Colius capensis, Anderss. Birds Dam.-land, p. 202 (1872); Sharpe, ed.
Layard’s Birds 8S. Africa, p. 552 (1875-84).

Colius colius, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 343 (1892) ; Nehrk. Kat,
Eversammi., p. 162 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 146 (1900).

The eggs of the White-backed Coly are not separable from those
of C. striatus. They measure from ‘8 to ‘9 in length, and from
61 to °67 in breadth.

1. S. Africa (Z. Z. Layard). Crowley Bequest.
4. Cape Colony. KE. L. Layard, Esq. [P.].
2. Damara-land (C. J. Andersson: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
2. Laid in confinement (Zool. Gardens, Zool. Society.
London).

Colius erythromelon ( Vieiil.).
Colius erythromelon, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 551 (1875-
84); id. Cat. Birds B. M. xvi. p. 544 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eier-
samml. p. 162 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 146 (1900).

The eggs of the Quiriva Coly resemble those of C. striatus and
C. colius. Three examples measure respectively: ‘82 by 65; ‘81
by °6; °82 by 62.

1. Cape of Good Hope (2. LZ. Layard: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

2. Cape Colony (7. Atmore: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

Colius macrurus (Linn.).

Colius macrurus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 845 (1892) ; id. Hana-l.
ii. p. 146 (1900).

Two eggs of the Long-tailed Coly in the Collection are of a dull
white colour, sparingly marked with small blotches of chocolate-
brown. One example measures ‘8 by °57.

2. Khartum, Sudan, 28th May. R. McD. Hawker, Esq. [P.].

TROGONID®. 97

Order TROGONKS.

Family TROGONID:.

The eggs of the Trogons are always plain, some being white or
cream-coloured and others of a bluish-green colour.

Genus PHAROMACRUS, De La Llave.

The Trogons of this genus lay bluish-green eggs of a spheroidal
shape and exhibiting a slight gloss.

Pharomacrus mocinno, De La Llave.

Pharomacrus paradiseus, Owen, Ibis, 1861, p. 66, pl. 11. fig. 1.
Pharomacrus mocinno, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 431 (1892);
Salv. § Godin, Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 481 (1896); MNehrk.
Kat. Eversammil. p. 165, pl. iv. tig. 46 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p. 146 (1900).
Two eggs of the Resplendent Trogon, or Quezal, measure respec-
eively 1:38 by! L-13 y 4 by 1-15.
2. Chilasco, Vera Paz, Guatemala, Salvin-Godman Coll.
11th June (2. Owen).

Pharomacrus auriceps (G'ow/d).
(Plate IL. fig. 1.1.)

Pharomacrus auriceps, Scl. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 585; Grant, Cat.
Birds B. M. xvii. p. 454 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 146 (1900).
An egg of the Golden-headed Trogon measures 1:46 by 1-14,

1. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon),

Genus TROGON, Zinn.

The eggs of the Trogons of this genus are typically of a broad
oval form, and exhibit a considerable amount of gloss.

Trogon mexicanus, Swains.
Trogon mexicanus, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 444 (1892); Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 487 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l.
ii. p. 147 (1900).

The eggs of the Mexican Trogon in the Collection are those
described by Salvin (Biol, 1. ¢.) as being of a very pale greenish
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98 TROGONID®.

colour, but they have now faded to white. They measure respec-
tively: 1:2 by 93; 1°19 by -92; 1°15 by -93.

3. Chuacus, Guatemala, June Salvin-Godman Coll.
(O. Salvin).

Trogon collaris, Vveill.

Trogon collaris, Sci. §& Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 5384; Grant, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 448 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 163 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 147 (1900).

Two eggs of the Collared Trogon are white, and measure re-
spectively : 1:14 by °88; 1:09 by °9.

2. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

Trogon ambiguus, Gould.

Trogon ambiguus, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 451 (1892) ; Bendire,
Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 32 (1895); Salv. §& Godman, Biol.
Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 490 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 148
(1900).

An egg of the Coppery-tailed Trogon in the Collection is white,
of a broad elliptical shape, almost devoid of gloss. It measures
1:03 by °82.

1, Mazatlan, Mexico (A. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.

Trogon puellus, Gould.

Trogon puella, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p, 452 (1892); Salv. &
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 491 (1896); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammil. p. 163 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 148 (1900).

An egg of the Ray-tailed Trogon in the Collection is of a broad
oval shape, glossy, and white. It measures 1-1 by °85.

1. Guatemala (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Trogon chionurus, Scl. g Salv.

Trogon chionurus, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 585; Grant, Cat. Birds
B. M. xvii. p. 460 (1892); Salv. § Godm. Biol., Centr.-Amer., Aves,
ii. p. 495 (1896) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 148 (1900).

An egg of the Snowy-tailed Trogon in the Collection is white,
and measures 1-1 by “94.

1. Remedios, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvyin-Gedman Coll.
(7. EK. Salmon).

TROGON.— PYROTROGON. 99

Trogon melanocephalus, Gould.
Trogon melanocephalus, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 462 (1892) ;

Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 498 (1896); Nehrk,
Kat. Eiersammi. p. 164 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 148 (1900).

The eggs of the Black-headed Trogon are white and fairly glossy.
They measure from 1:1 to 1:18 in length, and from -9 to ‘95 in
breadth.

2. British Honduras, 26th May (/. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Blancaneaux).
4. British Honduras, 2nd June (F. B.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Trogon caligatus, Gould.
Trogon caligatus, Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 465 (1892) ; Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 500 (1896); Nehrk. Kat.
Exersammil. p. 164 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 148 (1900).

An egg of the Gartered Trogon in the Collection is white, of a
blunt oval form, glossy. It measures 1°14 by °89.

1. Honduras, 4th Aug. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PYROTROGON, Bp.

Pyrotrogon fasciatus (Penn.).

Harpactes fasciatus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 269 (1878) ; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 840 (1890); Grant, Cat. Birds B. M.
xvii. p. 485 (1892); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 199
(1895).

Pyrotrogon fasciatus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 150 (1900).

The eggs of the Malabar Trogon in the Collection are sphe-
roidal in shape, glossy, and of a very pale creamy-white. They
measure respectively 1:1, 1:09, and 1:06 in length, by ‘95 in
breadth.

3. Kaken Cotta, Mysore, 26th April Hume Coll.
(Iver Macpherson).

Pyrotrogon erythrocephalus (Gould).

Harpactes erythrocephalus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, ii.
p. 889 (1890) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 488 (1892); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 200 (1895).

Pyrotrogon erythrocephalus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 151 (1900).

The eggs of the Red-headed Trogon are spheroidal in shape and
very glossy. They vary from creamy white to rich cream-colour.
They measure from 1:05 to 1:1 in length, and from ‘88 to 1 in
breadth.

1. [Sikhim.] Crowley Bequest.
4. Mongphoo, Darjiling, 19th May Hine Coli,
(J. Gammue).

100 TROGONID

1. Valley of the Teesta, 15th July § Hume Coll.
(ZL. Mandell).
Pegu, 8th May (EZ. W. Oates).
Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, 11th
March CCL. Bingham).
1, Thoungyin River, 9th March (C.
To a

Seebohm Coll.
Hume Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

Pyrotrogon orwscius (7emm.).
(Plate II. fig. 1.)

Harpactes oreskios, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 842
(1890) ; Grant, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 494 (1892).

Harpactes orescius, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 202 (1895).

Pyrotrogon orescius, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 151 (1900).

The eggs of the Yellow-breasted Trogon are glossy, and vary in
shape from pointed oval to spheroidal. They are of a deep cream-
colour, and measure from ‘92 to 1:18 in length, and from 79 to °87
in breadth.

FS a re Nod ree NO Ese iN

Keb. (C. 2 B:).
Meplay River, 21st Feb. (C. 7. B.).

Meplay River, Ist April (CY T. B.).
Meplay River, 4th April (C. 7. B.).

Re

Sinzaway Forest, Tenasserim, 11th
March (0; Tie

Sinzaway Forest, oi Sen March (C.
TB,

Tongdee, Tenasserim, 21st Feb. (C.
2B) «

Meplay River, 12th March (C. 7. B.).

Meplay Riv er, 19th April (C. 7. B.).
Meplay River, 26th April (C. 7. B.).

2. Meetan, Tenasserim, 11th Feb. Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).

6. Meetan, 12th Feb. (W. Hume Coll.

2. Thoungyin River, tect ae 2nd Hume Coll.
Feb.(C. £. Bingham).

2. Thoungyin River, 27th Feb. (C. Hume Coll.
TB.)

1. Thoungyin River, 8th March (C. Hume Coll.

TB.)

3. Thoungyin River, 2nd April (C. Hume Coll.
Bs).

1. Thoungyin River, 13th April (C. Seebohm Coll.
Das).

1. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 19th Tlume Coll.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

Meplay River, 15th March (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.
Meplay River, 16th March (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.
Meplay River, 24th March (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

MUSOPHAGID®. 10L

Order COCCYGES.
Sub-Order MUSOPHAGI.

Family MUSOPHAGID.

Genus TURACUS, Cuv.

Turacus erythrolophus (Vieiil.).

Corythaix paulina, Montetro, Ibis, 1862, p. 338.

Corythaix erythrolophus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 144
(1875-84).

Turacus erythrolophus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 444 (1891).

An egg of the Red-crested Plantain-eater is of a broad elliptical
shape, plain white, and devoid of gloss. It measures 1°55 by 1:27.

1. Angola, W. Africa. J. J. Monteiro, Esq. [P.].

Genus SCHIZORHIS, Wagler.

Schizorhis concolor (Smith).

Schizorhis concolor, Anderss. Birds Damara-land, p. 204 (1872) ; Shelley,
Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 453 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 154
(1900).

The eggs of the Grey Plantain-eater are of a broad elliptical
shape, moderately glossy, and of a pale bluish-white colour. Two
examples measure respectively: 1:7 by 1:33; 1°67 by 1:31.

} 2. Ondonga, Ovampo-land, March (C. J. Crowley Bequest.
Andersson: Tristram Coll.).

Genus GYMNOSCHIZORHIS, Schalow.

Gymnoschizorhis leopoldi (Shelley).
Gymnoschizorhis leopoldi, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 456 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 174 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 154
(1900).
An egg of Leopold’s Plantain-eater in the Collection is of a
very broad oval shape, smooth, glossy, and of a plain white. It
measures 1°64 by 1-25.

1. Kakoma, E. Africa. Crowley Bequest.

102 CUCULID.2,

Sub-Order CUCULI.
Family CUCULIDZ.
Sub-Family CUCULIN &.
Genus COCCYSTES, Giloger.

Coccystes glandarius (Linn.).

Oxylophus glandarius, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vég. tab. 50. fig. 4 (1855-68) ;
Baedeker, L. Brehm § A. Brehm, J. f. O. 1853, p. 117, taf. v. fig. 4;
Salvin, Ibis, 1859, p. 316 ; Saunders, Ibis, 1869, p. 401; 1871, p. 66.

Cuculus glandarius, Hewitson, Ibis, 1859, p. 76, pl. ii. figs. 1 & 2;
Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 386, pl. 68 (1884); 7d. Lggs of Brit.
Birds, p. 174, pl. 49. fig. 7 (1896).

Coceystes glandarius, Dresser, Birds Eur. vy. p. 219 (1874); Shelley, Cat.
Birds B, M. xix. p. 212 (1891); Irby, Orn. Str. Gibr. 2nd ed. p. 186
(1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 155 (1900) ; Ivy, Ibis, 1901, p. 22.

The eggs of the Great Spotted Cuckoo are almost invariably of an
elliptical form, the two ends being quite alike in contour. The
shell is smooth and possesses a considerable amount of gloss. The
ground-colour is pale greenish blue, and this is thickly speckled
and streaked with pale reddish brown and underlying violet-grey.
On some specimens there are, in addition, some scrawls and hair-
lines of deep brown, forming a wreath round the larger end. They
measure from 1°23 to 1:4 in length, and from -92 to 1:05 in
breadth.

The eggs of this Cuckoo may be separated from those of the
Magpie, in the nest of which it usually deposits its eggs, by their
elliptical shape and reddish-brown markings, those of the Magpie
being of a pointed oval shape and the markings olive-brown.

1. Spain (H. Saunders). Seebohm Coll.
8. Aranjuez, Spain, 380th April (7. 8.). Seebohm Coll.
1. Aranjuez, 8th May (7. 8.). Seebohm Coll.
1. Seville, Spain, 6th April (ZZ. S.). Seebohm Coll.
2. Seville, 24th May. Seebohm Coll.
6. Near Seville (Z. H. Irby). Seebohm Coll.
6. Malaga, Spain, 26th April. Seebohm Coll.
2. New Castile, Spain, May (Lord Crowley Bequest.

Lnlford: Tristram Coll.),
1, Algeria, 20th May (H. B. Tris- Crowley Bequest.

tram).
. Batna, Algeria, 4th June (H. B. T.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Madracen, Algeria, 5th June Crowley Bequest.
CHEB ales

1, Ain Djendeli, Algeria, 20th May Salvin-Godman Coll.
(O. Salvin).
1, Ain Djendeli, 25th May (0. S.), Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. With two eggs of Pica pica, Anda- Seebohm Coll.
lusia, Ist May (A. Saunders).

COCCYSTES.

2. With four eges of P. pica, Anda- Seebohm Coll.
lusia, 5rd May (ZH. S.).

4, With three eges of P. pica, Aran-

juez, Spain, 29th April (H. S.).

Seebohm Coll.

Coccystes coromandus (Linn.).
(Plate II. fig. 4.)

Coccystes coromandus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 249 (1878); Oates ed.
Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, 11. p. 391 (1890) ; Shelley, Cat.
Birds B. M. xix. p. 214 (1891); Blanf. Faina-Brit. Ind., Birds, iii.
p. 226 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 170 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, ii. p. 155 (1900).

An egg of the Red-winged Crested Cuckoo, taken by Mr. Valentine
Irwin from the oviduct of a female in Tippera, is spheroidal in
shape, smooth, very glossy, and of a plain pale blue colour. It
measures 1:03 by °88.

1. Tippera (V. Irwin). Hume Coll.

Coccystes jacobinus (Bodd.).
(Plate IT. fig. 6.)

Coccystes jacobinus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Afriea, p. 158 (1875-
84); Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 246 (1878); Oates ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 888 (1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix.
p. 217 (1891); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 225 (1895) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 170 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 155
(1900) ; Ivy, Ibis, 1901, p. 23.

The eggs of the Pied Crested Cuckoo are usually deposited in
India in the nests of the various species of Babblers (Argya and
Crateropus), the eggs of which birds they closely resemble in size and
colour: The Cuckoo’s eggs are of a spheroidal or broad elliptical
shape, very smooth and glossy, and of a dark blue colour. ‘The
eggs of the Babblers are almost invariably of a pointed oval shape,
and the Cuckoo’s eggs may generally be separated from them by their
shape. They measure from ‘88 to 1-02 in length, and from -72
to *82 in breadth.

1. India. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(eal:

1. South Africa. Old caieaet:

1. Sind. Crowley Bequest.

1. Futteghur. Crowley Bequest.

4. Allahabad, India. Hume Coll.

1. Allahabad, 28th July. Hume Coll.

1. Jhansi, N.W. Provs., Aug. (F. R. Hume Coll.
Blewitt).

1. Jhansi, 28th June (7. R. B.). Hume Coil.

1. Jhansi, 18th July. Hume Coll.

1. Jubbulpur, 2nd July (J..A. Kemp). Crowley Bequest.

2. Nilghiri Hills, 22nd Feb. Hume Coll.

1. Aptoor, Madras, 18th Aug. (A. G. Hume Coll.

R. Theobald).

104 CUCULID&.

Coccystes cafer (Licht.).
Coccystes cafer, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 158 (1875-84) ;
Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M, xix. p. 221 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p. 156 (1900).

An egg of Levaillant’s Cuckoo in the Collection is nearly elliptical
in shape, and quite devoid of all gloss. It is of a pale greyish colour, -
very densely spotted and freckled all over with lavender and two
shades of brown. It measures 1:09 by ‘8.

1. Bissao, Senegambia (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus SURNICULUS, Less.

Surniculus lugubris (//ors/.).
Surniculus lugubris, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 227 (1891); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 223 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.

p. 170 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 156 (1900).

The eggs of the Drongo Cuckoo are of a blunt oval shape and
moderately glossy. They are of a pinkish-white colour, marked,
chiefly in the form of a zone round the broad end, with pale lilac-
brown and lavender. Two examples measure respectively: °8 by
59; °79 by -54.

1. Himalayas (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Java, 2nd May (with 2 eggs of Crowley Bequest.
Pycnonotus aurigaster).

Genus HIEROCOCCYX, S. Aull.
Hierococcyx varius (Vahl).

(Plate II. fig. 7:)
Hierococcyx varius, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 240 (1878) ; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 885 (1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M.
xix. p. 254 (1891); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 213
(1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 170 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p, 157 (1900).

An egg of the Common Indian Hawk-Cuckoo found by Mr. Iver.
Macpherson in the nest of Crateropus canorus is of a broad elliptical
form, smooth, highly glossy, and of adeep blue colour. It measures
1:12 by ‘82. Nehrkorn describes the egg as being spotted.

1, Mysore, 8. India, 26th May (J. Mac- Hume Coll.
pherson).

Hierococcyx fugax (/orsf.),

Hierococeyx fugax, Sharpe, Ibis, 1889, p. 202 ; 1890, p. 10; Shelley, Cat.
Birds B. M. xix. p. 256, part. (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p- 170 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p, 157 (1900).

HIBROCOCCYX.—CUCULUS. 105

An egg taken by Whitehead in Borneo, and attributed by him to
Horstield’s Hawk-Cuckoo, is of a blunt oval form, moderately
glossy, of a white colour, marked, chiefly in a zone round the broad
end, with specks and spots of pale brown and lavender. It measures
‘88 by 65. Nehrkorn describes the egg of this species as being
dark bluish green.

1. Mt. Kina Balu, Borneo, 29th April | Crowley Bequest.
(J. Whitehead: with two eggs
of Culictcapa ceylonensis).

Genus CUCULUS, Zinn.

Cuculus canorus, Linn.

Cuculus canorus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 82, tab. xv. fig. 1, a-e
(1845-54); Baedeker, Inver Eur. Vog. tab. 50. fig. 5 (1855-63) ;
Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 251, pl. \xiii. figs. i & ii (1856) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. vy. p. 199 (1878); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii.
p. 378, pl. 20 (1884); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii.
p: 879 (1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 245 (1891) ; Rey in
Marshall's Zool. Vortrige, Heft xi. (1892); Bidwell, Bull. B. O. C.
v. p. xxix (1896) ; ed. Ibis, 1896, p. 394; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit.
Birds, p. 174, pl. 49. figs. 1-5, 9-15 (1896) ; Rey, Hier Veg. Mitteleur.
p- 98, taf. 80 & 81 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 158 (1900).

The eggs of the Common Cuckoo are usually of a blunt oval
form, but occasionally they are nearly elliptical in shape. They
exhibit a moderate amount of gloss. The shell is thick and hard,
and weighs considerably more than the shell of any egg of a
Passerine bird of the same size. The eggs are very variable in size,
measuring from ‘76 to ‘98 in length, and from -57 to ‘73 in
breadth.

The eggs of the Common Cuckoo also vary much in colour and in
the character of the markings, but the great majority resemble tho
eggs of the Skylark (Alauda arvensis) and Meadow-Pipit (Anthus
pratensis), and are subject to the same variations as the eggs of
those two species. ‘The ground-colour varies from greyish white to
pale green on the one hand, and from pale stone-colour to greyish
brown on the other. The markings are densely disposed over the
whole shell as a rule, and consist of smears, blotches, spots, and
streaks of various shades of brown, greyish yellow, olive-brown,
lavender, and lilac, and frequently of blackish dots.

As eggs of the above type, with their numerous slight variations,
constitute the bulk of the Cuckoo’s eges in the Collection, it will be
unnecessary to attempt to describe them in any further detail. In
the following remarks, therefore, only those eggs will be described
which differ from this common type.

106

CUCULID_E.

Eqgs of the Common Cuckoo in the Collection disassociated from
those of the foster-parents.
Seebohm Coll.

2. Middlesex.

4. Finchley, Middlesex (O. S.).

1. Hampstead, Middlesex (O. 8.).

1. Avington, Hants (G. Z. Shelley).

5. Holland.

2. Stolp, Pomerania (7. Holland).

2. Dhurumsala, Himalayas, 29th May
(tia Cm Cocks)s

1. Murri, Himalayas, 13th June

(CEE Te Marshall).

1. Kotgarh, Himalayas, 12th May

( Capt. Blair).

Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Salvin-Godman Coll.

Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Hume Coll.

Among these specimens there is one which, but for its size,

might be taken for the egg of Fringilla celebs ;

several which have

a white ground-colour spotted and mottled with lilac-red and
lavender ; and one with a pinkish ground, mottled with pale rufous
and lilac-grey. The remaining specimens are more or less of the

common type.

Eggs of the Common Cuckoo in the Collection associated

with those of their foster- parents.

Muscicapa grisola.

1. With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Churt, Surrey,

Of the common type.

May.

Anorthura troglodytes.

=—

With 1

With 2
With 2
With 3
With 3
With 2
With 4
With 1
With 4
With 2
With 1
With 5
With 1
With 4

With 2 eggs of foster-parents, Germany.

Stolp, Pomerania, 30th
May (7. Holland).
Stolp, 2nd pte LET
Stolp, 2nd June ( 7". 7Z.).
Stolp, 4th June ga EI):

Stolp, 16th June (7. #.).
Stolp, 18th June (7. #.).
Stolp, 19th June (7. #.).
Stolp, 24th June ( 7" #.).
Stolp, 25th June (7. #.).

Stolp, 26th June (7. 7.).
Stolp, 27th June (7. H.).
Stolp, 29th June (7. H.).
Brandenburg, 15th June.
Brandenburg, 4th May,

Crowley Bequest.

Purchased.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

All of the same type, with pale green ground-colour and many

specks of black in addition to the usual markings.

Erithacus rubecula.

1. With 5 eggs of foster-parents, England, 6th June,

1. With 3 ;
1. With 5

”

Stockbridge, Hants,
17th May.
Churt, May.

Purchased.
W. H. Turle, Esq.
P.]

Crowley Bequest.

i

es
apne antine

L

CUCULUS.

With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Churt, May.

With 6 + Churt, May.
With 4 * 5 Churt, June.
With nest and 4 eggs ,, Churt.
With ‘ 4 =F Churt.
With % 5 % Churt.

Of the common type, with variations.

Ruticilla phenieura.

With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Dorking, Surrey,
29th May.

With 5 5 Finland, 6th June.

With 4 5 Finland, 20th June.

With 5 c Finland, 7th July.

With 4 Pe Valkenswaard, Holland,
28th May (1. Seebohm
& H. J. Elwes).

With 5 % Brandenburg,12th June.

Savicola enanthe.

With 2 eggs of foster-parents, Hanover,
2nd June.

Of the common type.

Saaxicola melanoleuca.

With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Parnassus, Greece,
12th May.

closely resembling the fosterer’s eggs.

Tharrhaleus modularis.

With nest and 4 eggs of foster-parents, Churt.

With 3 egos of foster-parents, Durham, Ist June.

With | 5 Cheshire, 24th May (4,
EE. Smith).

With 1 a Cheshire, 24th May (ZH.
E. 8.).

With 2 53 Derbyshire.

With 3 Ns Leatherhead, Surrey,
29th May.

With 2 ‘: Hayward’s Heath, 10th
May (Swaysland ).

With 3 . Churt, June.

of a blue colour.

Ve

ile
I,

Sylvia nisoria.
With 4 eges of foster-parents, Berlin, 30th May.

Sylua curruca.

With 4 egas of foster-parents, Churt.
With 3 - Fe Brandenburg, 17th May.

107

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Purchased.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

Four examples are blue and two of the common type.

Crowley Bequest.

Seebohm Coll.

Blue, sparingly spotted at the broad end with pale lilac, and

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.

W. H. Turle, Esq.
(Pa:

Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

All densely marked eggs of the common type, and in no instance

Crowley Bequest.

Greyish cream-colour, smeared with greyish yellow and lavender.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

108

may be only a double-yolked egg of S. curruca.

i
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ee

He

el

i

1.

CUCULID&.

One example is of the common type; another resembles the
fosterer’s eggs so closely in colour as to lead to the suspicion that it

With 4
With 4

With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Harrow, Middlesex.

With 3

”

”

”

Sylvia orpheus.
With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Malaga, Spain

(A. Ruzz).

Smyrna, 15th May (7.

Kriiper).
Smyrna 16th May(7.4.).
Three examples closely resemble the fosterers’
of the common type.

Sylvia atricapilla.

”

Churt, May.

Both of the common type.

With 3
With 3

”
”

”
”

Sylvia simplex.
With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Stolp, Pomerania,
6th June( 7. Holland).

Saxony, lOth May.

Brandenburg, May.

Varied forms of the common type.

With nest and 2 eggs of foster-parents, Churt.

Melizophilus undatus.

Of the common type.

With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Malvern, Wor-
cestershire.

Phylloscopus sibilator.

Of the common type.

With 3

With 2
With 4

”

”
”

Phylloscopus trochilus.
With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Churt.

Hayward’s Heath,
Sussex, 24th May

(Swaysland).

Pomerania, 29th July.
Frankfurt-on-Oder, 24th
May.

Of various forms of the common type.

With 2 eggs of foster-parents, Churt, 21st May.

Phylloscopus minor.

Of the common type.

With 6

”

Acrocephalus phragmitis.

With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Tenby, Wales,
19th June.

Harrow, Middlesex.

”

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

eggs; a fourth is

Purchased.
Crowley Bequest.

Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Purchased.

Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.
Purchased.

CUCULUS. 109

1. With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Sussex, 30th May Seebohm Coll.

(Swaysland).
1. With nest and 5 eggs of foster-parents, England. Crowley Bequest.
Te Vitia =f. 3 - », Valkenswaard, Crowley Bequest.

Holland, Ist July.
Of the common type.

Acrocephalus streperus.

1. With 1 egg of foster-parents, England. Crowley Bequest.

1, . With 1 3 Fullerton, Hants, 14th W. H. Turle, Esq.
June. Pak

1. With 4 -: Avington, Hants (G. Seebohm Coll.
E. Shelley).

2. With 1 +5 Eastbourne, Sussex, Seebohm Coll.
4th June (H.Saunders).

fe) With 1 x Pomerania, 25th May Seebohm Coll.
(TL. Holland).

1. With 2 . Pomerania, 8th June Seebohm Coll.
CL. AZ).

2. With 2 > Anhalt, Germany, 2nd Seebohm Coll.
June (Dr. Rey).
1. With nest and 1 ege of foster-parents, England Crowley Bequest.
(Tristram Coil.).
With woe »» Staines, Middlesex. Crowley Bequest.
With Pe Nees im Staines. Crowley Bequest.

Eggs placed in the nests of the Reed-Warbler are of a varied
nature. Nine examples are more or less forms of the common
type; two, placed in one nest, are white, spotted with lavender
and speckled with dark brown; and one is of a greyish-pink colour,
marked with lilac and rich purplish-red.

eS

Acrocephalus palustris.

1. With 38 eggs of foster-parents, Halle-on-Saale, Purchased.
4th June.

Of the common type.

Locustella nevia.
1. With nest and 4 eggs of foster-parents, Brighton. Crowley Bequest.
Of the common type.

Lanius collurio.

1. With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
1. With 3 + re Halle-on-Saale, Purchased.
21st May.

Of the common type, and very different from the fosterers’ eggs.

Lanius pomeranus.

1,. With 3 eggs of foster-parents, South Spain, Crowley Bequest.
10th May.

Of the common type; greenish white, mottled with brown and
lavender.

110 CUCULID.

Lanius minor.

1. . With 2 eggs of foster-parents [ Hurope]. Crowley Bequest.

A very pale example; greenish white, sparingly smeared and

blotched with pale lavender and very pale brown.
Regulus ignicapillus.

1. With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Alsace, 16th May. Crowley Bequest.

Purplish white, mottled with pale lilac and lavender, and speckled
with dark brown.
Motacilla lugubris.

1. With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Dollar, N.B. Purchased.

2. With 4 ij Pembroke, 13th June. | Crowley Bequest.

1. With 5 5s Tenby, 28th May. Crowley Bequest.

1. With 4 a Lancashire, 26th May Seebohm Coll.
(H. E. Smith).

1. With 1 5 Wherwell, Hants, 3rd W. H. Turle, Esq.
June. [P..

1. With 4 a Cookham, Berks, May. Gould Coll.

1. With 5 es Churt, May. Crowley Bequest.

1. With nest and 5 egos of foster-parents, Churt. Crowley Bequest.

1. With SP eats es 7 Churt. Crowley Bequest.

1, With i eG 5 3 Churt. Crowley Bequest.

1. With 5 - * Churt. Crowley Bequest.

Mostly of the common type.

One example, however, is marked

with short lines and scrawls, similar to those on a Bunting’s egg,
and another is blotched with chestnut-brown.

Motacilla alba.

1. With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Stolp, Pomerania, Seebohm Coll.
2nd July ( 7. Holland).
2. With 2 a Frankfurt-on-the-Oder, Purchased.
26th June.
1. With 3 - Brandenburg, 17th May. Crowley Bequest.
1. With 1] 4 Brandenburg, 30th May. Crowley Bequest.
2. With 3 sy Brandenburg, 21stJune. Crowley Bequest.
I. With 1] ij Brandenburg,24thJune. Crowley Bequest.
With! ee Brandenburg, Ist July. Crowley Bequest.
1. With 2 %) Brandenburg, 2nd July. Crowley Bequest.
1. With 2 1 Brandenburg, 2nd July, Crowley Bequest.
1. With 3 9 Brandenburg, 3rd July. Crowley Bequest.
1. With 4 +5 Brandenburg, 4th July. Crowley Bequest.
1 With? 5 Brandenburg, 17thJuly. Crowley Bequest.

All of the common type except one specimen, which is of a purplish-

white colour, smeared with lavender and speckled with black.

Ly
ke

Motacilla campestris.

With 4 eges of foster-parents, Churt, May.
With nest and 5 egus of foster-parents, Valkens-
waard, Holland, 17th June.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Both specimens closely resemble the eggs of the foster-parents,

CUCULUS,

Motacilla flava.

1. With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Valkenswaard,

i With: 1
I. With 3

of the foster-parents.

”

”

28th May(H. Seebohm).

Saxony, 13th June.
Brandenburg, Ist July.

Two examples are of a pale colour, and closely resemble the eggs

speckled with dark brown.

ile

1. With 3
1. With 4
1. With 4
1. With 5
1. With 4
ile

1. With
1. With
1. With
1. With
1. With
1. With

3

”
”
”
”

Anthus trivialis.

With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Kingsley, Cheshire.

Odiham, Hants.

Churt, June.
Chutt.
Churt.

,, Hassocks Gate, Sussex,
14th May (Swaysland).

With nest and 3 eggs of foster-parents, England.

3 Bs England.
5 . Churt.
Churt.

+5 Chutt.
% Chutrt.
i. Churt.

1a:

Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

A third is of the common type, but much

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

All of the common type except one, which is of a pinkish-grey
colour, clouded with lilac and marked with scrawls and spots of
rich purplish red, resembling in this respect the eggs of some of the

Buntings.

1. With 5
1. With 3

1. With 2
1. With 2
1. With 4
1. With 3
2. With 4
2. With 1
1. With 3

2. With 1

1. With 4
2. With 3
1. With 1
1. With 1
1. With 1

Anthus pratensis.

(Hargitt Coll.).

Lochend, May (Hargitt

Coll.).
Mossford, Inverness
(Hargitt Coll.).
England.
England.

Lancashire (H. E. Smith).

Lancashire, 28th May
(4. £. S.).
Lancashire, 30th May
(EBS):
Lancashire, 13th June
(CES.).
Lancashire, 29th June
(EE ESS).
Cheshire (H. E. S.).
Cheshire (H. £. 8.).
Cheshire (HI. £. S.).
Cheshire (H. FE. S.).
Cheshire (H. EF. S.).

egos of foster-parents, Lochend, Inverness Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll,
R. Swinhoe, Esq.
Ps)
J. B. Greenshield,
Esq. [ P.].
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohin Coll.

CUCULID%.

1, With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Cheshire (#7.E.S.).

1. With 3 3 Cheshire (H. 2. S.).

1 Wath “ Cheshire (H. FE. S.).

1. With 1 Cheshire, 11th May
CH BOS.):

Le With'3 x Cheshire, 22nd May
CH; S.).

i. With a Cheshire, 24th May
CEE. wS.)i

1. With 2 5 Cheshire, 25th May
(Hf. E.S.):

1. With 2 ay Cheshire, 28th May
(Hf. £. S.).

ly Wath 1 aS Cheshire, 28th May
GHELUS:):

1. With 3 > Cheshire, 14th June
CARESS.

1. With 3 25 Tenby, 27th May.

1. With 5 9 Porchester, Hants, Ist
June.

1. With 3 5 Churt, Surrey.

1. With 4 op Churt, May.

1. With 3 Churt, June.

1. With 4 5 Churt, June.

1. With 4 ‘9 Churt, June.

1. With 3 + Friesland, 1&th June.

1. With nest and 5 eges of foster-parents, Churt.

i With Ps 4 a) e Churt.

1. With A 3 . é Churt.

1. With SOUT tn Neg = a Churt.

1s With eek - 2 Churt.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
J. Stares, Esq. [P.].

Gould Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

All of various forms of the common type, and more or less*

resembling the eggs of the fosterers.

Anthus obscurus.
1. With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Farn Islands.
Of the common type.
Galerita cristata.
1. With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Brandenburg,

5th June.

1. With 3 % 5, Tancedo, Spain, 28th

April (H. Saunders).

Of the common type.

‘Alauda arvensis.

1. With 1 egg of foster-parents, North Uist, He-
brides, 5th June (LZ
V. Seebohm).

1. With 3 of », Churt, May.

Of the common brown type.

Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.

Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

CUCULUS. 113

Ligurinus chloris.

1. With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
1. With nest and 4 eggs _,, Churt. Crowley Bequest.
Wath: -;, AN e 8 Churt. Crowley Bequest.

Of the common rufous-brown type.

Fringilla celebs.

1. With 4egos of foster-parents, Harrow, Middlesex. Purchased.
1. With3 Churt. Crowley Bequest.

Of the common type and bearing no resemblance whatever to the
eggs of the foster-parents.

” ”

Cannabina cannabina.

1. With 4 eggs of foster-parents, Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
1. With nest and 5eggs_,, Churt. Crowley Bequest.
1. With eae wea Churt. Crowley Bequest.

Of the common brown type.

Passer domesticus.

1. With 1 egg of foster-parents, Cheshire, Seebohm Coll.
16th May (H. £. Smith).

Of the common type.

Passer montanus.

1. With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Germany, Crowley Bequest.
26th May.

Greyish pink, smeared with lavender and pale brown.

Emberiza scheniclus.
1. With 3 eggs of foster-parents, England,27th May. Crowley Bequest.
A pale egg of the common type.

Emberiza citrinella.

1. With 5 eggs of foster-parents, Shropshire, Crowley Bequest.
26th May.
Se With 4 ° ,, * Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
i Wath 2 ,, a Frankfurt-on- Purchased.
Oder, 6th June.
1. With nest and 4 eggs ,, Churt. Crowley Bequest.

Of the common brown type.

Miliaria miliaria.
1. With 3 eggs of foster-parents, Wareham, Dorset, C. E. Radcliffe,
July. Esq. [P.].
i With2 ,, Halle-on-Saale, Crowley Bequest.
Germany, 20th May.

One of the brown type; the other has a few scrawls and lines
similar to those on some Buntings’ eggs.
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114 CUCULID®.

Cuculus saturatus, Hodgs.

Cuculus striatus, Swinhoe, Ibis, 1861, pp. 259, 540.

Cuculus indicus, Tacz. J. f. O. 1873, p. 95, taf. i. figs. 7 & 8.

Cuculus intermedius, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii.
p. 881 (1890); Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 252 (1891).

Cuculus saturatus, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 207 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 158 (1900).

An egg of the Asiatic Cuckoo in the Collection taken by Swinhoe
from a nest of Pycnonotus sinensis is now imperfect, but appears to
correspond well with Mr. Hume’s description of an egg of this
species. It is of a pinkish-white colour, thickly freckled with
purplish grey. It measures *67 in breadth.

1. Amoy (R. Swinhoe: Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Cuculus poliocephalus, Lath.
(Plate II. fig. 3.)

Cuculus poliocephalus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 281 (1878); Oates ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 382 (1890); Shelley, Cat.
Birds B. M. xix. p. 255 (1891) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii.
p. 208 (1895) ; Osmaston, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. xi. p. 472
(1898); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 171 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 158 (1900).

Cuculus poliocephalus, var. rochii, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist.
Nat. Madag., Ois. i. p. 176 (1879).

Cuculus rochii, Cowan, Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc. Edinb. pp. 142, 149 (1882).

The eggs of the Grey-headed Cuckoo taken in Madagascar by
Mr. Cowan are of a regular oval shape, smooth and very glossy.
They are white, spotted and speckled with umber-brown, more
thickly at the large end than elsewhere, and with a few underlying
pale purplish markings. They measure respectively: -75 by 55;
‘7 by -48; °72 by °56; °75 by °54.

Some eggs of this species from the Crowley Collection are very
similar, but the markings are more numerous, and form a well-
defined zone round the broad end.

An egg taken by Mr. Osmaston and attributed to this species is
describec as being chocolate-colour. It was probably the egg of
Chalcococcyx maculatus.

An egg taken by Mr. Brooks, and believed to belong to this
species, is described as being pure white and glossy.

4. Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
2. Madagascar. Crowley Bequest.
3. Tamala Country, Madagascar Crowley Bequest.

(W. Deans Cowan).

Cuculus pallidus (Zath.).

Cacomantis pallidus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 615 (1865); North,
Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 248 (1889),

CUCULUS.—PENTHOCERYX,.—CACOMANTIS. 115

Cuculus pallidus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 261 (1891); Nehrk.
Kat. EKiersammil. p. 171 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 159 (1900) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 564, pl. 16 (1901).

The eggs of the Pallid Cuckoo are of a pointed oval shape and
exhibit a considerable amount of gloss, They are flesh-coloured,
very sparingly speckled with chestnut. Five examples measure
from *92 to ‘98 in length, and from °68 to °7 in breadth.

1. Australia (2. D. Atkinson). Crowley Bequest.
2. Australia. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.]

1. Oakleigh, Victoria (Z. P. Seymour). Crowley Bequest.
1. Western Point, Victoria, 19th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

Melbourne, Ist Oct. (A. J. N.). Crowley Bequest.
Gippsland, Victoria. F, A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C.[P.].
Canterbury, New South Wales, 20th Crowley Bequest.

Oct. (with 2 egos of Ptilotis

auricomis).

a

Genus PENTHOCERYX, Cab.
Penthoceryx sonnerati (ath.).
(Plate II. fig. 2.)

Cuculus sonnerati, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 253 (1878); Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 382 (1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B.
M. xix. p. 262 (1891).

Penthoceryx sonuerati, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 219 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 159 (1900).

Two eggs in the Collection, attributed to the Banded Bay Cuckoo,
must be accepted with great doubt in view of Mr. Hume’s statement
that the fragments of an egg-shell extracted from the ovidnet of a
female of this species were pale bluish green and quite spotless.

They are of a rather pointed oval form, smooth, and very glossy.
The ground-colour is white, and they are marked with brick-red.
In one specimen the markings are minute specks; in the other
spots and small blotches. They measure respectively: -82 by ‘64;
8 by ‘61.

2. Coorg, S. India, 18th July. Hume Coll.

Genus CACOMANTIS, S. Miuil.

Cacomantis flabelliformis (Lath.).

Cuculus cineraceus, Ramsay, P. Z. S. 1865, p. 463; 1869, p. 360,
pl. xxvii. fig. 4.

Cacomantis flabelliformis, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr. i. p. 618 (1865) ;
North, Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 244, pl. xiii. fig. 7 (1889);
Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 266 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii,

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116 CUCULIDZ.

p- 159 (1900); Campbell, Nests §& Eygs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 568
(1901).

An egg of the Fan-tailed Cuckoo in the Collection is of a narrow
blunt oval shape, moderately glossy, and of a white colour, thickly
speckled with pale chestnut and lilac-grey. It measures ‘88 by °6.

1. Tasmania. r Gould Coll.

Cacomantis variolosus (Horsf.).
Cacomantis variolosus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 272 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 160 (1900); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, ii. p. 572, pl. 17 (1901).

An egg of the Square-tailed Cuckoo in the Collection is of a
blunt oval shape and moderately glossy. It is white, marked,
chiefly in the form of a zone round the broader end, with spots of
pale rufous and lavender. It measures *73 by ‘56.

1. Wellington, New South Wales, 12th Crowley Bequest.
Dec. (with two eggs of Rhipi-
dura albiscapa).

Cacomantis insperatus (Gould).
(Plate II. fig. 9.)

Cacomantis insperatus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 278 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 171, taf. iv. fig. 45 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 160 (1900).

Two eggs, said to be those of the Papuan Cuckoo, are of a
narrow oval form, moderately glossy, and of an olive-brown colour,
marked at the broader end with a few minute specks of darker
prown. They measure respectively: °8 by °56; °79 by ‘51.

They are hardly separable from the eggs of Cacomantis bronzinus
and Chalcococcyx plagosus, but they differ altogether from the
specimen figured by Herr Nehrkorn (/.c.). The authenticity of
these eggs, therefore, requires confirmation.

2. S.E. New Guinea (with 3 eggs Herr Weiske [C.].
of Todopsis eyanocephala),

Cacomantis bronzinus (Gray).

Cacomantis bronzinus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 275 (1891);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 171 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 160
(1900).

An egg of the New Caledonian Cuckoo in the Collection is almost
elliptical in shape, moderately glossy, and of a plain olive-brown
colour. It measures *8 by ‘53. This specimen closely resembles
the eggs of C. insperatus, described above.

1. Noumea, New Galedonia (with two Crowley Bequest.
eggs of Pseudogerygone flavilate-
ralis: KE. LL. Layard: Tristram
Coll.).

CACOMANTIS.—CHRYSOCOCCY X.—CHALCOCOCCYX. Ly

Cacomantis passerinus (Vahl).
(Plate IT. fig. 10.)

Cuculus passerinus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 235 (1878).

Cacomantis passerinus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests §' Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p.385
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B, M. xix. p. 277 (1891); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, ui. p. 216 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 160
(1900).

The eggs of the Indian Plaintive Cuckoo are almost elliptical in
shape, slightly glossy, and of a pale blue colour, sparingly spotted
and blotched with pale reddish brown and lilac-grey. Two examples
measure respectively: -76 by ‘51; °78 by °55.

1. Kotagherri, Nilghiri Hills, 22nd Hume Coll.
Sept. (Mess Cockburn).

1. Kotagherri, 26th Sept. (Miss Cock- Hume Coll.
burn).

Genus CHRYSOCOCCYX, Boie.

_ Chrysococcyx klaasi (Steph.).
Cuculus klaasi, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 155 (1875-84).
Chrysococcyx klaasi, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 288 (1891);
Nehrk, Kat. Eiersamml. p. 171 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 161
(1900); Zvy, Zées, 1901, p. 28.

An egg in the Collection, attributed to Klaas’s Cuckoo, is nearly
elliptical in shape and moderately glossy. It is cream-coloured,
very densely freckled with greyish brown over the whole surface.
It measures *74 by °5.

1. Potchefstroom, Transvaal (7. Ayres: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
Chrysococcyx cupreus (Bodd.).

Chrysococcyx cupreus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 153
(1875-84); Ayres, Ibis, 1878, p. 407, 1879, p. 297 ; Shelley, Cat.
Birds B. M. xix. p. 285 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 171
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 161 (1900) ; Haagner, Ibis, 1901,
p. 16; Ivy, Ids, 1901, p. 26.

An egg, said to be that of the Golden Cuckoo, is nearly an
ellipse in shape and is moderately glossy. It is of a bluish-white
colour, spotted and mottled with greyish brown and lavender. It
resembles some eggs ot Passer domesticus. It measures ‘9 by °6.

1. Natal (7. Ayres: Tristram Coll.). | Crowley Bequest.

Genus CHALCOCOCCYX, Cad.
Chalcococcyx maculatus (G'm.).
(Plate II. fig. 8.)

Cuculus maculatus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 238 (1878).
Chalcococeyx maculatus, Oates ed. Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, ii.

118 CUCULID&.

p. 887 (1890); Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 291 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 161 (1900).

Chrysococcyx maculatus, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 222
(1895).

An egg, attributed to the Indian Emerald Cuckoo by Mr. Hume, is
almost a perfect ellipse in shape and possesses a fair amount of
gloss. It is of a brownish-pink colour and measures ‘8 by 62.

1. Lebong, Sikhim, 12th July Hume Coll.
(L. Mandell).

Chalcococcyx basalis (Horsf.).

Chalcites lucidus (nec Gm.), Ramsay, P. Z. S. 1865, p. 460,

Lamprococeyx basalis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 626 (1865) ;
Ramsay, P. Z. 8. 1869, p. 359, pl. xxvii. fig. 2; North, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 247, pl. xiii. fig. 18 (1889).

» Chalcococeyx basalis, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 294 (1891);

Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 171 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 162
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 576, pl. 17
(1901).

The eggs of the Narrow-billed Bronze Cuckoo are of a narrow
elliptical shape, slightly glossy, and of a pinkish-white colour,
thickly speckled all over with reddish brown. ‘They measure from
‘68 to °79 in length, and from °5 to ‘53 in breadth.

5. Australia. Gould Coll.

2. Australia (2. D. Atkinson). Crowley Bequest.

1. New South Wales. Crowley Bequest.

1. Dobroyde, N.S.W. (Z. P. Ramsay: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

1. Bogan River, N.S.W., 30th Sept.
(with 3 eges of Malurus cyaneus).

2. Victoria (Z. P. Seymour).

1. Victoria, lst Jan.

Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
F./.

1. Yarra River, Victoria, 22nd Nov. ee Bequest.

(A. J. North).

1. Melbourne, 7th Dec. (with 3 eggs
of Acanthiza chrysorrhoa: W,
Bridger).

2. Tasmania. Gould Coll.

Salvin-Godman Coll.

Chalcococcyx lucidus (G'm.).
(Plate II. fig. 5.)

Chrysococcyx lucidus, Potts, Tr. N.Z. Inst. 11. p. 65 (1859) ; Buller,
Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 182 (1888).

Chalcococcyx lucidus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 295 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat, Eiersamml. p. 172 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 162,
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 580 (1901).

An egg of the Broad-billed Bronze Cuckoo in the Collection is of
un ordinary oval shape and faintly glossy. It is pale greenish blue,

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sparingly speckled round the broader end with black and lavender.
It measures 8 by °6.

1. South Island, New Zealand. Crowley Bequest.

Chalcococcyx plagosus (Lath.).

Lamprococcyx plagosus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 623 (1865) ;
Ramsay, P. Z. 8. 1869, p. 359, pl. xxvii. fig. 1; North, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 246, pl. ix. fig. 13 (1889).

Chalcites lucidus, apud Ramsay, P. Z. S. 1865, p. 460 (pt.).

Chaleococcyx plagosus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 297 (1891);
Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 172 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 162
(1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 582, pl. 17
(1901).

The eggs of the Australian Bronze Cuckoo are of a regular oval
form, slightly glossy, and uniform brown or olive-brown in colour.
On very close inspection a few darker specks may be discovered at
the broad end of the egg. Four examples measure respectively :
°68 by ‘5; °69 by -47; 68 by -47; °76 by ‘dl.

1. New South Wales. Crowley Bequest.

2. Dobroyde, N.S.W., Sept. (Z. P. Crowley Bequest.
Ramsay: Tristram Coll.).

2. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

1. Belmore, N.S.W., 18th Oct. (with Crowley Bequest.
3 egos of Acanthiza chrysorrhoa).

1. Melbourne, Victoria. Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Yarra River, Victoria, 20th Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

1. West Australia, Dec. (with 5 eggs Gould Coll.
of Acanthiza chrysorrhoa).

Genus COCCYZUS, Vieiil.

The eggs of the Cuckoos of this genus are elliptical in shape and
almost devoid of gloss. They are plain white of various shades of
greenish blue or green.

Coccyzus minor (m.).

Coccygus minor, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 482
(1874).
Coceyzus minor, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 304 (1891); Bendire,
Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 17 (1895) ; Salv. & Godm. Biol.
Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 523 (1896); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 172 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 263 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 163 (1900).
The eggs of the Mangrove Cuckoo are of a pale bluish-green

colour. They measure from 1:2 to 1:31 in length, and from ‘87 to
‘92 in breadth.

4, Port Henderson, Jamaica, lst Aug. Crowley Bequest.
(G. W. Field).
7. Jamaica (Field Coli.). Crowley Bequest.

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Coccyzus melanocoryphus (Vvcill.).
(Plate IT. fig. 15.)

Coccyzus melanocoryphus, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 38 (1889) ;
Shelley, Cat. Birds B, M, xix. p. 307 (1891); Holland, Ibis, 1892,
p- 203; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 172 (1899); von Ihering, Rev.
Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 263 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 163 (1900).

The eggs of the South-American Black-billed Cuckoo are of a
pale green colour. Examples measure from 1-12 to 121 in length,
and from 85 to 93 in breadth.

3. Argentine Republic, Noy. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
3. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Coccyzus americanus (Linn.).

Coccyzus americanus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 87, tab. xv. fig. 5
(nec 6) (1845-54) ; Baedeker, Fier Eur. Vog. tab. 50. fig. 6 (1855-
63); Dresser, Ibis, 1865, p. 467; id. Birds Eur. v. p. 227 (1876) ;
Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 390, pl. 68 (1884); Shelley, Cat. Birds
B. M. xix. p. 308 (1891); Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves,
ii. p. 525 (1896) ; Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, u. p. 19,
pl. v. fig. 1 (1895); Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 175, pl. 49,
fig. 8 (1896) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 164 (1900).

Coccygus americanus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 477
(1874).

The eggs of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo are of a pale bluish-green
colour, They measure from 1°16 to 1°32 in length, and from °87
to ‘96 in breadth, One exceptionally small example measures only

1-07 by "77.

1. North America (Tristram Coil.). Crowley Bequest.
1. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
1. North America ( Whiteaves: Hargitt Seebohm Coll.

Coll.).

4. Los Angeles, California, 10th June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

Pil:

3. Bexar, Texas (Hargitt Coll.). oe obdkm Coll.

1. San Antonio, Texas (Dr. Heer- Salvin-Godman Coll.
mann).

1. San Antonio, June(H. £. Dresser). Seebohm Coll.

J. San Antonio (H. £. D.). Crowley Bequest.

1. Rio Medina, Texas, 5th July Seebohm Coll.
(H. EB. D).

2, Texas (i. 12..D:). Seebohm Coll.

1. Lowa. Crowley Bequest.

2. Massachusetts (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (B. Mitz: Salvin-Godman Coll.

Smiths. Inst.).

Coccyzus erythrophthalmus ( Wiis.).
Coccygus erythrophthalmus, Baird, Brewer §& Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
li. p. 484 (1874).
Coccyzus erythrophthalmus, Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 231 (1876) ;
Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 311 (1891); Bendire, Life Hist.

CoccYZUS.—URODYNAMIS.—EUDYNAMIS. 121

N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 27, pl. v. figs. 8 & 4 (1895): Seebohm, Eggs
of Brit. Birds, p. 175, pl. 49. fig. 6 (1896); Salv. § Godm. Biol.
Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 526 (1896); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil.
p- 172 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 164 (1900).

The eggs of the Black-billed Cuckoo are of a somewhat deep
greenish-blue colour. They measure from 1°03 to 1:16 in length,
and from ‘79 to ‘87 in breadth.

1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
12. North America (Henshaw Coll.), Salvin-Godman Coll.

3. North America. Crowley Bequest.

1. North America (Tristram Coll.), Crowley Bequest.

9. United States of America. Seebohm Coll.

2. River St. Croix, Nova Scotia Crowley Bequest.

(HI. E. Dresser).

Coccyzus cinereus, Vierll.
Coccyzus cinereus, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ti. p. 38 (1889); Shelley,

Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 312 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml.
p. 172 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 164 (1900).

The eggs of the Cinereous Cuckoo are of a plain white colour.
Two examples measure respectively : 1-1 by °77; 1 by ‘76.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus URODYNAMIS, Salvad.

Urodynamis taitiensis (Sparrm.).
Eudynamis taitensis, Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 127 (1888).

Urodynamis taitiensis, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 314 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 164 (1900).

An egg of the Long-tailed Cuckoo in the Collection is spherical
in shape, rough in texture, and pale buff in colour. The measure-
ments are 1:1 by ‘85.

1. New Zealand. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
LP.

Genus EUDYNAMIS, Vig. g Horsf.

Eudynamis honorata (Linn.).

Eudynamis orientalis, Layard, Ann. § Mag. Nat. Hist. (2) xiii. p. 451
(1854),

Eudynamis honorata, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 251 (1878); Barnes,
Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc, iv. p. 19, pl. —. fig. 214 (1889) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 892 (1890) ; Shelley,
Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 316 (1891) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Bards,
ill. p. 228 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 164 (1900).

Eudynamis maculata, La Touche, Ibis, 1892, p. 480.

The eggs of the Indian Koel bear a general resemblance to those
of the Crows (Corvus), in the nests of which birds they usually
deposit their eggs. ‘They are of a blunt oval form and are

2° CUCULID &.

moderately glossy. The ground-colour is somewhat variable, being
generally of some shade of green, tinged with olive or brown, but
sometimes pale buff or stone-colour. The surface-markings, which
consist of specks, spots, streaks, and blotches, also vary in extent
and in shade of colour. Frequently they are densely distributed
over the whole shell, but oftener, perhaps, they are most numerous
at the broad end, where they form a cap or zone. They vary in
colour from olive-brown to reddish brown. The underlying
markings are dull purple or lavender-grey, and are of the same
character as the surface-markings.

Specimens measure from 1:08 to 1:29 in length, and from 89 to
-96 in breadth.

2. India. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
BP;

2. Sind. ee Bequest.

1. Sikhim Terai, 15th April. Hume Coll.

1. Sikhim Terai, 28th April. Hume Coll.

4, Sikhim Terai, 19th May. Hume Coll.

1. Delhi, 17th June (C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coll.

2. Bareilly. Hume Coll.

1. Bareilly, 23rd May (A. O. H.). Hume Coll.

1. Bareilly, 6th June (A. O. #7). Hume Coll.

1. Bareilly, 23rd June (A. O. H.). Hume Coll.

2. Mirzapur, 8th June( W.£. Brooks: | Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coill.).

1. Allahabad. Hume Coll.

2. Allahabad, 10th July. Hume Coll,

1. Lucknow, 30th June. Hume Coll.

1. Lucknow, 9th July. Hume Coll.

1. Lucknow, 17th July. Hume Coll.

1. Calcutta, 16th April. Crowley Bequest.

1. Jhansi, N.W. Provs. Hume Coll.

1. Hoshungabad, C. Provs.,22nd July. Hume Coll.

6. Belgaum, 13th March (£. A. Hume Coll.
Butler).

8. Belgaum, 14th March (£. A. B.). Aume Coll.

2. Belgaum, 20th March (EZ. A. B.). Hume Coll.

3. Belgaum, May (£. A. B.). Hume Coll.

1. Belgaum, Ist June (£. A. B.). Hume Coll.

2. Belgaum, 6th June (£. A. B.). Hume Coll,

1. Belgaum, 7th June (£. A. B.). Hume Coll.

1. Ceylon (£. L. Layard). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Foochow, China, May. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].

Eudynamis cyanocephala (Luath.).

Eudynamis flindersii, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. 1. p. 682 (1865) ;
Bennett, P. Z. S. 1878, p. 519.

Eudynamis cyanocephala, North, Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S. W. (2) ii. p. 654
(1887); (2) x. p. 215 (1895); id. Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 249
(1889) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 324 (1891); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 165 (1900) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii.
p. 586, pl. 17 (1901). :

An egg of the Australian Koel is of an elongated oval shape and

a

EUDYNAMIS.—CENTROPUS. 123

moderately glossy. The ground-colour is pale salmon-pink, and
this is sparingly and very delicately marked with spots and very

small blotches of pale chestnut and underlying lavender-grey. It
measures 1°42 by ‘96.

1. Australia. Gould Coll.

Sub-Family CENTROPODIN A.
Genus CENTROPUS, Jlliger.

The eggs of the Coucals or Crow-Pheasants vary from a broad
oval or elliptical shape to a spheroidal one. They are plain white

and moderately glossy. The shell is chalky in texture and some-
what rough to the touch,

Centropus ateralbus, Less.

Centropus ateralbus, Layard, Ibis, 1880, p. 300; Shelley, Cat. Birds
B. M. xix. p. 834 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Kiersammil. p. 172 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. 1. p. 166 (1900).

Two eggs of the Pied Coucal in the Collection measure respec-
tively: 1°33 by 1:19; 1:54 by 1:3.

2. New Britain. Crowley Bequest.

Centropus menebiki (Less. & Garn.).

Centropus menebiki, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 336 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 166 (1900).

An egg of the Giant Coucal in the Collection measures 1:45 by
1:05.

1. S.E. New Guinea. Herr Weiske [C.].

Centropus nigricans (Saluad.).

Centropus nigricans, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 339 (1891) ;

Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 172 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 166
(1900).

Two eggs of the Blackish Coucal measure respectively : 1-48 by
Tle lea by lio!

2, Fergusson Island, New Guinea, Crowley Bequest.
30th Oct. (A. S. Meek),

Centropus phasianus (Lath.).

Centropus phasianus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 634 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 249 (1889); Shelley, Cat.
Birds B. M. xix. p. 340 (1891); Le Souéf, Vict. Nat. xvi. p. 72
(1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 172 (1899); Robinson &
Laverock, Itrs, 1900, p. 64; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 166 (1900) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr, Birds, ii. p. 590 (1901).

124 CUCULIDE.
Varying much in size, the eggs of the Australian Coucal range
from 1:60 to 1°31 in length, and trom 1°29 to 1:02 in breadth,

1. Australia, 16th Dee. Crowley Bequest.
1. Port Essington, Australia (Wilson). Gould Coll.
25. North Queensland, Jan. & Feb. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(P.],

=

Centropus sinensis (Steph.).

Centropus philippensis, Layard, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (2) xiii. p. 450
(1854).

Centropus eae Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 260 (1878).

Centrococcyx rufipennis, C. intermedius, & C. maximus, Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. pp. 400-405 (1890).

Centropus sinensis, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 343 (1891); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 239 (1895); La Touche, Ibis, 1892,
p- 480 ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 167 (1900).

The eggs of the Common Coucal or Crow-Pheasant measure from

1-2 to 16 in length, and from 1 to 1:23 in breadth.

8. Eastern Narra, Sind, 3rd July Hume Coll.

(Scrope Doig).
26. Eastern Narra (S. D.). Hume Coll.

3. Agra, 25th July. Hume Coll.

2. Agra, Aug. Hume Coll.

1. Mirzapur,20th May(W.£. Brooks: | Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

12. Allahabad. Hume Coll.

3. Allahabad, 4th July. Hume Coll.

2. Allahabad, 21st Aug. Hume Coll.

1. Etawah, lst-Aug. Hume Coll.

3. Jhansi, 25rd June. Hume Coll.

2. Jhansi, 18th July. Hume Coll.

2. Jhansi, 6th Aug. Hume Coll.

7. Jhansi, 7th Aug. Hume Coll.

1. Raipur, C. Provs.,2ndJune(F. R. Hume Coll.
Blewitt).

1. Raipur, 15th June (. #. B.). Hume Coll,

5. Raipur, 20th June (Ff. R. B.). Hume Coll.

2. Raipur, 5th July (F. R. B.). Hume Coll.

1. Raipur, 15th July (7. Rk. B.). Hume Coll.

5. Raipur, 20th July (fF. &. B.). Hume Coll,

3. Monghyr, Bengal. Prof. Oldham [P.].

1. Nilghiri Hills, 8. India, May. Hume Coll.

1. Kotagherri, Nilghiri Hills, 51st |= Hume Coll.
March (Miss Cockburn).

2. Ceylon (£. L. Layard: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.). ,

1. Tippera, 20th May (V7. Irwin). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 24th Aug. (#. W. Oates). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 26th Aug. (Z. W. O.). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 26th Aug. (#. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Pegu, 25th July (#. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 12th Aug. (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 24th Aug. (E. W. O.). Oates Coll.

CENTROPUS. 125

Peeu, 26th Aug. (Z. W. O.).

Pegu, lst Sept. (Z. W. O.).

Thoungyin River, Tenasserim,

13th July.

1. Salween River, Tenasserim, 15th
July (C. 7. Bingham).

3. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, 22nd
July (J. Darling, Jun.).

1. Foochow, China, 21st June.

1. Foochow (&. Swinhoe: Tristram

Coll.).

Oates Coll.
Oates Coll.
Col, C. T. Bingham [P.].

Hume Coll.

bo

Hume Coll.

C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
Crowley Bequest.

Centropus toulou (P. L. S. Miller),

Centropus madagascariensis, Mzlne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat.
Madag., Ois. p. 179, p). 802. fig. 4 (1879).

Centropus tolou, Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb, vii. p. 149 (1882).

Centropus toulou, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 350 (1891); Nehrk.
Kat. Kiersamml. p. 172 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 167 (1900).

Eggs of the Madagascar Coucal measure from 1*1 to 1:32 in
length, and from ‘91 to 1 in breadth.

9

&. Madagascar (W.7. Gerrard: Tris-
tram Coll.).

1. Tamatave, Madagascar (W. 7. G.:
Tristram Coll.).

2. Betsileo, Madagascar.

2. Tamala Country, Madagascar (W.

Deans Cowan: Tristram Coil.).

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
Crowley Bequest.

Centropus bengalensis (('m.).

Centrococcyx bengalensis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds,
ii. p. 406 (1890).

Centropus bengalensis, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 352 (1891);
Blanf. Fauna brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 243 (1895) ; La Touche, Ibis,
1898, p. 871; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 167 (1900).

The eggs of the Lesser Indian Coucal measure from 1-05 to 1:3:
in length, and from ‘9 to 1:07 in breadth.

1. Sikhim, 15th May (J. Gammie). Hume Coll,
1. Sikhim, 25th May (J. G.). Hume Coll.
3. Sikhim, 24th July (J. G.). Hume Coll.
3. Calcutta, 19th July. Hume Coll.
4, Sadiya, Assam, 25th May. Hume Coll.
4. Pegu, 29th Aug. (Z. W. Oates). Hume Coll.
1. Pegu, 19th Aug. (Z. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.
2. Pegu, 19th Aug. (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.
55. South China (2. Swinhoe), Seebohm Coll.
1. Amoy, China (R. S.: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).
2. Formosa (2. S.: Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

126 CUCULIDE.

Centropus javanicus (Dumont).
Centropus affinis, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 89, tab. xiv. fig. 16
(1845-54).

Centropus javanensis, Sharpe, P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 828; Nehrk. Kat.
Tersammi. p. 178 (1899).

Centropus javanicus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 354 (1891).

The eggs of the Java Lesser Coucal measure from 1-05 to 1-21 in
length, and from ‘91 to 1 in breadth.

2. Labuan, Borneo, April (A. Everett). Crowley Bequest.

2. Labuan, July (A. £.). Crowley Bequest.

9. Labuan. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

3. Alor Island, 27th April. A. H. Everett, Esq. [C.].

Centropus burchelli, Swains.

Centropus superciliosus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 163,
part. (1875-84).

Centropus senegalensis, Ayres, Ibis, 1884, p. 225.

Centropus natalensis, Shed/ey, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 362 (1891); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammi. p. 173 (1899) ; Ivy, Ibis, 1901, p. 28.

Centropus burchelli, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 168 (1900).

Two eggs of the Natal Coucal measure respectively: 1°25 by
1:05 ; 1°32 by 1:03.

2. Natal (7. Ayres). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Centropus superciliosus, Hempr. §- Ehr.

Centropus superciliosus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 363 (1891) ;
Nehrk. Kat, Eiersammil. p. 173 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 168
(1900).

Two eggs of the White-eyebrowed Coucal measure respectively :
1:63 Dy.-93:; -ol by 97,
1. East Africa (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. East Africa (Fischer). Crowley Bequest.
2. East Africa, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[Pi

Centropus andamanensis, 7'ytler.

Centrococcyx andamanensis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds,
ii. p. 404 (1390).

Centropus andamanensis, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 366 (1891) ;
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 242 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l.
ii. p. 168 (1900).

Two eggs of the Andaman Coucal measure respectively; 1°3
by 1:15 Woiby 1:08:

2. Port Blair, Andaman Islands, June Hume Coll.
(Capt. Wimberley).

TACCOCUA.—RHOPODYTES. L127,

Sub-Family PHCANICOPHAIN &.

The eggs of the Cuckoos of this group are plain white and bear a
close resemblance to those of the Coucals. They differ, however, in
being rather longer in relation to their breadth, comparatively few
specimens being spheroidal in shape.

Genus TACCOCUA, Less.

Taccocua leschenaulti, Less.

Taccocua leschenaulti, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 266 (1878); Oates ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. birds, 11. p. 408 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 287 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 170
(1900).

Taccocua sirkee, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 408
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 381 (1891).

The eggs of the Sirkeer Cuckoo measure from 1°25 to 1°55 in
length, and from 1-03 to 1-13 in breadth.

3. Delhi, 6th April (C. T. Bingham). Hume Coll.

3. Jhansi, 25th June (f. R. Blewitt). Hume Coll.

1. Jhansi, 18th July (Ff. &. B.). Hume Coll.

2. Jhansi, 24th July (F. R. B.). Hume Coll.

1. Allahabad, 12th April. Hume Coll,

2. Allahabad, 3rd July. Hume Coll.

1. Chunar, Bengal, 26th May (W. E. Hume Coll.
Brooks).

1. Chunar, Ist June (W. #. B.: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

3. Saugor, C. Provs., 7th July. Hume Coll.

3. Saugor, 30th July. Hume Coll.

1. Saugor, 80th July (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Saugor, 31st July. Hume Coll.

1. Raipur, C. Provs., 10th July. Hume Coll.

Genus RHOPODYTES, Cab. §: Heine.

Rhopodytes tristis (Less.).

Rhopodytes tristis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 397
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 386 (1891) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 232 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 170
(1900).

The eggs of the Large Green-billed Malkoha measure from 1:25
to 1°6 in length, and from 1 to 1:15 in breadth.

1. Sikhim, 10th May (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.

2. Sylhet, 12th May (J. R. Cripps). Hume Coll.
il Pegu, 20th June (EL. W. Oates). Seebohm Coll.
2.

Pegu, 24th June (4. W. O.). Hume Coll.

128 CUCULID®.

1. Pegu, 10th Sept. (2. W. O.). Hume Coll.

1. Pevu, llth June (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

2. Pegu, 16th June (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 20th June (2. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 10th Sept. (2. W. O.). Oates Coll.

4, Meeawuddy, Tenasserim, 28th Hume Coll.
Feb. (C. T. Bingham).

3. Yeaboo, Tenasserim, 5th March Hume Coll.
(CATES

J. Yeaboo, 5th March (C.T. B.). Crowley Bequest.

5. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 19th Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. B.).

2. Meplay River, 20th March (C. Hume Coll.
eB).

1. Meplay River, 2nd April (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.

3. Meplay River, 17th April (C. Hume Coll.
TE.)

1. Taoo, Tenasserim, 18th April (C. Hume Coll.
Tey eh

1, Taoo, 18th April (C. T. B.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Houndraw, Tenasserim, 21st April Hume Coll.
COs TB.) :

1. Tavoy District, 20th April (WW. Hume Coll.

Davison).

Genus RHINOCOCCYX, Sharpe.

Rhinococcyx curvirostris (Shaw § Nodder).
Rhinococcyx curvirostris, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 397 (1891) ;

Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 171 (1900).

The eggs of the Curve-billed Malkoha in the Collection measure
from 1-07 to 1:15 in length, and from °9 to -96 in breadth.

2. Java. Crowley Bequest.
2. W. Java, 28th March. Crowley Bequest.

Genus COUA, Cuv.

Coua cerulea (Linn.).

Coua ceerulea, Wilne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. i.
p- 148 (1879) ; Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii. p. 149 (1882) ;
Shelley, Cat. Birds B, M. xix. p. 406 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 172
(1900).

An egg of the Blue Malkoha measures 1°29 by -99.

1. Madagascar (W. Deans Cowan). Crowley Bequest.

Coua reynaudi, Pucher.

Coua reynaudi, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. i.
p. 141 (1879) ; Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii. p. 149 (1882) ;
Shelley, Cat. Birds B, M. xix. p. 407 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 173 (1900).

CARPOCOCCYX.—GEOCOCCYX. 129

Three eggs of Reynaud’s Malkoha measure respectively : 1°36 by
1:06; 1°45 by 1:1; 1:4 by 1:1.
2. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
1. Madagascar. Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Family NEOMORPHIN A.

The eggs of the Cuckoos of this group resemble those of the
Pheenicophaine.

Genus CARPOCOCCYX, Gray.
Carpococcyx radiatus (Zemm.).

Carpococcyx radiatus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 414 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 175 (1900).

An egg of the Bornean Malkoha in the Collection is elliptical in
form, and measures 1°92 by 1°31.

1. Borneo. Old Collection.

Genus GEOCOCCYX, Wag.
Geococcyx mexicanus ((m.).

Geococcyx californianus, Baird, Brewer §& Ridgw. N. Amer. Burds, 11.
p- 472 (1874); Bendire, Iife-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, i. p. 18, pl. i.
tig. 2 (1895) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 534
(1896).

Geococcyx mexicanus, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 419 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 174 (1900).

The eggs of the Road-Runner measure from 1°5 to 1°62 in length,
and from 1°18 to 1:22 in breadth.

North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
N. America (F%e/d Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
San Diego, California, 5th April. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

geile

Tucson, Arizona (J. A. Spring &§ Saleie Godman Coll.
H. Buchanan: Henshaw Coil.).

San Antonio, Texas (Dr. Ogden). Salvin-Godman Coll.

San Antonio (H. £. Dresser: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Matagorda, Mexico (Berlandier : Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.)..

ee eae

Geococcyx affinis, Hartl.

Geococcyx affinis, Salvin, Ibis, 1861, p. 67; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M.
xix. p. 421 (1891) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 536
(1896) ; Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 173 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii.
p- 174 (1900).

The eggs of the Allied Road-Runner measure from 1°31 to 1°45
in length, and from | to 1:08 in breadth.

VOL, III. Ek

130 CUCULID&.

1. Mexico (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. San Geronimo, Guatemala, 3rd Salvin-Godman Coll.
April (2. Owen).

1. San Geronimo, May (O. Salvin: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).

Sub-Family CROTOPHAGIN &.

The eggs of the Cuckoos of this group are of a blue colour, more
or less covered by a white chalky deposit. They are elliptical in
shape.

Genus CROTOPHAGA, Linn.
Crotophaga major, Gin.
Crotophaga major, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vig. p.91, tab. xv. fig. 8 (nec 10)
(1845-54); Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 428 (1891); Nehrk.

Kat. Fiersamml. p. 173 (1899}; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista,
iv. p. 263 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 175 (1900).

An egg of the Greater Ani in the Collection is of a deep blue
colour, covered over the larger part of its surface with a thin white
deposit. It measures 1‘7 by 1°35,

1. Brazil. Crowley Bequest.

7 Crotophaga ani, Linn.

Crotophaga ani, D’Orb. in De La Sagra’s Hist. Cuba, Aves, pl. xxxi.
fiz, 22 (1839) ; Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 90, tab. xv. fig. 9, a, b
(1845-54) ; Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 282 (1847) ; A. & L. Newton, Ibis,
1859, p. 148, pl. xii. fig.5; Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 488 (1874) ; Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. x. p. 81
(1888-90) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. 11. p. 31 (1889) ; Shelley, Cat.
Birds B. M. xix. p. 429 (1891); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 6, pl. i. fig. 6 (1895); Salv. § Godm. biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves,
ii. p. 544 (1896) ; Christy, Ibis, 1897, p. 3831; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 173 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 263 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 175 (1900).

Many of the eggs of the Black Ani or Savanna Blackbird are of
a deep blue colour; others are thickly covered with white chalky
matter, which becomes scratched or worn away in places and allows
the blue shell beneath to be visible. Specimens measure from 1:26
to 1:48 in length, and from *9 to 1-1 in breadth.

5, N. America. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Bal

1. Jamaica (W. Osburn: Tristram Coe Bequest.
Coll.).

2. Jamaica, llth Aug. Salvin-Godman Coll.

2. Jamaica. Salvin-Godman Coll.

3. Jamaica. Rey. Barham Zincke [P.}.

1. St. Croix, W. Indies: (A. § Z. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Newton).

2) St. Croixted, GN), Salvin-Godman Coll.

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CROTOPHAGA. —GUIRA. 131

1. St. Croix, 18th June (4. & £. N.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. St. Croix, Ind July (4. § # N.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

De ot. Cram (A. & Eh. N.). Crowley Bequest.

1. Cuba (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Grenada, W. Indies (J. G. Wells). Crowley Bequest.

1, British Guiana. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pa

1, Brazil. ot cee

1. Iguape, Brazil, Oct. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

[P.].

Crotophaga sulcirostris, Sweins.
Crotophaga sulcirostris, Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877, p. 753; Shelley, Cat. Birds
B. M. xix. p. 452 (1891); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p: 9, pl. i. fig. 7 (1895) ; Salv. & Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, 1.
p. 545 (1896); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 173 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 175 (1900).

The eges of the Groove-billed Ani are covered with a coat of
white chalky matter, through scratches in which the blue shell
beneath is indistinctly visible. Examples measure from 1-1 to 1-34
in length, and from °83 to 1-03 in breadth.

2. Mazatlan, Mexico (A. Forrer).

2. Tanchico, Mexico, May (field
Coll.).

1. Yucatan.

3. Costa Rica, 9th May.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Salvin-Godman Coll.
C. F. Underwood, Esq. [C. ].

Genus GUIRA, Less.
Guira guira (Gi.).
(Plate IT. fig. 12.)

Crotophaga guira, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 91, tab. xv. fig. 11
(1845-54); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 175 (1899).

Guira piririgua, Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb, viii. p. 87 (1883-5) ;
x. p. 82 (1888-90) ; Sci. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 382 (1889) ;
Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 202; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 191.

Guira guira, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 435 (1891); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 175 (1900) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 263
(1900).

The eggs of the Guira Cuckoo are of a deep blue colour covered
with a delicate tracery or irregular network of blotches and lines
of white chalky matter of varying thickness. They measure from
1:45 to 1:6 in length, and from 1:12 to 1:24 in breadth. Occa-
sionally a specimen is entirely devoid of chalky matter.

4, 8. America. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq,
leah

J. Uruguay. A. R. MacKinnon, Esq. [P.].

3. Uruguay. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.].

3. Uruguay. Crowley Bequest.

1. Argentine Republic. R. Lydekker, Esq. { P.].

3. Argentine Republic. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

3. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

K 2

132 INDICATORID®.—CAPITONID&.

Order SCANSORES.
Sub-Order INDICA TORES.

Family INDICATORID.

Genus INDICATOR, Vicill.

Indicator minor, Steph.

Indicator minor, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 169 (1875-84) ;
Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 9 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 176
(1900).

The eggs of the Little Honey-Guide in the Collection are white,
of an oval form, smooth in texture, with a slight amount of
gloss. They measure respectively: -88 by :69; -85 by °69; -82
by “61.

3. 5. Africa. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. | P. |.

Sub-Order CAPITONES.

Family CAPITONID.

The eggs of the Barbets are plain white. The shell is compact
and firm, but has seldom much gloss. They are generally of a
regular oval form.

Genus TRICHOLAMA, J. & E. Verr.

Tricholema leucomelan (Bodd.).

Pogonorhynchus leucomelas, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8S. Africa, p. 173

(1875-84)
Tricholema leucomelan, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 31 (1891);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 180 (1900) ; Ivy, Lbzs, 1901, p. 22.

An egg of the Pied Barbet in the Collection is of a narrow oval
form, slightly rough in texture, and devoid of gloss. It measures
92 by °63.

1. Cape Colony (7. Atmore: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

et

MEGALEMA.—CYANOPS. 133

Genus MEGALAMA, Gray.

Megalema virens (Bodd.).

Megalema virens, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 319
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 52 (1891); Blanf. Faun.
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 86 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 183 (1900).

The eggs of the Great Chinese Barbet are of a broad pointed oval
shape, and have only a trace of gloss. Four examples measure
respectively : 1°31 by 1°04; 1:32 by 1:03; 1:29 by 1:02; 1:36 by 1.
3. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 12th Hume Coll.

Feb. (C. T. Bingham).
it; ony. ava 26th March (C. Hume Coll.

Megalema marshallorum, Swinh.

Megalzema virens, Marshall, Mon, Capit. p. 83 (1871).

Megalema marshallorum, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii.
p. 318 (1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 53 (1891); Blanf.
(i000) Brit. Ind., Birds, iu. p. 84 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 183
( 5

An egg of the Great Himalayan Barbet in the Collection resembles
those of MZ. virens, and measures 1°35 by 1:01.

1. Sikhim, 4000 ft., 20th May Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie),

Genus CYANOPS, Bp.

The eggs of the Barbets of this genus are generally devoid of
gloss. They vary in shape, every considerable series containing
specimens which are oval, elliptical or even biconical in form.

Cyanops asiatica (Lath.)
Megalema asiatica, Marshall, Mon. Capit. p. 65 (1871).
Cyanops asiatica, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 320
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 62 (1891); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 92 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, 11. p. 184 (1900).

The eggs of the Blue-faced Barbet measure from 1-03 to 1:13 in
length, and from °79 to ‘87 in breadth.

2. Sikhim. Crowley Bequest.
5. Darjiling, Sikhim, May. Hame Coll.
7. Mongphoo, Darjiling (J. Gammue). Hume Coll.
1. Calcutta, 11th Apyril. Hume Coll.
1. Calcutta, 5rd May. Hume Coll.
1. Calcutta, 30th May. Hume Coll.
2. Calcutta, 4th June. Hume Coll,
2. Calcutta, 8th May. Crowley Bequest.

134 CAPITONIDZ.

Cyanops davisoni (Hume).

Cyanops davisoni, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 321
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 65 (1891) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 93 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 184 (1900).

Three eggs of Davison’s Barbet measure respectively: 1:12 by °8;
1:12 by -8; 1:07 by -78. They are very glossy.

2. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 16th Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. Bingham).

1. Meplay River, 28th March (C. Hume Coll.
ok):

Cyanops franklini (Blyth).

Megaleema franklini, Marshall, Mon. Capit. p. 51 (1871).

Cyanops franklini, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 322
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 69 (1891); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 96 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 184
(1900).

An egg of the Golden-throated Barbet in the Collection measures
1:11 by °82.

1. Darjiling, Sikhim, 5th Aug. (Z. Hume Coll.
Mandell).

Genus THEREICERYX, Blanford.

Thereiceryx zeylonicus (Gm.).

Megaleema inornata, Marshall, Mon. Cajnt. p. 89 (1871).

Megaleema caniceps, Marshall, t. c. p. 91.

Megaleema zeylanica, Marshall, t.c. p. 95; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 208
(1878).

Cyanops caniceps, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 522
(1890) ; Shelley, Cut. Birds B. M. xix. p. 78 (1891).

Cyanops zeylonica, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 324
(1890).

Thereiceryx zeylonicus, Blanf. Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 86 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 185 (1900).

Eggs of the Common Indian Green Barbet are slightly glossy, an
measure from 1-1 to 1°3 in length, and from 84 to -95 in breadth.

1. India. Crowley Bequest.

2. India. Hume Coll,

1. Lucknow, 21st April (G. Rezd). Hume Coll.

3. Sitapur, Oudh, 7th April (C. R. Hume Coll.
Cock).

1. Sitapur, 9th April (C. R. C.). Hume Coll.

3. Allahabad, 10th April. Hume Coll.

its

THEREICERYX.—MESOBUCCO. Uses

Thereiceryx lineatus (V%eiil.).

Megaleema hodgsoni, Marshall, Mon. Capit. p. 85 (1871).

Megalema lineata, Marshall, t. c. p. 88.

Cyanops lineata, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 325
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 80 (1891).

Thereiceryx lineatus, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 88 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 185 (1900).

The eggs of the Lineated Barbet are devoid of gloss. Four eggs
of the Continental race of this Barbet measure respectively: 1°35 by
*88; 1:36 by 88; 1:3 by 92; 1:25 by -95. Three of the smaller
Burmese bird measure respectively: 1:18 by °84; 1:19 by °82;
1:15 by °82.

3. Sikhim Terai, 6th May.

1. Sylhet (J. R. Cripps).

3. Sinzaway, Tenasserim, 25th March
(C. T. Bingham).

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

Thereiceryx viridis (Bodd.).
Megalema viridis, Marshall, Mon. Capit. p. 81 (1871).
Cyanops viridis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 325
(1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 83 (1891).
Thereiceryx viridis, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 89 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii, p. 185 (1900).

The eggs of the Small Green Barbet are slightly glossy, and
measure from 1-07 to 1°22 in length, and from -75 to ‘96 in breadth.

mo 0 Hee BO

India.

Belgaum (£. A. Butler).

Belgaum, India, 6th Feb. (£. A. B.).

Belgaum, 25rd March (£, A. B.).

Nilghiri Hills, 8. India.

Nilghiri Hills (Wehrkorn Coll.).

Nilghiri Hills.

Kotagherri, Nilghiri Hills, 20th
May (Miss Cockburn).

Curzon, Nilghiri Hills, 30th April
(J. Darling.

Curzon, 4th May (J. D.).

Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, 15th March

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
>

Crowley Bequest.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll,
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Hume Coll,

Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

(J:-D:).

2. Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, 25th March Hume Coll.
(J.D).

8. Coonoor, 3rd April (J. D., Jun.). Hume Coll.

Genus MESOBUCCO, Shelley.

Mesobucco cyanotis (Blyth).
Megalzma cyanotis, Murshall, Mon. Capit. p. 77 (1871).
Mezobucco cyanotis, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 828
(1899).

136 CAPITONIDA!.

Mesobucco eyanotis, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 87 (1891) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. 11. p. 185 (1900).
Cyanops cyanotis, Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 95 (1895).

The eggs of the Blue-eared Barbet are of a lengthened elliptical
shape and devoid A gloss. They measure from ‘85 to 1 in length,
and from °65 to *7 in “breadth.

2. Wimjeo River, Tenasserim, 12th Hume Coll.
Feb. (C. 7. Bingham).
3. Tavoy, 15th April (J. Darling). Hume Coll.

Genus XANTHOLEMA, Bp.

Xantholema hematocephalum (P. L. S. Miill.).

Xantholeema hemacephala, Marshall, Mon. Capit. p. 101 (1871) ; Legge,
Birds Ceylon, p. 218 (1878) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind.
Birds, ii. p. 829 (1890).

Xantholema hematocephala, Shelley, Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p. 89 (1891) ;
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii, p. 98 (1895).

Xantholema hematocephalum, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. pp. 185, 238 (1900).

The eggs of the Crimson-breasted Barbet are usually of a length-
ened cylindrical shape, and exhibit a small amount of gloss. They
measure from ‘87 to 1:07 in length, and from ‘62 to ‘72 in breadth,

1. India. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pe:

2. Hansi, Punjab, 25th April. mae Coll.

1. Allahabad. Hume Coll.

1. Lucknow, 17th March. Hume Coll.

2. Lucknow, 24th March. Hume Coll.

2. Bareilly, 8th May. Hume Coll.

2. Bareilly, 9th May. Hume Coll.

2. Bareilly, 12th May. Hume Coll.

di. Bareilly, 15th May. Hume Coll.

a 3B: reilly, 20th May. Hume Coll.

2. Chupra, Bengal, 21st March. Hume Coll.

1. Central India (Rk. C. Beavan). Crowley Bequest.

4, Raipur, C. Provs. (F. R. Blewitt). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 6th March (2. W. Oates). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 20th March (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, April(z. W. O.). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, April (Z. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Pegu, lst April (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 5th April (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, Ist May (Z. W. O.). Hume Coll.

Xantholema malabaricum (Blyth).

Xantholema malabarica, Marshall, Mon. Capit. p. 111 (1871) ; Oates ed.
Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, i ii. p. 352 (1890) ; Shelley, Cat. Birds
B. M. xix. p. 95 (1891); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 99
(1895).

Xantholema malabaricum, Sharpe, Hand-l, ii, p. 186 (1900).

a

RHAMPHASTID£.—BUCCONID &, 137

An egg of the Crimson-throated Barbet is of a lengthened cylin-
drical shape and devoid of gloss. It measures ‘98 by °65,

1. Travancore, S. India, 6th March Hume Coll,
(Ff. W. Bourdillon).

Sub-Order RHAMPHASTIDES.

Family RHAMPHASTID.

Genus PITEROGLOSSUS, Jllig.

Pteroglossus flavirostris, Maser.

Pteroglossus flavirostris, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xix. p.144 (1891); Nehrk. °
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 169 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p- 262 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 190 (1900).

An egg of the Yellow-billed Toucan in the Collection is elliptical
in shape, the ends being somewhat pointed, moderately glossy, and
plain white. The shell is smooth, but is covered with shallow
pores and longitudinal furrows or grooves, extending more or less
from one end of the egg to the other. It measures 1°3 by ‘92.

1. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Order PICIFORMES.
Sub-Order BUCCONES.

Family BUCCONIDE.

Genus BUCCO, Briss.

Bucco maculatus (G'm.).

Bucco maculatus, Sed. Mon. Jacam. § Puff-birds, p. 99 (1879-82) ; id. &
Huds. Argent. Orn, ii. p. 30 (1889); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xix.
p- 190 (1891) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 197 (1900).

Two eggs in the Collection, said to be those of the Spotted Puff-
bird, are of a somewhat narrow oval shape, smooth in texture, devoid
of gloss and plain white. They measure respectively : 1°21 by ‘83;
1:23 by ‘86.

2, Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

138 BUCCONID ©.—PICID.%.

Genus MONASA, Vreill.

Monasa nigrifrons (Spia).

Monacha nigrifrons, Scl. Mon. Jacam. § Puff-birds, p. 159 (1879-82) ; id.
Cat. Birds B. M, xix. p. 206 (1891) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 170
(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 261 (1900).

Monasa nigrifrons, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 200 (1900).

An egg of the Black-fronted Puff-bird in the Collection is sphe-
roidal in shape, smooth in texture, glossy and of a white colour.
It measures 1°03 by °9.

1. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus CHELIDOPTERA, Gould.

Chelidoptera tenebrosa (Pall.).

Chelidoptera tenebrosa, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1866, p. 192 ; 1867, p. 583;
Scl. Mon. Jacam. & Puff-birds, p. 161 (1879-82); ad. Cat. Birds
B. M, xix. p. 207 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 200 (1900).

The eggs of the Smaller Swallow-wing are spheroidal in shape,
smooth in texture, glossy and of a white colour. Three examples
measure respectively : ‘99 by ‘77; ‘93 by °75; :93 by °8.

2. Ucayali River, E. Peru, 10th Sept. PP. L. Sclater, Esq. [P.].
(£. Bartlett).

1. Ucayali River (£. B.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Order PICT.

The eggs of the Woodpeckers are typically of a broad oval form,
but some are of an elliptical and others of a spheroidal shape. They
are always plain white. The shell is fine and smooth, and in most
cases exhibits a large amount of gloss.

Family PICID.
Sub-Family PICIN A.

Genus GEOCOLAPTES, Swains.

Geocolaptes olivaceus (Gim.).
Geocolaptes olivaceus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 187 (1875-
84); Butler, Feilden § Reid, Zool. 1882, p. 208; Hargitt, Cat. Birds
B. M. xviii. p. 9 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 200 (1900).

COLAPTES. 139
The eggs of the Ground Woodpecker in the Collection are exces-
sively glossy and measure respectively: 1°08 by °85; 1:09 by ‘82
Hi by 7's 112i by °82.
4. Newcastle, Natal, 2nd Aug. (#. A.
Butler),

Crowley Bequest.

Genus COLAPTES, Swains.
The eggs of the Woodpeckers of this genus are highly glossy.

Colaptes luteus, Bangs.

Colaptes auratus (nec Linn.), Ross, Nat. Hist. Rev. 1862, p. 278; td. Canad.
Nat. vii. p. 145 (1862) ; Blakiston, Ibis, 1862, p. 3; Baird, Brewer
& Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 575, part. (1874) ; Coues, Birds N.-
West, p. 292 (1874); Hargitt, Cat. "Birds B. M. xviii. p. 12, part.
(1890) ; Bendire, Infe- Hist. N.-Amer. Birds, ii. p. 129 (1895).

Colaptes auratus luteus , Bangs, Auk, xv. p. 177 (1898).

Colaptes luteus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 201 (1900).

The eggs of the Golden-winged Woodpecker measure from 1 to
1:23 in length, and from -78 to ‘91 in breadth.

1. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll.
11. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salyin-Godman Coll.
2. North America (Montreal Mus. : Seebohm Coll.
Hargitt Coll.).
6. Fort Simpson, Mackenzie River _ B, R. Ross, Esq. [P. ].
District.
6. Great Slave Lake, 9th June (ZL. Crowley Bequest.
Clarke, Jun.: Tristram. Co Ul.).
7. Fort Rae, Great Slave Lake, 20th Salvin-Godman Coll.
June (L. Clarke, Jun.: Smiths.
Inst.).
1. Carlton, Canada, Ist June (7. W. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Bilakiston).
4. Pennsylvania (Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.
6. New York, 17th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pal
6. Highland Falls, New York, 21st ee Coll.
May (£. A. Mearns: Hargitt
Coll.).
4. Madison, Connecticut. Crowley Bequest.
28. Princeton, New Jersey (W. #. D. \
Scott).
8. Princeton, 10th May (W. £. D.S.). | Princeton University, N. J.
7. Princeton, 15th May (W. £. D.S.). [E. ].
7. Princeton, 16th May (W. £. D.S.).
10. Princeton, 27th May (W. £. D. 8.).

Colaptes collaris,

Vig.

Colaptes mexicanus (nec Swains.), Lord, Proc. R. A. Inst. Woolwich, iv.
p. 3387 (1865) ; Baird, Brewer & Ridgu. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 578,
part. (1874) ; "Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 17, part. (1890).

140 PICIDH.

Colaptes cafer, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 129, part:
(1895).

Colaptes cafer collaris, Nelson, Auk, xvii. p. 123 (1900).

Colaptes collaris, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 201 (1900).

The eggs of the Red-shafted Woodpecker vary from 1:05 to 1:26
in length, and from °84 to ‘92 in breadth.

5. Monterey, California (C. A. Caufield: Salvin-Godman Coll.
Henshaw Coll.).

3. Monterey, May (C. A. Caufield: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

6

San Diego, California, 1st May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
West
2. California (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
3. British Columbia, July. J. K. Lord, Esq. [P.].
4. Fort Colville, Columbia River. Gould Coll.
5. Esquimalt, Vancouver Island. Crowley Bequest.

Colaptes campestris (Vzeill.).

Colaptes campestris, Dalgleish, Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc. Edin. x. p. 80 (1888-
90); Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 23 (1890); Nehrk. Kat.
Eversammil. p. 164 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 258
(1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 201 (1900).

Two eggs of the Field Woodpecker in the Collection measure
respectively : 1:12 by -9; 1°11 by ‘9.

2. Brazil, 80th Sept. Crowley Bequest.

Colaptes agricola (Malh.).
Colaptes agricola, Dalgleish, Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc, Edin, viii. p. 87 (1888-
85); Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 24 (1889); Hatgitt, Cat. Birds
B. M., xviii. p. 25 (1890); Aplin, Lois, 1894, p. 189, pl. v. fig. 65
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 164 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 201
(1900).

Six eggs of the Pampas Woodpecker measure respectively: 1:14
by 883 1-14 by -915. 1:15 by -9 5, Il by “951-1 bye-91; Tey,
ON

4. Uruguay, Nov. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.].
2, Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Colaptes pitius (JJol.).

Colaptes pitius, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 28 (1890); James,
New List Chilian Birds, p. 5 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Liersamml.
p. 164 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 202 (1900).

Three eggs of the Chilian Woodpecker measure respectively : 1°15
by:°86; 1:21 by -9;-1:21 by ‘87.

3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.

HYPOXANTHUS.— GECINUS. 141

Genus HYPOXANTHUS, Bp.

Hypoxanthus brevirostris, Z'acz.

Hypoxanthus brevirostris, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M, xviii. p. 81 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 202 (1900).

An egg of the Short-billed Woodpecker in the Collection is of a
narrow oval form and very glossy. It measures 1°25 by ‘85.

1. Santa Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Colombia (7. A. Salmon).

Genus GECINUS, Bore.

The eggs of the Woodpeckers of this genus are very glossy.

Gecinus viridis (Linn.).

Picus viridis, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 99, tab. xiii. fig. 14, a b
(1845-54) ; Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 289, pl. 1xi. fig. il
(1856). ;

Gecinus viridis, Luedeker, Fier Eur. Vog. tab. 11. fig. 1 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 77 (1871); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p- 064,
pl. 18 (1884); Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 36 (1890);
Seebohin, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 172, pl. 48. fig. 15 (1896) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 202 (1900).

The eggs of the Green Woodpecker measure from 1-2 to 1:4 in
length, and from ‘9 to ‘95 in breadth.

1. England. Rei plrere, Eisqs) ie.)
8. England. Seebohm Coll.
Banks of the Ouse, Hunts, 4th June Crowley Bequest.
(G. Dawson Rowley).

2. Elveden, Norfolk, 20th May. Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Devonshire. Montagu Museum.
3. New Forest, Hampshire (H. Sauwn- Seebohm Coll.
ders).
3. New Forest. Seebohm Coll.
6. New Forest, June (C. B. Wharton). Seebohm Coll.
3. New Forest, 7th June. Salvin-Godman Coll.
8. Hendon, Middlesex (O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Southgate, Middlesex (O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Caen Wood, Hampstead (0. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll,
3. Farnham, Surrey. Seebohm Coll.
6. Farnham, May. Seebohm Coll.
6. Churt, Surrey, May. Crowley Bequest.
7. Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
2. Livonia, Baltic Proys., 14th May Seebohm Coll,
(Russow).
6. Stolp, Pomerania, 21st May - Seebohm Coll.

(ze Folland).

142 PICID A.

Gecinus sharpei, Saunders.

Gecinus viridis, apud Saunders, Ibis, oe p. 65.

Gecinus sharpei, Dresser, Birds Bur. p- 39 (1872); Bree, Birds
Eur. 2nd ed. iv. p. 74, pl. — (1875) ; aay ‘gitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii.
p. 40 (1890) ; Siiriie. Hand-l, ii, p. 202 (1900).

The eggs of Sharpe’s Green Woodpecker vary from 1°15 to 1:23
in length, and from -85 to -95 in breadth.

4, Spain, Crowley Bequest.
1. Spain, 4th May (2. Saunders). Seebobm Coll.
2. Aranjuez, Spain, 4th May (4. S.). Seebohm Coll.
2, Aranjuez, 4th May (7. S.). Seebohm Coll.
2. Aranjuez, 5th May (H. S.). Seebohm Coll.
4. Seville, 12th May (J. J. Dalgleish). Crowley Bequest.

Gecinus vaillanti (MValh.).

Gecinus levaillantii, Salvin, Zbis, 1859, p. 315.

Gecinus vaillanti, Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 93 (1873); Hargztt, Cat.
Birds B. M. xviii. p. 41 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 165
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 202 (1900).

The eggs of the Algerian Green Woodpecker measure from 1-16
to 1:3 in length, and from ‘84 to °96 in breadth.

2. Kef Laks, Algeria, 21st April Crowley Bequest.
(H. B. Tristram).

Kef Laks, 21st April (O. Salvin). Salvin-Godman Coll,

Algeria (Noury: Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

Morocco, 11th Aug. (Field Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Morocco, 11th May (Field Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

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Gecinus awokera (7'emin.)

Picus awokera, Seebohm, Birds Japan. Emp. p. 147 (1890).
Gecinus awokera, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 41; Nehrk. Kat.
Tnersammil. p. 165 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 202 (1900).

Two eggs of the Japanese Green Woodpecker in the Collection
measure respectively: 1:1 by °85; 1:1 by °85.

2. Hondo, Japan, 26th May. Crowley Bequest.

Gecinus squamatus (V77.).

Gecinus squamatus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 43 (1890) ; Oates
ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 297 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 19 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 202 (1900).

The eggs of the Sealy-bellied Green Woodpecker measure from
1:12 to 1°34 in length, and from *85 to ‘99 in breadth.

1. Murri, N.W. Himalayas, 21st April Crowley Bequest.
(C. H. T. Marshall).
2. Murri, 4th June (C. H. 7. M.). Crowley Bequest.
4, Kumaon, Himalayas, April Hume Coll.
(R. Thompson).
5. Kotegurh, Himalayas, 13th Apvril. Hume Coll.

GECINUS. 143

Gecinus striolatus (Blyth).

Gecinus striolatus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 194 (1878); Hargitt, Cat.
Birds B. M. xviii. p. 50 (1890); Oates ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind.
Birds, ii. p. 298 (1890); Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 20
(1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 205 (1900).

Two eggs of the Lesser Indian Green Woodpecker measure
respectively : 1°05 by °76; 1:06 by °73.

1. Kotegurh, Himalayas, 18th May. Hume Coll.
1. Kotagherri, Nilghiri Hills, Hume Coll.
6th May (Miss Cockburn).

Gecinus canus (Gm.).

Picus canus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 101, tab. xiii. fig. 15 (1845-
54); Bree, Birds Eur. iii. p. 136, pl. — (1867).

Gecinus canus, Laedeker, Kier Eur. Vog. tab. 11. fig. 2 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 95 (1872); Bree, t. c. 2nd ed. iv. p. 69
pl. — (1875); Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 52 (1890);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 205 (1900).

Eggs of the Grey-headed Green Woodpecker measure from 1 to
1:14 in length, and from °78 to °87 in breadth.

1. Europe (7ristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

4, Kurope (Feld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. Norway, 26th May. Seebohm Coll.

2. Vosges, France, 25th July (Mougel: Seebohm Coll.

Hargitt Coll.).

5. Styria (£2. Seidensacher). Seebohm Coll.

5. Styria (Z. S:). Seebohm Coll.

2. Cilli, Styria, 80th April (Z. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Russia (Zristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Gecinus guerini (J/alh.),

Gecinus guerini, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 55 (1890); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersamml. p. 165 (1899); La Touche, Ibis, 1900, p. 42;
Sharpe, Hand-l, 11. p. 203 (1900).

The eggs of Guérin’s Woodpecker measure from 1:1 to 1:15 in
length, and from °85 to ‘9 in breadth,

6. Kuatun, N.W. Fohkien, China, C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
6th May (J. D. La Touche).
5. Kuatun, 24th May (J. D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].

Gecinus oocipitalis (Viv.).

Gecinus occipitalis, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 56 (1890); Oates
ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 299 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
rit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 22 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 203 (1900).

The eggs of the Black-naped Green Woodpecker measure from
‘97 to 1-32 in length, and from ‘83 to -92 in breadth.

144 PICID A.

2. Murri, N.W. Himalayas, 20th Crowley Bequest.
April (C. H. T. Marshall).

1. Muri, 3lst May (C. H. T. M.). Hume Coll.

8. Sikhim. Hume Coll.

2. Sadiya, Assam. Hume Ooll.

1. Pegu, 6th May (EZ. W. Oates). Hume Coll.

7. Pegu, 7th May (#. W. O.). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 7th May (Z. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Pegu, 14th May (Z. W. O.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 26th Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. Bingham).

1. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, Hume Coll.
llth ‘April (C. T. BD.)

5. Sinzaway, Tenasserim, 28th April Hume Coll.

(Cc. T. B,).

Gecinus chlorolophus ( Vei//.).

Gecinus chlorolophus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 59 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 300 (1890) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 23 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. 11.
p- 203 (1900).

The eggs of the Lesser Yellow-naped Woodpecker in the Collection

measure respectively: -97 by °75; -99 by °72; 1-01 by ‘72.

3. Darjiling, Sikhim, 25th May. Hume Coll.

Gecinus nigrigenis, Hume.

Gecinus nigrigenis, Hurgitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 67 (1890) ; Oates
ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 800 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 26 (1895) ; ‘Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 204 (1900).

Two eggs of the Red-rumped Green Woodpecker in the Collection

measure respectively : 1:16 by *81; 1:16 by ‘8.

2. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, Hume Coll.

18th March (C. EE. Bingham).

Genus CHLORONERPES, Swains.

Chloronerpes aurulentus (7Z'emm.).

Chloronerpes aurulentus, Sci. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 21 (1889) :
Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p.79 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eier-
samml. p. 165 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 258
(1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 204 (1900).

Two eggs of the Gold-backed Woodpecker in the Collection are
moderately glossy, and measure respectively : -97 by -7; *95 by °7

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

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Genus CHRYSOPTILUS, Swains.

Chrysoptilus cristatus (Vierll.).

Chrysoptilus cristatus, Dalgleish, Proc. Roy. Phys. Soc. Edin. viii. p. 86
(1883-5) ; x. p. 80 (1888-90) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 21
(1889) ; Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 112 (1890); Nehkrk. Kat.
Lxersammil. p. 165 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 207 (1900).

Three eggs of the Argentine Red-crested Woodpecker in the
Collection are highly glossy and measure respectively : 1-05 by ‘83 ;
1:03 by °8; 1:12 by ‘81.

3. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus ASYNDESMUS, Cowes.

Asyndesmus torquatus ( Wils.).
Melanerpes torquatus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p. 561 (1874) ; Bendire, Life- Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 117 (1895).
Asyndesmus torquatus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 137 (1890) ;
Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 165 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 209
(1900).
An egg of Lewis’s Woodpecker is glossy, and measures 1:02
by ‘81.

1. North America. Crowley Bequest.

Genus MELANERPES, Swains.

The eggs of the Woodpeckers of this genus appear to be very
glossy when fresh, but the gloss disappears with incubation.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus (Linn.).

Melanerpes erythrocephalus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 564 (1874); Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M, xviii. p. 145 (1890) ;
Bendire, Infe-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, 1. p. 107 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammil. p. 165 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 209 (1900).

The eggs of the Red-headed Woodpecker measure from 95 to
1:07 in length, and from °73 to ‘82 in breadth.

18. North America (Field Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. North America (7. M. Brewer). Salvin-Godman Coll,
2. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll,
1. North America. Old Collection.
4, United States. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(Pal
4, Kamsas(C. W. Spencer: Henshaw Salvin-Godman Coll.
Coll.).
3. Pennsylvania (7. M. Brewer: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).
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146 PICID.

Melanerpes melanopogon (7emin.).
Melanerpes formicivorus, var. formicivorus, Baird, Brewer §& Ridgw.
N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 566 (1874).
Melanerpes melanopogon, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p.151 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 209 (1900). a
Melanerpes formicivorus, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, 11.
p. 412 (1895). +) san
Melanerpes formicivorus bairdi, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, i.
p- 112 (1895).

Eggs of the Californian Woodpecker measure from ‘91 to 1 in
length, and from ‘7 to ‘8 in breadth.

2. [ California. ] Crowley Bequest.
5. Los Angeles, California, 16th May. Crowley Bequest.

Melanerpes cruentatus (Bodd.).

Melanerpes cruentatus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 155 (1890) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 165 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 258 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 210 (1900).

Two eggs of the Small South-American Black Woodpecker
measure respectively: -78 by 623; °8 by ‘62.

2. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Melanerpes cactorum (Lafr. §: d’Orb.).
Picus cactorum, Sel. §& Huds. Argent. Orn. ii. p. 19 (1889).
Melanerpes cactorum, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 162 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. 1. p. 210 (1900).

Two eggs of the Cactus Woodpecker measure respectively: -9 by
"68; °85 by ‘64.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Melanerpes carolinus (Lin.).

Centurus carolinus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 554
(1874).

Melanerpes carolinus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 170 (1890) ;
Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 121 (1895); Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 211 (1900).

Eggs of the Red-bellied Woodpecker measure from *98 to 1-1 in
length, and from *75 to *8 in breadth.

1. N. America, 15th April. Crowley Bequest.
5. N. America (Feld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Iowa. Crowley Bequest.

Melanerpes dubius (Cabot).
Melanerpes dubius, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 172 (1890) ; Salv.
§ Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 422 (1895); Nehrk. Kat.
Exersamml, p. 166 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 211 (1900).

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The eggs of Cabot’s Woodpecker measure from °85 to 1:02 in
length, and from ‘7 to ‘76 in breadth.

4. British Honduras (F. Blancaneaur). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4, British Honduras, 25th May (£. B.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
5. Yucatan (Nehrkhorn Coll.), Crowley Bequest.

Melanerpes aurifrons (Wag/.).
Centurus aurifrons, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 557
(1874),
Melanerpes aurifrons, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 177 (1890) ;
Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 124 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat.
Fiersamml. p. 166 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 211 (1900).

The eggs of the Golden-fronted Woodpecker measure from ‘97 to
1:02 in length, and from -71 to ‘79 in breadth.

1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
6. North America (Feld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Melanerpes santacruzi (#p.).
Centurus santacruzi, Owen, Ibis, 1861, p. 67.
Melanerpes santacruzi, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M, xviii. p. 179 (1890) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li, p. 420 (1895) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. ii. p. 211 (1900).

Eggs of the Santa Cruz Woodpecker in the Collection measure
from 1-01 to 1-06 in length, and from °77 to °79 in breadth.

4, San Geronimo, Guatemala, 2nd Salvin-Godman Coll.
June (R&R. Owen).

Melanerpes uropygialis (Baird).

Centurus uropygialis, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 558
(1874).

Melanerpes uropygialis, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M, xvi. p. 182 (1890) ;
Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, it. p. 127 (1895); Salv. &§ Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, il. p. 423 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii
p- 212 (1900).

Four eggs of the Gila Woodpecker measure respectively: 1 by-

“7; ‘98. by °725 -93 by °72; *95 by “71.

2. Mazatlan, Mexico (A. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.
2. Mazatlan, 28th April. Crowley Bequest.

Melanerpes elegans (Swains.).

Melanerpes elegans, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 184 (1890) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 424 (1895); Nehrhk.
Kat. Eiersammi. p. 166 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 212 (1900).

Four eggs of the Elegant Woodpecker measure respectively :
1:04 by °71; 1:02 by -7; 1 by 69; 1 by °7.

1. [Mexico.] Crowley Bequest.
1. Mazatlan, Mexico, 11th June. Crowley Bequest.
2. Mazatlan (A, Forrer). Crowley Bequest.

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Genus SPHYROPICUS, Baird.

Sphyropicus varius (Linn.).

Sphyrapicus varius, Ross, Nat. Hist. Rev. 1862, p. 278; 1d. Canad. Nat.
vii. p. 143 (1862); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 82

* (1895).

Sphyropicus varius, var. varius, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds
il. p. 539 (1874).

Sphyropicus varius, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 188 (1890) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 166 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 212
(1900).

Eggs of the Yellow-bellied Woodpecker measure from °85 to ‘95
in length, and from -67 to *7 in breadth. They exhibit very little
gloss.

5. Fort Simpson, Mackenzie River B. R. Ross, Esq. [P.].
District.

4, N. America. Crowley Bequest.

4. Jowa, 8rd June. Crowley Bequest.

Genus HYPOPICUS, 4p.

Hypopicus hyperythrus (V7y.).

Hypopicus hyperythrus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 199 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 801 (1890); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 82 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. iu. p. 212
(1900).

An egg of the Rufous-bellied Pied Woodpecker in the Collection
is glossy, and measures °85 by ‘66.

1. Murri, N.W. Himalayas, 21st April Hume Coll.
(C. H. T. Marshall).

Genus DENDROCOPUS, Koch.

Dendrocopus major (Linn.).

Picus major, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 96, tab. xiii. fig. 9 (1845-54) ;
Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 11. fig. 4 (1855-63) ; Hewitson, Eggs
of Brit. Birds, i. p. 240, pl. 1xi. fig. 111 (1856) ; Dresser, Birds Eur.
v. p. 19 (1871) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 354, pl. 18 (1885) ; zd.
Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 170, pl. 48. fig. 18 (1896).

Dendrocopus major, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 211 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 215 (1900).

The eggs of the Greater Spotted Woodpecker exhibit little gloss,
and measure from ‘91 to 1:15 in length, and from -71 to ‘82 in
breadth.

8. England. Gould Coll.
1. Caen Wood, Hampstead (0. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4, Caen Wood (0. S.). Salyin-Godman Coll.

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3. Lyndhurst, New Forest, May Salvin-Godman Coll.
(fF. D. Godman).

6. New Forest (H. Saunders). Seebohm Coll.

5. Churt, Surrey, May. Crowley Bequest.

5. ee France (Noury: Hargitt Seebohm Coll.

oll.).

2. Elbeuf (Noury: Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.

8. Stolp, Pomerania, 15th May Seebohm Coll.
(7. Holland).

5. Stolp, 17th May (7. H.). Seebohm Coll.

4, Styria, 18th May (£. Setdensacher), Seebohm Coll.

5. Cilli, Styria, 26th April (Z. S.). Crowley Bequest.

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Sweden (H. W. Wheelwright: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
Dendrocopus canariensis, Koenig.
Dendrocopus major canariensis, Koenig, J. f. O. 1890, p. 350.
Dendrocopus canariensis, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 213 (1900).

The eggs of the Canary-Islands Spotted Woodpecker in the
Collection are moderately glossy, and measure respectively: 1-1
by <fos) :Oouby “77 ; 1:08 by -7o.

3. Teneriffe, 24th April (Ramon H. E. Dresser, Esq. [E.].
Gomez).
Dendrocopus japonicus (Seebohm).

Picus japonicus, Seebohm, Ibis, 1888, p. 24.

Picus major japonicus, Seebohm, Birds Japan, Emp. p. 154 (1890).

Dendrocopus japonicus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B, M. xviii. p. 216 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 213 (1900).

Two eggs of the Japanese Pied Woodpecker measure respectively :
1 by °76; -93 by °74.

2. Hondo, Japan, 13th June. Crowley Bequest.

Dendrocopus mauritanus (Brehm).
Dendrocopus mauritanus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 216 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 218 (1900).
The eggs of the Morocco Pied Woodpecker measure from °94 to 1
in length, and from °7 to °73 in breadth.

5. Morocco, 8th May (Field Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Morocco, 18th June. Crowley Bequest.

Dendrocopus numidicus (Malh.).

Picus numidicus, Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 33 (1871).
Dendrocopus numidicus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B, M, xviii. p. 217 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 218 (1900).

An egg of the Algerian Pied Woodpecker in the Collection is
moderately glossy, and measures °98 by ‘75.

1. Algeria. Old Collection.

150 PICIDE,

Dendrocopus himalayensis (Jard. §; Selby).
Dendrocopus himalayensis, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 220
(1890); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 801 (1890) ;
Blanf. Fauna Brit Ind., Birds, iii. p. 84 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i.
p- 218 (1900).
An egg of the Himalayan Pied Woodpecker in the Collection is
moderately glossy, and measures ‘98 by ‘73.

1. Kotegurh, Himalayas, 28th June. Hume Coll.

Dendrocopus cathpharius (Hodgs.).

Dendrocopus cathpharius, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 228 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 802 (1890); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 87 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 213
(1900).

An egg of the Lesser Pied Woodpecker in the Collection is

moderately glossy, and measures *77 by ‘61.

1. Darjiling, Sikhim, 4000 feet, 19th Hume Coll.
April (J. Gammie).

Dendrocopus syriacus (Hempr. § Ehrenb.).
Picus syriacus, Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 85 (1871).
Dendrocopus syriacus, Hargitt, Cat, Birds B. M. xviii. p. 225 (1890) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 166 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 214
(1900).

The eggs of the Syrian Pied Woodpecker are very glossy, and
measure from °97 to 1:1 in length, and from ‘67 to °78 in breadth.

J. Smyrna, 12th May (7. Kriiper: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

2. Smyrna, 12th May (7. Kriiper). Seebohm Coll.

3. Mersina, Asia Minor, 14th May. Crowley Bequest.

5. Beyrut, Syria, 28th May (Keld Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

Dendrocopus villosus (Linn.).

Picus villosus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p.503 (1874) ;
Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 171 (1896). °°”

Dendrocopus villosus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 230 (1890) ;
Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 166 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 214
(1900).

Dryobates villosus, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 46 (1895).

The eggs of the Hairy Woodpecker are very glossy, and measure
from ‘9 to 1 in length, and from -7 to *75 in breadth.

1. Canada (Montreal Mus.: Hargitt Seebohm Coll.

Coll.).
5. Toronto, 24th May. Crowley Bequest.
5. Toronto, lst June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. Pt
3. Oxford, Maine, 26th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq. [-P. ].

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Dendrocopus pubescens (Linn.).

Picus pubescens, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 509
(1874) ; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 171 (1896).
Dendrocopus pubescens, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 238 (1890) ;
71900) Kat, Eiersammil. p. 166 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 214
).
Dryobates pubescens, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 55, pl. i.
fig. 24 (1895).

The eggs of the Downy Woodpecker are highly glossy, and
measure from ‘67 to *84 in length, and from °57 to ‘62 in breadth.

6. North America (Henshaw Coill.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
1. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
3. N. America. Crowley Bequest.
6. Saybrook, Connecticut, 6th June. Crowley Bequest.
3. Ithaca, New York. Princeton University, N.J.[E. ].
4, Highland Falls, New York, 17th Seebohm Coll.
May (£. A. Mearns: Hargitt
Coll.).
5. Nebraska, 31st May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Hsq.
[P.].

Dendrocopus gairdneri (Awd.).

Picus pubescens, var. gairdneri, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 512 (1874).

Dendrocopus gairdneri, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M, xviii. p. 241 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 214 (1900).

Dryobates pubescens gairdneri, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 58 (1895).

The eggs of Gairdner’s Woodpecker measure from ‘79 to *82 in
length, and from ‘57 to 61 in breadth.

5. N. America (Feld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. California (7. M. Brewer: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

Dendrocopus scalaris ( Wagi.).

Picus scalaris, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds, ii.-p. 515
(1874).

Dendrocopus scalaris, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xvii. p. 246 (1890);
Salv. §& Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 455 (1895); Nehrh.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 166 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 215 (1900).

Dryobates scalaris bairdi, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 63
(1895).

The eggs of Baird’s Woodpecker in the Collection measure
respectively: -81 by :6; °81 by °62; -82 by ‘6; °8 by ‘6.

1. Mexico, Dec. (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
3. Mexico, 7th April (Field Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Lag PICIDZ.

Dendrocopus lucasanus (Xantus).

Picus scalaris, var. lucasanus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 519 (1874).

Dendrocopus lucasanus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 250 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 216 (1900).

Dryobates scalaris lucasanus, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p. 65 (1895).

Four eggs of the St. Lucas Woodpecker in the Collection measure
respectively: °82 by -62; -9 by 65; -81 by °62; -86 by ‘62.

4, California, 3rd April (Feld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Dendrocopus minor (Linn.).

Picus minor, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vig. p. 97, tab. xiii. fig. 12, a, b
(1845-54); Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 11. fig. 6 (1855-63) ;
Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 241, -pl. lxi. fig. iv (1856) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 53 (1872); Seehohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 359,
pl. 18 (1885) ; td. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 171, pl. 48. fig. 8 (1896).

Dendrocopus minor, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 252 (1890);
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 215 (1900).

The eggs of the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker are highly glossy.
They measure from ‘64 to ‘9 in length, and from °53 to ‘65 in
breadth.

5. Caen Wood, Hampstead (0. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4. Cookham, Berkshire (W. Briggs). Gould Coil.
2. New Forest (#. Bond). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4. New Forest (Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.
6. New Forest (W. Farren). Seebohm Coll.
2. Sweden (H. W. Wheelwright). Crowley Bequest.
2. Uleaborg, Finland. Crowley Bequest.
6. Stolp, Pomerania, 17th May Seebohm Coll.
(7. Holland).
5, Germany. Crowley Bequest.
5, Cilli, Styria, 24th May (£. Setden- Crowley Bequest.
sacher),.

Dendrocopus pipra (Pall.).
Dendrocopus pipra, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 255 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 215 (1900).
Picus minor kamtschatkensis, Tacz. Faune Orn. Sibér. Orient. p. 706
(1893).

The eggs of Pallas’s Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the Collection
measure respectively : -73 by -6; °73 by ‘61; -76 by °6; -71 by ‘6.
4. Altai Mts.,C. Asia, 17th May (Field Crowley Bequest.

Coll.).
Dendrocopus lignarius (Molina).

Dendrocopus lignarius, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 257 (1890) ;
James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 5 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eier-
samml. p. 167 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 216 (1900).

DENDROCOPUS. 153

Four eggs of Molina’s Woodpecker in the Collection are mode-
rately glossy, and measure respectively: -9 by ‘67; ‘9 by ‘65;
°88 by °68; -86 by °67.

3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
1. Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.

Dendrocopus macei (Vieill.).

Dendrocopus macei, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 260 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 803 (1890); Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 89 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p, 216
(1900).

The eggs of the Fulvous-breasted Pied Woodpecker in the
Collection are moderately glossy and measure respectively : -9 by °65 ;
°85 by ‘64; °9 by °65; °87 by °65; *88 by °65.

2. Jerripani, near Mussoori, Hima- Hume Coll.
layas (7. Hutton).

Near Mussoori, 20th May (7. H.). Hume Coll.

Calcutta, 27th April. Hume Coll.

Akyab, 19th April (Z. R. Shopland). Crowley Bequest.

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Dendrocopus auriceps (V7ig.).

Dendrocopus brunneifrons, Haryitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 264 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind, Birds, ii. p. 304 (1890).

Dendrocopus auriceps, blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 40 (1895) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 216 (1900).

Three eggs of the Brown-fronted Pied Woodpecker are moderately
glossy, and measure respectively: °85 by ‘67; ‘86 by 65;
‘9 by ‘67.

3. Jerripani, near Mussoori, Hima- Hume Coll.
layas (7. Hutton).

Dendrocopus leuconotus (Bechst.).

Picus leuconotus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 95, tab. xiii. fig. 8
(1845-54); Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 11. fig. 7 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 39 (1871); Bree, Birds Eur. iv. p. 56,
pl. — (1875); Tacz. Faune Orn. Sibér. Orient. p. 701 (1893).

Dendrocopus leuconotus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 268 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii, p. 216 (1900).

The eggs of the White-backed Woodpecker measure from 1-1 to
1:21 in length, and from °8 to ‘88 in breadth.

4, Altai Mts., C. Asia (Field Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
7. Altai Mts., 27th May (Feld Coll.) | Crowley Bequest.
1, Altai Mts., 10th May. Crowley Bequest.
1. Amur-land, 10th May. Crowley Bequest.

154 PICIDZ.

Genus PICOIDES, Lacép.

Picoides tridactylus (Linn.).

Picus tridactylus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 94, tab. xiii. fig. 11
(1845-54); Bree, Birds Eur. 2nd ed. iv. p. 66, pl. — (1875) ;
Seebohm § Harvie-Brown, Ibis, 1876, p. 112.

Apternus tridactylus, Baedeker, Hier Eur. Vog. tab. 11. fig. 8 (1855-63).

Picoides tridactylus, Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 69 (1872); Hargitt, Cat.
Birds B, M, xviii. p. 275 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 216 (1900).

The eggs of the Three-toed Woodpecker are very glossy, and
measure from *94 to 1:03 in length, and from °74 to °76 in breadth.

1. Petchora River, Lat. 663° N., 14th Seebohm Coll.
June (H. Seebohm §& J. A.
Harvie- Brown).
1. Salmojeroi, Finland (J. Wolley: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
Tornea, Finland, 5th June (Meves). Seebohm Coll.
Finland, June (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

ae

Picoides crissoleucus (Bp.).

Picoides crissoleucus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 277 (1890);
Nehrk, Kat, Eversamml. p. 167 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 21
(1900).

Picoides tridactylus crissoleucus, Tacz. Faune Orn. Sibér, Orient. p. 722
(1893).

Two eggs of the Siberian Three-toed Woodpecker in the Collection
are extremely glossy, and measure respectively: 1:08 by °72;
1:05 by °8.

2. Amur-land, 17th May (Tancré). Crowley Bequest.

Genus DENDROCOPTES, Cab. & Heine.
Dendrocoptes medius (Linn.).

Picus medius, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 96, tab. xiii. fig. 10 (1845-
54); Baedeker, Ever Eur. Vog. tab. 11. fig. 6 (1855-63); Bree,
Birds Eur. iii. p. 146, pl. — (1867); 2nd ed. iv. p. 62, pl. —
(1875); Dresser, Birds Eur. v. p. 47 (1871).

Dendrocoptes medius, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B, M. xviii. p. 286 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 217 (1900).

The eggs of the Middle Spotted Woodpecker are very glossy, and
measure from ‘86 to 1:02 in length, and from °71 to +76 in breadth.

5. Europe (Feld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. Europe. Crowley Bequest.

1. Linkspring, Sweden (Zristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

5. Denmark, 13th May. Crowley Bequest.

5. Stolp, Pomerania, 21st May. Seebohm Coll.

LIOPICUS.—1YNGIPICUS. sys:

Genus LIOPICUS, Bp.

Liopicus mahrattensis (Lath.).

Picus mahrattensis, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 184 (1878).

Liopicus mahrattensis, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 290 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 805 (1890) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 45 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, it. p. 217
(1900).

The eggs of the Yellow-fronted Pied Woodpecker are glossy, and
measure from ‘8 to *88 in length, and from -61 to °68 in breadth.

Hansi, Punjab. Hume Coll.
Hansi, 20th April. Hume Coll.
Hansi, 10th June. Hume Coll.

Delhi, 30th March (C.7. Bingham). Hume Coll.

Etawah, 50th March (dA. O. Hume). Hume Coll.

Etawah, 9th April (4. O. ZZ). Hume Coll.

Maunbhum, 9th April (R. C. Crowley Bequest.
Beavan: Tristram Coill.).

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Genus IYNGIPICUS, Bp.
Iyngipicus auritus (G'm.).
Yungipicus fusco-albidus, Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 326.
Iyngipicus auritus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 825 (1890);
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 220 (1900).
The eggs of the Red-eared Pigmy Woodpecker in the Collection

are almost devoid of gloss, and measure respectively: °73 by 52;
‘71 by ‘56; °65 by 54; °65 by °d3.

4, Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.}.

Iyngipicus hardwickei (Jerd.).

Tyngipicus hardwickii, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B, M. xviii. p. 328 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 806 (1890) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iti. p. 47 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 220
(1900).

Two eggs of the Indian Pigmy Woodpecker in the Collection are
moderately glossy, and measure respectively: -7 by ‘5; ‘71 by °6.

1, Lucknow, India, 24th March (G, Hume Coll,

Reid).
1. Sitapur, Oudh, 5th May (C. R&R, Hume Coll,

Cock)

156 PICID.4.

Genus MICROPTERNUS, Blyth.
Micropternus phzoceps, Blyth.

Micropternus pheoceps, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 393 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 808 (1890) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 55 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 167 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 224 (1900).

Four of the eggs of the Common Indian Rufous Woodpecker in
the Collection are of a narrow cylindrical shape, and a fifth is of an

ordinary oval form. ‘They are devoid of gloss, and measure from
1:01 to 1:2 in length, and from ‘77 to ‘8 in breadth.

4, Mongphoo, Darjiling, 1st May Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie).

1. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, 12th Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. Bingham),

Genus BRACHYPTERNUS, Strick.

Brachypternus aurantius (Linn.).

Brachypternus aurantius, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 404 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 309; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 58 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 167
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 225 (1900).

The eggs of the Golden-backed Woodpecker are sometimes highly
glossy, and sometimes without any gloss. They measure from ‘99
to 1:12 in length, and from 75 to °85 in breadth.

2. Hansi, Punjab, 27th March Hume Coll.
(W. Blewitt).
2. Hansi, 2nd June (W. B.). Hume Coll.
1. Hansi, 17th July (W. B.). Hume Coll.
3. Delhi, 24th April (C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coll.
8. Allahabad, 6th April. Hume Coll.
1. Etawah, 11th March. Hume Coll.
1. Etawah, 12th March. Hume Coll.
1. Etawah, 23rd March (4.0. Hume). Hume Coll.
2, Sikhim, 3rd Feb. (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.
4, Calcutta, May. Crowley Bequest.

Genus TIGA, Kaup.

Tiga javanensis (jung).

Tiga javanensis, Sharpe, P. Z. S, 1879, p. 826; Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M.
xviii. p. 412 (1890) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii.
p. 311 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 61 (1895) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 167 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 225
(1900).

HEMICERCUS.—ALOPHONERPES. 57

The eggs of the Golden-backed Three-toed Woodpecker are some-

what pyriform and moderately glossy. They measure from ‘97 to
1:16 in length, and from *72 to ‘8 in breadth.

2. Pegu, 7th May (EZ. W. Oates: Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.).

3. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 22nd Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. Bingham).

3. Meplay River, 25rd March (C. Hume Coll.
T. B.)

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Labuan, Borneo, Sir Hugh Low [C.].

Genus HEMICERCUS, Swains.

Hemicercus canente (Less.).

Hemicercus canente, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 486 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 314; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p..69 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 168
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 230 (1900).

The eggs of the Heart-spotted Woodpecker are moderately glossy,
and measure from °85 to ‘9 in length, and from °66 to °69 in
breadth.

1. Moulmein, Tenasserim, 16th Dec. Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).

2. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 11th Hume Coll.
March (C. T. Bingham).

2. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, 2nd Hume Coll.

July (J. Darling).

Genus ALOPHONERPES, Reichend.

Alophonerpes pulverulentus (Zemim.).

Hemilophus pulverulentus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 494
(1890); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 315 (1890) ;
Blanf. Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 71 (1895); Nehrk. Kat.
Kiersammi, p. 168 (1899).

Alophonerpes pulverulentus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 230 (1900).

Two eggs of the Great Slaty Woodpecker in the Collection are
somewhat spheroidal in shape, and moderately glossy. They
measure respectively: 14 by 1:1; 1:4 by 1°12.

2. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, 30th Hume Coll,
April (C. T. Bingham).

158 PICID”.

Genus CEOPHLEUS, Cab. & Heine.

Ceophleus scapularis (V.).
Ceophleeus scapularis, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 510 (1890) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 450 (1895) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Eversamml. p. 168 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 232 (1900).

The eggs of the White-billed Woodpecker in the Collection are
of a very narrow oval shape, and extremely glossy. Four examples
measure respectively: 1:15 by °78; 1:28 by ‘78; 1:19 by -8; 11
by °74.

2. Mazatlan, Mexico (4. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.
2. Mazatlan. Crowley Bequest.

Genus DRYOTOMUS, Swains.

Dryotomus pileatus (Zinn.).

Hylotomus pileatus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 550
(1874).
Dryotomus pileatus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 515 (1890) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 232 (1900).
Ceophleeus pileatus, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 102, pl. i.
fig. 5 (1895).
Four eggs of the Pileated Woodpecker measure respectively :
1:28 by 95; 1:26 by 98; 1:23 by 97; 1°27 by -98. They are
exceedingly glossy.

4, N. America (eld Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus PICUS, Linn.

Picus martius, Linn.
Picus martius, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 98, tab. xiii. fig. 13 (1845-
54); Stimpson, Ibis, 1859, p. 264; Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii.
p- 518 (1890) ; Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 172, pl. 48. fig. 9
(1896) ; Skarpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 232 (1900).
Dryocopus martius, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Veg. tab. 11. fig. 8 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. vy. p. 3 (1871).

The eggs of the Great Black Woodpecker are of a peculiar pointed
oval shape, and some are quite pyriform. They are highly glossy,
and measure from 1*2 to 1:45 in length, and from ‘9 to 1:05 in
breadth.

4. Sweden (H. W. Wheelwright: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

2. Gefle, Sweden, April. Crowley Bequest.
5. Sweden. Gould Coll.
4. Sweden, 30th April (eves). Seebohm Coll.

PICUMNUS.—SASIA.—IYNX. 159

Sweden, 5th June (Meves). Seebohm Coll.
Stolp, Pomerania, 5th May (7. Seebohm Coll.
Holland).

Tchelfer, near Dorpat, Baltic Seebohm Coll.
Provinces, April (Russow).

Lucerne, Switzerland, 25th April Seebohm Coll.
(H. F. Moschler).

Switzerland, 17th April. Crowley Bequest.

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Sub-Family PICUMNINA.
Genus PICUMNUS, Zemm.

Picumnus innominatus, Burton.

Picumnus innominatus, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 549 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 316 (1890) ; Blanf.
Fauna Brit. Ind. Birds, iii. p. 76 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 168 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 235 (1900).

The eggs of the Speckled Piculet in the Collection are of a broad
oval shape, and very glossy. They measure respectively: 57 by
‘A7; 54 by *453 °53 by “45.

2. Sikhim (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.
1. Sikhim (J. G.). Hume Coll.

Genus SASIA, Hodgs.

Sasia ochracea, Hodgs.

Sasia ochracea, Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xviii. p. 555 (1890) ; Oates ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 317 (1890); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 77 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat, Eiersammi. p. 168
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p, 236 (1900).

The eggs of the Rufous Piculet in the Collection are broad ovals,
and moderately glossy. They measure from ‘6 to -64 in length,
and from ‘48 to ‘52 in breadth.

2. Mongphoo, Darjiling 2nd July Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie).

1. Darjiling, 14th June. Hume Coll.

1. Darjiling, June. Hume Coll.

Sub-Family IYNGIN A.
Genus IYNX, Linn.

Iynx torquilla, Linn.

Tynx torquilla, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 92, tab. xiii. fig. 6 (1845-
54); Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. tab. 50. fig. 7 (1855-63) ; Dresser,
Birds Eur. v. p. 105 (1875) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 872, pl. 18
(1885); Hargitt, Cat. Birds B. M. xyiii. p. 560 (1890); Seebohm,

160 PICID#,—EURYLEMID&.

Eqgs of Brit. Birds, p. 173, pl. 48. fig. 10 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l.
ii. p. 236 (1900).

Yunx: torquilla, Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 242, pl. 1xii. fig. i
(1856).

The eggs of the Wryneck are of a blunt oval form, and mode-
rately glossy. They measure from °75 to ‘93 in length, and from
*56 to ‘67 in breadth.

6. England. Gould Coll.
8. Cambridgeshire. F. Bond, Esq. [P.].
4. Taunton, Somersetshire, June. Seebohm Coll.
3. Devon (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
4, Hampstead, Middlesex. Salvin-Godman Coll.
4, Hampstead. Salvin-Godman Coll.
4. Hendon, Middlesex. Salvin-Godman Coll.
7. Churt, Surrey, May. Crowley Bequest.
9. Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
9. Churt, June. Crowley Bequest.
6. Elbeuf, France (Noury: Hargitt Seebohm Coll.
Coll.).
5. St. Aubin, Elbeuf (Noury: Har- Seebohm Coll.
gitt Coll.).
4. Prussia, 22nd May. Seebohm Coll.
5. Politz, Pomerania (7. Holland). Seebohm Coll.
5. Stolp, Pomerania, 7th June (7. H.). Seebohm Coll.
6. Stolp, 21st June (7. H.). Seebohm Coll.
5. Esthonia, 24th May (Russow). Seebohm Coll.
5. Esthonia, 30th May (Russow). Seebohm Coll.

Order EURYLAMIFORMES.
Family EURYL/EMID.

The eggs of the Broadbills are normally of a narrow oval form,
and exhibit a moderate amount of gloss. Some of the species lay

eggs of two or more distinct types of coloration.

Sub-Family CALYPTOMENIN &.
Genus CALYPTOMENA, Raffles.

Calyptomena viridis, Raffles.

Calyptomena viridis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 456 (1888) ; Oates ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 288 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, 11. p. 12 (1895) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 1 (1901).

The eggs of the Green Broadbill are of a plain light yellow
colour. They measure from 1°05 to 1:21 in length, and from ‘74
to ‘82 in breadth.

CALYPTOMENA.—PSARISOMUS.—SERILOPHUS. 161

3. Nwalabo, Tenasserim, 3rd April Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).
3. Nwalabo, 10th April (J. D.). Hume Coll.
2. Marudi, N.W. Borneo. Dr. Charles Hose [ P.].

Calyptomena whiteheadi, Sharpe.
Calyptomena whiteheadi, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 457 (1888);
Sharpe, Ibis, 1889, p. 436; ad. Hand-l, iii. p. 1 (1901).

An egg of Whitehead’s Broadbill in the Collection is of the same
colour as those of C. viridis, but is much larger, measuring 1°26
by 97.

1. Mt. Kina Balu, N.W. Borneo, Crowley Bequest.
13th March (J. Whitehead).

Sub-Family EURYL/EMIN &.
Genus PSARISOMUS, Swains.

Psarisomus dalhousiz (Jameson).
(Plate II. fig. 16.)

Psarisomus dalhousie, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 458 (1888) ; Oates
ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 289 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 11 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 147
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 1 (1901).

The eggs of the Long-tailed Broadbill are either plain white, or
white boldly spotted and blotched with brownish chestnut and

lilac. They measure from ‘95 to 1:14 in length, and from °65 to
-76 in breadth,

2. India. Crowley Bequest,
2. Darjiling, Sikhim (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.
2. Darjiling (J. G.). Hume Coll.
2. Darjiling (J. G.). Hume Coll.
2. Darjiling (J. G.). Hume Coll.

Genus SERILOPHUS, Swans.

Serilophus lunatus (Gould).
(Plate II. figs. 13 & 14.)

Serilophus lunatus, Se/. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 460 (1888) ; Oates ed.
Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 291 (1890); Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 9 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 147
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 2 (1901).

The eggs of Gould’s Broadbill are of three types: plain white ;
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162 RURYLEMID®.

white, speckled all over with numerous dots of purplish brown and
lavender ; or pink, speckled and spotted, chiefly at the broad end,
with purplish red, lavender, and lilac. They measure from ‘85 to
1 in length, and from 62 to ‘69 in breadth.

2. Pegu, 12th May (£. W. Oates: Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.).

7. Tenasserim (C. T. Bingham). Hume Coll.

3. Amherst, Tenasserim, 11th July Hume Coll,
(W. Davison).

2, Thoungyin Valley, Tenasserim, Hume Coll.
23rd April (C. 7. Bingham).

5. Thoungyin Valley, 26th April Hume Coll.
(Grib.).

3. Tavoy, Tenasserim, 20th April. Hume Coll.

Serilophus rubropygius (/Hodys.).

Serilophus rubropygius, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M, xiv. p. 461 (1888) ; Oates
ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 293 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 9 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 147
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 2 (1901).

The eggs of Hodgson’s Broadbill in the Collection resemble the
eggs of S. lunatus of the second type, described above. They
measure respectively : ‘95 by "64; 92 by °65.

2, Darjiling, Sikhim, 15th May Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie).

Genus EURYLAEMUS, Horsf.

Eurylemus javanicus, Horsf.
(Plate II. figs. 17 & 18.)

Eurylemus javanicus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 463 (1888) ; Oates
ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 294 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, iii. p. 4 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 2
(1901).

The eggs of Horsfield’s Broadbill appear to be of two types. In
one they are cream-coloured, densely freckled with dull chestnut
and lavender, the markings being more or less confluent at the
broad end. In the other they are white, spotted and blotched
all over with slaty-black and lavender-grey. Four examples
measure respectively: 1 by °73; 1:06 by -75; 1 by ‘72; :99
by -72¢

2. Bankasun, Tenasserim, 21st March Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).
2. N.W. Borneo (Sir Hugh Low). Crowley Bequest,

MENURID®. 163

Genus CYMBORHYNCHUS, Vigors.

Cymborhynchus macrorhynchus (G'm.).
(Plate II. fig. 19.)

Cymborhynchus macrorhynchus, Sharpe, Ibis, 1879, p. 264; Scl. Cat.
Birds B. M. xiv. p. 468 (1888) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests 5 Eggs Ind.
Birds, ii. p. 294 (1890) ; Blanf. Fauna Brit, Ind., Birds, iii. p. 7
(1895); Nehrk. Kat. Ejersamml. p- 147, taf. iv. ‘fie, 44 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iui. p. 3 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-and-Red Broadbill appear to be of three
types. In the commonest type they vary from cream-colour to
rich buff, and are thickly and coarsely mottled with dull chestnut
and lavender. In another they resemble the second type of egg of
Eurylemus javanicus, being white, spotted and blotched with slaty-
black and slaty-grey, the markings at the broad end being denser
than elsewhere and more or less confluent. In the third type, of
which there is only one specimen in the Collection, the egg is of a
plain bluish-white colour. This example is said to have been found
in a nest together with two eggs of the first or common type.
Specimens measure from 1°99 to 1:2 in length, and from ‘7 to ‘78
in breadth.

2. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, 4th Hume Coll.
June (W. Davison & J. Darling).
4, Kussoom, 4th June (W. D. & Hume Coll,
JD):
3. N.W. Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C. iL
3. N.W. Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C. |.
3. Baram, Sarawak. Dr. Charles Hose [P. iP

Order MENURIFORMES

Family MENURID.

Genus MENURA, Davies.

The eggs of the Lyre-birds vary from a regular oval to an ellip-
tical shape. The shell is somewhat rough in texture, slightly
glossy, and pitted with minute pores.

The eggs of the three species of Lyre-birds are not distinguishable
by any character. They are of a darker or paler purplish-grey colour,
spotted and blotched, more densely at the broad end than elsewhere,
with brown, umber-brown, and lavender.

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164 MENURIDZ.

Menura superba, Davies.

Menura superba, Cab. J. f. O. 1856, p. 182 ; Gould, Handb. Birds Austr.
i. p. 298 (1865); Ramsay, P. ZS. 1868, p. 49; North, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 119, pl. x, fig. 4 (1889) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.
xiii. p. 661 (1890) ; Nehrk. Kat. Ltersammil. p. 136 (1899) ; Camp-
bell, Nests & Eygs Austr. Birds, i. p. 507 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
iil. p. 3 (1901).

The eggs of the Common Lyre-bird measure from 2°28 to 2:48
in length, and from 1°55 to 1:7 in breadth.

1. New South Wales (Z. P. Ramsay). Gould Coll.
3. Clarence River, N.S.W. Crowley Bequest.
1. Grafton, N.S.W. Crowley Bequest.

Menura victoriz, Gould.
(Plate ILI. fig. 18.)

Menura victorie, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 802 (1865); Cab.
J. f. O. 1881, taf. iii. fig. 2; amsty, Proc. Iinn. Soc. N.S.W. vii.
p. 51, pl. 4. figs. 1-4 (1882); North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds,
p 122, pl. x. figs. 1 & 2 (1889) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, xiii.
p. 662 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 486 (1899) ; Campbell,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 510, pl. 16 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
ill. p. 3 (1901).

The eggs of Queen Victoria’s Lyre-bird measure from 2°37 to 2°5
in length, and from 1-6 to 1:77 in breadth.

1. {[ Victoria. ] Crowley Bequest.

2. Gippsland, Victoria. Crowley Bequest.

1. Gippsland, 10th July (4. J. North). Crowley Bequest.

1. Gippsland, 80th July (4. J. W.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Dandenong Ranges, 8. Gippsland, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
August. Pal

2, Victoria. Gould Coll.

Menura alberti, Gould.

Menura alberti, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. ic. fig. 9 (1845-54) ;
Gould, P. Z. S. 1858, p. 45, Aves, pl. li.; 7d. Handb. Birds Austr.
i. p. 807 (1865) ; Leycester, Ibis, pd p. 167; Ramsay, Proc. Linn.
Soc. N.S.W. vii. p. 50, pl. 5. figs. 1 & 2 (1882); North, Nests &
Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 122, pl. x. fig. 3 (1889); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. xiii. p. 662 (1890) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i.
p- 528 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p- 3 (1901).

The eggs of Prince Albert’s Lyre-bird measure from 2°21 to 2:5
in length, and from 1°64 to 1°78 in breadth.

}. Australia. Gould Coll.
2 Australia. Purchased.

2, Mary River, Queensland. Crowley Bequest.

PTEROPTOCHID®. 165

Order PASSERIFORMES.

Sub-Order MESOMYODI.
Division TRACHEOPHON~.

Family PTEROPTOCHID.

The eggs of the species of Pteroptochide represented in the
Collection are of a broad oval, approaching an elliptical form
smooth in texture, almost devoid of gloss, and plain white.

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Genus SCYTALOPUS, Gould. .

Scytalopus magellanicus (Gm.).

Scytalopus magellanicus, Sel. §& Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 528; Sel, Cat.
birds B. M. xv. p. 338 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 151
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 4 (1901).

An egg of the Magellanic Tapacola measures ‘9 by °7.

1. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

Scytalopus obscurus (King).

Scytalopus obscurus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 340 (1890); James,
New List Chihan Birds, p. 4 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 5
(1901).

‘Four eggs of King’s Tapacola measure respectively: :87 by -65;

*82 by -65; °88 by °67; °81 by ‘64.

4, Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.

Scytalopus indigoticus (Wied).

Scytalopus indigoticus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 341 (1890) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 5 (1901).

Two eggs of the White-breasted Tapacola measure respectively :
*81 by °68; °88 by -65.

2, Serra do Mar, Brazil, 30th Nov. Crowley Bequest.

166 PTEROPLOCHID H.—CONOPOPHAGID Hi,

Genus PTEROPTOCHUS, A:té/.

Pteroptochus albicollis, Azté/.

Pteroptochus albicollis, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 207 (1888) ;
Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 346 (1890); James, New List Chilian
Birds, p. 5 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 151 (1899); Sharpe,
Handa-l. iii. p. 6 (1901).

An egg of the White-necked Tapacola measures 1-2 by ‘96.

1. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.

Genus HYLACTES, Aing.

Hylactes megapodius (Avti/.).

Hylactes megapodius, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 349 (1890) ; Lane,
Ibis, 1897, p. 45; Scl. Bull. B. O. C. vii. p. xxiii (1897); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 7 (1901).

An egg of the Turco measures 1°35 by 1-05.

1. Mansel, Central Chile (A.A. Zane). Berkeley James Coll.

Family CONOPOPHAGID.

Genus CONOPOPHAGA, Vieill.

Conopophaga lineata ( Wve:/).
(Plate III. fig. 12.)

Conopophaga lineata, Sc/. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 333 (1890) ; Nehkrk.
Kat. Liersammil. p. 151 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 251 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 8 (1901).

An egg of the Lineated Gnat-eater in the Collection is spheroidal
in shape, slightly glossy, and cream-coloured, smeared here and
there with pale brownish pink. It measures ‘83 by ‘7. A second
example is of a pointed oval shape, moderately glossy, and of a
pinkish cream-colour, clouded, chiefly at the broad end, with pale
rufous brown. It measures ‘93 by ‘7.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 20th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

FORMICARIID®. 167

Family FORMICARIID®.
Genus THAMNOPHILUS, Vieill.

Thamnophilus guttatus, Vicidl.
(Plate IIT. fig. 9.)

Thamnophilus guttatus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 182 (1890) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 150 (1899); von thering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 248 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 10 (1901),

The eggs of the Spotted Bush-bird are of a narrow oval shape
and moderately glossy. They are white, streakily blotched and
spotted with two shades of rich brownish purple. ‘Two specimens
in the Collection have the markings evenly distributed over the
shell; a third has them grouped chiefly at the broad end. They
measure respectively : :95 by ‘62; °89 by -67; -9 by ‘66.

2. Brazil, 24th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
1. Rio de Janeiro (Nekrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Thamnophilus major, Vievll.
(Plate III. fig. 1.)

Thamnophilus major, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn, i. p. 203 (1888) ; Sel.
Cat. Birds B, M. xv. p. 186 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 150
(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 248 (1900); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 11 (1901).

The eggs of the Large Bush-bird are of an ordinary oval shape,
and moderately glossy. They are white or cream-coloured, marked
with blotches, spots, and lines of various shades of brownish-purple
‘and lavender-grey. In one specimen the markings form a dense
confluent cap at the broad end; in another they are sparingly
distributed over the whole shell. Two examples measure re-
spectively: Ill by -S; I-1l' by 8.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Thamnophilus ruficollis, Spiv.
(Plate III. fig. 2.)

Thamnophilus amazonicus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 199 (1890).
Thamnophilus ruficollis, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 14 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-necked Bush-bird in the Collection are of
an extremely narrow oval form, and moderately glossy. They are
creamy white, mottled, more densely at the broad end than else-
where, with reddish brown and lilac. Two examples measure
respectively : 1:04 by -65; 1:08 by °65.

2. British Guiana (H. Whitely). Crowley Bequest.

168 FORMICARIID®.

Thamnophilus doliatus (Linn.).

Thamnophilus doliatus, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vig. p. 321, tab. xxxi.
fig. 13 (1845-54); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 207 (1890) ; Salvo. &
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 202 (1892); Nehrk. Kat.
Biersamml, p. 150 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 249 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 15 (1901).

The eggs of the Crafty Bush-bird are of a regular oval shape, and
exhibit a small amount of gloss. They are creamy white in
ground-colour, marked with rich brownish purple and lilac-red.
In two specimens in the Collection the markings consist of distinct
roundish spots, combined with some fine scrawls. In others they
consist of streaky spots and blotches, combined with coarse scrawls
and finer twisted lines. Five examples measure respectively :
"94 by '67; 1 by ‘7; 1 by 7; °9 by :7; -9 by -69.

1. Yueatan (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

1. Valladolid, Yucatan (G@. F. Gaumer). Gould Coll.

2. British Honduras (Ff. Blancaneaux). Salvin-Godman Coll.
Brazil (Nekrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Thamnophilus multistriatus, La/r.
(Plate ITT. fig. 3.)
Thamnophilus multistriatus, Sed. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 524; Sel. Cat.
Birds B. M. xv. p. 211 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 16 (1901).
An egg of the Striated Bush-bird in the Collection resembles the
eggs of 7. doliatus of the second type. It measures 1 by *60.

1, Medellin, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. EK. Salmon).

Thamnophilus palliatus (Licht.).
(Plate IIT. fig. 5.)

Thamnophilus palliatus, Sc/. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 212 (1890); Nehrk.
Kat. Lrersamm. p. 151 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 17 (1901).

An egg of the Mantled Bush-bird in the Collection is of a broad
oval shape, and exhibits little gloss. It is of a creamy-white
colour, marked, in the form of a broad, irregular, and more or less
confluent band round the larger end, with deep brownish red,
Javender and lilac. The markings consist of spots, blotches and
a few lines. The specimen measures ‘8+ by 67.

1. Sta. Catharina, Brazil. Crowley Bequest.

Genus DYSITHAMNUS, Cad.

Dysithamuus unicolor, Sc.
Dysithamnus unicolor, Sel. §& Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 525, pl. xiii. fig. 9;
Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 225 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 20
(1901).

MYRMOTHERULA.—CERCOMACRA.—PYRIGLENA. 169

An egg of the Colombian Plumbeous Bush-bird is of a regular
oval shape, and possesses little gloss. It is creamy white, marked,
chiefly round the middle portion of the shell, with rich brownish-
purple and dark lavender spots and blotches. It measures ‘V5
by *64.

1. Sta.Elena, Antioquia,U.S.Colombia Crowley Bequest.
(7. K. Salmon).

Genus MYRMOTHERULA, Sci.

Myrmotherula surinamensis (G'm.).
(Plate III. fig. 7.)

Myrmotherula surinamensis, Sel. §& Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 525; Sel. Cat.
Birds B. M. xv. p. 261 (1890) ; Salv. & Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, ii. p. 209 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 20 (1901).

The eggs of the Surinam Bush-bird in the Collection are of a
sharply pointed oval form and devoid of gloss. ‘They are of an
extremely pale green or greenish-white colour, and measure
respectively: -78 by °63; °84 by °65.

2. Remedios, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon).

Genus CERCOMACRA, Scl.

Cercomacra nigricans, Sci.
(Plate III. fig. 6.)

Cercomacra nigricans, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 526; Scl. Cat. Birds
B. M, xv. p. 267 (1890) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves,
il. p. 215 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 29 (1901).
The eggs of Sclater’s Black Bush-bird in the Collection are of
a blunt-oval shape and devoid of gloss. They are of a pink colour,
mottled and blotched all over with dark purplish red and lavender.
There are also some dark irregular lines scattered over the shell.
Two specimens measure respectively : -85 by °6; *84 by °6.

2, Remedios, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

Genus PYRIGLENA, Cab.
Pyriglena leucoptera ( Vicill.).
(Plate III. fig. 4.)

Pyriglena leucoptera, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 269 (1890); Nehrk.
Kut. Eiersammi. p. 151 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p- 250 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 29 (1901).

Eggs of the White-winged Bush-bird in the Collection are of a

170 FORMICARIID&.

creamy-white colour, marked all over, but more densely at the
broad end than elsewhere, with spots, blotches, and fine twisted lines
of deep brownish purple and lilac-red. Two examples measure
respectively : -99 by °73; 1:05 by °75.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 25th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Genus GRALLARIA, Vieill.

Grallaria ruficeps, Scl.

Grallaria ruficeps, Sc. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 526, pl. xliii. fig. 5; Sed.
Cat. Birds B. M. xy. p. 317 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p. 42
(1901).

Eggs of the Red-headed Brown Ant-bird in the Collection are
of an elliptical shape and slightly glossy. They are of a deep
blue colour. Two examples measure respectively: 1°45 by 1-1;
1:43 by 1:06.

2. Medellin, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salyin-Godman Coll.
(2. K, Salmon).

Grallaria ruficapilla, Lafr.

Grallaria ruficapilla, Sed. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 527, pl. xliii. fig. 6;
Scl. Cat. Birds B, M. xv. p. 320 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 43
(1901).

Eges of the Chestnut-headed Ant-bird in the Collection are
spheroidal in shape, almost devoid of all gloss, and of a dull green

colour. They measure respectively: 1:18 by 1; 1°22 by 1:03.

2. Concordia, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. EK. Salmon).

Genus GRALLARICULA, Scl.

Grallaricula cucullata (Scl.).
(Plate III. fig. 8.)

Grallaricula cucullata, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8S. 1879, p. 527; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xv. p. 327 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 45 (1901).

An egg of the Little Hooded Ant-bird in the Collection is
spheroidal in shape and but slightly glossy. It is of a buff colour,
marked with large confluent blotches of very deep reddish brown at
the broad end, and with rufous and lavender specks and spots
elsewhere. It measures °8 by °63.

1. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon).

DENDROCOLAPTID 2, eal

Family DENDROCOLAPTID.

The eggs of the species of Dendrocolaptide represented in the
Collection are all unmarked, and vary in colour from white, through
greenish white and pale greenish blue, to deep blue.

Sub-Family FURNARIIN.

The eggs of the birds of this sub-family are white and moderately
glossy.
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Genus GEOSITTA, Swains.

Geositta cunicularia (Vieill.).

Geositta cunicularia, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 165 (1888) ; Scl. Cat.
Birds B. M. xv. p. 5 (1890); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 201; Nehrk.
Kat, Frersammi. p. 148 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 45 (1901).

The eggs of the Common Miner are of a somewhat pointed oval
form, and measure from *92 to 1:02 in length, and from °72 to -75
in breadth,

6. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C. ].

Genus FURNARIUS, Vieiil.

Furnarius rufus (G'm.).

Fumarius rufus, Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vi. p. 242 (1880-81) ;
x. p. 79 (1888-90) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 167 (1888) ; Sed.
Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 11 (1890); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 201 ;
Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 181; Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 148 (1899) ;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus, Paulista, iy. p. 241 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l,
ill. p. 46 (1901).

The eggs of the Red Oven-bird are of a regular oval shape,
and measure from 1:06 to 1°21 in length, and from °8 to ‘87 in
breadth.

5. Argentine Republic, Noy. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.|.
2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.
2. 70 miles 8.W. of Buenos Ayres. G. 8. Morris, Esq. [P.].

ee DENDROCOLAPTID 4.

Furnarius minor, Pelz.
Furnarius minor, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1878, p. 268 ; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M.
xv. p. 14 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 47 (1901).
An egg of the Smaller Oven-bird is of a regular oval shape, and
measures ‘88 by °68.

1. Upper Amazonia (£, Bartlett). Crowley Bequest.

Furnarius torridus, Scl. § Salv.
Furnarius torridus, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1878, p. 268; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xv. p. 15 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 47 (1901).
An egg of Bartlett’s Oven-bird is almost elliptical in shape, and
measures | by °71.

1. Upper Amazonia (£. Bartlett). Crowley Bequest.

Furnarius cinnamomeus (Less.).

Furnarius ciunamomeus, Sel. P. Z. S. 1860, p. 277 ; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877,
p- 751; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 15 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Lier-
sammil, p. 148 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 47 (1901).

The eggs of the Long-billed Oven-bird in the Collection are of a
regular oval form, and measure respectively : 1:05 by ‘74; 1:05 by
FO 12 by 282.

2. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.) Crowley Bequest.

Genus UPUCERTHIA, Geoff. St.-Hilaire.

Upucerthia fitzgeraldi, Scott.

Upucerthia fitzgeraldi, Scott, Bull, B. O. C. x. p. xiii (1900); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 48 (1901).

The eggs of FitzGerald’s Ground-creeper in the Collection are of a
regular oval form, and measure respectively: 1:15 by °8; 1:13 by
°85; 1:13 by ‘81.

8. Puerte del Inca, Argentine Republic E. A. FitzGerald, Esq. [P.].
(P. H. Gosse, Junior).

Genus CINCLODES, Gray.

Cinclodes nigrifumosus (@’Orb. g Lafr.).

Cinclodes nigrifumosus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 21 (1890); James,
New List Chilian Birds, p. 4 (1892) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 148
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 49 (1901).

The eggs of the Smoky-black Cinclodes are of an ordinary oval.

CINCLODES.—LOCHMIAS. —APHRASTURA. 7a

Five examples measure respectively: 1 by ‘78; 1 by ‘8; 1:02 by
qos OL bya 10S by -S1.

3. Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.
1. Chile (7ristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Chile, June (Nehrkorn Coil.). Crowley Bequest,

Cinclodes fuscus (Vieill.).

Cinclodes fuscus, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 172 (1888); Sel. Cat,
Birds B. M. xv. p. 23 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p. 50 (1901).

The eggs of the Brown Cinclodes are of a broad oval shape.
Five examples measure respectively : ‘99 by °75; -99 by *76; 1°02
by °8; 1:07 by -84; 1°05 by °82.

3. Andes of the Argentine Republic, K. A. FitzGerald, Esq. [P.].

14th Dec. (P. H. Gosse, Junior).
2. Argentine Republic, 24th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Genus LOCHMIAS, Swains.

Lochmias nematura (Licht.).

Lochmias nematura, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 174 (1888) ; Sel.
Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 28 (1890); Goéldi, Ibis, 1894, p. 490,
figs. 2 & 38; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 242 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 51 (1901).

Two eggs of the Brazilian Lochmias are of a regular oval form.
One of these measures ‘95 by °7.

2. Colonia Alpina, Rio de Janeiro, Dr. E. A. Goéldi [P.].
2nd Sept.

Sub-Family SYNALLAXIN A.

The eggs of the species of Synallaxine are variable in colour,

some being white, others pale green, and those of one species deep
blue.

Genus APHRASTURA, Oberhober.

Aphrastura spinicauda (Gm.).
Oxyurus spinicauda, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 30 (1890) ; James, New
List Chilian Birds, p. 4 (1892).
Aphrastura spinicauda, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 51 (1901).

The eggs of the Chilian Spine-tail are of a regular oval form,
almost devoid of all gloss, and of a white colour. The specimens in
the Collection are of the same size, and measure *75 by ‘55.

2, Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
5, Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.

174 DENDROCOLAPTID ®.

Genus SYLVIORTHORHYNCHUS, Des Murs.

Sylviorthorhynchus desmursi, Gay.
Sylviorthorhynchus desmursi, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 31 (1890) ;
Nehrk. Cat. Eversamml. p. 148 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 52
(1901).
An egg of Des Murs’s Spine-tail is of a pointed oval form,
moderately glossy, and white in colour. It measures -82 by °6.

J. Ghile: Crowley Bequest.

Genus PHL@OCRYPTES, Cab. § Heine.

Phleocryptes melanops ( Vveiil.).
(Plate IIT. fig. 14.)
Phlceocryptes melanops, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 174 (1888) ; Sel.
Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p.35 (1890); James, New List Chiltan Birds,
p. 4 (1892); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 201; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 182 ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 148 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 242 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 52 (1901).

The eggs of the Rush-loving Spine-tail are of a regular oval form,
glossy, and of a deep blue colour. They measure from °75 to ‘91
in length, and from °6 to ‘65 in breadth.

4, Chile. Old Collection.

1. Chile. Crowley Bequest.

1. Chile (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. Central Chile, Sept. Berkeley James Coll.

3. Central Chile, Sept. Berkeley James Coll.

3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.

3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.

2. Santiago, Chile, 3rd Dec. Crowley Bequest.
(Tristram Coll.).

3. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland. Esq. [C.].

3. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. | C.}.

4, Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.}.

2. Uruguay, Dec. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.].

Genus LEPTASTHENURA, Reichenb.

Leptasthenura egithaloides (A‘ti/.).

Leptasthenura egithaloides, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 177 (1888) ;
Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 35 (1890); James, New List Chilian
Birds, p. 4 (1892); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 201; Nehkrk. Kat. Eier-
sammil. p. 148 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 53 (1901).

The eggs of the Tit-like Spine-tail are of a regular oval shape,
devoid of gloss, and plain white in colour. They measure from
‘65 to ‘72 in length, and from 52 to °56 in breadth.

SYNALLAXIS, 175
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
2. Central Chile, Nov. Berkeley James Coll.
8. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
2. Chile. Crowley Bequest.
3. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

Genus SYNALLAXIS, Vieill.

Synallaxis ruficapilla, Viecill.
Synallaxis ruficapilla, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 38 (1890); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 148 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.

p. 242 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 54 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-capped Spine-tail are of a broad oval form,
devoid of gloss, and of a greenish-white colour. They measure
from *72 to 78 in length, and from *56 to °6 in breadth.

4, Brazil. Spencer Moore, Esq. [P.].
2. Rio Grande, Brazil. Crowley Bequest.

Synallaxis frontalis, Pelz.

Synallaxis frontalis, Sed. §& Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 520; Sel. §& Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 178 (1888); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 39
(1890) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 148 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p. 54 (1901).

The eggs of the Brown-fronted Spine-tail are of a regular oval
shape, slightly glossy, and of a very pale greenish-white colour.
Four examples measure respectively: 83 by -64; ‘8 by -62; -78
by °58; °76 by °59.

2. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(2. K. Salmon).
5)

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Synallaxis albescens, Zemm.
(Blate ILL: fig. 11'.):

Synallaxis albescens, Scl. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 521; Sel. §& Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 179 (1888); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 43
(1890) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 147 (1891) ;
Holland, Ibis, 1895, p. 216; Nehrk. Kat. Liersammil. p. 148 (1899) ;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 243 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
il. p. 64 (1901).

The eggs of Temminck’s White-throated Spine-tail are of a
regular oval shape, slightly glossy, and of a bluish-white colour.

They measure from ‘79 to ‘87 in length, and from ‘55 to 65 in
breadth.

2. Medellin, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

5. Argentine Republic, Noy. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

2, Argeutine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

176 DENDROCOLAPTID ©.

Synallaxis pudica, Sc/.
(Plate III. fig. 10.)
Synallaxis pudica, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 521; Sel. Cut. Birds
B. M. xv. p. 45 (1890) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, il.
p. 149 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Eersamml. p. 148 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 55 (1901).
The eggs of Sclater’s Spine-tail in the Collection are of a broad
oval form, devoid of gloss, and of a pale bluish-green colour. They
measure respectively : *85 by 64; -84 by °65; -94 by °7.

2. Remedios, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(LT. K. Salmon).
1. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

Synallaxis guianensis (('m.).

Synallaxis guianensis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xy. p. 46 (1890); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 55 (1901).

An egg of the Guiana Spine-tail in the Collection is elliptical in
shape, and of a white colour, very faintly tinged with green. It
measures *82 by °68.

1, [U.S. Colombia. ] Crowley Bequest.

Synallaxis cinnamomea ((77.).

Synallaxis mentalis, Zuler, J. f. O. 1867, p. 400.

Synallaxis cinnamomea, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 50 (1890); Nehrk.
Kat. Eersammi. p. 148 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 248 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 56 (1901).

The eggs of the Cinnamon Spine-tail are of an ordinary oval
form, devoid of gloss, and of an ashy-white colour. They measure
from ‘77 to °8 in length, and from ‘6 to ‘62 in breadth.

i Brazil. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Re
L elf

2. Brazil, lst Nov. Crowley Bequest.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 20th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

1. [Brazil (Nehrkorn Coll.).] Crowley Bequest.

Synallaxis castanea, Scl.

Synallaxis castanea, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 53 (1890); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersamml. p. 149 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 56 (1901).

An egg of the Chestnut Spine-tail in the Collection is of a
pointed oval shape, slightly glossy, and of a pale greenish-white
colour. It measures °8 by ‘61.

1, Venezuela (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest,

mete

SYNALLAXIS.—SIPTORNIS. 177
Synallaxis gularis, Lafr.
Synallaxis gularis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 55 (1890); Nehrk. Kat.
Eversammil. p. 149 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 57 (1901).
An egg of Lafresnaye’s White-throated Spine-tail in the Collection

is of a regular oval shape, devoid of gloss, and of a very pale greenish
white. It measures ‘85 by ‘68.

1. Venezuela (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Synallaxis erythrothorax, Sc/.
Synallaxis erythrothorax, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 55 (1890) ; Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 150 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l,
ili. p. 57 (1901).
The eggs of the Red-breasted Spine-tail in the Collection are
white, of a regular oval form, and devoid of gloss. Three examples
measure respectively: -84 by 6; ‘8 by °62; °8 by ‘61.

3. British Honduras (F. Blancaneaur). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Synallaxis phryganophila (Vvecll.).

Synallaxis phryganophila, Sel. §- Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 181 (1888) 5
Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 57 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p- 149 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 58 (1901).
The eggs of the Yellow-throated Spine-tail in the Collection are
white, of a regular oval form, and devoid of gloss. They measure
respectively: -77 by °58; °77 by °16.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest,

Genus SIPTORNIS, Reichend.
Siptornis erythrops (Sc/.).

Synallaxis erythrops, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8S. 1879, p. 521.
Siptornis erythrops, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 60 (1890); Salv. § Godm.

Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 151 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.

p. 59 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-faced Spine-tail in the Collection are

white, of a pointed oval shape, and devoid of gloss. They measure
respectively : -95 by ‘65; -88 by °6.

2, Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

Siptornis striaticeps (d’Orb. § Lafr.).

Siptornis striaticeps, Sc/. & Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 182 (1888); Sed.
Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 63 (1890) ; Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 149
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 59 (1901),

VOL. III. N

178 DENDROCOLAPTIDE.

The eggs of the Striped Spine-tail appear to be generally of a
regular shape, but one example in the Collection is cylindrical in
form. They are white and but slightly glossy. Four specimens
measure respectively: ‘8 by ‘6; °79 by ‘59; -75 by 55; °9 by -52.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.
2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Siptornis humicola (A7ii/.).
Siptornis humicola, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M, xv, p. 65 (1890); James, New
List Chiltan Birds, p. 4 (1892); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 149
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 60 (1901).

The eggs of the Ground Spine-tail vary from a pointed to a blunt
oval shape, and are sometimes elliptical. They are white and
slightly glossy. They measure from ‘85 to ‘92 in length, and from
*62 to °68 in breadth.

1. Bolivia (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

4. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
4, Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile (Landbeck), Berkeley James Coll.
4, Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile (Zandbeck). Berkeley James Coll.
1. South Chile (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Siptornis sordida (Less.).
Synallaxis sordida, Durnford, Itis, 1877, p. 35; Sel. § Huds. Argent.
Orn. 1. p. 184 (1888); Holland, Ib's, 1898, p. 487.
Siptornis sordida, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p-. 68 (1890) ; Nehrk, Kat.
Liersammi. p. 149 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 61 (1801).

The eggs of the Sordid Spine-tail are of a regular oval form,
slightly glossy, and of a very pale greenish colour*. They
measure from °66 to ‘73 in length, and from °54 to ‘6 in breadth.

3. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
5. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

Siptornis anthoides (King).
Siptornis anthoides, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 70 (1890); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 149 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 61 (1901).

An egg taken in Bolivia, and referred to the Pipit-like Spine-tail,
is of a somewhat narrow shape, pointed at both ends, devoid of
gloss, and plain white. It measures ‘92 by ‘67.

1. Bolivia (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

* Both Mr. Hudson and Herr Nehrkorn state that the eggs of this bird are
white,

SIPTORNIS.—PSHUDOCOLAPTES, —ANUMBIUS. 179

Siptornis hudsoni (Scl.).
Synallaxis hudsoni, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 186 (1888) ; Holland,
Ibis, 1892, p. 201.
Siptornis hudsoni, Sc. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 70 (1890); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 61 (1901).

An egg of Hudson’s Spine-tail is a broad ellipse in shape, slightly
glossy, and plain white. It measures 85 by °59.

1. Argentine Republic, Dec. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

Genus PSEUDOCOLAPTES, Retchenbd.

Pseudocolaptes boissoneaui (Lafr.).

Pseudocolaptes boissoneaui, Scl. § Salv. P. Z. 8.1879, p. 521; Sel. Cat.
Birds B, M. xv. p. 78 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 62 (1901).

An egg of Boissoneau’s Spine-tail in the Collection is a perfect
ellipse in shape, devoid of gloss, and white. It measures 1:11
by °78.

1. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salyin-Godman Coll.
(T. EK. Salmon).

Sub-Family PHILYDORIN .

The eggs of the species of Philydorine are white, generally of a
regular oval shape, with little or no gloss.

Genus ANUMBIUS, @’Orb. §: Lafr.

Anumbius acuticaudatus (Less.).

Synallaxis hudsoni (/apsu), Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. vi.
p. 246 (1880-1).

Anumbius acuticaudus, Dalgleish, tom. cit. p. 254 a.

Anumbius acuticaudatus, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 189 (1888);
Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 75 (1890) ; Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 202 ;
Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 183; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 149 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 68 (1901).

Anumbius anumbi, von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 245 (1900).

The eggs of the Firewood-gatherer measure from ‘85 to 1 in
length, and from 66 to ‘71 in breadth,

5, Argentine Republic, Noy. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

3. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

1. Villa Mercedes, Argentine Republic, The Directors of the Pacific &
Nov. European Telegraph Co. {P.].

1

Uruguay. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.].
N 2

180 DENDROCOLA PTID.E.

Genus PHACELODOMUS, Leichenh.

Phacelodomus ruber ( V7ev/I.).

Phacellodomus ruber, Sel. §& Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 194 (1888) ;
Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc, Edinb. x. p. 79 (1888-90).

Phacelodomus ruber, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 80 (1890); Sharpe,
Handa-l. iii. p. 63 (1901).

Two eggs of the Red Thorn-bird measure respectively : *85 by
"66; °9 by °65.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Phacelodomus striaticollis (d’Orb. § Lafr.).

Phacellodomus striaticollis, Scl. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 194 (1888) ;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 245 (1900).

Phacelodomus striaticollis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 82 (1890) ;
Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 183; Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 149 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hund-l. iii. p. 64 (1901).

An egg of the Red-winged Thorn-bird measures ‘92 by °6.
1. Uruguay, 9th Nov. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [ P.].
Genus THRIPOPHAGA, Cab.

Thripophaga sclateri, Berlepsch.

Thripophaga sclateri, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 84 (1890);

von Lhering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iy. p. 245 (1900); Sharpe,
Hana-l, iii. p. 64 (1901).

Two eggs of Sclater’s Worm-eater measure respectively : *79 by
63; -15 by6.

2. South Brazil, 2nd Dec. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PSEUDOSIZURA, Reichenb.

Pseudosizura lophotes, Peichenbd.

Homorus lophotes, Sel, §& Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 195 (1888) ; Sel. Cat.

Birds B. M. xv. p. 85 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 149
(1899).

Pseudosizura lophotes, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 65 (1901).

The eggs of the Brown Cachalote in the Collection are very
dissimilar in size, and measure respectively : 1-21 by ‘82; 1-1 by 73.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus AUTOMOLUS, Reichenb.

Automolus holostictus, Scl. §- Salv.

Automolus holostictus, Sci. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p- 522; Sel. Cat.

Birds *Bo eM. “xv p. 89 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 149
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 65 (1901).

AUTOMOLUS, —THRIPADECTES, i8l

The eggs of the Striated Automolus in the Collection measure
respectively : 1:15 by °82; 1:17 by ‘81.

1. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).
1. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

Automolus rufobrunneus (Law).

Automolus rufobrunneus, Sel. Cat, Birds B. M. xv. p. 89 (1890); Salv.
&§ Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, il. p. 154 (1891); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 65 (1901).

The eggs of the Rufous-brown Automolus in the Collection
measure respectively: 1:2 by -83; 1°15 by °85; 1:26 by :88;
1:2 by °86.

2. Costa Rica, 9th May. C. F. Underwood, Esq. [C.].
2. Costa Rica, 28th May (C.F. Under- Crowley Bequest.
wood).

Automolus ignobilis, Sc/. g Salv.
Automolus ignobilis, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 522; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xv. p. 89 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 65 (1901).
The egg of the Obscure Automolus in the Collection measures
1:16 by °86.

1, Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon).

Automolus leucophthalmus ( /V%ed),

Automolus leucophthalmus, Sei. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 95 (1890)
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 247 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l.;
iii. p. 67 (1901).

An egg in the Crowley Bequest, on which the words ‘ Anabates
sulphurascens” are pencilled, appears to be referable to the White-
eyed Automolus. It measures 1-2 by °82.

1. [Brazil.] Crowley Bequest.

Genus THRIPADECTES, Sc’.

Thripadectes flammulatus (Hyton).
Thripadectes flammulatus, Sel. §& Salv. P. Z.S. 1879, p. 521; Sel. Cat.
Birds B. M. xv. p. 102 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 69 (1901).

The egg of the Flammulated Worm-eater in the Collection
measures 1°3 by °88.

1. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia — Salvin-Godman Coll.
(LT. K. Salmon).

182 DENDROCOLAPTID.E.

Sub-Family SCLERURIN &.
Genus SCLERURUS, Swains.

Sclerurus umbretta (Licht.).

Selerurus umbretta, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 114 (1890); Goéldi,
Ibis, 1896, p. 305, figs. 8 & 4; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 149
(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus, Paulista, iv. p. 247 (1900); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 72 (1901).

The eggs of the Brazilian Leaf-turner in the Collection are of an
elliptical shape and devoid of gloss. They measure respectively :
1:06 by °78; 1-1 by °82.

2, Colonia Alpina, Rio de Janeiro, Dr. E. A. Goéldi [P.}.
19th Dec.

Sub-Family MARGARORNITHIN &.
The birds of this sub-family lay plain white eggs.

Genus MARGARORNIS, Jteichenb.

Margarornis perlata (Less.).

Margarornis perlata, Sel. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 523; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xv. p. 121 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 149 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 75 (1901).

The eggs of the Spotted Wood-hewer are of a sharply-pointed
oval shape and slightly glossy. Two examples measure respee-
tively: °75 by °51; °75 by °52.

2. Sta, Elena, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. EK, Salmon).

Genus PREMNOPLEX, Cherrie.

Premnoplex brunnescens (Scl.).

Margarornis brunnescens, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 123 (1890);
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 170 (1891).
Premnoplex brunnesceus, Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 74 (1901).

An egg of the Brownish Wood-hewer in the Collection is closely
elliptical in shape and devoid of gloss. It measures *85 by °66.

1. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PYGARRHICUS, Burm.
Pygarrhicus albigularis (Aing).

Pygarrhicus albigularis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xy. p. 126 (1890) ; James,
New List Chilian Birds, p. 4 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 74
(1901).

GLYPHORHYNCHUS.— DENDROCICHLA.—PICOLAPTES. 183

The eggs of the White-throated Wood-hewer are of a pointed
oval shape and moderately glossy. Three examples measure respec-
tively :'°85 by °67; °86 by °67; ‘87 by -66.

3. Central Chile, Nov. Berkeley James Coll.

Sub-Family GLYPHORHYNCHIN 2.

The eggs of the birds of this sub-family are plain white.

Genus GLYPHORHYNCHUS, Wired.

Glyphorhynchus cuneatus (Licht.).

Glyphorhynchus castelnaudi (nec Des Murs), Scl. P. Z. 8. 1859, p. 141.

Glyphorhynchus cuneatus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 124 (1890);
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 175 (1891) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 74 (1901).

The eggs of the Wedge-billed Wood-hewer in the Collection are
of a regular broad oval shape, and quite devoid of all gloss. They
measure respectively: “8 by ‘5; °77 by °5.

2. Pallatanga, Ecuador, Dec. Salyin-Godman Coll.
(L. Fraser),

Genus DENDROCICHLA, Gray.
Dendrocichla anabatina, Sc/.

Dendrocincla anabatina, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 162 (1890) ; Salw. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 172 (1891); Nehrk. Kat.
Etersammil. p. 450 (1899).

Dendrocichla anabatina, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 74 (1901).

An egg of Sclater’s Wood-hewer in the Collection is of an
elliptical shape and slightly glossy. It measures 1:07 by °79.

1, Central America (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Family DENDROCOLAPTIN &.

The eggs of the species of Dendrocolaptine are plain white.

Genus PICOLAPTES, Less.
Picolaptes lacrymiger (Des Murs).
Picolaptes lacrymiger, Sc. § Salv. P. Z. 8, 1879, p. 524; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xv. p. 148 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iti. p. 83 (1901).

The egg of Des Murs’s Wood-hewer in the Collection is elliptical
in form, and exhibits a slight amount of gloss. It measures 1-02.
By it:

1. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

184 DENDROCOLAPTID.&,

Picolaptes angustirostris ( Viei//.).

Picolaptes angustirostris, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 201 (1888) ;
Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 155 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 150 (1899) ; von Fhering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 247 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 85 (1901).

The eggs of the Narrow-billed Wood-hewer are of a blunt oval
form, and almost devoid of all gloss. Three examples measure
respectively : 1:01 by °75; 1 by 74; 1:04 by °78.

3. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus DRYMORNIS, Lyton.

Drymornis bridgesi ( Hyton).

Drymornis bridgesi, Sci. § Huds. Argent. Orn. 3. p. 199 (1888) ; Sel.
Cat. Birds B. M. xv. p. 157 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil.
p. 150 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 85 (1901).

The egg of Bridges’ Wood-hewer in the Collection is of an
ordinary oval form and moderately glossy. It measures 1°22
by °92.

1. [Argentine Republic. ] Crowley Bequest.

Genus XIPHORHYNCHUS, Swains.

Xiphorhynchus trochilirostris (Licht.).

Xiphorhynchus trochilirostris, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 524; Sel. Cat.
Birds B. M. xv. p. 159 (1890); Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, il. p. 188 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 86 (1901).

The egg of the Slender-bifled Wood-hewer in the Collection is
spheroidal in shape, and exhibits a small amount of gloss. It
measures ‘92 by °82.

1. Remedios, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. KB. Salmon).

Genus DENDROCOLAPTES, Heri.

Dendrocolaptes validus, 7’sch.

Dendrocolaptes validus, Sc. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 523; Scl. Cat.
Birds B. M. xv. p. 172 (1890); Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, ii, p. 191 (1891); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 87 (1901).

The egg of the Black-spotted Wood-hewer in the Collection is
elliptical in shape and devoid of gloss. It measures 1:13 by °81.

1, Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvyin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

TYRANNID. 185

Division OLIGOMYOD.
Family TYRANNIDZ.

Genus AGRIORNIS, Gould.
Agriornis livida (K7ttl.).
(Plate III. fig. 19.)

Agriornis livida, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 4 (1888); James, New
List Chilian Birds, p. 3 (1892) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 88 (1901).

The egg of the Livid Tyrant-bird in the Collection is spheroidal in
shape and slightly glossy. It is of a pale green colour, marked all
over, but more densely at the broad end than elsewhere, with spots
and small blotches of reddish brown and pale lavender. It
measures 1:12 by -91.

1. Central Chile (Paulsen). Berkeley James Coll.

Agriornis solitaria, Sc/.
(Plate III. fig. 17.)

Agriornis solitaria, Scl. P. Z. S. 1860, p. 78; id. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv.
p. 7 (1888) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 89 (1901).

The eggs of the Solitary Tyrant-bird are of a somewhat narrow
oval shape and devoid of gloss. They are cream-coloured, marked
with specks and small spots of lilac-red and lavender. Five examples
measure from 1°16 to 1:3 in length, and from *85 to *9 in breadth.

5. Quito (ZL. Fraser). Salvin-Godman Coll,

Genus THINIOPTERA, Bp.
Teznioptera nengeta (Linn.).

Teenioptera nengeta, Dalyleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. vi. p. 248,
pl. vii. fig. 1 (1880-81); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 11 (1888) ;
id. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 114 (1888) ; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 175,
pl. v. figs. 8 & 4; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 228 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 89 (1901).

The eggs of the Pepoaza Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval shape
and moderately glossy. They are of a pinkish-white colour,
sparingly spotted, almost entirely at the broad end, with lilac-red,
deep purplish red, and lavender. Four examples measure respec-
tively a l-loiby -8:;91-00 by -Sigid-ivby -8%) 103 by -8:

2. Uruguay, 8th Nov. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.].
2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

186 TYRANNID®.

Tenioptera irupero ( Vieill.).
(Plate ITI. fig. 15.)

Tenioptera irupero, Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. vi. p. 244, pl. vii.
fiz. 2 (1880-81); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 138 (1888) ; zd. &
Fluds. Argent. Orn, i. p. 118 (1888); Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 176;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 136 (1899); von Ihering, Rev, Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 223 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 90 (1901).

The eggs of the Argentine Tyrant-bird are moderately glossy, and
appear to be of two types. Two specimens in the Collection are of
a plain cream-colour. Another is white, rather densely speckled,
especially at the broad end, with lilac-red and lavender, They
measure respectively : ‘85 by ‘67; °88 by °7; ‘98 by °7.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.
1. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Tenioptera pyrope (Aittl.).
(Plate III. fig. 16.)

Teenioptera pyrope, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 15 (1888) ; James, New
List Chilian Birds, p. 3 (1892) ; Lane, Ibis, 1897, p.80; Nehrk. Kat.
Exersammi. p. 136 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 90 (1901).

The eggs of the Buff-flanked Tyrant-bird are of a broad oval form
and glossy. They are white, very sparingly marked with roundish
spots and small blotches of deep purplish red and chocolate-brown.
They measure from *93 to ‘96 in length, and from ‘68 to ‘75 in
breadth.

3. Chile. Old Collection.

3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Nov. Berkeley James Coll.
1. Chile. Crowley Bequest.

2. Chile. Crowley Bequest.

Genus OCHTHECA, Cab.
Ochtheeca fumicolor, Scl.
(Plate III. fig. 13.)

Ochthceca fumicolor, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 19 (1888); Nehrk.
Kat, Fiersammi. p. 136 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hund-l, iii. p. 91 (1901).

The eggs of the Sooty Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of a blunt
oval shape and slightly glossy. They are of a creamy-white colour,
sparingly speckled with deep purplish brown. They measure
respectively : °76 by °59; °78 by °6.

2. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

OCHTHGCA.— MECOCERCULUS. 187

Ochtheeca cenanthoides (d’Orb. & Lafr.).

Ochtheeca fumicolor, apud Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S, 1879, p. 511.
Ochthceca cenanthoides, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 20 (1888) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 91 (1901).

The eggs of the Colombian Tyrant-bird do not appear to be
separable from those of O. fumicolor. Four examples measure re-
spectively : °75 by °58; :74 by °57; ‘74 by 58; °75 by °57.

2. Antioquia, U.S. Colombia (7. K. Salvin-Godman Coll.

Salmon).
Sta. Elena, Antioquia (7. K. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

bo

Ochtheca cinnamomeiventris (Lafr.).
(Plate IV. fig. 1.)

Ochtheeca cinnamomeiventris, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 511; Sel. Cat.
Birds B. M. xiv. p. 24 (1888) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 93 (1901).

The eggs of the Chestnut-bellied Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval
shape and almost devoid of all gloss. They are cream-coloured,
marked, more thickly at the broad end than elsewhere, with specks
and dots of lilac-red and here and there asmall dot of pale lavender.
They measure from ‘71 to ‘76 in length, and. from *55 to ‘57 in
breadth.

3. Antioquia, U.S. Colombia (7. AK. Salvin-Godman Coll.
(Salmon).
2, Sta. Elena, Antioquia (7. K. &). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Ochtheca diadema (Haritl.).

Ochthceca diadema, Sel. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 511; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 26 (1888) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. i. p. 983 (1901).

The eggs of Salmon’s Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of a
pointed oval shape and slightly glossy. They are of a plain
yellowish-white colour, and measure respectively: *68 by ‘51;
“7 by °d4.

2. Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salyin-Godman Coll.
(LZ. K. Salmon).

Genus MECOCERCULUS, Sci.
Mecocerculus leucophrys (d’Orb. 5 Lafr.).

(Plate IV. fig. 2.

Ochthceca leucophrys, Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 121 (1888).
Mecocerculus leucophrys, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 27 (1888);
Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 94 (1901).

The eggs of the White-browed Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval

188 TYRANNIDSE.

shape and slightly glossy. They are pale green, densely mottled,
especially at the broad end, with deep reddish brown and lavender.
They measure *85 by ‘6.

3. Bogota (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus FLUVICOLA, Swains.

Fluvicola albiventris (Spi).
(Plate IV. fig. 3.)
Fluvicola albiventris, Scl. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 121 (1888) ; Sel.
Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 36 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml.
p- 137 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 224 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 95 (1901).
The egg of the White-bellied Tyrant-bird in the Collection is of
a regular oval shape, slightly glossy and white, blotched, almost
entirely round the broad end, with umber-brown. It measures -73
by ‘56.

1. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus ARUNDINICOLA, Ord.

Arundinicola leucocephala (Linn.).

Arundinicola leucocephala, Scl. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 122 (1888) ;
Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 87 (1888); Nehrk. Kat, Eversanuml.
p. 157 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 224 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 95 (1901).

The eggs of the White-headed Tyrant-bird in the Collection are

white, of a narrow oval shape, and slightly glossy. They measure
*8 by *65.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 24th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Genus ALECTRURUS, Vieill.

Alectrurus risorius ( V7eill.).

Alectrurus guira-yetapa, Gibson, Ibis, 1885, p. 279.

Alectrurus risorius, Sc/. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 123 (1888) ; Sel. Cat.
Birds B. M. xiv. p. 39 (1888); Holland, Ibis, 1893, p. 485; von
Thering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 225 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii.
p. 96 (1901).

The eggs of the Racket-tailed Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval
shape, slightly glossy, and of a plain white colour. Four examples
measure respectively: °86 by ‘61; °87 by °67; °85 by °67; 88
by °65,

4. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holand, Esq. [C.].

SISOPYGIS.—LICHENOPS.—MACHETORNIS, " “189

Genus SISOPYGIS, Cab. g Heine.
Sisopygis icterophys ( Vvell.).
(Plate IV. fig. 4.)

Sisopygis icterophrys, Scl. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 125 (1888) ; Sel.
Cat. Birds B, M. xiv. p. 41 (1888) ; Nehrk, Kat. Eversammil. p. 187
(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 225 (1900) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 96 (1901).

The eggs of the Yellow-browed Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval
form and almost devoid of gloss. They appear to be variable in
coloration. The examples taken in Brazil are white, sparingly
marked with spots and small blotches of dark umber-brown. Of
two others taken in Argentina, one is white, marked at the broad
end with umber-brown and hilac, and the other is pale pink, marked
with chocolate-brown and lilac. Four examples measure re-
spectively: -8 by °61; -8 by °6; -81 by 58; -79 by ‘58.

2. TIguapé, Brazil, 10th Nov. Crowley Bequest.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus LICHENOPS, Swicdev.

Lichenops perspicillata (G'm.).
(Plate IV. fig. 6.)

Lichenops perspicillata, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 48 (1888); 7d. §
Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 129 (1888); James, New List Chilian Birds,
p. 3 (1892); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 199; Lane, Ibis, 1897, p. 31;
Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 187 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 225 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 97 (1901).

The eggs of the Silver-billed Tyrant-bird are of a broad oval

shape and very glossy. They are white, very sparingly spotted and
blotched at the broad end with chestnut. They measure from °82 to
*85 in length, and from °63 to ‘66 in breadth.

2. Argentine Republic, Nov, A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.]
4, Central Chile, Dec. Berkeley James Coll.
4, Central Chile, Dec. Berkeley James Coll,

Genus MACHETORNIS, Gray.

Machetornis rixosa (Vevll.).
(Plate IV. fig. 5.)

Machetornis rixosa, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 52 (1888) ; ed. § Huds.
Argent, Orn, 1. p. 131 (1888) ; Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 199; Aplin,
Ibis, 1894, p. 178; Nehrk. Kat, Eiersammi. p. 187 (1899); von
Ihering, Rev. Mus, Paulista, iv. p. 226 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p- 98 (1901).

The eggs of the Short-winged Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval

190

shape and devoid of all gloss.

TYRANNIDZ.

They are of a dark cream or pale

buff-colour, densely streaked and mottled with purplish brown and
lavender. ‘They measure from °86 to 1 in length, and from ‘66 to

-72 in breadth.
Bahia (Tristram Coll.).

Argentine Republic, Oct.
Argentine Republic, Oct.
Argentine Republie, Oct.

Crowley Bequest.

A. H. Holland, Esq.
A. H. Holland, Esq.
A. H. Holland, Esq. | C.}.

.
.

Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.
Buenos Ayres, Nov. (£. W. White). Crowley Bequest.

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Genus MUSCISAXICOLA, d’Orb. § Lafr.
Muscisaxicola maculirostris, d’Orb. 5 Lafr.
(Plate IV. fig. 7.)
Muscisaxicola maculirostris, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 59 (1888) ; 7d.

&§& Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 134 (1888); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 99
(1901).

The eggs of the Spotted-bill Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of
an oval shape and moderately glossy. One specimen is plain white,
and measures *66 by ‘55; another is white, very sparingly dotted
with black, and measures *74 by °56.

1. Chile. KE. C. Reed, Esq. [P. ].
1. Chile. Crowley Bequest.

Genus CENTRITES, Cad.

Centrites niger (Bodd.).
(Plate IV. fig. 8.)

Centrites niger, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 61 (1888); id. § Huds.
Argent. Orn, i. p. 184 (1888) ; James, New List of Chilian Birds,
p. 3 (1892) ; Nehrk. Kat. versammil. p. 187 (1892); Sharpe, Hand-l.
iii. p. 100 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-backed Tyrant-bird are of a blunt oval shape
and slightly glossy. They are greyish white, densely freckled with
greyish brown and lavender. They measure from ‘76 to -83 in
length, and °6 in breadth.

3. Central Chile (Landbeck).

Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct.

Berkeley James Coll.

Genus PLATYRHYNCHUS, Desm.

Platyrhynchus cancrominus, Scl. 4 Salv.
(Plate IV. fig. 10.)

Platyrhynchus cancrominus, Se/. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 66 (1888) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 5 (1888); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 100 (1901). ;

RH YNCHOCYCLUS.—TODIROSTRUM. 191

An egg of the Boat-billed Tyrant-bird is of a broad oval form
and devoid of gloss. It is of a pinkish-white colour, marked
round the broad end with a zone of more or less confluent spots
and specks of pale lilac-red and lavender. A few specks of the
same colours are scattered over the remainder of the shell. It
measures ‘66 by ‘dl.

1. British Honduras (Ff. Blancaneaux). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Genus RHYNCHOCYCLUS, Cab. § Heine.

Rhynchocyclus fulvipectus (Scl.).
(Plate LV. fig. 9.)

Rhynchocyclus fulvipectus, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p.518; Sel. Cat.
Birds B. M. xiv. p. 167 (1888) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 101 (1901).

The eggs of the Fulvous-breasted Tyrant-bird are of an elongated
blunt oval form and but slightly glossy. They are white, freckled
with minute yellowish-brown specks, chiefly disposed round the
broad end. They measure respectively: -96 by °66; 94 by -67.

2. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

Rhynchocyclus cinereiceps (Scl.).
(Plate IV. fig. 13.)

Rhynchocyclus cinereiceps, Nehkrk. J. f. O. 1879, p. 356; td. Kat. Eler-
sammu, p. 140 (1899); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 169 (1883) ;
Salv. § Godm. Brol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 10 (1888) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 102 (1901).

The eggs of the Grey-headed Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval shape
and devoid of gloss. They appear to be variable in coloration.
Examples taken by Blancaneaux are white, very sparingly marked
with dark reddish-brown or black specks. A specimen from the
Nehrkorn Collection is cream-coloured, marked with a broad zone
of lilac-red spots round the larger end. Five eggs measure re-
spectively: ‘8 by °56; °82 by -54; °8 by °57; °8 by °56; -82
by °58.

4, British Honduras (#. Blancaneaux). Salvin-Godman Coll,
1. Veragua (Nekrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus TODIROSTRUM, Less.

Todirostrum cinereum (Linn.).

Todirostrum cinereum, Sc/. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 512; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 69 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii.
p. 12 (1888) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 138 (1899); von Ihering,
Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 227 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 108
(1901).

192 TYRANNID®.

The eggs of the Cinereous Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval
shape, devoid of gloss, and of a plain white colour. They measure
from ‘64 to -67 in length, and ‘41 to :47 in breadth. Other speci-
mens from the Crowley Collection are white, speckled with very
pale rufous at the broad end.

4, British Honduras, May (4. Blane- — Salvin-Godman Coll.
aneaux).
Chiriqui, Panama (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
3. New Granada. Crowley Bequest.
2. Medellin, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon).

Todirostrum poliocephalum ( Wied).
(Plate LV. fig. 12.)
Todirostrum poliocephalum, Sc. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 71 (1888);
Nehrk. Kat. Inersamml. p. 138 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 226 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 103 (1901).

The eggs of the Grey-crowned Tyrant-bird in the Collection are
of a regular oval shape and but slightly glossy. They are of a
pale salmon-pink colour, freckled, chiefly at the broad end, with
light red. They measure respectively : °59 by ‘4+; °6 by 42.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 4th Nov. Crowley Bequest.

Todirostrum schistaceiceps, Sci.
(Plate LY. fig. 14.)
Todirostrum schistaceiceps, Scl. Cut. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 74 (1888);

Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 13 (1888); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersamml. p. 188 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 104 (1901).

The eggs of the Slaty-headed Tyrant-bird in the Collection are
of a pointed oval shape, and almost devoid of all gloss. They are
white, boldly speckled and spotted with umber-brown and purplish
red, They measure respectively: ‘7 by -49; °65 by ‘48.

2. British Honduras, 20th June Salvin-Godman Coll.
(FF. Blancaneauc).

Todirostrum ruficeps, Auup.
(Plate IV. fig. 11.)
Todirostrum ruficeps, Sed. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 512; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 75 (1888) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 111. p, 104 (1901).
The sole egg of the Red-headed Tyrant-bird in the Collection is
of a regular oval shape, slightly glossy, and of a white colour, very

sparingly marked with minute reddish-brown specks. It measures
-62 by “46.

1. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

EUSCARTHMUS.—HAPALOCERCUS, 193

Genus EUSCARTHMUS, Wied.

Euscarthmus gularis (Zemm.).
(Plate IV. fig. 15.)
Euscarthmus gularis, Scl. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 136 (1888); Sel.
Cat. Birds B. M, xiv. p. 81 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 188

(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 228 (1900) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 105 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-throated Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of
a regular oval shape and devoid of gloss. hey are white, marked

with spots and small blotches of dull chestnut and lilac-red. They
measure respectively: °68 by 49; °7 by *d.

2. Ararangua, Sta. Catharina, Brazil, Crowley Bequest.
4th Dec.

Euscarthmus granadensis (//artl.).

Euscarthmus granadensis, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 82 (1888);
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 106 (1901).

The eggs of the Colombian Tyrant-bird are of an elliptical shape,
moderately glossy, and of a pale yellowish-white colour. Two
examples measure respectively: ‘74 by 59; °71 by ‘53.

2. New Granada. Crowley Bequest.

Genus HAPALOCERCUS, Cab.

Hapalocercus flaviventris (d’Orb. g Lafr.).
Hapalocercus flaviventris, Scl. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 187 (1888) ; Sci.
Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 94 (1888) ; James, New List Chilian Birds,
p- 3 (1892) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 229 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 109 (1901).

The eggs of the Reed Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval shape and
slightly glossy. They are of a dark cream-colour without markings.

Four examples measure respectively: °68 by -49; -66 by ‘5;
68 by 49; -64 by °5.

4, Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll,

Hapalocercus hollandi, Sci.
Hapalocercus hollandi, Sed. Ibis, 1896, p. 316; Holland, Ibis, 1897, p. 167;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 110 (1901).
The eggs of Holland’s Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval shape,
almost devoid of all gloss, and of a pale creamy-white colour.
They measure respectively : -62 by ‘5; °64 by 46.

2. Argentine Republic, Jan. A. H. Holland, Esq, [C.}.
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Genus HABRURA, Cab. &§ Heine.
Habrura pectoralis ( Vieill.).

Habrura pectoralis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 96 (1888) ; id. § Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 188 (1888) ; Holland, Lbis, 1893, p. 486; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii, p. 110 (1901).

The eggs of the Narrow-tailed Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval
shape, almost devoid of gloss, and of a pale eream-colour, They
measure from °63 to °66 in length, and from °43 to 49 in breadth.

2. Argentine Republic, Dec. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.}.
3. Argentine Republic, Dee. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
2. Argentine Republic, Dec. A. H. Holland, Esq. | C. ].

Genus SERPHOPHAGA, Gould.
Serphophaga sub-cristata (Vevll.).

Serphophaga sub-cristata, Dalgleish, Proc, R. Phys. Soc. Edin. viii. p. 82
(1883-5) ; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M, xiv. p. 102 (1888); 2d. § Heads,
Argent. Orn. 1. p. 140 (1888) ; Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 200; Nehrk.
Kat. Hiersammil. p. 188 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p- 229 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 111 (1901).

Three eggs of the Small-crested Tyrant-bird are of a somewhat
pointed oval shape, almost devoid of all gloss, and of a very pale
yellowish colour. They measure respectively : ‘58 by -46; °6 by
"46; *58 by °45.

3. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

Serphophaga cinerea (Sérickl.).

Serphophaga cinerea, Sc/. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 512; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. Mv xiv. p. 103 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves,
ii. p. 20 (1888); Nehrk, Kat, Hiersummil. p. 133 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 112 (1901).

The eggs of the Grey Tyrant-bird in the Collection resemble those
of S. sub-cristata, but are slightly larger, measuring respectively :
65 by °5; *64 by ‘48.

2, Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia — Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. A. Salmon).

Serphophaga nigricans ( Vierll.).

Serphophaga nigricans, Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. vi. p. 248
pl. viil. fig. 8 (1880-81); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 104 (1888);
ad. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i, p. 141 (1888); Holland, Ibis, 1892,
p. 199; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 158 (1899); von Ihering, Rev.
Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 229 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 112
(1901).

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AN EZRETES.—OYANOTIS, 195

The eggs of the Black Tyrant-bird resemble those of S. sub-cristata
and S. cinerea, but are larger, measuring from -64 to *7 in length,
and from *49 to °51 in breadth,

2, Iguapé, Brazil, 9th Nov. Crowley Bequest.

3. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
2. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. | C. |.
5. Buenos Ayres (with 2 of Molothrus W.H. Hudson, Esq. [P.].

bonariensis).

Genus ANHRETES, Reichend.

Aneretes parulus (Kiti/.).

Aneeretes parulus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 106 (1888) ; id. § Huds.
Argent, Orn. i. p. 141 (1888); James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 3
(1892); Netrk. Kat. Eersamm. p. 133 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p. 112 (1901).

The eggs of the Tit-like Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval form,
devoid of gloss, and of a plain white colour. They measure from
°65 to ‘72 in length, and from °5 to ‘54 in breadth.

1. Chile (Tristram Coll.), Crowley Bequest.
38. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
4, Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.

Genus CYANOTIS, Swains.
Cyanotis rubrigaster (Viecill.).

Cyanotis azaree, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 110 (1888); ad. § Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 142 (1888) ; James, New List Chilian Birds, p. 3
(1892); Lane, Ibis, 1897, p. 83; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 1389
(1899) ; von Ihering, Rev, Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 230 (1900).

Cyanotis rubrigaster, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 113 (1901).

The eggs of the Many-coloured Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval
shape and slightly glossy. They vary from pale to dark cream-colour,
many being plain, and others being marked at the broad end with
an indistint cap of minute pale rufous and lilac specks. They

=

measure from ‘62 to ‘7 in length, and from °45 to °5 in breadth.

1. Imguapé, Brazil, 12th Nov. Crowley Bequest.
1. La Plata (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll,
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
2. Chile. Crowley Bequest.

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Genus MIONECTES, Cab.

Mionectes striaticollis (d’Orb. § Lafr.).

Mionectes striaticollis, Sci. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 512; Sel. Cat.
Birds B, M. xiy. p. 111 (1888) ; Skarpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 115 (1901).

Two eggs of the Stripe-necked Tyrant-bird in the Collection are
of a regular oval shape, slightly glossy, and of a plain white colour.
They measure respectively: ‘81 by °55; 8 by ‘56.

2, Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

Genus MYIOPAGIS, Salv. §> Godin.

Myiopagis placens, Sc.
(Plate LV. fig. 16.)
Elainea placens, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 148 (1888); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammi. p. 189 (1899).
Myiopagis placens, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 26
(1888); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 116 (1901).

The eggs of Sclater’s Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of a
regular oval shape and devoid of gloss. They are cream-coloured,
streaked and spotted, more densely at the broad end where the
markings form a wide zone, with purplish brown and deep lavender.
They measure respectively: -71 by ‘64; °72 by ‘51.

2. British Honduras, May (/% Salvin-Godman Coll.

Blancaneaur).

Genus ELAINEA, Sundev.

Elainea pagana (Licht.).
(Plate PY, dis. 0:72)

Elainea pagana, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8S. 1879, p. 513; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M.
xiv. p. 187 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii, p. 34
(1888) ; Nehrk. Kat, Eiersamml. p. 189 (1899); von Ihering, Rev.
Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 230 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p. 122
(1901).

The eggs of the Rustic Tyrant-bird are of a broad oval shape
and exhibit but little gloss. They are of a pinkish cream-colour,
speckled and spotted, almost entirely at the broad end where the
markings form a cap or interrupted zone, with purplish red or
lilac-red and lavender. They vary much in size, measuring from
‘7 to ‘84 in length, and from -56 to -65 in breadth.

2. Medellin, Antioquia, U.S. Co- Salvin-Godman Coll.
lombia (7. K. Salmon).

Medellin (7. K. S.) Salvin-Godman Coll.

iw)

ELAINEA, 197

2. Antioquia (7. K.'S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.
1. Venezuela (Nehrkorn Coll.), Crowley Bequest.
2. Cayenne (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Elainea martinica (Lini.).
(Plate IY. fig. 18.)

Elainea martinica, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 141 (1888); Salv. &
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii, p. 86 (1888) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
lil. p. 123 (1901).

The eggs of the Martinique Tyrant-bird are of a broad oval shape
and nearly devoid of all gloss. They are of a pinkish-white colour,
and while some are marked, almost entirely in the form of a zone
round the broad end, with blotches of deep purplish brown and
lavender, others are more delicately marked, also at the broad end,
with small spots of lilac-red and lavender. They measure from
“78 to °87 in length, and from ‘63 to °67 in breadth.

2, Grenada, W. Indies, 19th May Crowley Bequest.
(J. G. Wells).

2. Grenada, 7th June (J. G. W.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Grenada (J. G. W.). Crowley Bequest.

Elainea albiceps (d’Orb. § Lafr.).

Elainea albiceps, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M., xiv. p. 141 (1888); id. § Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 145 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 139
(1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 231 (1900); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 128 (1901).

The eggs of the White-crested Tyrant-bird vary from a regular oval
to an elliptical shape and are devoid of gloss. Two examples in the
Collection are of a plain white colour. Another is white, marked
with a blotch and a few specks of reddish brown, and a fourth is
white, sparingly speckled over the larger half with deep purplish
brown. ‘They vary much in size, the four examples measuring
respectively : °75 by ‘59; °76 by ‘59; 88 by °62; °89 by °65.

2. Chile. Crowley Bequest.
2. Chile, Dec. Crowley Bequest.

Elainea frantzii, Lawr.
(Plate LY > fies 19.)

Elainea frantzii, Sed. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 513; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M.
xiv. p. 145 (1888); Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, il.
p. 36 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 189 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 124 (1901).

The eggs of Frantzius’ Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval shape and
devoid of all gloss. They are of a creamy white colour, sparingly
spotted, in the case of two specimens, with purplish red, and in the

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case of another with pale lilac-red, the markings being chiefly at
the broad end. Three examples measure respectively : *77 by *55;
Ho by “O73 of Dy gon.

2, Sta. Elena, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.

(T. K. Salmon).
1. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

Genus LEGATUS, Sc’.
Legatus albicollis (Vieill.).
(Plate IV. fig. 20.)

Legatus albicollis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M, xiv. p. 155 (1888); Sale. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, il. p. 38 (1888); Nehrk. Kat.
LFiersamml, p. 139 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 125 (1901).

The eggs of the White-necked Tyrant-bird are of a blunt oval shape
and devoid of gloss. They are of a pinkish-white colour, blotched
and spotted, chiefly round the larger end, with purplish red and
lavender, and sometimes with lilac-red in addition. Five examples
measure respectively: ‘84 by 65; -77 by *62; -7& by 58; °78 by
57 3 84 by °65.

1. Yucatan. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[eee

2. Honduras, 14th Sept. Crowley Bequest.

2. Chiriqui, Panama. Crowley Bequest.

Genus MYIOZETETES, Scl.
Myiozetetes cayennensis (Linn.).
(Plate IV. fig. 21.)

Myiozetetes texensis (nee Giraud), Sel. § Salv. P. Z, S. 1879, p. 513.
Myiozetetes cayennensis, Sc/. Cat. Burds B,. M. xiv. p. 160 (1888) ; Salv.

& Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 40 (1888); Nehrk. Kat.

Eersamml. p. 139 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.

p. 233 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 126 (1901).

The eggs of the Cayenne Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval shape
and devoid of gloss. They are of a white colour, spotted and blotched
with chocolate-brown and llac-grey, the markings being denser
at the broad end than elsewhere. Four examples measure re-
spectively: ‘8 by 61; ‘82 by -62; :96 by -67; -97 by 66.

2, Medellin, Antioquia, U.S. Co- Salvin-Godman Coll.
lombia (7. A. Salmon).
2. Venezuela (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

5

Myiozetetes similis (Spiv).

Myiozetetes texensis, Sel. § Salv. Ibis, 1859, p. 123, pl. v. fig. 5; Owen,
Ibis, 1861, p. 64; Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 162 (1888);
Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 254, pl. i. fig. 22 (1895) ;
Nehrk. Kat, Eiersamml. p. 1389 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.

-aulista, iy. p. 233 (1900).

MYIOZETETES,—PITANGUS. 199

Myiozetetes similis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 161 (1888) ; Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii, p. 41 (1889); Nehrk. Kat.
Iersamml. p. 189 (1899); von Thering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 238 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 126 (1901).

The eggs of Giraud’s Tyrant-bird are normally of a narrow oval
shape and exhibit a varying amount of gloss. ‘They are white,
marked with spots and small blotches of purplish red, lilac-red, and
lavender. In the majority of specimens, the markings are more
dense at the broad end and form an irregular cap, but in others
they are evenly distributed over the entire shell. Examples
measure from ‘85 to 1:02 in length, and from -67 to ‘71 in breadth.

2. Mexico. Gould Coll.
~2. Mexico (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Yucatan. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
eal
1. Central America. ee Bequest.
2. San Geronimo, Guatemala (2. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Owen).

4, San Geronimo, 5th May (R. O.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
1. Guatemala (2. O.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Duenas, Guatemala, 12th June Salvin-Godman Coll.
(O. Salvin),
8. British Honduras (Ff. Blancaneaux), Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Rio Janeiro. Alexander Fry, Esq. [P.].
1. Iguapé, Brazil, 15th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PITANGUS, Swains.

Pitangus derbianus (Kaup).

Pitangus derbianus, Sel. § Salv. Ibis, 1859, p. 120, pl. v. fig. 3; Owen,
Ibis, 1861, p. 63; Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 175 (1888); Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p.43 (1889) ; Bendire, Life-Hist.
N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 251, pl. i. figs. 20 & 21 (1895); Nehrk, Kat.
Eversammi. p. 140 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 127 (1901).

The eggs of Lord Derby’s Tyrant-bird are of a broad, pointed oval
shape, and slightly glossy. They are cream-coloured, and while some
are marked with spots and small blotches of dark umber-brown and
lavender, others are marked with huge confluent blotches of light
reddish brown together with spots of dark reddish brown and
lavender most densely at the broad end, where the markings often
form acap. Specimens measure from 1:06 to 1:25 in length, and
from ‘81 to ‘9 in breadth,

2. Mazatlan, Mexico, 8th June. Crowley Bequest.

1. Duenas, Guatemala, 29th May Salyin-Godman Coll.
(O. Salvin).

5. San Geronimo, Guatemala, 10th Salvyin-Godman Coll.
April (2. Owen).

4, San Geronimo (&, O.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1, San Geronimo (2. O.). Crowley Bequest.

200 TYRANNID AU.

Pitangus sulphuratus (Linn.).

Pitangus sulphuratus, Sclater, Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p.177 (1888), part. ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 127 (1901).

An egg of the Amazonian Sulphur-breasted Tyrant-bird in the
Collection is of a regular oval form, with no gloss, and is cream-
coloured, with a few dark umber and lavender blotches or spots,
which are almost confined to the broader end. The measurements
are 1:08 by °79 inch,

1. British Guiana, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pals

Pitangus maximiliani (Cab. §- Heine).
(Plate V. fig. 1.)

Tyrannus sulphuratus, d’ Orb. Voy., Ors. pl. 89. fig. 3, & pl. 49. fig. 3
(1835-44).

Pitangus sulphuratus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 176, part. (1888);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 140 (1899).

Pitangus sulphuratus maximiliani, von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 234 (1900).

Pitangus maximiliani, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 127 (1901).

The eggs of Maximilian’s Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of
a regular oval shape, slightly glossy and cream-coloured, spotted
with dark umber-brown and lavender. ‘They measure respectively ;

1:08 by ‘8; 1:12 by *83; 1:12 by 85; 1-1 by 85; 1-1 by °8.

3. Brazil (Nehkrkorn Coil.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Brazil. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[Pais

Pitangus bolivianus (Za/r.).

Pitaneus bellicosus, Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc, Edin. vi. p. 247, pl. vill.
fig. 1 (1880-1).

Pitangus bolivianus, Sel. Cat, Birds B. M. xiv. p.177 (1888); id. §
Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 147 (1888); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 200;
Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p.179; Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 140 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 127 (1901).

Pitangus sulphuratus bolivianus, von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 234 (1900).

The eggs of the Bienteveo Tyrant-bird are of a somewhat pointed
oval shape and but very slightly glossy. They vary from cream-
colour to pale buff, spotted, blotched, and otherwise marked with
chocolate-brown and lavender. The markings are almost entirely
confined to the broad end. Specimens measure from 1*1 to 1°2 in
length, and from ‘77 to ‘87 in breadth.

3. Brazil. Spencer Moore, Esq. [P.].
2. Brazil (Nehrkorn Coll), Crowley Bequest.

5. Uruguay, 22nd Nov. O. V. Aplin, Esq. [P.].

2. Uruguay. A. K. Mackinnon, Esq. (P.}.
5. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

4, Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

PITANGUS.—MYIODYNASTES, - 201

Pitangus lictor (Cad.).
(Plate V. fig. 2.)

Pitangus lictor, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 178 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm.,
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 45 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p- 140 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 235 (1900) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 128 (1901).

The eggs of the Lictor Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of an
ordinary oval shape, moderately glossy and cream-coloured, deli-
cately marked with specks, spots, and tiny blotches of deep blackish
brown and lavender. They measure respectively: 1:03 by °75;
1:04 by °75.

2, Brazil, 30th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Pitangus caudifasciatus (d’Orb.).
(Plate V. fig. 3.)

Tyrannus caudifasciatus, Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 177 (1847).
Pitangus caudifasciatus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 179 (1888); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversammi. p. 140 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 128 (1901).

The eggs of the Petchary Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval form
and moderately glossy. They vary from creamy white to pale
pinkish buff, and they are coarsely spotted, streaked, and blotched
with chestnut and lilac-grey. They measure from ‘95 to 1 in
length, and from °7 to °72 in breadth.

4, Jamaica. Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Jamaica. Rey. Barham Zincke [C.],
6. Jamaica, Crowley Bequest.

Genus MYIODYNASTES, Bp.

Myiodynastes luteiventer, Dp.

Myiodynastes luteiventris, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 183 (1888);
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 48 (1889); Bendre,
Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii, p. 256, pl. ii. fig. 7 (1895); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 140 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 129 (1901).

The eggs of the Sulphur-bellied Tyrant-bird are of a blunt oval
shape, slightly glossy and of a pinkish-cream colour, coarsely marked
with confluent streaks and blotches of dark reddish brown and
lavender. They measure from ‘97 to 1:02 in length, and from °7
to ‘77 in breadth.

1. Valladolid, Yucatan (Gaumer), Gould Coll.
3. Yucatan. Crowley Bequest.
1. Yucatan (Nehrkorn Coll), Crowley Bequest.

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Genus MEGARHYNCHUS, Zhuid.

Megarhynchus pitangua (Linvn.).
(Plate VY. fig. 4.)

Megarhynchus pitangua, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 189 (1888); Salv.
§ Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 51 (1889); Nehrk. Cat.
Kiersamml. p. 140 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 285 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 180 (1901).

The eggs of the Pitangua Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of a
regular oval shape, slightly glossy and cream-coloured, densely
speckled, spotted, and blotched with reddish brown and lavender.
The markings are more dense at the broad end than elsewhere,
forming at that part an irregular cap. Two examples measure
respectively : 1:15 by -82; 1°11 by °82.

4, Costa Rica, 14th May. C. F. Underwood, Esq. [C.].

Megarhynchus chrysocephalus (7'schudi).

Myiodynastes chrysocephalus, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 187 (1888).
Megarhynchus chrysocephalus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 130 (1901).

Of the eggs of the Golden-headed Tyrant-bird in the Collection,
two specimens are inseparable from those of Myiodynastes luteiventer,
and two very closely resemble the eggs of Pitangus caudifasciatus.
Four examples measure respectively: 1:1 by ‘71; 1:03 by -73;
1:03 by °72; 1:05 by 71.

4, Venezuela (Gugenheimer). Crowley Bequest.

Genus ONYCHORHYNCHUS, Fischer.

Onychorhynchus mexicanus (Sc/.).
(Plate V. fig. 12.)

Muscivora mexicana, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 195 (1888); Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 53 (1889); Nehkrk. Kat.
Inversamml. p. 141 (1899).

Onychorhynchus mexicanus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 130 (1901).

The eggs of the Fan-crested Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval
shape and devoid of gloss. They are of a pinkish cream-colour, very
thickly streaked and smeared with deep vinous brown, to such an
extent in some specimens that little of the ground-colour remains
visible. Four examples measure respectively : *8 by °58; ‘81 by -56;
‘85 by 05; °84 by °55.

4. Panama (McLeannan). Salvin-Godman Coll.

MYIOBIUS.— PYROCEPHALUS. 203

Genus MYIOBIUS, Gray.

Myiobius barbatus (Gim.).
Myiobius barbatus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p 199 (1888); Salve. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii, p. 56 (1889) ; von Ihering, Rev.
Mus, Paulista, iv. p. 256 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 131 (1901).

Two eggs of the Yellow-rumped Tyrant-bird in the Collection
appear to be quite indistinguishable from those of the next species.
One example measures ‘7 by *55.

2. Rio Janeiro. Alexander Fry, Esq. [P.].

Myiobius nzvius (Bodd.).
(Plate V. fig. 6.)

Myiobius nevius, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 514; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 209 (1888) ; ¢d. § Huds. Argent. Orn.i. p. 151 (1888) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol, Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 58 (1889); Nehrk.
Kat, Eversammil. p. 141 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista,
iv. p. 286 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 133 (1901).

The eggs of the Little Brown Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval
shape and almost devoid of gloss, They are of a rich cream-colour,
spotted and blotched, chiefly over the larger half of the egg, with
reddish brown, lilac-red, and lavender. They measure from °65 to *7
in length, and from °5 to ‘52 in breadth.

J. Antioquia, U.S. Colombia (7. K. Salvin-Godman Coll.

Salmon).
2. Medellin, Antioquia (7. K. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
1. Rio de Janeiro. Alexander Fry, Esq. [P.].
4, Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PYROCEPHALUS, Gould.

Pyrocephalus rubineus (Bodd.).
(Plate V. fig. 5.)

Pyrocephalus rubineus, Huds. P. Z. S. 1872, p. 808; Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877,
p- 752; Sel. § Salv. P. Z-S. 1879, p. 515 ; Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soe.
Edin. viii. p. 82 (1883-5) ; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 211 (1888) ;
id. § Huds. Argent. Orn. 1. p. 152 (1888); Salv. § Godm, Biol.
Centr.-Amer., Aves, 11. p. 60 (1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 141
(1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 236 (1900) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 134 (1901),

The eggs of the Scarlet Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval shape
and devoid of gloss. They are cream-coloured, spotted and blotched
with sepia-brown and deep lavender-grey, the markings being often
disposed most densely round the larger end or the middle of the egg,
where they form a very broad but irregular zone. They measure
from ‘65 to ‘7 in length, and from °5 to ‘57 in breadth.

204 TYRANNIDA.

6. Medellin, Antioquia, U.S. Co- Salvin-Godman Coll.
lombia (7. A. Salmon).

2. Medellin (7. K. S.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Antioquia (7. K. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

5. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.1.

3. Buenos Ayres. W. H. Hudson, Esq. [P.].

Pyrocephalus mexicanus, Sel.

Pyrocephalus rubineus, var. mexicanus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds, ii. p. 887 (1874).

Pyrocephalus mexicanus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 218 (1888) ;
Nehrk, Kat. Eiersamml. p. 141 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 184
(1901).

Pyrocephalus rubineus mexicanus, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds,
li. p. 322, pl. il. figs. 34 & 35 (1895).

The eggs of the Vermilion Tyrant-bird appear to be inseparable

from those of P. rubineus. Three examples measure respectively :
‘71 by °52; 68 by 5253 °72 by °53.

3. Mexico. Crowley Bequest.

Genus EMPIDOCHANKES, Sci.

Empidochanes fuscatus (Wied).
(Plate V. fig. 8.)
Eimpidochanes fuscatus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 216 (1888); Nehrk.

Kat. Eiersammil. p. 141 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p: 286 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iil. p. 185 (1901).

The eggs of the Dusky Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of an
ordinary oval shape. One is cream-coloured, a second is of a
pinkish-white colour, and both are spotted and blotched, chiefly
at the broad end, with reddish brown, lilac-red, and lavender.
They measure respectively : *72 by °63 °76 by °59.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 20th Novy. Crowley Bequest.

Genus SAYORNIS, Bp.
Sayornis phebe (Lath.).
Sayornis fuscus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 343
(1874).
Empidias fuscus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 264 (1888) ; Nehrk. Kat.
Eversammil, p. 148 (1899).
Sayornis pheebe, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 63
(1889); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 272, pl. i. fig. 28
(1895); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 186 (1901).

The eggs of the Phoebe Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval shape
and moderately glossy. The majority are plain white; others are
sparingly speckled with rufous brown at the broad end. They
measure from ‘71 to ‘84 in length, and from °5d to °61 in breadth.

SAYORNIS. 205

14. N. America (Henshaw Coll.), Salvin-Godman Coll,

1. N. America. Salvin-Godman Coll.

2. N. America. Crowley Bequest.

5. Illinois, 20th June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

] eal
3. Virginia. oe Bequest.
3. Princeton, New Jersey, 11th May Princeton University [E.].
(W. EE. D. Scott).
4, Princeton, 12th May (W.£.D.S.). Princeton University [E.].

Sayornis saya (Bp.).

Sayornis sayus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii, p. 847
(1874).

Sayornis pallida, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M, xiv. p. 32 (1888); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammi, p. 186 (1899). é

Sayornis saya, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 62 (1889) ;
Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 276, pl. i. fig. 29 (1895) ;

Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 136 (1901).

The eggs of Say’s Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval shape, slightly
glossy, and of a plain white. Seven examples measure respectively :
"76 by 59; “78 by “6; “77 by 6; ‘71 by 6; -78 by 6; -78 by ‘59 ;
“U7 by :59.

3. Boulder Co., Colorado, May, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
4, Meade Co., Missouri, 20th June Crowley Bequest.
(J. H. Jackson).

Sayornis nigricans (Swains.).

Sayornis nigricans, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 840
(1874) ; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 83 (1888); Salv. & Godm.
Biol, Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 64 (1889); Bendire, Life- Hist.
N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 280, pl. i. fig. 30 (1895); Nehrk. Kat.
Eversammi. p. 186 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 1386 (1901),

The eggs of the Black Tyrant-bird resemble those of S. phwbe,
some being plain white, and others speckled. They measure from
°71 to °78 in length, and from *55 to ‘62 in breadth.

4, N. America. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq,
P

5. California (R. Ridgway). Crowley Bequest.
3. California, 18th May. (4. J. Crowley Bequest.
Burrows).
4, Los Angeles, California, 2nd June. W. Radclifte Saunders, Esq.

Sayornis cineracea (Lafr.).
Sayornis cineracea, Scl. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p.511; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 34 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi, p. 186 (1899)
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii, p. 137 (1901).

;

The eggs of the Ashy Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of a regular

206 TYRANNID®.

oval shape, slightly glossy, and of a white colour. Two examples
measure respectively : *75 by *57 ; *79 by °58.
2. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.

(T. EK. Salmon).

Genus EMPIDONAX, Cab.
Empidonax pusillus (Swains. § Richards.).

[Empidonax pusillus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 366
(1874); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 225 (1888); Bendire, Life-
Mist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 305, pl. ii. figs. 28 & 29 (1895) ; Nehrk.
Kat, Eiersammil, p. 141 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 138 (1901).

Impidonax pusillus, var. trail, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds,
ii. p. 869 (1874).

Empidonax trailli, Sel. Cut. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 226 (1888); Sualv. &
Godm. Brol. Centi.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 71 (1889); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammi. p. 141 (1899).

Empidonax pusillus traillii, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p.310
pl. il. fig. 80 (1895).

The eggs of the Little Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval shape, and
slightly glossy. They vary from white to pale cream-colour, marked
with purplish red and lilac-red. On some specimens the markings
consist of small spots and specks; on others of spots and small
blotches. Examples measure from °67 to ‘74 in length, and from
*51 to ‘55 in breadth.

8. N. America (Henshaw Coll.). Salyin-Godman Coll,

2. N. America. Crowley Bequest.

4. Black Hawk Co., Iowa, 9th July. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
iP

4, McLean, Illinois, 16th June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
TP.

1. California. Crow ley Bequest.

4, Honey Lake, California, 25th June Salvin-Godman Coll.

(TTenshaw Coll.).

Empidonax minimus (Bar nee
Empidonax minimus, Ross, Canad. Nat. vii. p. 144 (1862); zd. Nat
Hist. Rev. 1862, p. 278; Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds,
ii. p. 872 (1874); Sed. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 227 (1888) ; Sadr. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 72 (1889) ; Bendire, Life-
Hist. N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 312, pl. i. fig. 31 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat.
Frersamml, p. 141 (1899); Sharpe, Handel. iii. p. 188 (1901).

The eggs of the Least Tyrant-bird are white, of a pointed oval
shape, and almost devoid of gloss. They measure from ‘6 to *7 in
length, and from ‘46 to ‘54 in breadth.

13. N. America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
1, N. America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4, N. America. Crowley Bequest.
5. Mackenzie River District. R. B. Ross, Esq. [P.].
3. Cobourg, Ontario, 10th July. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pen

EMPIDONAX. 207

Empidonax virescens, Vieill.

Empidonax acadicus, Baird, Brewer § AE N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 874
(1874); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 228 (1888); Salv. §& Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 70 (1889) ; Bendire, Life- Hist. N.
Amer. Birds, ii, p. 302, pl. i. figs. 26 & 27 (1895) ; Nehrk, Kat.
Etersamml. p. 141 (1899).

Empidonax virescens, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 188 (1901),

The eggs of the Acadian Tyrant-bird resemble those of eck
of the coarsely-marked type. ‘They measure from ‘72 to ‘77 in
length, and from °52 to ‘58 in breadth,

1. N. America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4, N. America, 15th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
3. Washington District, Columbia Salvin-Godman Coll.

(Henshaw Coll.).
1. Columbus, Ohio (Henshaw Coll.), Salyin-Godman Coll.

Empidonax flaviventris (Baird).

Empidonax flaviventris, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p. 378 (1874) ; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 230 (1888) ; Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 78 (1889); Bendire, Life-Hist.
N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 295, pl. ii. fig. 23 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. ner-
sammil. p. 142 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p. 189 (1901).

An egg of the Yellow-bellied Tyrant-bird in the Collection is of a
pointed oval shape, devoid of gloss, and plain white. It measures
“69 by ‘51. The eggs of this species appear to be often speckled
with rufous.

1. Grand Menan Island, Bay of Fundy Crowley Bequest.
(T. M. Brewer : Tristr amColl.),

Empidonax difficilis, Baird.

Empidonax flaviventris, var. difficilis, Laird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds, ii. p. 880 (1874).

Empidonax ithe Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 229 (1888); Bendire,
Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 298, pl. ii. figs. 24, 25 (1895) ;
Nehrk, Kat. Fversammil. p. 142 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 139
(1901).

The eggs of the Western Tyrant-bird are of a pointed oval shape,
slightly glossy and white, speckled and blotched, chiefly round the
broad end, with pale chestnut and lilac-red. Four examples
measure respectively: °62 by 51; :66 by -52; 68 by -52; ‘65
by ‘ol.

1. North America. Pao Saunders, Esq.

3. Alameda, California, 11th May cae Bequest.

(HH. B. Taylor).

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Empidonax flavescens, Law.
(Plate V. fig. 9.)
Empidonax flavescens, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiy. p. 231 (1888) ; Salv. &
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 75 (1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii,
p. 189 (1901).

The eggs of the Yellow Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of a
blunt oval shape, devoid of gloss, and of a pinkish cream-colour,
boldly spotted and blotched, especially at the broad end, with
chestnut, lilac-red, and lavender. There are also a few black specks
at the broad end. Two examples measure respectively: °69 by
D0; °7 by *58.

2. Costa Rica, 4th June (C. fF. Crowley Bequest.
Underwood).

Empidonax hammondi (De Vesey).

Empidonax hammondi, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p- 883 (1888); Sel. Cat. Birds LB. M. xiv. p. 232 (1888); Salv. §&
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 76 (1889) ; Bendire, Life- Hist.
N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 315, pl. i. fig. 52 (1895); Nehrk, Kat. Iver-
samm. p, 142 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 139 (1901).

An egg of Hammond’s Tyrant-bird in the Collection is of a regular
oval shape, moderately glossy, and plain white. It measures °65
by *5.

1. North America (Nekrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus HORIZOPUS, Oberh.
Horizopus virens (Linz.).

Contopus virens, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 357
(1874); Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 288 (1888) ; Salv. §& Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, iil. p. 84 (1889); Bendire, Life- Hist. N.
Amer, Birds, ii. p. 288, pl. i. figs. 18 & 19 (1895); Nehkrk. Kat,
Eiersammi. p. 142 (1899).

Horizopus virens, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p. J41 (1901).

The eggs of the Wood Pewee are of a pointed oval shape, and
almost devoid of gloss. They are cream-coloured, spotted and
blotched, chiefly in the form of a band round the broad end, with
rich purplish brown and deep lavender-grey. On some specimens
the markings are dense and more or less confluent ; on others sparse
and detached from each other. Examples measure from ‘7 to ‘7d
in length, and from *52 to ‘55 in breadth.

2. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Massachusetts (7. M. Brewer). Crowley Bequest.
4, West Newbury, Massachusetts, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

19th June. (sik

3. West Chester, Pennsylvania, 23rd Crowley Bequest.
June (7. H. Jackson).

3. Summit, New Jersey, drd May Princeton University, N.J.
(W. &. D. Scott). [E.}.

HORIZOPUS.—MYIARCHUS. 209

Horizopus richardsoni (Swains.).

Contopus virens, var. richardsoni, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds, ui. p. 360 (1874).

Contopus richardsoni, Sci. Cat, Birds B. M. xiv. p. 239 (1888) ; Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 85 (1889) ; Bendire, Life-Hist.
N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 291, pl. ui. figs, 20-22 (1895); Nehrk. Kat.
Tversammil. p. 142 (1899).

Horizopus richardsoni, Sharpe, Hana-l. iii. p. 142 (1901).

The eggs of the Western Wood Pewee resemble those of H. virens,
but the shell-markings are more of a lilac-grey colour. ‘They
measure from ‘69 to ‘78 in length, and from -53 to °56 in breadth.

2. North America. Crowley Bequest.
3. California, 30th May (J. Grinnell). Crowley Bequest.
2. Susanville, California (Henshaw Salvin-Godman Coll.
Coll.).
4, Riverside, California, 10th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

Genus MYIARCHUS, Cab.

Myiarchus crinitus (Zinn.).

Myiarchus crinitus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 334
(1874) ; Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 247 (1888); Salv. § Godm.
Biol, Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 87 (1889); Bendire, Life-Hist. N.
Amer. Birds, ii. p. 259, pl. u. figs. 8 & 9 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Ler-
samml, p. 142 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 144 (1901).

The eggs of the Great Crested Tyrant-bird vary from an oval to a
spheroidal shape, and are slightly glossy. The ground-colour ranges
from cream-colour to pale buff, and the egg is more or less densely
marked with blotches, longitudinal streaks and scratches, and
intricate tangles of lines of umber-brown, purple, and lavender-grey.
On some examples lines preponderate, on others streaks and
blotches. Specimens measure from °84 to 94 in length, and from
67 to °69 in breadth.

1. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll,
3. North America (/Zenshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4. North America. Crowley Bequest.
4, North America (D. G. Elliot: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
1. North America, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
JeoiE
1. New York, May (Tristram Coll.). Creentey Bequest.
4, Rhode Island, 20th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pal
3. Princeton, New Jersey, 9th June oe University, N.J.
(W. E. D. Scott). [E.]. ;

Myiarchus cinerascens (Law.).
Myiarchus crinitus, var. cinerascens, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds, ii. p. 337 (1874).
Myiarchus cinerascens, Sel. Cat, Birds B, M. xiv. p. 248 (1888) ; Salv. §
VOL. III. P

210 TYRANNID®.

Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 91 (1889); Bendire, Life-
Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 266, pl. ii. fig. 183 (1895) ; Nehrk. Kat.
Eversammi. p. 142 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 144 (1901).

The eggs.of the Ash-throated Tyrant-bird resemble those of
M. crinitus. The specimens in the Collection measure from °9 to
‘97 in length, and from °68 to °75 in breadth.

2. California (4. Forrer), Crowley Bequest.
4, Los Angeles, California, 2nd June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

[P.].

Myiarchus mexicanus (Aaup).

Myiarchus mexicanus, Sclater, Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 250 (1888) ;
Bendire, Life-Hisit. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 263, pl. it. figs. 10 & 11
(1895); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 142 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p. 144 (1901),

Myiarchus magister, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 89
(1888).

iggs of the Mexican Tyrant-bird in the Collection resemble those
of MM. crinitus. The measurements are from ‘80 to °92 in length,
and from *65 to *70 in breadth.

rr

5. Tampico, Mexico, 10th Apvril. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Beaib

Myiarchus tyrannulus (P. L. S. Mill).
(Plate V. fig. 10.)

Myiarchus tyrannulus, Sel. §& Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p.515; Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 251 (1888) ; td. § Huds. Argent. Orn.i. p. 156 (1888) ;
Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. x. p. 79 (1888-90); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 145 (1901).

The eggs of the Rusty-tailed Tyrant-bird in the Collection resemble
those of MW. crinitus. Two examples measure ‘9 by °7.

2. Santa Elena, Antioquia, US. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Colombia (7. A. Salmon).
Myiarchus oberi, Law.

Myiarchus tyrannulus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 251 (1888, part.).
Myiarchus oberi, Hartert, Ibis, 1895, p. 298; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 145
(1901).

The eggs of Ober’s Tyrant-bird are inseparable from those of
M. tyrannulus. Four examples measure respectively: *9 by -73;
"95 by 72; :94 by -71; :9 by “73.

4. Grenada, W. Indies (J. G. Wells). Crowley Bequest.

Myiarchus ferox (Gim.).

Myiarckus ferox, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M, xiv. p. 253 (1888) ; id. § Huds.
Argent. Orn,i. p. 156 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves,

MYIARCHUS. 2h

ii. p. 92 (1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Mersammi. p. 142 (1899) ; von Ihering,
Rev, Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 257 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 145
(1901).
An egg of the Fierce Tyrant-bird in the Cellection resembles many
of the eggs of M. crinitus, and measures ‘93 by °67.

1. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Myiarchus lawrencei (Giraud).

Myiarchus lawrencei, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 256 (1888) ; Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 94 (1889, part.) ; Bendire,
Iife-Hist. N. Amer. Dirds, ii. p. 270 (1895); Nehrk. Kat. Lier-
samml, p. 142 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 146 (1901).

The eggs of Lawrence’s Tyrant-bird resemble those of J. crinitus,

Two examples measure respectively: *8 by *65; °82 by °68.

2. North America. Crowley Bequest.

Myiarchus nigricapillus, 2idqw.
(Plate V. fig. 11.)
Myiarchus nigricapillus, Se/. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 257 (1888) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 146 (1901).
Myiarchus lawrencii, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 94
(1889, part.).

The eggs of the Black-capped Tyrant-bird resemble in general
character those of MW. crinitus and the other species of the genus
already described, but the markings are denser and on the whole
smaller and more delicate. ‘Three examples measure respectively :
°8 by 62; -82 by 62; °8 by °61.

3. Costa Tica, 15th May. C. F. Underwood, Esq. [C.].

Myiarchus stolidus ( (ssc).
(Plate V. fig. 13.)
Myiobius stolidus, Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 168 (1847).
Myiarchus stolidus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 260 (1888); Nehrk,
Kat. Eiersammi, p. 142 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 147 (1901).

The eggs of the Foolish Tyrant-bird resemble those of MV, crinitus.
Three specimens measure respectively: ‘92 by ‘65; ‘79 by ‘61;
85 by °67.

8. Jamaica. Salvin-Godman Coll.

Myiarchus barbirostris (Swazns.).
(Plate V. fig. 7.)
Myiobius tristis, Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 167 (1847).
Blacicus barbirostris, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 244 (1888).
Myiarchus barbirostris, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 147 (1901).

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Di TYRANNIDZ.

The eggs of the Black-billed Tyrant-bird are of a regular oval
shape, and almost devoid of gloss, They are of a creamy-white
colour, spotted, chiefly round the broad end, with rn brown eu

lilac-grey. Two examples measure respectively: *7 by *52; *72
by °53.
2. Jamaica. Crowley Bequest.

Genus EMPIDONOMUS, Cab. & Heine.

Empidonomus varius ( Vievil.).
(Plate V. fig. 16.)

Empidonomus varius, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 265 (1888); Nehrk.
Kat, Eiersammil. p. 148 (1889) ; von Thering, es Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 287 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 148 (1901).

The eggs of the Striated Tyrant-bird in the Collection are of a
blunt oval form, and almost devoid of all gloss. They are cream-
coloured, marked with more or less confluent streaks and blotches
of rich umber-brown, purple, and lavender-grey. They measure
respectively : °83 by °63; °82 by °62.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 11th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Empidonomus inca (Scei.).
(Plate V. figs. 14 & 15.)

Empidonomus aurantio-atro-cristatus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 266
(1888) ; 7d. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 157 (1888); Nehrk. Kat.

Eversammil. p. 143 (1899) ; von Tenn Rev, Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 237
(1900).

Empidonomus inca, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 148 (1901).

Two eggs, said to be those of the Black-and-Yellow-crested Tyrant-
bird, differ from each other. One is of a narrow oval form and of a
pinkish cream-colour, marked round the broad end with a wide
band of confluent smears and spots of pale rusty, purplish brown,
and lavender-grey. The second is of a broad oval shape and cream-
coloured, marked, chiefly at the broad end, with well-defined spots
of blackish brown and lavender-grey. They measure respectively :
°86 by °59; ‘88 by °66.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Genus TYRANNUS, Cwv.

Tyrannus tyrannus (Linn.).

Tyrannus carolinensis, Lord, Proc. R. A. Inst. Wi oolwich, iv. p. 3388
(1865) ; Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, il. p. 316 (1874).
Tyrannus pipiri, Sel, Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 267 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm.

Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 97 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 148 (1899).

TYRANNUS. 213
Tyrannus tyrannus, Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 236, pl. i.
figs. 14 & 15 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 148 (1901).

The eggs of the King-bird are of a regular oval shape, and
exhibit a considerable amount of gloss, They are of a creamy-
white colour, blotched and spotted with blackish brown and lavender-
grey, and occasionally with ochraceous brown. The markings are
larger and more numerous at the broad end than elsewhere.
Specimens measure from ‘9 to 1:05 in length, and from 65 to °75
in breadth,

North America.

Salvin-Godman Coll.
North America (Simths. Inst.).

_Salvin-Godman Coll.

10. North America (J. G. Bell: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
North America (D. G. Elliot: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).
North America (Bowrgear).
British Columbia, June (J. K,
Lord).
British Columbia, June (J. K. Z.).
British Columbia, June (J. K. Z.).
British Columbia, June (J. A. Z.).
Red River, North America, 15th
June (@. M. Dawson).
St. Paul, Illinois, 6th June.

Old Collection.

N. Amer. Bound. Comm.
N. Amer. Bound. Comm.
N. Amer. Bound. Comm.
N. Amer. Bound. Comm.
N. Amer. Bound. Comm.

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

Massachusetts (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

ee Orc 1 OUCoIR TS hole ON Ser

New York (R. Beck: Smiths.
Inst.).
Providence, Rhode Island, 2nd

Princeton University, N.J.

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

May. eas
2. Princeton, New Jersey, 8rd June — Princeton University [ E.].
(W. £. D. Scott).
2. Princeton, 9th June(W. £. D.S.). Princeton University [F. ].
3. Princeton, 15th June (W.L.D.8.). Princeton University | E. |,

Tyrannus verticalis, Say.
Tyrannus verticalis, Lord, Proc. R.A. Inst., W ‘oolwich, iv. p. 3888 (1865) ;

Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds B, M. xiv. p. 269 (1888) ;
as ii, p. 100 (1889) ;
245,
(i899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 14

of 7. tyrannus.

_ 5. British Columbia, May(J. K. Lord).
4, Fort Laramie, Wyoming (D. G.

Elliot: Tristram Coll.).

4, Honey Lake, California (Henshaw

Coll.).

4, California, May.

Bendire,
pl. i. figs. 16 & 17 (1895);

Birds, li. p. 32 mm (1874); Sel. Cat.
Salv. § Godm. Biol. C entr.-Amer.,
pleas N. Amer. Birds, ii.
Nehrk. Kat, Eversammil. p. 143
8 (1901).

The eggs of the Arkansas King-bird are not separable from those

N. Amer. Bound. Comm.
Crowley Bequest.

Salvin-Godman Coll.

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.].

214 TYRANNIDZ.

Tyrannus vociferans, Swans.

Tyrannus vociferans, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 527
(1874) ; Sclater, Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 269 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 99 (1888); Bendire, Life-Hist. N.
Amer. Birds, ii. p. 249, pl. 1. figs. 18 & 19 (1895); Nekrk. Kat.
Eversamml. p. 143 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 149 (1901).

The eggs of Cassin’s King-bird in the Collection are of a regular
oval form, and glossy. ‘The colour is creamy white, marked with
spots of reddish brown and a few underlying markings of pale
lavender, which are more numerous towards the larger end. Five

i : : Rae Oe oo ene
specimens measure from °*83 to 1-0 in length, and ‘65 to ‘70 in
breadth.

5. California, 20th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
ES

Tyrannus niveigularis, Sc/.
(Plate V. figs. 19 & 20.)
Tyrannus niveigularis, Tacz. P. Z. S. 1877, p. 753; Scl. Cat. Birds B. M.
xiv. p. 270 (1888); Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 143 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii, p. 149 (1901).

One of the eggs of the White-throated King-bird in the Collection
is marked with rich ochraceous brown and javender, and resembles
some of the eggs of 7’. tyrannus. Two others are delicately spotted
and streaked all over with ochraceous brown and with lavender.
These examples measure respectively: ‘95 by 67; ‘95 by ‘7; °99
by °7.

2. Tumbez, Peru (LZ. Taczanowsk:). Crowley Bequest.
1. Peru (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Tyrannus crassirostris, Swains.
(Plate V. fig. 21.)
Tyrannus crassirostris, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 271 (1888) ; Salv. §

Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, li. p. 103 (1889); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammil. p. 148 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 149 (1901).

The eggs of the Thick-billed King-bird in the Collection are of a
creamy-white colour, blotched and spotted, chiefly at the broad end,
with deep purplish brown and lavender-grey. They differ greatly
in size, one measuring 1°18 by *72 and the other ‘89 by °7.

2. Mazatlan, Mexico (A. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.

Tyrannus dominicensis (Gm.).

Tyrannus dominicensis, Gosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 169 (1847); A. §& £.
Newton, Ibis, 1859, p. 146, pl. xii. fig. 4; Baird, Brewer § Ridgw.
N. Amer, Birds, ii, p. 319 (1874); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer.
Birds, ii. p. 241, pl. il. figs. 3 & 4 (1895); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 149
(1901).

TYRANNUS. PAS)

Tyrannus griseus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 271 (1888): Salv. §
Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 98 (1889); Nehrk. Kat.
Txersammi. p. 143 (1899).

The eggs of the Grey King-bird resemble those of 7. tyrannus in
general character, but the ground is of a salmon-pink colour, and
the markings brownish-red and lavender. They measure from -96
to 1-1 in length, and from ‘7 to °78 in breadth.

1. St. Croix, W. Indies, 25th June Salvyin-Godman Coll.
(A. §& E. Newton).

3. St. Croix, July (A.¢ Z. N.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. St. Croix, July (A. & LE. N.). Crowley Bequest.
4, Jamaica. Salvin-Godman Coll.

Tyrannus rostratus, Sc.
(Plate V. figs. 17 & 18.)

Tyrannus rostratus, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 278 (1888) ; Fezlden,
Ibis, 1889, p. 486 ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 149 (1901).

The eggs of the Large-billed Grey King-bird are of a pointed oval
shape, and almost devoid of all gloss. They vary from creamy-
white to pinkish cream-colour, and are spotted and blotched, chiefly
at the broad end, with umber-brown and dark lavender-grey. Six
examples measure from 1 to 1:12 in length, and from ‘67 to ‘75 in
breadth.

1. Barbados, 7th June. Col. H. W. Feilden [P.].
3. Preference, Grenada (J. G. Bell). Crowley Bequest.
2. Preference, 4th June (J. G. B.). Crowley Bequest.

Tyrannus melancholicus, Vieill.

Tyrannus melancholicus, d’ Orb. Voy. Amér. Mérid., Ois. pl. 51. fig. 3,
pl. 54. fig. 8 (1885-44) ; Sel. §& Salv. Ibis, 1859, p. 121, pl. v. fig. 4;
Owen, Ibis, 1861, p. 63; Sel. & Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 516; Dalgleish,
Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. viii, p. 83 (1883-85); Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 273 (1888) ; id. § Huds. Argent. Orn. 1. p. 158 (1888) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, il. p. 101 (1889) ; Holland,
Ibis, 1892, p. 200; Nehrk. Kat. Liersamml. p. 143 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 149 (1901).

Tyrannus melancholicus couchii, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer.
Birds, i. p. 529 (1874); Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii.
p. 248, pl. ii. figs. 5 & 6 (1895).

The eggs of the Melancholy King-bird are of two types, some
resembling the eggs of 7’. tyrannus and others those of 7’. domini-
censis. They measure from ‘9 to 1:05 in length, and from °66 to
-73 in breadth. An abnormally large specimen in the Collection
measures 1:1 by ‘8.

4. Florence, Arizona, 15th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
feel.
2. Duefias, Guatemala (0. Salvin). Salvin-Godman Coll.

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TYRANNIDH,

2. Dueiias, 8th May (O. Salvin). Salvin-Godman Coll,
4. Duenas, 27th May (O. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
4, Duenas, 28th May (0. S.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
1. Duenas, 28th Mav (0. S.). Crowley Bequest.
4. San Geronimo, Guatemala, 5th May — Salvin-Godman Coll.

(R. Owen).
3. Yucatan. Cron Bequest.
5. British Honduras(¥. Blancaneauc). cole een Coll.
2. Costa Rica, 17th May. ’. F. Underwood, Esq. [C.].
2. +s. America, W, Radcliffe Bauer Esq.

(Pa.

2. Medellin, Antioquia,U.S.Colombia —— Salvin-Gedman Coll.

(T. K. Salmon).
4. Venezuela. Crowley Bequest.
it; Brazil. Crowley Bequest.
3. Brazil. Spencer Moore, Esq. [P.].
4, Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
1. Uruguay. A. K. Mackinnon, Esq. [P].

Genus MUSCIVORA, Cuv.

Muscivora tyrannus (Linn.).

Tyrannus savanha, @’ Orb. Voy., Ots. pl. 44. fig. 8 (1835-44).

Milvulus tyrannus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 809
(1874); Sel. §& Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 516; Dalgleish, Proce. Roy.
Phys. Soe. ie vi. p. 248, pl. viii. fig. 2 (1880-1); Sel. Cat. Birds
B. M. xiv. p. 277 (1888) ; 7d. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 160 (1888) ;
Salv. § Godm. Biol: Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 104 (1889) ; Holland,
Ibis, 1892, p. 201; Bendire, Life-Hist. N. Amer. Birds, ii. p. 28
(1895) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 148 edt

Muscivora tyrannus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ill. p. 150 (1901).

The eggs of the Fork-tailed Tyrant-bird are of a very regular oval
shape, and exhibit a small amount of gloss. They are of a creamy-
white colour, spotted and blotched with lavender-grey and rich

; ; 5
purplish or reddish brown. The markings often form a zone round
the broad end. Specimens measure from -82 to -9 in length, and
from *61 to *66 in breadth.

2. Medellin, Antioquia,U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

1. Medellin. Crowley Bequest.

6. Brazil. Spencer Moore, Esq. [P.].
2. Brazil. Crowley Bequest.

4, Brazil. Crowley Bequest.

5, Argentine Republic, Noy. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
Li Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

1. Buenos Ayres, with 2 eggs of W. H. Hudson, Esq. [P.].

Molothrus bonariensis.

J. Buenos Ayres, with 8 eggs of |= W.H. Hudson, Esq. [P.].
Molothrus bonariensis.

1, Buenos Ayres, with 2 eges of W. H. Hudson, Esq. [P.].
Molothrus bonariensis.

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PIPRIDE. Zl

Muscivora forficatus (Gm.).

Milvulus forficatus, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds, ii. p. 311
(1874) ; Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 279 (1888); Salv. §& Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 106 (1890); Bendire, Life-Hist. N.
Amer, Birds, ii. p. 233, pl. i. figs. 12 & 18 (1895); Nehkrk, Kat.
Eiersammi, p. 145 (1899).

Muscivora forficatus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 150 (1901).

The eggs of the Scissor-tailed Tyrant-bird resemble those of
M, tyrannus, but have the lavender-grey markings less conspicuous.
They measure from ‘8 to *88 in length, and from ‘63 to -65 in
breadth.

3. North America (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

4, Brownsville, Texas, 2nd June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
ese

4. Western Texas (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

1. [Texas (Tristram Coll.).| Crowley Bequest.

4, Central America. W. G. Littsom, Hsq. [P.].

Family PIPRID/A.

Sub-Family PIPRIN.

Genus MACHAROPTERUS, Bp.
Macheropterus regulus (Hahn & Kiister).
(Plate VI. fig. 1.)

Machzropterus regulus, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 304 (1888) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 156 (1901).
An egg of the Striped Manikin in the Collection is of a blunt
oval form, devoid of gloss, and cream-coloured, streaked and mottled
with pale umber-brown and lavender. It measures -7 by °52.

1. Rio Janeiro. Alexander Fry, Esq. [P.].

Genus CHIROXIPHIA, Cad.

Chiroxiphia caudata (Shaw).
(Plate VI. fig. 3.)

Pipra caudata, Euler, J. f. O. 1867, p. 223.

Chiroxiphia caudata, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 310 (1888) ; id. § Huds.
Argent. Orn.i. p. 161 (1888) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 144 (1899) ;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus, Paulista, iv. p. 238 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
ill. p. 156 (1901).

An egg of the Long-tailed Manikin is of a narrow oval shape,
devoid of gloss, and of a light ochre-colour, streaked and blotched,
chiefly round the broad end, with brown and lavender. It measures
1 by ‘60.

1. Iguapé, Brazil, 23rd Nov. Crowley Bequest.

218 PIPRID®,

Genus MANACUS, Briss.

Manacus manacus (Liin.).
Chiromacheris manacus, Scl. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 517, pl. xlii. fig. 11;
Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 813 (1888); Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml.,
p. 144, taf. iv. fig. 58 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 258 (1900).
Manacus manacus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 157 (1901).

The eggs of the White-bellied Manikin in the Collection are of a
blunt oval form and exhibit no gloss. They are of a light ochre-
colour, marked all over with streaks and blotches of umber-brown
and lavender, the markings being confluent and forming a zone
round the broad end. They measure respectively: *8L by °57;
“76 by °57.

2. Remedios, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon).

Manacus gutturosus (Desm.).
(Plate VI. fig. 2.)
Pipra manacus (nec Linn.), Euler, J. f. O. 1867, p. 223.
Chiromacheris gutturosa, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 513 (1888) ; von
Ihering, Rev. Mus, Paulista, iv. p. 238 (1900).
Manacus gutturosus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 158 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-headed Manikin in the Collection resemble
those of Macheropterus requlus and Manacus manacus very closely
in coloration, They measure respectively: ‘82 by °6; °8 by °6;
8 by °6.
2. Rio Janeiro. Alexander Fry, Esq. [P.].
1. Iguapé, Brazil, 14th Nov. Crowley Bequest.

Manacus vitellinus (Gould).

Chiromacheeris vitellina, Scl. § Salv. P. Z. 8S. p. 517, pl. xlii. fig. 10;
Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 316 (1888); Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-
Amer., Aves, ii. p. 114 (1890).

Manacus vitellinus, Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 158 (1901).

The eggs of the Yellow-throated Manikin in the Collection are of
the same character as those of M7. manacus. ‘Two are cream-coloured,
marked with confluent streaks of umber-brown and lavender, chiefly
round the broad end. ‘The other two are of a light ochre-colour,
densely smeared over the broader half with umber-brown, pale brown,
and lavender. They measure respectively: ‘79 by -6; *86 by ‘6;
‘87 by °61; °83 by °61.

2, Remedios, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon),
2. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

COTINGID A. 219

Family COTINGID.

Sub-Family TITY RIN.

Genus TITYRA, Vievll.
Tityra semifasciata (Spi).
Tityra personata, Scl. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 517.
Tityra semifasciata, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 330 (1888) ; Salv. §

Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 118 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
iii. p. 161 (1901).

The eggs of the Masked Becard are elliptical in shape, moderately
glossy, and plain white. Two examples measure respectively :
soo) by 07,3, L-Ol by eit.

2. Remedios, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(7. K. Salmon).

Genus PLATYPSARIS, Sc/.

Platypsaris atricapillus (Vievll.).
(Plate VI. figs. 6 & 7.)

Hadrostomus atricapillus, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 353 (1888) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 144 (1899); von Ihering, Rev. Mus.
Paulista, iv. p. 239 (1900).

Platypsaris atricapillus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 163 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-headed Becard in the Collection are of a
blunt oval form and exhibit no gloss. One is cream-coloured,
blotched chiefly at the broad end with pale ochre and lavender.
The other is similarly marked with lilac-grey and lavender on a
white ground. They measure respectively: 1:03 by °72; 1 by °76.

2. Iguapé, Brazil, 20th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

Platypsaris homochrous (Sc/.).

Hadrostomus homochrous, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1879, p. 517, pl. xlii. fig. 12 ;
Scl. Cat. Birds B, M. xiv. p. 834 (1888) ; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-
Amer., Aves, ii. p. 124 (1890).

Platypsaris homochrous, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 168 (1901).

An egg of Sclater’s Becard is of a regular oval form, devoid of
gloss, and of a pinkish buff-colour, marked with a zone of small
specks and indistinct lines of pale rufous round the broad end. It
measures ‘9 by ‘63.

1, Remedios, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K. Salmon).

220 COTINGID&.

Platypsaris albiventris, Lawr.
(Plate VI. fig. 4.)
Tladrostomus albiventris, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 835 (1888) ;

Nehrk. Kat, Eversammi. p. 144 (1899).
Platypsaris albiventris, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 163 (1901).

The eggs of Xantus’s Becard in the Collection are of a somewhat
pointed oval shape, and exhibit a slight amount of gloss. They are
of a pinkish-buff colour, marked chiefly about the broad end with
rich umber-brown. In one specimen the markings consist of
confluent streaks and blotches; in the other they form a dense cap.
They measure respectively ; *88 by -64; ‘88 by °63.

2. Mazatlan, Mexico (A. Forrer). Crowley Bequest.

Platypsaris aglaize (Lafr.).
(Plate VI. figs. 9 & 10.)

Pachyrhamphus aglaiz, Owen, Ibis, 1861, p. 64, pl. ii. fig. 4.

Hadrostomus aglaize, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 335 (1888); Salv. §
Godm. Centr.-Amer., Aves, ii. p. 121 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Liersammi.
p. 144 (1899).

Platypsaris aglaiz, Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 163 (1901)

The eggs of the Rose-throated Becard in the Collection vary from
a narrow to a broad oval shape, are devoid of gloss, and are of three
types of coloration. Those of one type resemble the egg described
and figured by Owen (J. ¢.), which is cream-coloured, densely marked
with lines, scrawls, and spots of purplish-pink and clouds of lilac.
Of a second type are eggs of a pinkish-buff ground-colour, marked,
chiefly at the broad end, with blotches, scrawls, and spots of umber-
brown and purplish grey. Eggs of the third type are of a pale
creamy-buff colour, sparingly spotted all over with pale greyish
brown. Specimens measure from ‘91 to ‘96 in length, and from
65 to ‘7 in breadth.

1. Valladolid, Yucatan (Gaumer). Gould Coll.

4, Yucatan. Crowley Bequest.

2. San Geronimo, Guatemala, 15th May Salvin-Godman Coll.
(R, Owen).

Genus PACHYRHAMPHUS, Gray.
Pachyrhamphus viridis (Vieill.).
(Plate VI. fig. 5.)
Pachyrhamphus viridis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 358 (1888) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Etersammi. p. 144 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev, Mus. Paulista, iv.
p. 239 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 164 (1901).

An egg of Vieillot’s Becard is of an ordinary oval shape and

~ PACHYRHAMPHUS.—RUPICOLA. DL

devoid of gloss. It is of a pale buff-colour, densely smeared
and streaked with umber-brown and lavender. It measures °88
by °64.

1. Iguapé, Brazil, Sept. Crowley Bequest.

Pachyrhamphus rufus (Bodd.).
(Plate VI. fig. 8.)

Pachyrhamphus rufus, Sel. Cat. Birds B, M, xiv. p. 343 (1888); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 165 (1901).

Two eggs of the Chestnut Becard are of a blunt oval shape, and
exhibit a small amount of gloss, They are white, marked with

spots and small blotches of rich purplish-red, Jilac, and dark brown
or black. They measure respectively: -9 by °65; -95 by °7.

2, Rio Janeiro. Alexander Fry, Esq. [P.].

Sub-Family RUPICOLIN ©.

Genus RUPICOLA, Briss.

Rupicola rupicola (Linn.).
(Plate V ities 18:)

Rupicola crocea, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 869 (1888) ; Lloyd, Ibis,
1896, p. 429; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 240 (1900).
Rupicola rupicola, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 171 (1901).

An egg of the Demerara Cock-of-the-Rock from the Tristram
Collection differs considerably from those of the next species. It
is of an elliptical shape, almost devoid of all gloss, and of a creamy-
buff colour, thickly marked with lines, scrawls, spots, and small

blotches of dark brown, pale umber, and dark lavender. It measures
1°8 by 1°32.

1. [Brazil (Tristram Coll.).] Jrowley Bequest.

Rupicola sanguinolenta, Gould.
late Vale geal)
Rupicola sanguinolenta, Scl. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p.519; Scl. Cat. Birds

BL. M. xiv. p. 371 (1888) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 145 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 171 (1901),

The eggs of the Colombian Cock-of-the-Rock are of a broad
oval shape, and exhibit a moderate amount of gloss, They are

229 COTINGID..

of a pale buff-colour, spotted and blotched, chiefly at the broad
end, with dark umber-brown, deep grey, and lavender. ‘Three
examples measure respectively: 1°75 by 1°34; 1:85 by 1:3; 1:87
by 1°21.

2. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Crowley Bequest.
(T. K. Salmon).
1, Antioquia. Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Family COTINGIN At.

Genus PHIBALURA, Vveill.

Phibalura flavirostris, Vici/!.
(Plate VI. fig. 11.)

Phibalura flavirostris, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 872 (1888) ; Goéldi,
Ibis, 1894, p. 484, fig. 1; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 240
(1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 171 (1901).

The eggs of the Crested Shortbill presented by Dr. Goéldi approach
the spheroidal in shape and are quite devoid of all gloss, They are
of a pale green colour, spotted and blotched, chiefly on the broader
half, with very dark brown or black, deep grey, and lavender.
‘They measure respectively: -9 by °75; °9 by *72.

2. Colonia Alpina, Rio Janeiro, 17th Dr. E, A. Goéldi [P.].
Noy.

Genus PIPREOLA, Swains.
Pipreola riefferi (Borss.).
Pipreola riefferi, Sel. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 519, pl. xii. fig. 8; Sel.
Cat. Birds B. M, xiv. p. 3877 (1888); Sharpe, Hand-l. 11. p. 172
(1901).

The eggs of Ricffer’s Piprecle are of a regular oval shape, and
exhibit a moderate amount of gloss. ‘They are of a white or pinkish
cream-colour, sparingly marked with small round spots of rich
purplish red. On one of the examples in the Collection there is,
in addition to the small spots, a large blotch which is blurred at
the edges and runs into the surrounding ground-colour Five
specimens measure respectively: ‘99 by 8; 1:06 by °8; 1 by “74;
1:04 by “725 1°07 by °8.

2, Santa Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Colombia (7. A. Salmon).
2, Antioquia (7. K.S.). Salvin-Godman Coll,

1. U.S, Colombia, Crowley Bequest.

PHYTOTOMID &. Qe

Sub-Family GYMNODERIN i.
Genus PYRODERUS, Gray.

Pyroderus granadensis (La/r.).

Pyroderus granadensis, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M., xiv. p.398 (1888) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 176 (1901).
An egg of the Colombian Fruit-Crow in the Collection resembles
those of Rupicola sanguinolenta. It measures 1°83 by 1-31.

1. U.S. Colombia. Crowley Bequest.

Fyroderus orenocensis (La/r.).

Pyroderus orenocensis, Sel. § Salv. P. ZS. 1879, p. 520, pl. sili. fig. 7 5
Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p- 898 (1888) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 145 (1899) ; Skarpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 177 (1901).

The eggs of the Orinoco Fruit-Crow are inseparable from those
of P. granadensis and Rupicola sanguinolenta. Two examples
measure respectively : 1°87 by 1:3; 1:8 by 1:3.

2. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S. Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.
(T. K, Salmon).

Family PHYTOTOMID.E.

Genus PHYTOTOMA, JVolina.

Phytotoma rara, Molina.
(Plate VI. fig. 13.)

Phytotoma rara, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 403 (1888) ; James, New
List Chilian Birds, p.3 (1892); Lane, Ibis, 1 207 p- 35; Nehrk. Kat.
Eersammi. p. 145 F899) Sharpe, Handl. iii. p. 178 (1901).

The eggs of the Chilian Plant-cutter are of a pointed oval form
and very glossy. They are of a greenish-blue colour, speckled and
spotted, chiefly at the broad end, with very dark chocolate-brown
_ or black, and occasionally with lilac also, They measure from -95
to 1:12 in length, and from -7 to -76 in breadth.

2. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
2, Central Chile, Oct. derkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile, Jan. Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile (Landbeck), Berkeley James Coll.
1. Chile (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

dD.

Rio Bueno, Valdivia, Chile, 25th Dec. Crowley Bequest.

bo
Ww
ris

PITTIDA.

Phytotoma rutila, Viedll.
(Plate VI. fig. 12.)

Phytotoma rutila, Sed. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 407 (1888) ; zd. §& Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 164 (1888) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 178 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-breasted Plant-cutter are of a blunt oval
form, and exhibit a slight gloss. They are of an olive-grey or pale
olive-green colour, spotted, chiefly at the broad end, with umber or
deep purplish brown, pale brown, and lavender. Four examples
measure respectively: °83 by °65; °87 by °65; -96 by °68; -94
by °68.

2. Argentine Republic, 8th Sept. Crowley Bequest.
2. Esperanza, Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Family PITTID.

The eggs of the Pittas vary from a broad blunt oval to a spheroidal
shape. They are double-spotted, and in most cases exhibit a largo
amount of gloss.

Genus ANTHOCINCLA, Blyth.

Anthocincla phayrei, Blyth.
(Plate VI. fig. 14.)

Anthocinela phayrii, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 418 (1888); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 887 (1890); Outes ed. Hume, Nests §
Lygs Ind, Birds, ii. p. 279 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 179
(1901).

The eggs of Phayre’s Pitta are white, marked with specks and
small spots of black and lavender, more densely at the broad end
than elsewhere. Four examples measure respectively: 11 by *88 ;

1:09 by *85; 1:08 by -85; 1:1 by -86.
4, Thoungyin Valley, Tenasserim, TIume Coll.
21st April (C. 7. Bingham).
Genus HYDRORNIS, Blyth.
Hydrornis nipalensis (//odqs.).
(Plate VI. fig. 15.)

Pitta nipalensis, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p- 414 (1888) ; Oates, Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 889 (1890); Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eygs
Ind. Birds, ii. p. 281 (1890) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 146 (1899).

Hydrornis nipalensis, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 179 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue-naped Pitta are of a creamy-white colour,

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marked with specks, spots, and, sometimes, small blotches of grey
and two or more shades of brown. The markings are set more
densely at the broad end than elsewhere. Specimens measure from
1:1 to 1:2 in length, and from °88 to -98 in breadth.

5. Sikhim, 5000 feet, 10th June (J. Hume Coll,

Gammie).

2. Sikhim, 5000 feet, 19th May (J. G.). Hume Coll.

2. Sikhim, 4000 feet, 21st May (J. G.). Hume Coll.

2. Sikhim, 19th May. Crowley Bequest.

2. Sikhim. Crowley Bequest.

4. Darjiling, Sikhim (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.

3. Sadiya, Assam, 14th May. Hume Coll.

2. N. Cachar Hills. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

ees:

Genus PITTA, Vievll.
Pitta cyanea, Blyth.
Pitta cyanea, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 417 (1888); Oates, Fauna

Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 391 (1890) ; zd. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs
Ind. Birds, 11. p. 282 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 179 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue Pitta are creamy-white, pretty densely
marked with spots, streaks, and fine angular lines of dark purplish-
brown or black and grey. On some specimens the markings are
very coarse, on others very delicate and fine. Specimens measure
from 1:05 to 1:09 in length, and from °82 to °86 in breadth.

4, Kaukarit, Tenasserim, 23rd May Hume Coll.
(C. LT. Bingham).
5. Kaukarit, 26th May (C. 7. B.). Hume Coll.

Pitta cyanoptera, Zemm.
(Plate VI. fig. 16.)

Pitta moluccensis, Oates, Birds Brit. Burmah, i. p. 415 (1888).

Pitta cyanoptera, Scl. Cat. Birds b, M. xiv. p. 420 (1888) ; Oates, Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 392 (1890); td. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs
Ind. Birds, ii. p. 283 (1890); Nehrk, Kat. Eversammil. p. 146 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 180 (1901).

The eggs of the Lesser Blue-winged Pitta are of two very
distinct types. In one, they are creamy-white, thickly marked
with spots, blotches, streaks, and occasional lines of purplish brown
and grey. In the second (a specimen of which is figured), they are
very beautifully clouded with lilac-grey and marked with fine lines
and scrawls of purple. Examples measure from ‘95 to 1:15 in
length, and from °78 to ‘9 in breadth,

2. Pegu, 11th June (Z. W. Oates). Oates Coll.
2. Pegu, 11th June (Z. W. O.). Crowley Bequest.

VOL, III, Q

226 PITTID ©.

2. Pegu, 27th June (Z. W. O.). TIume Coll.
2. Pegu, 27th June (£. W. O.). Crowley Bequest.
4, Amherst, Tenasserim, 15th July Hume Coll.
CH. Davison).
3. Pynekyun, Tenasserim, 2nd May Hume Coll.
(C. T. Bingham).
3. Moulmein, Tenasserim, 9th May Hume Coll.
(CT. B.).
4, Kaukarit, Tenasserim, 25th May Hume Coll,
(C.D Bay

Pitta megarhyncha, Schl.

Pitta megarhyncha, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 421 (1888); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 895 (1890) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests &
Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 285 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 180
(1901).

A single egg of the Larger Blue-winged Pitta in the Collection is
very imperfect, but appears to be similar to the eggs of P. eyanoptera
of the first type described above, and of about the same size.

1. Tongkah Island, Malay Peninsula, Hume Coll.
17th April (J. Darling).

Pitta brachyura (Linn.).
Pitta brachyura, Sci. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 423 (1888); Oates, Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 893 (1890) ; rd. ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs

Ind. Birds, ii. p. 285 (1890) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 146 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p- 180 (1901).

The eggs of the Indian Pitta are of a china-white, marked with
spots and small blotches of dark brown or black, brownish red,
umber-brown, and lavender. On some specimens there are also
some hair-like lines and scrawls. Examples measure from :96 to
1:07 in length, and from ‘8 to -9 in breadth.

6. Raipur, Central Provinces, India Hume Coll.
(F. R. Blewitt).
7. Raipur, June (Ff. #. B.). Hume Coll,
28. Raipur, July (Ff. &. B.). Hume Coll.
1. Raipur, May (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Raipur, 7th June. Crowley Bequest.

Pitta strepitans, Temm.

Pitta strepitans, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 430 (1865) ; Ramsay,
Ibis, 1867, p. 414, pl. vill. fig. 2; Scl. Cat. Birds B M. xiv. p. 428
(1888) ; North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 172, pl. xi. fig.-7
(1889) : Nehrk. Kat. Ever samml. p. 146 (1 899) ; ; Ca ‘ampbell, Nests S

Eqgs Austr, Birds, ii. p. 525, pl. 16 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p- 181 (1901).

The eggs of the Noisy Pitta are variable in coloration and size,

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some resembling those of Hydrornis nipalensis, and others those of
Pitta cyanea. They measure from 1:05 to 1-3 in length, and from
*93 to 1:02 in breadth.

3. Cape York, N. Australia. Gould Coll,

3. Cape York. Crowley Bequest.

4. N. Australia (Cockeredl). Gould Coll.

2. Australia. Salvin-Godman Coll,

Pitta mackloti, Temm.

Pitta mackloti, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 436 (1888) ; North, Nests §
Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 174, pl. xi. fig. 9 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Hier-
samml. p. 146 (1899); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, ii. p. 528
(1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 183 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue-breasted Pitta bear a close resemblance to
those of P, cyanoptera of the first type. They measure from 1:05
to 1:12 in length, and from ‘85 to -92 in breadth.

3. Cape York, N. Australia. . Gould Coll,
4. Cape York. Gould Coll.

Pitta finschi, Ramsay.

Pitta finschi, Ramsay, Proc. Linn. Soc. NWS. W. ix. p. 864 (1884); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 183 (1901).

One of the eggs of Finsch’s Pitta in the Collection is white,
marked all over with coarse and well-defined blotches of pale brown
and lavender. The other is creamy-white, densely streaked and
mottled with pale brown and lavender. Both are devoid of gloss,
nd they measure respectively: 1:13 by -92; 1:09 by :82.

2. Fergusson Island, New Guinea Crowley Bequest.
(A. S. Meek).

Pitta atricapilla, Less.
Pitta atricapilla, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 458 (1888); Sharpe, Ibis,
1894, p. 256; Grant § Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 245; Nehrk, Kat.
Eiiersamml. p. 146 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 183 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-headed Pitta in the Collection are white,
marked with brown and lavender. In one specimen the markings
consist entirely of specks ; in two others of both specks and coarse
spots. They measure respectively: 1 by °82; 1:09 by °83; 1-1
by °84.

1. Samar, Philippine Islands, 30th June, J. Whitehead, Esq. [P.].
2. Tawi-tawi Island, Sulu Archipelago Crowley Bequest.
(A. H. Everett).

Q2

aa PITTIDA,

Pitta miilleri, Bp.
(Plate VI. fig. 17.)

Pitta muelleri, Sharpe, P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 846; Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv.
p. 489 (1888) ; Sharpe, Ibis, 1889, p. 448 ; Hose, Ibis, 1895, p. 404 ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 146 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 183
(1901).

The eggs of Miiller’s Pitta resemble these of P. eyanoptera of
the first type described. They measure from -92 to 1:03 in length,
and from *79 to ‘81 in breadth.

5. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

4. Labuan. Dr. Bowdler Sharpe [P.].
3. Labuan (Sir Hugh Low). Crowley Bequest.

2. Labuan, Dee. (J. Whitehead). Crowley Bequest.

3. Baram, Sarawak, 14th May. Dr. Charles Hose [P.].

Pitta cucullata, Harti.
Pitta cucullata, Scl. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 442 (1888) ; Oates, Fauna

Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 895 (1890) ; ad. ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs
Ind, Birds, ii. p. 286 (1890) ; Nehrk. Kat, Eiersammi. p. 147 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 184 (1901).

The eggs of the Green-breasted Pitta resemble those of P. cyanea
very closely, and require no separate description. ‘They measure
from 1 to 11 in length, and from °82 to ‘86 in breadth.

2. Dibrughar, Assam, 23rd June. Hume Coll.
2. Sadiya, Assam, 18th May. Hume Coll.
2. Sylhet, 25th May (J. R. Cripps). Hume Coll,
3. Amherst, Tenasserim, 12th July Hume Coll.

(W. Davison).

Genus EUCICHLA, Cab. § Heine.

Eucichla cyanura (Bodd.).
Eucichla cyanura, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 445 (1888) ; Nehrk.

Kat. Eversamml. p. 147 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p. 184
(1901).

Two eggs of the Blue-tailed Pitta in the Collection are white,
sparingly spotted on the broader half with dark slaty-brown
and lavender. They measure respectively: 1-15 by 8; 1-1 by ‘85.

2. Java. Crowley Bequest.

Si

PHILEPILTID®.—HIRUNDINID®. 929

Family: PEILEP IY ET DAE

Genus PHILEPITTA, Geoff’.

Philepitta jala (Bodd.)
Philepitta castanea, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madaq.,
Ors. p. 296, pl. 302. fig. 14 (1879).
Philepitta jala, Sel. Cat. Birds B. M. xiv. p. 410 (1888); Sibree, Ibis,
1891, p. 442; Nehrk, Kat. Liersammil. p. 145 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l,
lil. p. 185 (1901).

An egg of Boddaert’s Philepitta is of a very narrow oval shape,
slightly rough in texture, moderately glossy, and pure white. It
measures 1:1 by °72.

1. Madagascar (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Sub-Order ACROMYODI,

PASSERES NORMALES.

Family HIRUNDINID.

The eggs of the Swallows are either plain white or spotted with
rufous.

Genus CHELIDONARIA, Leichenow.

The eggs of the House-Martins are generally of a regular oval
shape, moderately glossy, and plain white.

Chelidonaria urbica (Linn.).

Hirundo urbica, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. tab. xlii. fig. 3, a, 6, e (1846-
54); Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Dirds, i. p. 261, pl. Ixy. fig. 11 (1856) ;
Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 178, pl. 17 (1884) ; id. Eggs of Brit. Birds,
p. 269, pl. 58 a. fig. 19 (1896).

Chelidon urbica, Bacdeker, Fier Eur. Vog. tab. 52. fig. 14 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. iii. p. 495 (1875); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x.
p- 87 (1885) ; id. §& Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 7 (1885-1894) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 177 (1890).

Chelidonaria urbica, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 187 (1901).

The eggs of the House-Martin measure from ‘74 to 85 in length,
and from ‘52 to ‘58 in breadth.

230 HIRUNDINID®,

2. Norfolk, Salvin-Godman Coll.

4. Norfolk, 30th June (F. Norgate). Seebohm Coll.

2, Taunton, Somerset, June (Hargitt Seebohm Coll.
Coll.).

1, Hounsdown, Hants, 7th June Seebohm Coll.
(Hargitt Coll.),

2. London. Gould Coll.

4. Churt, Surrey. Crowley Bequest.

6. Tuilford, Surrey. Crowley Bequest.

4. Reval, Baltic Provinces (2ussow). Seebohm Coll.

4, Delphi, Greece, 3rd May (ZH. See- Seebohm Coll.
bohm § T. Kriiper).

1, Mysore, S. India, lst May (M. F. Hume Coll.

Coussmaker).

Chelidonaria cashmiriensis (Gould).
Chelidon cashmiriensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 90 (1885) ; zd. §
Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 19 (1885-94).
Chelidon cashmirensis, La Fouche, [bis, 1899, p. 430.
Chelidonaria cashmiriensis, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 188 (1901).

Three eggs of the Kashmir House-Martin measure respectively :
“71 by °51; ‘74 by 52; °73 by °52.

3. Kuatun, Foh-kien, China,16th May —_C. B, Rickett, Esq. [P.].
(J. D. La Touche).

Chelidonaria dasypus (B).).

Chelidon dasypus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.x. p.91 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i, p. 23 (1885-94) ; Seebohm, Birds Japan. Emp.
p. 144 (1890) ; Nehrk. Kat. Liersammil. p. 84 (1899).

Chelidonaria dasypus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 188 (1901).

The eggs of Blakiston’s House-Martin in the Collection measure
respectively: -76 by °54; -77 by 55; °79 by -54.

3. Japan (H. Pryer). Seebohm Coll.

Chelidonaria lagopus (Pail.).

Chelidon lagopoda, Seebohm, Ibis, 1879, p. 17.

Chelidon lagopus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 93 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt,
Mon, Mirundinide, i. p. 25 (1885-94).

Chelidon urbica lagopoda, Tacz. Faune Orn. Sibér. Orient. p. 184 (1891).

Chelidonaria lagopus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 188 (1901).

Three eggs of Pallas’s House-Martin measure respectively : *8 by
52; *8 by 55; °77 by °59d.

2. Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, 22nd June Seebohm Coll.
(Kibort).

1. Yenesei River, Lat. 67° N., 4th Seebohm Coll.
July (H. Seebohm).

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Genus CLIVICOLA, 7. Forster.

‘The eggs of the Sand-Martins are of a somewhat pointed oval
shape, nearly devoid of all gloss, and of a plain white.

Clivicola riparia (Zinn.).

Hirundo riparia, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vig. tab. xli. fig. 2, a, b, ¢ (1845-
54); Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 264, pl. xv. fig. i (1856) ;
Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 184, pl. 17 (1884) ; id. Eygs of Brit. Birds,
p- 270, pl. 58 4. fig. 18 (1896).

Cotyle riparia, Baedeker, Ever Eur. Vog. tab. 52. fig. 15 (1855-63) ;
Brewer, N, Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 105, pl. iv. fig. 49 (1856).

Cotile riparia, Dresser, Birds Hur, iii. p. 505 (1874); Sharpe, Cat. Birds

M. x. p. 96 (1885); Wd. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 43
(1885-94).
Clivicola riparia, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 189 (1901).

The eggs of the Sand-Martin measure from ‘6 to °76 in length,
and from 46 to ‘53 in breadth.

3. North America (Srmths. Inst.).

2. North America (Henshaw Coll.).

4. North America.

1. North America (J. M. Brewer:
Tristram Coll.).

North America (D. G. Elliot:
Tristram Coll.).

Alaska (Henshaw Coll.).

Bangor, Maine, 12th June.

Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Princeton University, N.J.[E.].
Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.

Salvin-Godman Coll.

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
peel

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.}.

Salvin-Godman Coll.

Hartford, Connecticut, 2nd June.

England.

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Cotile shelleyi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 100 (1885); id. § Wyatt,

Carlisle (Heysham).
Ashopton, Derbyshire, 4th June
(H. Seebohin).

Ringwood, Hants(C. B. Wharton).

New Forest, 25th June (ZZ.
Saunders).

Tilford, Surrey.

Pomerania, June (7. Holland).

Berlin (7. Holland).

Reval, Baltic Provinces (Russow).

Foochow, China, Feb.

Gould Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Crowley Bequest,
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.

C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].

Clivicola shelleyi (Sharpe),
Cotyle riparia, Shelley, Birds Egypt, p. 124 (1872).

Mon, Hirundinida, i. p. 68 (1885-94).
Clivicola shelleyi, Sharpe, Hund-l, iii. p. 189 (1901).

The eggs of the Egyptian Sand-Martin measure from °6 to ’71

in length, and from *46 to ‘6 in breadth.
7. Egypt.

Col. E. Larking [P.].

232 HIRUNDINID&.

Clivicola cincta (Bodd.).
Cotyle cineta, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Afr, p. 558 (1883).
Cotile cincta, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 101 (1885).
Clivicola cincta, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 189.

Two eggs of the Brown-collared Sand-Martin measure ‘7 by ‘5.

2, Carolina, Transvaal, 24th March. Capt. W. A. Payn [P.].

Clivicola paludicola ( Vieill.).
Cotyle paludicola, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 860 (1875-84).
Cotile paludicola, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 102 (1885); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversammi. p. 85 (1899); Stark § Sclater, Fauna S. Africa,
Birds, ii. p. 283 (1901).
Clivicola paludicola, Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 189 (1901).

The eggs of the South-African Sand-Martin in the Collection
measure respectively : °73 by 49; ‘7 by -48; °7 by ‘5.

3. Nels Poort, S. Africa (2. Atmore : Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Clivicola cowani (Sharpe).
Cotyle cowani, Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soe. Edin. vir. p. 148 (1882).
Cotyle paludicola, var. cowani, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat.
Madag., Ois. ii. p. 898 (1885).
Cotile cowani, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.x. p. 104 (1885) ; id & Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 79 (1885-94).
Cliyicola eowani, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 189 (1901).

Three eggs of Cowan’s Sand-Martin measure respectively: °7 by
“51; “7 by 093 °72) by 98.

2, Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
2, Madagascar. Crowley Bequest.

Clivicola sinensis (J. E. Gray).

Cotile sinensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 104 (1885) ; ad. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 81 (1885-94); Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind.,
Birds, ii. p. 273 (1890); td. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds,
ii. p. 178 (1890).

Clivicola sinensis, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 190 (1901).

The eggs of the Indian Sand-Martin measure from -63 to ‘73 in
length, and from °45 to ‘53 in breadth,

4. Sikhim Terai, 13th Oct. Hume Coll.
3. Sikhim Terai, 17th Oct. Hume Coll.
7. Sikhim Terai, 26th Oct. Tiume Coll.
9, Sikhim Terai, 14th Nov. Hume Coll.
2. Sikhim Terai, 24th Noy. Hume Coll.
3. Sikhim Terai, 25th Nov. Hume Coll.
1. Delhi, 8th April (C. 7. Bingham). Tlume Coll.

PTYONOPROGNE. 233

1. N.W. India (A. A. Anderson: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

3. Agra, lst Feb. Hume Coll,

1. Etawah, 12th March. ‘Hume Coll.

1. Jumna River, Etawah, 14th Jan. Hume Coll.

1. Bharaitch, 17th June. Hume Coll.

4, Allahabad, 26th Feb. Hume Coll,

2. Chupra, 15th March. Hume Coll,

3. Raipur, C. Provinces. Hume Coll.

3. Akyab, Burma, 15th Feb. (Z. R. Crowley Bequest.
Shopland).

Genus PTYONOPROGNE, Reichenb.

The eggs of the Rock-Martins are all of the same type and hardly
separable from one another. ‘They are of a somewhat lengthened
oval shape, and exhibit a moderate amount of gloss. The ground-
colour is white, speckled and spotted, and at times blotched, with
brownish red or chestnut and underlying grey or lavender. The
markings are almost invariably dense and more or less confluent at
the broad end, where they form an irregular zone or imperfect cap.

Ptyonoprogne rupestris (Scop.).
Cotile rupestris, Baedeker, Kier Eur. Vig. tab. 52. fig. 16 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur, iii, p. 513 (1874); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x.
p- 109 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 96 (1885-94).
Hirundo rupestris, Bree, Birds Eur, 2nd ed. iv. p. 96, pl. — (1875).
Biblis rupestris, Sharpe § Wyatt, op. cit. p. 129.
Ptyonoprogne rupestris, Sharpe, Hand-l, ili. p. 190 (1901).

The eggs of the Rock-Martin measure from ‘69 to °83 in length,
and from *52 to *57 in breadth,

4, St. Gotthard, Switzerland, 12th Seebohm Coll.
June (7. Holland).

2, Mont Cenis (7. Avriiper). Seebohm Coll.

1. Styria. Gould Coll.

1. Styria. Salvin-Godman Coll.

4, Parnassus, Greece, Ist June (7. Seebohm Coll.
Kriiper).

1. Parnassus, 2nd June (7. K.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Parnassus, 5th June (7. K.). Seebohm Coll.

J. Greece (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Smyrna, 4th May (7. K.). Seebohm Coll.

1. Thebes, Egypt, Feb. (C. Cavendish Crowley Bequest.
Taylor).

Ptyonoprogne obsoleta (Cub.).
(Plate VII. fig. 2.)

Cotile obsoleta, Dresser, Birds Eur. iii. p. 521 (1875); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. x. p. 111 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt, Mon. Mirundinide, i. p. 111
(1885-94).

234. HIRUNDINID®.

Ptyonoprogne obsoleta, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eygs Ind. Birds, ii.
p. 188, footnote (1890); Yerbury, Ibis, 1896, p. 22; Sharpe, Hand-l.
et. p: L90 (S01);
Biblis obsoleta, Sharpe § Wyatt, op. cit. p. 129.

Five eggs of the Pale Rock-Martin have an average measurement
of *68 by “48,

2. Jask, Persian Gulf, 15th March Hume Coll.
(EZ. A. Butler).
3. Aden, Jan. Col. J. W. Yerbury [P.].

Ptyonoprogne fuligula (Licht.).
(Plate VII. fig. 1.)

Cotyle fuligula, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8S. Africa, p. 860 (1875-84) ;
Butler, Feilden § Reid, Zool. 1882, p. 250.

Cotile fuligula, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 106 (1885); id. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 115 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 86 (1899).

siblis fuligula, Sharpe § Wyatt, op. cit. p. 130.

Ptyonoprogne fuligula, Sharpe, Hand-l. 111. p. 190 (1901) ; Stark §- Selater,
Fauna 8. Africa, Birds, ii. p, 286 (1901).

The eggs of the Rufous-throated Rock-Martin measure from °8 to
*89 in length, and from °53 to °6 in breadth.

2. South Africa, E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.].
3. Cape Colony (7. Atmore: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).
1. Cape of Good Hope (£. LZ. Layard: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
1, Newcastle, Natal. Capt. Savile G. Reid [P.].

Ptyonoprogne concolor (Sykes).

Cotile concolor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 108 (1885) ; zd. § Wyatt,
Mon, Hirundinide, i. p. 123 (1885-94) ; Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat.
Hist. Soc. iv. p. 3 (1889).

Ptyonoprogne concolor, Barnes, op. cit. pl. —. fig. 90; Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind, Birds, ii. p. 181 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 191
(1901).

Biblis concolor, Sharpe § Wyatt, op. cit. p. 131.

The eggs of the Dusky Rock-Martin measure from ‘67 to °74 in
length, and from °d to *56 in breadth.

3. India. Hume Coll,

2. Etawah, N.W. Provinces (W. £. Crowley Bequest.
Brooks: Tristram Coill.).

4, Jhansi, Jan. Tlume Coll.
1. Jhansi, Jan. Hume Coll.
1. Jhansi, April. Hume Coll.
3. Jhansi, July. Hume Coll.
1. Saugor, C. Provinces. Hume Coll.
2. JXotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, 20th Hume Coll.

April (Miss Cockburn).

TACHYCINETA. 235

Genus TACHYCINETA, Cab.

The eggs of the Swallows of this genus are of a somewhat pvinted
oval form, exhibit little or no gloss, and are plain white.

Tachycineta leucorrhous (V‘eill.).

Tachycineta leucorrhous, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 114 (1885); id.
§ Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 148 (1885-94); Sel. § Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 80 (1888); Nehrk, Kat. Erersammi. p. 85 (1899) ;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 206 (1990); Sharpe, Hand-l.
lil. p. 191 (1901).

Three eggs of the South-American Green Swallow measure
respectively : °7 by °52; ‘79 by -55; °81 by ‘55.

2. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.
1, South Chile (Zristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Tachycineta albilinea (Zawr.).

Tachycineta albilinea, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 285
(1888) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 115 (1885) ; id. §& Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 149 (1885-94) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 191
(1901).

The eggs of the Central-American Green Swallow in the Col-
lection measure respectively: °67 by ‘513; °7 by °52.

2. British Honduras, 5th May (/ Salvin-Godman Coll.
Blancaneaur),

Tachycineta meyeni (Bp.).
Hirundo meyeni, Dalgleish, Proc. Rk. Phys. Soc, Edin, vi. p. 242 (1880-1).
Tachycineta meyeni, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 116 (1885); zd. §
Wyatt, Mon, Hirundinide, i. p. 153 (1885-94) ; James, New List
Chilian Birds, p. 2 (1892); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 196; Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammil. p. 85 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 1. p. 191 (1901).

The eggs of the Chilan Swallow measure from ‘7 to ‘82 in
length, and from *52 to ‘55 in breadth.

2. Argentine Republic, 10th Dec. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
4. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. tod
2. Central Chile, Oct. Berkeley James Coll,
3. Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.
3. Central Chile (Landbeck). Berkeley James Coll.

Tachycineta bicolor ( Vicill.).

Hirundo bicolor, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 100, pl. iv. fig. 47 (1856) ;
Baird, Brewer §& Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, i. p. 344 (1874).

Tachycineta bicolor, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 254
(1883) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p.117 (1885); id. §& Wyatt,
Mon, Hirundinida, i. p. 155 (1885-94); Nehrk, Kat. Eversammil,
p. 85 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iil. p. 191 (1901).

236 HIRUNDINID&.

The eggs of the White-bellied Swallow measure from -71 to 84
in length, and from ‘52 to ‘55 in breadth.

3. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll.
3. North America (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
3. St. Stephens, New Brunswick Crowley Bequest.

(HH. E. Dresser).

2. Massachusetts (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

5. Massachusetts, 10th June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
eet

53. Madison, Connecticut, 15th June. Crowley Bequest.

1, Eastford, Connecticut, 26th May. Crowley Bequest.

Tachycineta thalassinus (Swains.).

Hirundo thalassina, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 102, pl. v. fig. 74
(1856) ; Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, i. p. 347 (1874).

Tachycineta thalassinus, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 233
(1883) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 119 (1885) ; td. §& Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 175 (1885-94) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 85 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 192 (1901).

Six eggs of the Violet-and-Green Swallow measure respectively :
“12 by 53; “71 by 5; *71 by 49; -68by 5; *78 by 59; -78 by -58.

1. North America (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. Salem, Oregon, 11th June (7. H. Crowley Bequest.
Jackson).

(>)

San Diego, California, 15th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[Pals

Genus PHEDINA, Bp.

Phedina madagascariensis, Haril.

Phedina borbonica, var. madagascariensis, Milne-Edwards § Grandidier,
Hist. Nat. Madag., Ovs. i. p. 395 (1885).

Phedina madagascariensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 123 (1885);
id. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 205 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat.
Eversammi. p. 85 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 192 (1901).

The eggs of the Madagascar Striped Swallow are of a white
colour, speckled and spotted, more densely at the broad end than
elsewhere, with rufous and lavender. The five examples in the
Collection vary much in size, measuring from 78 to -92 in length,
and from *57 to *63 in breadth.

9

3. Madagascar. Crowley Bequest.
2. Madagascar, May (Zristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus HIRUNDO, Schacffer.

The eggs of the true Swallows are usually of a regular oval
shape, but sometimes they are somewhat sharply pointed, and they
exhibit only a small amount of gloss. They are of two types of
coloration, some species laying plain white eggs, while in others the
eggs are white or pinkish-white, speckled and spotted with umber-

—

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237

brown, ochre, or reddish brown, and underlying lavender or lilac.
The markings consist of specks, spots, and blotches in various
combinations, and the most frequent types are shown by the
specimens figured (Plate VII. figs. 1-5). The eggs of the different
species of Swallows laying the same type of egg (plain or spotted)

cannot be separated from each other,

Hirundo rustica, Linn.

Hirundo rustica, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vig. tab. xlii. fig. 11, a—-e (1845-54) ;
Baedeker, Ever Eur. Vog. tab. 52. fig. 17 (1855-63) ; Hewitson, Egys
of Brit. Birds, 1. p. 257, pl. lxv. figs. iii & iv (1856); Dresser, Birds
fur, iii. p. 477 (1875); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, ii. p. 171, pl. 17
(1884) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 128 (1885); id. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 213 (1885-94); Oates ed. Hume, Nests §
Liggs Ind. Birds, 11. p. 184 (1890); Seebohm, Eggs of Brit. Birds,
p. 269, pl. 58. figs. 17 & 20 (1896) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii, p. 192

(1901).

Hirundo cahirica, Tristram, Ibis, 1867, p. 361.

The eggs of the Chimney-Swallow are of the spotted type.

They

measure from ‘7 to ‘9 in length, and from *d to ‘58 in breadth.

i 9 FF NN PPR ROR OR - ROR Roo oe

England.

England.

England.

Sparham, Norfolk, 20th May
(fF. Norgate).

Sparham, 8th June (/. WV.).

Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire.

Denham, Suffolk, 25th May.

Taunton, Somerset, June.

Hounsdown, Hants, July (C. B.
Wharton: Hargitt Coll.).

Hounsdown, July (A. B. W.:
Hargitt Coll.).

Finchley, Middlesex (0. S.).

Finchley (0. S.).

Croydon, Surrey, 16th May.

Churt, Surrey, llth July.

Tilford, Surrey.

Reval, Baltic Provs., June (Russowe),

Athens, Ist June (7. Kriiper).

Athens, Ist June (7. X.).

Delphi, 5th June (7. &.).

Erzeroum, May.

Palestine (H. BL. Tristram).

Palestine, Ist June (HZ. B. 7.),

Bashan, dth May (H. B. T7.).

Ceesarea Philippi, 9th May
(H. B.T.).

Cesarea Philippi, 12th May
(BUT).

Jask, Persian Gulf, 25th Feb,
(A. E. Butler).

Jask, 15th March (A, LZ. B.),

Gould Coll.
Gould Coll.
Gould Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Seebohm Coll.

F. Bond, Esq. [P.].
F. Bond, Esq. [ P.].
F, Bond, Esq. ra
Gould Coll.
Seebohm Coll,
Seebohm Coll,

Seebohm Coll.

Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll,
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

Zool. Soc. of London.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll,

238 HIRUNDINID®.

3. Jask, 3lst March (A. FE. B.). Hume Coll.
1. Jask, 3rd May (A. £. B.). Hume Coll.
5. India. Hume Coll.
1. Kashmir, 16th May. Hume Coll.
3. Sikhim. Hume Coll.

1. S. Konkan, India, 28th May (Vidal). TWume Coll.

Hirundo gutturalis, Scop.

Hirundo gutturalis, Swinhoe, Ibis, 1860, p. 48; 1863, p. 255; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 134 (1885) ; td. § Wyatt, Mon. Mirundinide,
i. p. 241 (1885-94) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 85 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 193 (1901).

Hirundo rustica gutturalis, Tacz. Fauna Orn. Sibér. Orient. p. 173 (1891).

The eggs of the Eastern Chimney-Swallow are of the spotted type.
They measure from ‘7 to *77 in length, and from °*54 to *d6 in
breadth.

4, Chinkiang, Foh-kien, 19th May. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].

3. Amoy, China (Jt. Sreinhoe). Seebohm Coll.

2. Amoy (&. S.). Seebohm Coll.

4. Amoy (i. S.). Seebohm Coll.

38. Amoy (2. S.: Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

4, Yokohama, 11th June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

[P.}.

Hirundo savignii, Steph.
(Plate VII. fig. 3.)

Hirundo savignii, Dresser, Birds Eur. iii. p. 473 (1875); Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. x. p. 133 (1885); ad. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i.
p. 287 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 85 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iit. p. 195 (1901).

Hirundo rustica, va. savignyi, Bree, Birds Eur. 2nd ed. iv. p. 85 (1875).

The eggs of the Egyptian Swallow are of the spotted type.
Four examples measure respectively : *8 by 51; *77 by °55; °7 by
-51; °72 by *d3.

4, Egypt, April. ee: Griffith, Esq. eal:

Hirundo erythrogaster, Bodd.

Hirundo rufa, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 91, pl. v. figs. 63-67 (1856).
Hirundo horreorum, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds, i. p. 839
1874).
eee erythrogaster, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 232
(1883); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 137 (1885); id. & Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 253 (1885-94); Nehrk, Kat. Liersammil.
p- 85 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. 111. p. 193 (1901).

The eggs of the American Chimney-Swallow are of the spotted
type. They measure from ‘72 to ‘8 in length, and from *51 to °56
in breadth.

HIRUNDO, 239

2. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll.

4. North America (Henshaw Coll.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

4, North America (T7ristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. North America. Crowley Bequest.

4. British Columbia (J. K. Lord). N. Amer. Bound. Comm.

4. Rhode Island, 26th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
eae

2. Princeton (W. £. D. Scott). ae University,N.J.[E.].

Hirundo tahitica, Gm.
(Plate VII. fig. 4.)
Hirundo tahitica, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B, M. x. p. 141 (1885); id. §

Wyatt, Mon, Hirundinide, i. p. 275 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat.
ETversamml. p. 85 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 193 (1901).

An egg of the Pacific Swallow in the Collection is of the spotted
type, having a confluent zone of spots round the larger end. It
measures *75 by *56.

1, Nomuka-iki, Tonga Islands, 21st Oct. J. J. Lister, Esq. [P.].

Hirundo javanica, Sparrm.

Hirundo javanica, Sharpe, P. Z, S. 1879, p. 544; id. Cat. Birds B. M.x.
p- 142 (1885) ; 7d. Ibis, 1889, p. 480; td. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirun-
dimde, i. p. 279 (1885-94) ; Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind.
Birds, ii. p. 186 (1890) ; Sharpe, Hand-i. iii. p. 194 (1901).

The eggs of the Tropical Swallow are of the spotted type. Those
taken in India measure, on the average, ‘65 by ‘5; those taken in
Borneo are large, measuring from ‘65 to ‘8 in length, and from
*5 to ‘54 in breadth.

2. Nilghiri Hills, 8. India. Hume Coll.

3. Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, 25rd March. Hume Coll.

5. Labuan, Borneo, Sir H. Low [C.].
4, Labuan. Sir H. Low {C.].
3. Labuan. Sir H. Low [C. |.
5. Labuan (Sa H. Low). Crowley Bequest.
1. Labuan, 80th May (J. Whitehead). Crowley Bequest.
1. Borneo. Crowley Bequest.

Hirundo neoxena, Could.

Hirundo frontalis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr, i. p. 107 (1865).

Hirundo neoxena, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 144 (1885); id. &
Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinde, 1. p. 289 (1885-94); North, Nests &
Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 80 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Liersamml. p. 85
(1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 450, pl. 15 (1901) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 194 (1901).

The eggs of the Australian Swallow are of the spotted type.
They measure from ‘66 to °78 in length, and from °47 to ‘55 in

breadth,

240 HIRUNDINID&.

Australia. Gould Coll.
West Australia. Gould Coll.
South Australia ( Wilson). Gould Coll.
South Australia. Gould Coll.
South Australia (G. F. Angas). Gould Coll.
Near Adelaide. E. 8. Moulden, Esq. [P.].
New South Wales. Gould Coll.
River Darling, N.S.W. Gould Coll.

Sydney, N.S.W. (Z. LZ. Layard: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Dobroyde, N.S.W. (Z. P. Ramsay: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Albany, N.S.W., 30th Dec. (4. J. Crowley Bequest.

sont Ga I seal oat a el od HRS)

North),
Victoria, 12th Sept. (A. J. N.). Crowley Bequest.
Gembrook, Victoria, 2nd Nov. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.].
Tasmania. Gould Coll.

Hirundo albigularis, Strick.
Hirundo albigularis, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 364 (1875-
84); Butler, Feilden § Reid, Zool. 1882, p. 251; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. x. p. 146 (1885); id. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 303
(1885-94) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 194 (1901); Stark § Sclater,
Fauna S. Africa, Birds, ii. p. 292 (1901).

The eggs of the White-throated Swallow are of the spotted type.
Two examples measure respectively: ‘79 by ‘55; ‘77 by *d5.

2. Newcastle, Natal (£. A. Brdler). Crowley Bequest.

Hirundo dimidiata, Sundev.

Hirundo dimidiata, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 566 (1875-
84); id. Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 148 (1885); id. § Wyatt, Mon.
Hirundinide, 1. p. 813 (1885-94) ; Nekrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 85
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.iii. p. 195 (1901); Stark & Sclater, Fauna
S. Africa, Birds, ii. p. 298 (1901).

The eggs of the Pearly-breasted Swallow are of the plain white
type. They measure from 69 to -72 in length, and from °d to *52
in breadth.

2. South Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.].
4, Cape Colony (7. Atmore: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).

Hirundo smithi, Leach.

Hirundo smithi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p.150 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, i. p. 827 (1885-94); Oates ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 188 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iti. p. 195 (1901).

Hirundo filifera, Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc, iv. p. 1, pl. —.
fig. 84 (1889).

The eggs of the Wire-tailed Swallow are of the spotted type.
They measure from ‘65 to ‘8 in length, and from ‘5 to 57 in
breadth.

HIRUNDO.

India.

India, 8th March.
India, 20th Aug.
India, Ist Sept.

241

Flume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

Peis

Kashmir (C. 2. Cock: Tristram
Coll.).

Sind (J. H. Gould).

Sambhur, 16th July.

Hansi, July.

Hansi, Ist July.

Hansi, 4th July.

Hansi, Aug.

Umballa, 18th Aug.

Saharunpur, 24th May.

Delhi, 27th May (C. T. Bingham).

Delhi, 12th June.

Etawah, 17th March.

Mirzapur, 15th March (W. £.
Brooks: Tristram Coll.).

Saugor, C. Provinces.

Belgaum, Feb. (£. A. Butler).

Nilghiri Hills ( Zvistram Coll.).

Crowley Bequest.

Salvin-Godman Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Crowley Bequest.

See ey Ere ee. See Gree rere

Hume Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

go tote

Hirundo cucullata, Bodd.

Hirundo cucullata, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S, Africa, p. 370 (1875-84) ;
wd. Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 152 (1885); wd. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirun-
dinide, i. p. 837 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 86 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 196 (1901); Stark § Sclater, Fauna S. Africa,
Birds, ii. p. 298 (1901).

The eggs of the Large Rufous-headed Swallow are of the plain
white type. They measure from ‘78 to ‘9 in length, and from -53
to 6 in breadth.

South Africa.
South Africa (#. LZ. Layard:
Tristram Coll.).

2 K. L. Layard, Esq. [P.].
2

3. South Africa (Z. LZ. L.: Tristram

3

Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

Cape Colony (2. Atmore: Tristram Crowley Bequest.

Coll.).

Hirundo rufula, Zemm.

Cecropis melanocrissa, Baedeker, Ever Eur. Voy. tab. 52, fig. 18 (1855-
63).

Hirundo rufula, Tristram, Ibis, 1867, p. 362; Dresser, Birds Eur, ii.
p. 487 (1875); Bree, Birds Eur. 2nd ed. iv. p. 88, pl. — (1875) ;
Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 156 (1885); ad. § Wyatt, Mon.
Hirundinide, i. p. 347 (1885-94) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 196 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-rumped Swallow are of the plain white
type. They measure from ‘76 to ‘8 in length, and from ‘68 to °d7
in breadth.

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Rts ee

Parnassus, Greece, 9th May
(H. Seebohm §& T. Kriiper).
Otolika, Greece, 30th May (W. HZ.

Stimpson: Tristram Coll.).
Smyrna, 17th May (7. Ariiper’).
Smyrna, 2nd June (7. K.).
Smyrna, 10th June (7. K.).
Palestine, 5th May (H. B. Tris-

tram).

Safed, Galilee, 25th May (ZZ. B. 7.).

Arak el Emir, Gilead, 29th April
(7. -B. 2).

Ceesarea Philippi,
(HBT).

14th May

HIRUNDINID A.

Seebohm Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Crowley Bequest.

Hirundo nipalensis, Hodgs.

Hirundo nipalensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 160 (1885); 7d. &
Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 365 (1885-94); Oates ed. Hume,

Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p.195 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.

p. 196 (1901).

The eggs of Hodgson’s Mosque-Swallow are of the white type.

The average dimensions of six examples are ‘85 by *55.

2.

3.
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Hirundo erythropygia, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 164 (1885);

Simla, Himalayas, 15th June.
Simla, 25th July.
Murri, Himalayas, 15th June.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Crowley Bequest.

Hirundo erythropygia, Sy/es.

id. o Ss

Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 871 (1885-94); Oates ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 197 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.

p. 196 (1901).

The eggs of Sykes’s Mosque-Swallow are of the plain white type.

They measure from °75 to *83 in length, and from ‘d2 to °6 in

breadth.

2. Mount Abu, Rajpatana, 2nd June.

2. Chunar, N.W. Provinces, 17th June.

2, Chunar, 18th June.

2, Chunar, 19th June.

2. Allahabad, 18th June.

3. Etawah (W.£. Brooks: Tristram
Coll.).

2. Jhansi, 20th June.

3. Jhansi, 25th June.

6. Jhansi, 5th Sept.

2. Jhansi, 27th Sept.

2. Saugor, C. Provinces, 28th July.

3. Nilghiri Hills, 4th May.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Crowley Bequest.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

KS
Co

CHERAM@CA.—PROGNE.

Genus CHERAM@CA, Cab.

Cherameca leucosternum (ould).

Cherameeca leucosterna, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 115 (1865).

Cherameeca leucosternum, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 171 (1885) ;
id. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 433 (1885-94); North, Nests
§ Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 33, pl. xii. fig. 15 (1889); Nehrk. Kat.
Iversamml. p. 87 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr, Birds, i.
p- 454 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 198 (1901).

The eggs of the White-breasted Swallow are of a narrow oval
shape, devoid of gloss, and of a plain white colour. They measure
from ‘67 to *72 in length, and from °48 to °51 in breadth.

4, South Australia (G. F. Angas). Gould Coll.

3. Reed Beds, S. Australia, Dec. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).

3. River Darling, N.S.W. Gould Coll.

Genus PROGNE, Dore.

The eges of the Swallows of this genus are of a pointed oval
shape, slightly glossy, and of a plain white colour.

Progne purpurea (Linn.).

Progne purpurea, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt.i. p. 103, pl. tv. fig. 48 (1856) ;
Baedeker, Ever Eur. Vig. tab. 52. fig. 19 (1855-63) ; Salv. § Godm.
Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 223 (1885); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, u.
p. 189, pl. 18 (1884); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 173 (1885) ;
ad. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 439 (1885-94); Nehrk, Kat.
Eiersammi. p. 86 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iti. p. 198 (1901).

Progne subis, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, i. p. 329 (1874).

The eggs of the Purple Martin measure from ‘95 to 1:03 in
length, and from °65 to 71 in breadth.

2. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll.
J. North America (Hargitt Coll.). Seebohm Coll.
5. North America. Seebohm Coll.

1. North America (J. G. Bell: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.),

2. North America (H. Buckley: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

1. New Brunswick, April (2. £. Crowley Bequest.
Dresser).

1. New York (ZZ. Buckley: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

Progne hesperia, Brevwst.

Progne subis hesperia, Brewster, Auk, vi. p. 92 (1889); Belding, Cce,
Papers Calif. Acad, Sci. ii. p. 185 (1890).

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Ye

24-4 HIRUNDINID %.

Progne hesperia, Sharpe § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 455 (1885-94) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 198 (1901).

One egg of the Western Martin measures ‘9 by °63.

1. San Diego, California, 2nd June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pa.

Progne furcata, Baird.

Progne fureata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p.175 (1885) ; ed. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinde, ii. p. 459 (1885-94); Sel. § Hudson, Argent.
Orn. i. p. 24 (1888); Hollund, Ibis, 1896, p. 815; Sharpe, Hand-l.
ili. p. 198 (1901).

Three eggs of the Patagonian Purple Martin measure respectively :
"98 by -63; 95 by -69; 1 by °61.

3. Argentine Republic, Nov. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

Progne chalybea (Gi.).

Progne dominicensis, Owen, Idis, 1861, p. 61.

Progne chalybea, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 224
(1888); Dalgleish, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edin. viii. p. 78 (1888-5) ;
Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p.178 (1885); id. § Wyatt, Mon.
Hirundinide, ii. p. 473 (1885-94); Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. 1.
p- 25 (1888); Holland, Ibis, 1892, p. 195; Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml.
p- 86 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 199 (1901).

The eggs of the White-bellied Purple Martin measure from -85 to
-95 in length, and from ‘63 to ‘65 in breadth.

3. Guatemala (2. Owen). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2, Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].

Progne tapera (Linn.).

Progne tapera, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1866, p.178; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. x. p. 180 (1885); wd. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundtinide, ii. p. 479
(1885-94); Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. 1. p. 26 (1888); Holland,
Ibis, 1892, p. 195; Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 86 (1899) ; von Ihering,
Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 206 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 199
(1901).

The eggs of the Tree-Martin measure from *85 to ‘93 in length,
and from ‘62 to -65 in breadth.

3. Ucayali River, Amazonia (Z. Crowley Bequest.
Bartlett).

5. Venezuela (Gugenheimer). Crowley Bequest.

5. Argentine Republic, Noy. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.}.

1. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

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ATTICORA. 24!

Genus ATTICORA, Boie.

The eggs of the Swallows of this genus are of a pointed oval
shape, moderately glossy, and of a plain white colour.

Atticora cinerea (G'm.).

Petrochelidon murina, Sc/. P. Z. S. 1860, p. 74.

Atticora cinerea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.x. p. 184 (1885); ed. § Wyatt,
Mon, Hirundinide, ii. p. 499 (1885-94) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 199
(1901).

The ege of the Andean Swallow in the Collection measures

“7 by -52.

1. Ecuador (Fraser). Salvin-Godman Coll.

Atticora cyanoleuca (Vierll.).

Atticora cyanoleuca, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8S. 1866, p. 178; 1879, p. 495 ;
Hudson, P. Z. 8. 1872, p. 844; Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer.,
Aves, i. p. 229 (1888) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 186 (1885) ;
id. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 505 (1885-94); Scl. §& Huds.
Argent. Orn. i. p. 83 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 86 (1899) ;
von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 207 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
iii. p. 200 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue-and-White Swallow measure from *67 to °8
in length, and from °46 to °55 in breadth.

3. Ucayali R., Amazonia (77. Bartlett). Crowley Bequest.

2. Frontino, Antioquia, U.S.Colombia Salvin-Godman Coll.

(7. K, Salmon).
5. Argentine Republic, Oct. A. H. Holland, Esq. [C.].
2, Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

Atticora pileata, Gould.

Atticora pileata, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr-Amer., Aves, i. p. 230
(1888); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 188 (1885); id. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 513 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi.
p. 86 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 200 (1901).

Four eggs said to be those of the Guatemalan Swallow, taken in
Venezuela, measure respectively: *68 by °51; 64 by 5; °67 by ‘5;
*62 by °5. .

4, Venezuela (Gugenheimer). Crowley Bequest.

Atticora fucata (Temm.).
Atticora fucata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.x. p. 188 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 515 (1885-94) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn.
i. p. 85 (1888) ; Aplin, Ibis, 1894, p. 167, pl. v. fig. 2; von Ihering,
Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv. p. 207 (1900); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 200
(1901).
An egg of the Tawny-headed Swallow in the Collection measures
‘76 by ‘5.

3. Uruguay, 19th Noy. 0. V. Aplin Esq. [P.].

946 HIRUNDINID.&.

Genus PETROCHELIDON, Cad.

The eggs of the Swallows of this genus are of a regular oval
shape, and they exhibit a small amount of gloss. Those of some
species are plain white, those of others spotted.

Petrochelidon nigricans (Vicill.).
Tlylochelidon nigricans, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr. i. p. 111 (1865).

Petrochelidon nigricans, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 190 (1885) ; id. §

Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 525 (1885-94); North, Nests §
Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 32, pl. xiii. fig. 14 (1889); Nehrk. Kat.
Kiersamml. p. 86 (1899); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, 1.
p. 456, pl. 15 (1901) ; Skarpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 200 (1901).

The eggs of the White-rumped Cliff-Swallow are of a white
colour, minutely speckled, chiefly at the broad end, with rufous and
lavender. They measure from ‘64 to *72 in length, and from °d to
‘57 in breadth.

1. South Australia (G@. EF. Angas). Gould Coll,

2. New South Wales (JWVlson). Gould Coll.

3. New South Wales, 18th Oct.(4.J. Crowley Bequest.
North).

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota (V%eill.).

Hirundo lunifrons, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 94, pl. v. figs. 68-73
(1856).

Petrochelidon lunifrons, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer, Birds, 1.
p- 334 (1874).

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i.
p- 226 (1883); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 198 (1885); ad. §&
Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii, p. 531 (1885-94) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent.
Orn. i. p. 80 (1888) ; Nehrk, Kat. Eversammi, p. 87 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 201 (1901).

The eggs of the North-American Cliff-Swallow are white, coarsely
speckled and blotched with various shades of brown, chestnut, and
lavender. The markings are densest at the broad end. Specimens
measure from ‘75d to *85 in length, and from °53 to ‘67 in

breadth.

5. North America. Salvin-Godman Coll.

4, North America (Henshaw Coll.) Salvin-Godman Coll.

5. North America. Crowley Bequest.

4. Rocky Mountains (D. G. Elliot: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

4. Pembina, Dakota (7Zenshaw Coll.). | Salvin-Godman Coll.

5. Manitoba, 5th Aug. (G. WM. N. Amer. Bound. Comm.

Dawson).

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PETROCHELIDON. 947

2. Massachusetts, 29th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Hsq.
(Heal:
2. East Providence, Rhode Island, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
26th May. (ele
2, Connecticut. Crowley Bequest.

Petrochelidon swainsoni, Sc/.

Petrochelidon swainsoni, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i.
p- 227 (1883); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 194 (1885) ; td. &
Wyatt, Mon. Hirandinide, ii. p. 555 (1885-94) ; Nehrk. Kat. Hier-
samml, p. 87 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 201 (1901).

The eggs of Swainson’s Cliff-Swallow resemble the coarsely
marked eggs of P. pyrrhonota, ‘Three examples measure respec-
tively : -85 by °55; °82 by 56; °83 by °6.

1. Valladolid, Yucatan (Gauwmer). Gould Coll.
2. Yucatan. Crowley Bequest.

Petrochelidon fulva (Vieill.).
(Plate VII. fig. 5.)

Hirundo peeciloma, Grosse, Birds Jamaica, p. 64 (1847).

Petrochelidon fulva, Salv. § Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 228
(1883) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 195 (1885); td. §& Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 561 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p- 87 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 201 (1901).

The eggs of the Caribbean CliffSwallow are of a white colour,
delicately speckled all over with chestnut, umber-brown, and
lavender. They measure from ‘74 to ‘8 in length, and from °52 to
6 in breadth,

Jamaica. P. Hi. Gosse, Esq. [|P.].
Jamaica. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Peis
Jamaica, 3rd June (W. Osborne: obnby Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
St. Thomas, Jamaica, 9th June Crowley Bequest.
(C. B. Taylor).

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Petrochelidon spilodera (Sundev.).

Petrochelidon spilodera, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 357
(1875-84) ; Butler, Feilden § Reid, Zool. 1882, p. 249; Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. x. p. 198 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii.
p. 573 (1885-94) ; Nehrk, Kat. Eiersamml. p. 87 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 201 (1901) ; Stark & Sclater, Fauna S. Africa, Birds,
ii. p. 804 (1901).

The eggs of the South-African Cliff-Swallow resemble those of
P. pyrrhonota. They measure from °75 to °87 in length, and from
-56 to 58 in breadth.

248 HIRUNDINID A.

3. Transvaal (7. Ayres: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).
3. Orange Free State, 28th Dec. Dr. Exton [P.].
4. Blomfontein, Crowley Bequest.
2. Natal. Capt. Savile G. Reid [P.].

Petrochelidon ariel (Gould).

Lagenoplastes ariel, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 113 (1865); North,
Nests § Igqs Austr. Birds, p. 82 (1839).

Petrochelidon ariel, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 199 (1885); id. &
Wyatt, Mon, Mirundinide, ii. p. 585 (1885-94); Nehrk. Kat. Evier-
samml, p. 87 (1899); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 457
(1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 201 (1901).

The eggs of the Fairy CliffSwallow are of two types: plain
white ; and white delicately speckled, chiefly at the broad end, with
rufous and lilac. They measure from *62 to ‘71 in length, and
from ‘48 to ‘5d in breadth,

4. Dawson River, Queensland, 15th Crowley Bequest.
Sept. (North Coll.).

5. New South Wales, 27th Sept. Gould Coll.

2. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

2. Dobroyde, N.S.W. (£. P. Ramsay: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

4, Sydney, N.S.W. (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

5. Mount Druitt, N.S.W., 28th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

Petrochelidon fluvicola (Blyth).

Petrochelidon fluvicola, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 200 (1885) ; id. &
Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 577 (1885-94) ; Sharpe, Hand-t.
i. p. 201 (1901).

Hirundo fluvicola, Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 191
(1890) ; Barnes, Journ. Bomb, Nat. Hist. Soc. iy. p. 2, pl. —. tig. 86
(1889) ; Betham, op. cit. xii. p. 781 (1899).

The eggs of the Indian CliffSwallow are of two types: plain
white; and white, speckled and mottled with rufous, yellowish
brown, and lavender, chiefly at the broad end. They measure from
‘65 to °8 in length, and from ‘48 to ‘58 in breadth.

4, Umballa, India, Ist July. Hume Coll.
2, Ahmedabad, 21st April. Hume Coll,
4, Jodhpur, 4th Apvril. Hume Coll.

1. N.W. Provinces, 5th Feb. (W.E. Crowley Bequest.
Brooks: Tristram Coil.).

4, Futtehghar (A. A. Anderson), Crowley Bequest.
15. Jhansi, Aug. Hume Coll.
14. Central India, Feb. Hume Coll.
10. Raipur, C. Provinces, July. Mume Coll.

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STELGIDOPTERYX. 249

Sub-Family PSALIDOPROCNIN.E.

Genus STELGIDOPTERYX, Buird.

The eggs of the Swallows of this genus are of an oval shape,
slightly glossy, and plain white.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis (Audub.).

Cotyle serripennis, Brewer, N. Amer. Ool. pt. i. p. 106, pl. iv. fig. 50
(1856) ; Owen, Ibis, 1861, p. 61.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, i.
p. 350 (1874); Salv. §& Godm. Biol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 287
(1883); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 206 (1885); zd. § Wyatt,
Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 635 (1885-94); Nehkrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 87 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-i. iii. p. 203 (1901).

The eggs of the North-American Rough-winged Swallow measure
from ‘71 to °83 in length, and from °5 to °55 in breadth,

2. North America (dudubon: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.).
1. Pennsylvania (7. M. Brewer: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
4. Raleigh, N. Carolina, 2nd June. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

esl
4, Guatemala, 20th May (2. Owen). Salvyin-Godman Coll.

Stelgidopteryx ruficollis (Vieill.).

Stelgidopteryx ruficollis, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. S. 1866, p. 178; Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B, M. x. p. 208 (1885) ; id. § Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii.
p. 647 (1885-94) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. i. p. 36 (1888); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversamml, p. 87 (1899) ; von Ihering, Rev. Mus. Paulista, iv.
p- 207 (1900) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 203 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-throated Rough-winged Swallow in the
Collection measure respectively : *85 by -57 ; °77 by °55.

1. Upper Ucayali River, Amazonia Crowley Bequest.
(£. Bartlett: Tristram Coll.),
1. Ecuador (7ristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Stelgidopteryx uropygialis (Zawr.).
Stelgidopteryx uropygialis, Sel. § Salv. P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 496; Salv. &
Godm. Biol. Centr-Amer., Aves, i. p. 238 (1883) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. x. p. 209 (1885) ; td. §& Wyatt, Mon. Hirundinide, ii. p. 651
(1885-94); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 203 (1901).

The eggs of the Ashy-rumped Rough-winged Swallow in the
Collection measure respectively: *75 by 55; -78 by °55.

2. Santa Elena, Antioquia, U.S. Salvin-Godman Coll.
Colombia (7. A. Salmon).

250 MUSCICAPID&.

Family MUSCICAPID &.

Genus HEMICHELIDON, Hodys.

Hemichelidon sibirica (G'm.).

Butalis sibirica, Tacz. J. f. O. 1872, p. 446, taf. i. fig. 15.

Tlemichelidon sibirica, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 120 (1879); Oates
ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 1 (1890); Tacz. Faune
Orn, Sibér. Orient. p. 475 (1891); Nehrk. Kat. Erersammil. p. 28
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 204 (1901).

The eggs of the Sooty Flycatcher in the Collection are of a pointed
oval form, and exhibit a slight amount of gloss. They are of a very
pale green colour, densely mottled with extremely pale reddish
brown. ‘They measure respectively: °71 by 5; °7 by ‘5.

2. Lake Baikal, Siberia (Dybowski: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.),

Genus MICR@CA, Gould.

Micreca fascinans (Lath.).

Micreeea fascinans, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 258 (1865) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 128 (1879); North, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, p. 95 (1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 24 (1899) ; Campbell,
Nests § Eygs Austr. Birds, i. p. 105, pl. 7 (1901); Sharpe, Hand-l.
ili. p. 205 (1901).

Micrceca macroptera, Ramsay, Trans. Phil. Soc, NS.W. 1865, p. 328,
pl. i. figs. 9, 10.

The eggs of the Australian Brown Flycatcher are of a blunt oval
form and slightly glossy. They are of a pale bluish-green colour,
marked with specks and blotches of chestnut-brown and underlying
lavender-grey. The markings are most numerous on the broader
half, where they are often confluent and form an irregular zone.
Specimens measure from °68 to °76 in length, and from ‘52 to *55
in breadth.

2. Dawson River, Queensland, 3rd Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

2. Queensland (Owen). Gould Coll.

1. New South Wales ( Wilson). Gould Coll.

4. Dobroyde, N.S.W., Oct. (4. P. Crowley Bequest.
Ramsay: Tristram Coll.).

3. South Australia. Gould Coll.

2. South Australia (G. F. Angas). Gould Coll.

2. Wimmera District, Victoria, 16th Crowley Bequest.
Nov. (A. J. North).

2. Mallee, Victoria, 10th Oct. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

[P.].

ALSEONAX,—BRADYORNIS. 951

Genus ALSEONAX, Cab.

Alseonax latirostris (Laffles).
Butalis latirostris, Tacz. J. f. O. 1872, p. 447 ; 1873, taf. i. fiz. 16; dd.
Faune Orn. Sibér, Orient. p. 467 (1891).
Alseonax latirostris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 127 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 35 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p, 24 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 206 (1901).
Muscicapa latirostris, Seebohm, Birds Japan. Emp. p. 62 (1890).

The eggs of the Siberian Brown Flycatcher in the Collection are
of a blunt oval form and moderately glossy. They are of a very
pale green colour, and whereas two specimens are quite plain, two
others are mottled, chiefly round the broad end, with pale rufous,
while in four others the mottling is scarcely visible. They measure
respectively : -68 by -5; ‘67 by °5; ‘7 by °56; -69 by °d5; ‘61
by -5; -63 by 5; °61 by °5; °61 by °49.

2. Hondo, Japan, 20th May. ~ Crowley Bequest.

2. Hondo, 20th May. Crowley Bequest.

4, Hondo, 25th May. W. Radelitte Saunders, Esq.
ieeie

Alseonax muttui (Layard).
Alseonax muttui, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 152 (1879) ; td. Hand-t.
iil, p. 207 (1901); Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 36 (1890) ;
Stuart Baker, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. ix. p. 126 (1894).

Three eggs of Layard’s Flycatcher are of a recular oval form,
with a very little amount of gloss. The ground is very pale stone-
colour, and is freckled all over with light brick-red. The measure-
ments are: ‘70 by °55; ‘68 by ‘58; °75 by °59.

3. Margherita, Assam, 20th March. KE. C. Stuart Baker, Esq. [C.].

Genus BRADYORNIS, Sith.

Bradyornis infuscatus (Smith).
(Plate VII. fig. 6.)
Saxicola infuscata, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 235 (1875—
84) ; Seebohm, Cat. Bards B. M. vy. p. 406 (1881).
Bradyornis infuscatus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 844;
Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 22 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 208
(1901) ; Stark § Sclater, Fauna S. Africa, Birds, ii. p. 237 (1901).

Four eggs of the South African Wood-Shrike are of a regular oval
form and moderately glossy. They are pale blue, speckled and
spotted, somewhat densely at the broad end and sparingly else-
where, with pale reddish brown and lilac. They measure respec-
tively : ‘93 by -7; °9 by °65; -9 by °65; -94 by 66.

2. South Africa. H. L. Layard, Esq. [P. ].
2. Cape Colony (7. Atmore: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

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MUSCICAPID.E.

Bradyornis silens (Shaw).

(Plate VII. fig. 7.)

Bradyornis silens, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 404 (1875-
84); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iii. p. 813 (1877); Nehrk. Kat.
Tersamml. p. 22 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 209 (1901).

Tarsiger silens, Stark § Sclater, Fauna 8. Africa, Birds, ii. p. 219 (1901).

The eggs of the Pied Wood-Shrike in the Collection are almost
elliptical in shape, the two ends being closely alike, and they
exhibit a faint gloss. The ground-colour is pale greyish green, and
while one example is very indistinctly mottled with very pale brown,
the other is densely mottled with greyish brown, ‘They measure
respectively : *8 by °61; ‘81 by ‘59.

2. South Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.].

Genus NEWTONIA, Schl. §: Poll.
Newtonia brunneicauda (A. Vewton).
(Plate VIT. fig. 8.)

Newtonia brunneicauda, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 148 (1879);
Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii. p- 148 (1882); Muilne-
Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ois. ii. p. 882 (1885) ;
Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 24 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 210
(1901).

The eggs of the Madagascar Flycatcher are of a broad oval form
and very slightly glossy. ‘They are of a dull white colour, thickly
speckled, spotted, or blotched with reddish brown or purplish brown
and underlying pale lavender. The markings are very dense at the
broad end, where they form a more or less distinct cap. Five
specimens measure from ‘66 to ‘77 in length, and from ‘dd to ‘58
in breadth,

5. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].

Genus MUSCICAPA, Linn.

Muscicapa grisola, Linn.

Muscicapa grisola, Thien. Fortpflanz.- ges. Vig. p. 300, tab. xxix.
fig. 7, a-e (1845-54); Hewitson, Eygs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 74, pl. xxi.
fiz, 1 (1856); Dresser, Birds Eur. iii. p. 447 (1875); Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. iv. p. 151 (1879); Seebohm, Brit. Birds, i. p. 323, pl.9
(1898) ; Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 4 (1890); 7d. ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 1 (1890) ; Seebohm, Eggs of
Brit. Birds, p. 191, pl. 51. figs. 17 & 20 (1896); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p- 211 (1901).

3utalis grisola, Baedeker, Ever Eur. Vog. tab. 52. fig. 11 (1855-63) ;
Tristram, Ibis, 1867, p. 361 ; Saunders, Ibis, 1871, p. 208;. Wardlaw-
Ramsay, Ibis, 1880, p. 53.

MUSCICAPA. 253

The eggs of the Spotted Flycatcher vary from a narrow to a broad
oval shape, and are moderately glossy. ‘The ground-colour ranges
from cream-colour to bluish white, pale blue or greenish blue, and
this is spotted, blotched, and clouded with various shades of
reddish brown and underlying grey or lavender, Some examples
are marked with distinct, well-defined blotches; others with con-
fluent markings which nearly entirely hide the ground-colour.
In most cases the markings are dense at the broad end, where
they often form a cap or very irregular zone. Specimens measure

from -67 to °8 in length, and from °52 to 6 in breadth.

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Inverness-shire (Hargitt Coll.).
England.
England.
England.

Bowdon, Cheshire (F, Nicholson:
Hargitt Coll.).
Alport, Derbyshire,

(O. Salvin).
Norfolk, 4th June (F’. Norgate).
Norfolk, 30th June (F. W.).
Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire.

Cambridge.

Alton, Hants.

Epping Forest.

Epping Forest.

Epping Forest.

Finchley, Middlesex (O. Salvin).

Hampstead, Middlesex (O. S.).

Hampstead (O. S.).

Churt, Surrey, June.

Churt, May (with egg of Cuculus
canorus).

Valkenswaard, Holland, 25th May

(H. Seebohm).

Malaga, Spain, 11th June.
Malaga, 12th June.

Malaga, 16th June (4. Ruiz).
Malaga, 21st May (1. Saunders:

Hargitt Coll.).

Malaga, 24th May (7. S.: Hargitt

Coll.).

Malaga, 20th June (H. S.: Hargitt

Coll.).

Malaga, 27th June (7. S.: Hargitt

Coll.).

7th June

Muonioniska, Lapland.

Seebohm Coll.
Old Collection.

Salvin-Godman Coll,

Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.

Salvin-Godman Coll.

Scebohm Coll.
Seebohim Coll.
F, Bond, Esq. {P.].
F, Bond, Esq. Py

Salvin-Godman Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Godman Coll.
Salvin-Gcdman Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohin Coll.

Salvin-Godman Coll.

Sundal Valley, Norway, 20th June.
Sundal Valley, 20th June.

Sundal Valley, 18th June.
Pomerania, 30th May ( 7’. Holland).
Pomerania, 80th May (7. /Z.).
Pomerania, Ist June (7. /Z.). °
Pomerania, 30th June (7. H.).

Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe [P.].
Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe [P.}.
Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe is
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

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254 MUSCICAPID.E.

3. Reval, Baltic Provs., 18th June Seebohm Coll.
(Russow).

6. Berlin (7. Holland). Seebohm Coll.

6. Austria, 25th May. Seebohm Coll.

5. Parnassus, Greece, 20th May (7. Seebohm Coll.
Kriiper).

2. Mt. Hermon, Palestine, 13th May Crowley Bequest.
(i. B. Tristram).

1. Safed, Palestine, 14th May (H. Crowley Bequest.
Bot.

4, Afghanistan, 8rd June (W. &. Seebohm Coll.
Wardlaw-Ramsay).

Genus HEDYMELA, Sundev.
Hedymela atricapilla (Linn.).

Muscicapa ‘atricapilla, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vig. p. 3803, tab. xxix.
fir, 9,a, 6 (1845-54) ; Baedeker, Iver Eur. Vog. tab. 52. fig. 12
(1855-638) ; Hewitson, Eggs of Brit. Birds, i. p. 75, pl. xxi. fig. 1
(1856) ; Dresser, Birds Eur. iii. p. 453 (1875); Sharpe, Cat. Bards
B. M. iv. p. 157 (1879) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, i. p. 828, pl. 9 (1888) ;
id. Eggs of Brit. Birds, p. 192, pl. 52. fig. 2 (1896).

Muscicapa luctuosa, Salvin, Ibis, 1859, p. 311.

Hedymela atricapilla, Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p. 215 (1901).

The eggs of the Pied Flycatcher are of an oval form, with the
smaller end generally very sharply pointed, and they are usually
extremely glossy. They vary in colour from a very delicate
pale blue to a fairly dark blue. It is stated that some eggs are
occasionally speckled with pale reddish brown, but all the specimens
in the National Collection are quite plain. They measure from *63
to ‘78 in length, and from -47 to °57 in breadth. A small specimen
from Norway measures only ‘61 by -41, but another from Algeria,
the largest in the series, measures ‘78 by ‘6.

5. Cumberland (Heysham). Gould Coll.
4, Penrith, Cumberland, June (Hey- Seebohm Coll,
sham).
20. Keswick, Cumberland (7. Nichol- | Seebohm Coll.

son: Hargitt Coll.).

6. Carlisle. Salvin-Godman Coll.

8. New Forest, 23rd May (H. Seebohm Coll.
Saunders).

3. Gefle, Sweden, 7th June (eves). | Seebohm Coll.

5. Christiana, Norway (R. Collett: Seebohm Coll.
Haryitt Coil.).

4. Norway, 23rd May (J. Lysne). Seebohm Coll.

5. Copenhagen, 17th June. Seebohm Coll.

5. Quickjock, Lapland, 12th June Crowley Bequest.
(H. W. Wheelwright).

5. Pomerania, 14th May (7. Holland). Seebohm Coll.

6. Pomerania, 24th May (7. #.). Seebohm Coll.

6. Pomerania, 26th May (7° ZZ). Seebohm Coll.

1, Madracen, Algeria, 80th May Salvin-Godman Coll.
(O, Salvin).

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HEDYMBLA.—SIPHIA.

Hedymela collaris (Bechst.).

Muscicapa collaris, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vig. p. 302, tab. xxix. fig. 10, a, 6
(1845-54) ; Baedeker, Ever Eur. Vog. tab. 52. fig. 13 (1855-63) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. iii, p- 459 (1874) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv.
p. 160 (1879).

Muscicapa albicollis, Bree, Birds Eur. i. p. 175, pl. — (1866) ; id. op.
cit. 2nd ed. ii. p. 30, pl. — (1875).

Hedymela collaris, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 213 (1901).

The eggs of the White-collared Flycatcher in the Collection are
of a pale bluish-green colour, and quite indistinguishable from many
of those of H. atricapilla. They measure *72 by *55, and 73 by °55
respectively.

1. Altenkirchen, Prussia, 7th May Seebohm Coll.
(ZL. Sachse).
1. Hungary (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus SIPHIA, Hodgs.

Siphia parva (Bechst.).

Muscicapa parva, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Vog. p. 301, tab. xxix.
fig. 8, a-c (1845-54); Bree, Birds Eur. i. p. 179, ie (1866) ;
Dresser, Birds Eur. ui. p. "465 (1875) ; SEES Ce Birds B. M.
iv. p. 161 (1879) ; Seebohm, Brit. Birds, i. p. 332, pl. 9, part. (1883) ;
id. Eggs of Brit. "Birds, p- "193, pl. 52. fic, 3 (1896).

Erythrosterna parva, Baedeher, Ter Eur. Vog. tab. 52. fig. 10 (1855-63).

Siphia parva, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 9 (1890) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 213 (1901).

The eggs of the European Red-breasted Flycatcher are of an oval
form, the smaller end being frequently pointed, and they are very
glossy. They are of a very pale bluish or greenish white, speckled
and mottled with pale reddish brown a underlying lavender.
The markings are fine and usually dense, in some cases so dense
that little ae the ground-colour is visible. In a few examples the
markings form a very distinct zone round the larger end. Speci-
mens measure from ‘6 to *71 in length, and from -5 to ‘55 in
breadth.

2. Pomerania. Salvin-Godman Coll.
6. Pomerania (Seebohm Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
5. Stolp, Pomerania, llth June (ZH. Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm).

6. Stolp, 3rd June (7. Holland). Seebohm Coll.

7. Stolp, 12th June (7. 1.) Seebohm Coll.

5. Stolp, 17th June (7. ZZ). Seebohm Coll.

4, Stolp, 18th June (7. #.). Seebohm Coll.

5. Stolp, 80th June (7. #.). Seebohm Coll.

5. Bohemia, 4th June. Crowley Bequest.
1. Hungary (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
5. Uman, South Russia, 3lst May Seebohm Coll.

(Goebel).

256 MUSCICAPID AE,

Genus CYORNIS, Blyth.
Cyornis rubeculoides (Vg.).
Siphia rubeculoides, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 445 (1879) ; Legge,
Birds Ceylon, p. 424 (1879); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 30 (1899).
Cyornis rubeculoides, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 23 (1890) ;
Oates ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 5 (1890) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 215 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue-throated Flycatcher are of a regular oval
shape, but vary considerably in breadth. Many specimens are
glossy ; others are devoid of gloss. They are of several types of
coloration. Some examples are of a greenish stone-colour, often
plain, sometimes marked round the broader end with an indistinct
pale brownish-pink zone. Other specimens are of a pinkish cream-
colour, densely mottled with pale rufous or pale brown. They
measure from ‘7 to ‘77 in length, and from °53 to °58 in breadth.

1. Himalayas, 27th April (Nehkrkorn Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

1. Kashmir, 5th May (C. 2. Cock). Hume Coll.

4, Jerripani, Mussouri (7, Hutton). Hume Coll.

1. Darjiling, 12th May. Hume Coll.

2. Below Darjiling, April. Hume Coll.

3. Yea, Tenasserim, lst March Hume Coll.

(W. Davison).

Cyornis tickellie, Blyth.
Siphia tickellie, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 447 (1879); Legge,
Birds Ceylon, p. 421 (1879); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 30 (1899).
Cyornis tickelli, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 25 (1890); id.
ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. birds, ii. p. 7 (1890); Betham, Journ.
Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. xii. p. 780 (1899).
Cyornis tickellie, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 215 (1901).

The eggs of Mrs. Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher present as many types
of coloration as those of the Blue-throated Flycatcher, and resemble
them in general appearance. Many of the specimens are of a brown
colour, some plain and others marked with a faint trace of some
darker mottling. Others are cream-coloured, densely mottled with
various shades of pale rufous, and others are stone-coloured, faintly
mottled with pale brown. Specimens measure from ‘68 to °78 in
length, and from 52 to *58 in breadth.

3. India. Crowley Bequest.
2. Hoshungabad, C. Provs., 24th June Hume Coll.
(E. C. Nunn).

6. Mysore (I. Macpherson). Tlume Coll.

1. Mysore, 12th May. Hume Coll.

3. Muddur, Mysore, 22nd May. Hume Coll.

2. Kotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, 27th Hume Coll.
May (Miss Cockburn).

2. Kotagherry, 10th June (Miss Cock- Hume Coll.

burn).

CYORNIS.—DIGENEA.—NILTAVA. 257

Cyornis magnirostris, Blyth.
Siphia magnirostris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 458 (1879) ; Nehrk.
Kat. Eversamml. p. 31 (1899).
Cyornis magnirostris, Oates, Fuuna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 26 (1890) ;
Stuart Baker, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. ix. p. 124 (1894) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 217 (1901).

Eggs of the Long-billed Blue Flycatcher are of a regular oval

shape and glossy. They are of a uniform stone-colour. They
measure respectively: ‘82 by ‘55; °78 by ‘57.

2. Laisung, N. Cachar Hills, 16th May. E. C. Stuart Baker, Esq. [C.].

Genus DIGENEA, Hodgs.

Digenea leucomelanura, Hodgs.

Digenea leucomelanura, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 459 (1879) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 31 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 218
(1901).

Cyornis leucomelanurus, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 16 (1890) ;
id. ed. Hume, Nests §& Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 38 (1890); Osmaston,
Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soc. xi. p. 67 (1897).

The eggs of the Slaty-blue Flycatcher in the Collection are of a
regular oval form and moderately glossy. Some examples are uni-
formly of a pale cream-colour ; others are of a pinkish-white colour,
very finely freckled with pale rufous, chiefly at the larger end, where
the markings form a cap. Five specimens measure respectively :
*6 by 5; 62 by -47; -6 by -46; -68 by -49; -57 by °49.

Kashmir, 3lst May (WV. £. Brooks), Hume Coll.

Kashmir, 3lst May (W. £. B.: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Kashmir, 3rd June (W. E. B.). Hume Coll.

Kashmir, 5th June (W. FE. B.: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

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Genus NILTAVA, Hodys.

Niltava grandis, Blyth.
(Plate VII. fig. 9.)

Niltava grandis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 464 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 40 (1890); td. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 18 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 31
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 219 (1901).

The eggs of the Large Niltava are normally of a narrow oval
form, and exhibit a considerable amount of gloss. They vary from
a pinkish-white to a pale fawn colour, and are usually quite plain.
Some, however, are faintly clouded at the larger end with very pale
rufous. They measure from ‘89 to 1°04 in length, and from “69 to
‘75 in breadth.

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258 MUSCICAPID®.

2. Sikhim (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.
1. Sikhim, 8th May (J. G.). Hume Coll.
2. Mongphoo, Darjiling (J. G.). Hume Coll.
2. Darjiling, May. Hume Coll.

Niltava sundara, Hodgs.

Niltava sundara, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 463 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 41 (1890) ; td. ed. Hume, Nests &
Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 20 (1890); Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 31
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 219 (1901).

The eggs of the Rufous-bellied Niltava resemble those of
N. grandis, but are smaller, measuring from °85 to ‘95 in length,
and from °67 to °75 in breadth.

2. Kotgarh, Himalayas, 9th May Hume Coll.
(A. O. Hume).

2. Kotgarh, 15th May (4. O. H.). Hume Coll.
1. Kotgarh, 15th May (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Kotgarh, 16th June (A. O. #.). Hume Coll.

Niltava macgrigorie (Burton).
(Plate VII. fig. 10.)

Niltava macgrigorie, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 465 (1879) ; Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 42 (1890); 2d. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind, Birds, ii. p. 21 (1890); Nehrk. Kat, Eiersammil. p. 31
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 220 (1901).

The eggs of the Small Niltava are of a somewhat elongated,
narrow oval, form, and they exhibit a considerable amount of gloss.
The ground-colour varies from a pale cream to a light fawn, while
some specimens are so indistinctly mottled that they appear at first
sight to be quite plain, others are distinctly marked with freckles
and blotches of brownish pink and pale lavender, which are often
confluent at the larger end and form an irregular cap. Specimens
measure from ‘72 to °88 in length, and from ‘5 to ‘6 in breadth.

2. India. Crowley Bequest.

3. Sikhim (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.

6. Mongphoo, Darjiling (J. G.). Hume Coll.

4, Darjiling, April. Hume Coll.

2. Darjiling, 7th May Hume Coll. 3
1. Darjiling, June. Hume Coll.

Genus PETRECA, Swains.

Petreca leggei, Sharpe.

Petroica multicolor, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 279 (1865).

Petroeca lezgei, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 165 (1879); North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 102 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 24 (1899); Campbell, Nests §& Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 134, pl. 8
(1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 220 (1901).

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The eggs of the Scarlet-breasted Robin are of a broad oval form,
occasionally approaching the spherical, and they have a faint gloss.
They are of a greenish-white colour, marked with umber-brown,
yellowish brown, and underlying lavender. The markings vary in
size from specks to small blotches, and they are dense at the broad

end, where they often form a cap or irregular zone.

Examples

measure from ‘69 to :74 in length, and from *55 to °6 in breadth.

NO ee ee er Seah Wy leer gees ines

Australia.
West Australia, 12th Sept.

New South Wales (£. P. Ramsay).

New South Wales, 3lst Aug.
(Cop Tee OA)

Ashfield, N.S.W. (4. P. Ramsay :

Tristram Coll.).
Gippsland, Victoria.
Gippsland, 9th Nov. (4. J. North).
Grampians, Victoria, Nov.

Grampians, Victoria, Nov.

Tasmania (£2, D. Atkinson).

Crowley Bequest.
Gould Coll.
Gould Coll.
Gould Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

F. A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C.[P.].

Crowley Bequest.

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Hsq.
(esis

W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

(Pal
Crowley Bequest.

Petreca phenicea, Gould.
(Plate VII. fig. 11.)

Petroica pheenicea, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. 1, p. 282 (1865).

Petreeca phoenicea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 166 (1879); North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 104 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil.
p. 24 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 136 (1901) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 220 (1901).

The eggs of the Flame-breasted Robin in the Collection closely
resemble those of P. legget. Examples measure from ‘69 to ‘77
in length, and from ‘53 to ‘6 in breadth.

2. Tasmania (£. D. Atkinson). Crowley Bequest.

2. Tasmania, 18th Oct. Gould Coll.

3. Table Cape, Tasmania, Nov. (A. J. Crowley Bequest.
North).

2. Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P.].

1. Victoria. Govt. of Victoria | P. |.

2. Gippsland, Victoria, 10th Nov. Crowley Bequest.

(A. J. North).

Petreca multicolor (Gm.).
(Plate VII. fig. 12.)

Petroica erythrogastra, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr. ii., App. p. 526
(1865).

Petreeca multicolor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 168 (1879); Crovw-
foot, Ibis, 1885, p. 270; North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 410
(1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 220 (1901).

The eggs of the Norfolk Island Robin are of a somewhat elongated
oval form, and they possess a small amount of gloss. ‘They are
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white, spotted and blotched, but almost entirely in a broad irregular
zone round the larger end, with pale brown and lavender. ‘Two
specimens (the third damaged) measure respectively : -62 by -47;
69 by °47.

3. Norfolk Island. Dr. W. M. Crowfoot [P.].

Petreca rhodinogaster (Drap.).
(Plate VIL. fig. 13.)

Erythrodryas rhodinogaster, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 276
(1865) ; North, Nests §& Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 101 (1889).

Petroeca rhodinogastra, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 170 (1879);
Nehrk. Kat. Liersamml. p. 24 (1899); Campbell, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, i. p. 188 (1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 221 (1901).

The egg of the Pink-breasted Robin in the Gould Collection
resembles the eggs of P, leggei and P. phenicea. It is probably
one of the specimens of which Gould wrote (J. ¢.):—‘‘ The eggs are
three in number, of a greenish white, thickly sprinkled with light
chestnut and purplish brown; eight lines and a half long by six
and a half broad.” It is now fractured, and cannot be measured
accurately.

Two other examples are similar in colour, and measure re-
spectively : -72 by °58; -78 by °53.

1. Tasmania (Wilson). Gould Coll.
2. Tasmania (2. D. Atkinson). Crowley Bequest.

Petreca rosea, Gould.

Erythrodryas rosea, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 277 (1865).

Petroeca rosea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 170 (1879) ; Campbell,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 189, pl. 8 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
iii, p. 221 (1901).

The eggs of the Rose-breasted Robin in the Collection are of
two types. Three examples. forming a clutch, are of an elongated
oval form and moderately glossy. They are white, speckled and
blotched, mostly at the broad end, with pale brown and lavender-
grey. They measure respectively: *65 by 48; ‘67 by -47; 65 by
48. A fourth example is of a broad oval shape and moderately
glossy. It is white, profusely speckled all over with reddish-brown
and lavender, and measures ‘68 by *52.

3. Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P.].
1. Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P.].
Petroeca goodenovii (Vig. § Horsf.).
(Plate VII. fig. 14.)

Petroica goodenovii, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 280 (1865).
Petreeca goodenoyii, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, iv. p. 171 (1879); North,

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Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 103 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi.
p. 24 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests §- ts Austr. Birds, i. p. 143 (1901) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 221 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-capped Robin are of a broad oval form, and
are devoid of all gloss. They are pale green, thickly speckled and
spotted with umber-brown and underlying lavender. The markings
are generally larger and denser at the broad end, where they form

a wide but irregular zone. Examples measure from ‘6 to °63 in
length, and from -49 to ‘51 in breadth.

West Australia. Gould Coll.
Wellington, N.S.W., 30th Aug. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).
Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P.}.
Mallee Scrub, Victoria, 22nd Crowley Bequest.
Sept. (A. J. North).

be Cea el

Petreca bicolor (Vig. & Horsf.).

Melanodryas cucullata, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 283 (1865).

Petroeca bicolor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, iv. p. 173 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversammil. p. 25 (1899).

Melanodryas bicolor, North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 105 (1889) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 144, pl. 8 (1901);
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 221 (1901).

The eggs of the Hooded Robin are of a broad oval shape and
highly glossy. Some are uniform olive-buff in colour; others are

olive-green, with the broad end slightly tinged with rufous. They
measure from ‘81 to ‘89 in length, and from °62 to 67 in breadth.

1. West Australia. Gould Coll.
3. Queensland (Owen). Gould Coll.
3. Queensland (Owen). Gould Coll.
2. Dawson River, Queensland, 27th Crowley Bequest.
Aug. (North Coll.).
2. Cardington, Bell River, N.S.W. Crowley Bequest.
(E. P. Ramsay: Tristram Coll.).
3. Wimmera District, Victoria, 30th Crowley Bequest.
Aug. (A. J. North).
1. Gippsland, Victoria. F, A. Philbrick, Esq., K.C. [P.].
2. Mallee, Victoria, Oct. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Hsq.
[P..

Petreeca toitoi (Garn.).
(Plate VII. fig. 15.)

Petroeca toitoi, Potts, Trans. N.Z. Inst. ii. p. 60 Beta Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. iv. p. 174 (1879) ; 7d. eee iii. p. 221 (1901).
Myiomoira toitoi, Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 39 (1888).

An egg of the New Zealand North—Island Robin is of a
regular oval shape, devoid of gloss and of a creamy-white colour,
speckled with brownish pink and lilac. It measures:7 by ‘5. The
dimensions of an egg of this species given by Sir Walter Buller (J. ¢. )
are ‘85 by °8, which would render the specimen nearly spherical in

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shape and of a size quite out of proportion to the size of the bird,
which has the wing only 2°7 inches in length.

1. Nelson, New Zealand (W. F. Crowley Bequest.
Howlett: Tristram Coll.).

Petreeca macrocephala (Gm.).
(Plate VII. fig. 16.)

Petrceca macrocephala, Potts, Trans. N.Z. Inst. ii. p. 59 (1869) ; iii. p. 76
(1870); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 176 (1879) ; Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammi. p. 25 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 222 (1901).

Myiomoira macrocephala, Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 42
(1888).

Eggs of the New Zealand South-Island Robin are of a broad oval
shape and devoid of gloss. They are white, speckled with pale
brown and lavender. Four examples measure respectively : *7 by
56; °69 by 57; -77 by °58; °74 by °58.

2. Otago, New Zealand, 21st Dec. Crowley Bequest.
(£. P. Seymour).

2. Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 23rd Crowley Bequest.
Oct.(E. PL. S.).

Petreeca vittata (Q. & G.).
(Plate VII. figs. 17 & 18.)

Amaurodryas vittata, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 286 (1865) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 106 (1889).

Petroeca vittata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 177 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat. Etersammil. p. 25 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 222 (1901).

Amaurodryas (Petreeca) vittata, Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, 1.
p- 147 (1901).

The eggs of the Dusky Robin resemble those of P. bicolor, but
are more varied, some being of a pale blue colour, others being

spotted with yellowish brown and lilac. They measure from 833 to
-95 in length, and from °65 to *7 in breadth.

2. Tasmania (WValson). Gould Coll.
2. ‘Tasmania. Gould Coll.
3. Tasmania. Gould Coll.
6. New South Wales. Crowley Bequest.
3. New South Wales, 3rd Dee. Crowley Bequest.

(A. J. North),

Genus POLIOMYIAS, Sharpe.

Poliomyias luteola (Pall.).

Erythrosterna luteola, Tacz. J. f. O. 1872, p. 449; 1873, taf. ii. fig. 18 ;
ad. Faune Orn. Sthér. Orient. p. 472 (1891).

Poliomyias luteola, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 201 SEU Nehrk,
Kat. Eiersamml. p- 25 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 223 (1901).

An egg of the Eastern Rusty-breasted Blue Flycatcher in the

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Collection is inseparable from the mottled type of egg of Alsconax
latwrostris described above. It measures *7 by °51.

1. Eastern Siberia (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Genus MUSCICAPULA, Blyth.

Muscicapula superciliaris (Jerd.).
(Plate VII. fig. 19.)

Muscicapula superciliaris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 204 (1879) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 25 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 223
(1901).

Cyornis superciliaris, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 17 (1890) ;
id. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, 2nd ed. ii. p. 4 (1890).

The eggs of the White-browed Blue Flycatcher are of a broad
oval form, and exhibit a considerable amount of gloss. At first
sight, they appear to be of one uniform colour, either fawn-coloured
or of a pale stone-colour, but when closely looked at, they will be
found to be mottled or speckled with a somewhat darker shade of
colour than the ground-colour itself. They measure from ‘59 to
°68 in length, and from °5 to ‘54 in breadth.

2. Murri, N.W. Himalayas, 5th June Hume Coll.
(C. H. T. Marshall).

3. Kotgarh, Himalayas. Hume Coll.

2. Kotgarh, 3rd May. Hume Coll.

2.

Kashmir, May (W. £. Brooks: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Muscicapula samarensis, Bourns ¢ Worcester.

Muscicapula samarensis, Bourns § Worcester, Occ. Papers Minn. Acad.
Nat. Sc. i. p. 26 (1894); Grant § Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 237, pl. vi.
fiz. 6; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 224 (1901).

The eggs of the Samar White-browed Flycatcher in the Collection
are of an ordinary oval shape and slightly glossy. They are of a
pluish-green colour, speckled all over, but especially at the broad
end, with pale brown and lilac. They measure respectively: °75
by ‘55; °74 by °52.

2. Paranos, Samar, PhilippineIslands, J. Whitehead, Esq. [O.].
17th June.

Muscicapula hyperythra (Blyth).

Muscicapula hyperythra, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 206 (1879) ; zd.
Hand-l. iii. p. 224 (1901). me ee .

Cyornis hyperythrus, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 15 (1890) ;
id. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 2 (1890) ; Stuart
Baker, Journ, Bomb, Nat. Hist. Soc. ix. p. 123 (1894).

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MUSCICAPIDZE.

Eggs of the Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher have a pale greenish-
white ground-colour, freckled and mottled, chiefly at the larger end,
with brownish red. They are of a regular oval shape and measure :
“74 by ‘54; -75 by ‘55; °75 by °56; °76 by ‘55.

4, Mishmi Hills, near Margherita, E. C. Stuart Baker, Esq. [C.].
Assam, 20th May. :

Muscicapula westermanni, Sharpe.
(Plate VII. fig. 20.)

Muscicapula westermanni, Sharpe, Ibis, 1889, p. 196; ed. Hand-l. iii.
p. 224 (1901).

An egg of Westermann’s Flycatcher taken by Mr. Whitehead is

of a regular oval shape, almost devoid of all gloss, and fawn-
coloured. It measures ‘6 by °47.

1. Mt. Kina Balu, Borneo, 25th

Crowley Bequest.
March (J. Whitehead).

Genus SMICRORNIS, Gould.

Smicrornis brevirostris, Gould.

Smicrornis brevirostris, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 273 (1865) ;

Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 209 (1879); North, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 100 (1889) ; Nekrk. Kat. Fiersammi. p. 25 (1899) ;
Campbell, Nests & Eggs Austr, Birds, i. p. 153, pl. 8 (1901); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 225 (1901). :

The eggs of the Short-billed Flycatcher are of a narrow oval
shape, and exhibit a small amount of gloss. They are of a brownish-
pink colour, marked, chiefly at the broad end, with brown and
lavender. On one specimen in the Collection the markings are few
and scattered ; in another they form a cap; and on a third a zone
round the broad end. ‘Three examples measure respectively : :58 by
"4; °61 by 43; °56 by °43.

1. West Australia ( Wilson). Gould Coll.
2. New South Wales ( Wilson). Gould Coll.

Genus GERYGONE, Gould.

Gerygone albigularis (Gould).

Gerygone albogularis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 266 (1865) ;
Ramsay, P. Z. S. 1866, p. 576.

Gerygone albigularis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 212 (1879) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 97 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Etersamml.
p- 25 (1899); Campbell, Nests §& Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 155, pl. 8
(1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 225 (1901).

The eggs of the Australian White-throated Flycatcher are of a

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regular oval shape, and but very slightly glossy. They are white,
speckled and blotched with chestnut and pale lavender. The
markings vary from mere specks in some specimens to small blotches
in others, and they are often confluent at the broad end, forming a

zone. Examples measure from ‘63 to ‘72 in length, and from -49
to ‘52 in breadth.

2. Dawson River, Queensland, 11th Crowley Bequest.
Oct. (North Coll.).

3. New South Wales (Z. P. Ramsay). Gould Coll.

1. Ashfield, N.S.W. (2. P. Seymour: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

3. Canterbury, N.S.W., 22nd Nov. Crowley Bequest.
(A, J. North.).

Genus PSEUDOGERYGONE, Sharpe.

Pseudogerygone igata (Q. g G.).
Pseudogerygone igata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 218 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat, Eversammil. p. 26 (1899).
Gerygone flaviventris, Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 44 (1888).

The eggs of the New-Zealand Grey Flycatcher in the Collection
are of two distinct types. One is of a blunt oval form, almost devoid
of gloss, and of a white colour, speckled with rufous and lilac,
pretty equally all over. A second is of a pale salmon-pink colour,
speckled with deeper rufous and lavender. The former measures
‘7 by °5; the latter -68 by °48.

2. Otago, New Zealand (£. P. Crowley Bequest.
Seymour).

Pseudogerygone culicivora (Gould).

Gerygone culicivora, Gould, Handb, Birds Austr. i. p. 268 (1865).

Pseudogerygone culicivora, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B, M. iv. p. 220 (1879) ;
Campbell. Proc. Roy. Soc. Vict. iii. p. 3, pl. i. fig 38 (1890) ; id. Nests
&§& Eygs Austr. Birds, i. p. 157 (1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 228
(1901).

An egg of the West-Australian Flycatcher is of a very regular
oval form and slightly glossy. It is white, speckled and freckled,
more densely at the broad end than elsewhere, with very pale chest-
nut and lilac. It measures ‘67. by °d.

1. Australia ( Wilson). Gould Coll.

Pseudogerygone magnirostris (Gould).

(Plate VIII. fig. 2.)

Gerygone magnirostris, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 270 (1865).
Pseudogerygone magnirostris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B, M. iv. p 222 (1879);

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Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 26 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 229
(1901) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 158 (1901).

The eggs of the Large-billed Flycatcher in the Collection are of a
blunt oval form and nearly devoid of all gloss. They are of a
pinkish-white colour, thickly speckled, especially at the broad end
where the markings become confluent, with reddish brown, lilac-red,
and lavender. Three example measure respectively: ‘69 by *49;
ailiby “5 <7 -bys40:

3. Herbert River, Queensland, 22nd Crowley Bequest.
Nov. (A. J. North).

Pseudogerygone flavilateralis (Gray).
(Plate VIII. fig. 3.)

Pseudogerygone flavilateralis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 222 (1879) ;
Nehrk, Kat, Eiersamml. p. 26 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p, 229
(1901).

Gerygone flavolateralis, Z. L. § E. L. C. Layard, Ibis, 1882, p. 508.

The eggs of the New-Caledonian Yellow-flanked Flycatcher are
of quite the same type as those of P. magnirostris and resemble
them closely. Three examples measure respectively: *63 by °47;
°63 by *48; *65 by -49.
2. New Caledonia (with an egg of Crowley Bequest.
Cacomantis bronzinus :
E. L. Layard: Tristram Coll.).

1. Noumea, New Caledonia (Z. Z. Z.: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

Pseudogerygone fusca (Gould).

Gerygone fusca, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 267 (1865); North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 99 (1889).

Pseudogerygone fusca, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p, 223 (1879);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 26 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, i. p. 159 (1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 229 (1901).

The eggs of the Australian Fuscous Flycatcher closely resemble
those of P. magnirostris. ‘They measure from °6 to °65 in length,
and from ‘44 to ‘46 in breadth.

3. New South Wales. Gould Coll.
2. Richmond, N.S.W., Nov. Crowley Bequest.

(A. J. Campbell).

Pseudogerygone albifrontata (Gray).

(Plate VIII. fig. 1.)
Pseudogerygone albifrontata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 224 (1879);
id. Hand-l. iii. p. 229 (1901).
Gerygone albofrontata, Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 49 (1888) ;
Forbes, Ibis, 1893, p. 624.

An egg of the Chatham-Island Flycatcher is of a regular oval

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shape and slightly glossy. It is of a pinkish-white colour, mottled
all over with lilac-red and lilac, and measures *72 by °53.

1, Chatham Islands (H. O. Fordes). Crowley Bequest.

Pseudogerygone chrysogaster (Gray).

Pseudogerygone chrysogaster, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 226 (1879) ;
Nehrk. Cat. Eversamml. p. 26 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 230
(1901).

The eggs of the New Guinea Yellow-bellied Flycatcher appear to
resemble those of P. magnirostris very closely. ‘Two examples

measure respectively: *71 by °5; °7 by ‘d.

2. New Guinea, 21st Dec. Crowley Bequest.

Genus MUSCYLVA, Lesson.

Muscylva lessoni, Jacq. §° Puch.
(Plate VIII. fig. 4.)

Muscylva lessoni, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, iv. p. 233 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil, p. 26 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hana-l, iii. p. 252 (1901).
The eggs of Lesson’s Flycatcher in the Collection are of a broad
oval form and exhibit a slight amount of gloss. They are white,
speckled, almost entirely at the broad end, with purplish brown and
lilac. They measure respectively : *72 by ‘55; -72 by 57.

2, Fiji Islands. Crowley Bequest.

Genus MIRO, Less.

Miro albifrons (G'm.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 5.)

Petroeca albifrons, Potts, Trans. N. Z. Inst. ii. p. 60 (1869); iil. p. 76
(1870).

Miro albifrons, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 235 (1879); Buller, Birds
New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 86 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Eersammil. p. 26
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iil. p. 232 (1901).

The eggs of the New-Zealand South-Island Flycatcher are of a
pointed oval shape and exhibit a small amount of gloss. They are
of a greyish-white colour, mottled and blotched with greyish brown

and lavender. Three examples measure respectively: -97 by °71;
"98 by °7; 1:05 by °75.

2. Otago, New Zealand (£. P. Crowley Bequest.
Seymour).
1. Taiori District, New Zealand, Crowley Bequest.

12th Noy. (2. .P.S.).

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Genus PHECILODRYAS, Gould.

Pecilodryas sub-cyana (De Vis).

(Plate VIII. fig. 6.)

Pcecilodryas sub-cyanea, De Vis, Ibis, 1897, p. 377.
Peecilodryas sub-cyana, Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 234 (1901).

The eggs of the New-Guinea Bluish Flycatcher in the Collection
are of a regular oval shape and moderately glossy. They are
greenish white, mottled all over with very pale rufous and under-
lying lavender. They measure respectively: ‘8 by 62; °81 by ‘61.

2. S.E. New Guinea. Herr Weiske [C.].

Pecilodryas capito (Gould).
(Plate VIII. fig. 7.)

Kopsaltria capito, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 297 (1865); North,
Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S, W. ii. p. 146 (1888) ; ad. Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, p. 109 (1889).

Poecilodryas capito, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 245 (1879) ; Campbell,
Nests §& Eggs Austr. Birds, i, p. 150 (1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p- 286 (1901).

An egg of the Large-headed Flycatcher in the Collection is of a
blunt oval form and exhibits a considerable amount of gloss. It is
of a creamy-white colour, almost imperceptibly tinged with green,

blotched, chiefly at the broad end, with light chestnut and grey.
It measures ‘77 by °57.

1. Cooktown, N. Queensland, Nov. Crowley Bequest.
(D. Le Souéf).

Genus XANTHOPYGIA, Blyth.

Xanthopygia xanthopygia (4. Hay).

(Plate VIII. fig. 8.)

Xanthopygia tricolor, Skarpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 250 (1879); Tacz.
Faune Orn, Sibér, Orient. p. 480 (1891); Nehkrk. Kat. Eversammil.
p. 26 (1899).

Xanthopygia xanthopygia, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 238 (1901).

The eggs of the Siberian Yellow-rumped Flycatcher* are of a
broad oval form and moderately glossy. They are of a white or
pinkish-white colour, delicately speckled, chiefly round -the broad

* The name ‘ M. narcissina’ is written on all these eggs, but it appears from
Taczanowski’s account of the distribution of X. narcissina and X. xanthopygia,
that they are referable to the latter species.

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end, with light chestnut and lilac. They measure from ‘65 to °7 in
length, and from °51 to °59 in breadth.

2. Eastern Siberia. Crowley Bequest.
1. Amur-land. Crowley Bequest.
2, Amur-land, 10th May. Crowley Bequest.

Genus CYANOPTILA, Blyth.
Cyanoptila bella (A. Hay).

Xanthopygia cyanomelena, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 251 (1879) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 26 (1899).

Niltava cyanomelena, Seebohm, Birds Japan. Emp. p. 59 (1890).

Cyanoptila cyanomelena, Tacz. Faune Orn. Sibér. Orient. p. 482 (1891).

Cyanoptila bella, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 238 (1901).

The eggs of the Japanese Blue Flycatcher are of an excessively
broad oval form and slightly glossy. They are of a plain cream-
colour. Five examples measure respectively : -78 by :65; °79 by
*64; °8 by 6; °8 by 63; °8 by “61.

3. Japan (ZZ. Pryer). Seebohm Coll.
2. Amur-land, lst June. Crowley Bequest.

Genus OCHROMELA, Blyth.
Ochromela nigrirufa (Jerd.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 9.)

Siphia nigrorufa, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 455 (1879); Legge,
Birds Ceylon, p. 425 (1879).

Ochromela nigrirufa, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 87 (1890) ;
id. ed. Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 14 (1890); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 238 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-and-Orange Flycatcher are of an oval form,
and generally exhibit some small amount of gloss. They are greyish
white, speckled and mottled with dull reddish brown. The markings
are usually very dense at the large end, where, in most cases, they
form a confluent and well-defined cap. Two examples in the Col-
lection are of a pale stone-colour, mottled with a slightly darker
shade of the same. Seven specimens measure from ‘66 to °72 in
length, and from ‘53 to ‘56 in breadth.

3. Nilghiri Hills, April. Hume Coll.

2. Nilghiri Hills, 19th May. Hume Coll.

1. Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, 10th April Hume Coll.
(Hf. Carter).

1. Coonoor, 25th May. Hume Coll.

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Genus TARSIGER, /Hodgs.

Tarsiger chryseus, Hodgs.
(Plate VIII. fig. 10.)

Tarsiger chryseeus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 260 (1879) ; Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 104 (1890) ; td. ed. Hume, Nests
§ Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 67 (1890); Osmaston, Journ. Bomb. Nat.
Hist. Soc. xi, p. 66 (1897); Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 288 (1901).

The egg of the Golden Bush-Robin in the Collection is of an
elongated oval form, nearly equally pointed at both ends, and exhibits
a considerable amount of gloss. It is of a plain deep blue colour,
and measures *79 by °56.

1. Native Sikhim, 27th June. Hume Coll.

Genus POLIOPTILA, Sclater.

The eggs of the Gnatcatchers are all very similar one to another
and cannot be separated. They are of a rather broad oval shape
and exhibit but little gloss. The ground-colour is white, bluish-
white or very pale blue, and the whole shell is thickly speckled and
spotted with deep chestnut, reddish brown, and lavender or lilac.
The markings are frequently more dense and of larger size at the
broad end than elsewhere, and form an imperfect cap.

Polioptila cerulea (Linn.).

Polioptila cerulea, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, 1. p. 78
(1874); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 442 (1885); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammi. p. 27 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 240 (1901).

Three eggs of the Blue-grey Gnatcatcher measure respectively :

“58 by 46; °57 by 46; °59 by 48.

1. North America (Nekrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2. North America. Crowley Bequest.

Polioptila dumicola (Vicill.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 12.)

Polioptila dumicola, Hudson, P. Z. S. 1874, p. 158; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. x. p. 444 (1885) ; Sel. § Huds. Argent. Orn. 1. p. 12 (1888) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 27 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 241
(1901).

The eggs of the Brush-loving Gnatcatcher in the Collection
measure respectively: °62 by -47; ‘65 by *45; °57 by -43.

3. Argentine Republic. Crowley Bequest.

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Polioptila californica, Brewster.
Polioptila melanura, Baird, Brewer § Ridgw. N. Amer. Birds, i. p. 81
(1874).
Polioptila californica, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. x. p. 451 (1885); td.
Hand-l, iii, p. 242 (1901).

Four eggs of the Black-capped Gnatcatecher in the Collection
measure respectively : °62 by -48; -64 by °5; ‘62 by -45; °6 by °48,

1. California (Smiths. Inst.). Salvin-Godman Coll.

4. San Diego, California, 4th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pa
ie

Polioptila albiloris, Scl. § Salv.
Polioptila albiloris, Owen, Ibis, 1861, p. 61, pl. ii. fig. 3; Salv. § Godm.
Liol. Centr.-Amer., Aves, i. p. 53 (1879); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.
x. p. 454 (1885); Nehrk. Kat, Liersamml. p. 26 (1899); Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 242 (1901).
The eggs of the Guatemalan Gnatcatcher measure from *52 to °6
in length, and from ‘42 to ‘5 in breadth,

4. Chaucus, Vera Paz, Guatemala Salyin-Godman Coll.
(R. Owen).

2. Yucatan (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

3. Yucatan. Crowley Bequest.

Genus PARISOMA, Swazns.
Parisoma subceruleum (Vicill.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 11.)
Parisoma subceruleum, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 832
(1875-84) ; 7d. Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 268 (1879); id. Hand-l, iii.
p. 242 (1901); Stark § Sclater, Fauna S. Africa, Birds, ii. p. 75
(1901).

The eggs of the Red-vented Flycatcher in the Collection are of an
ordinary oval shape and slightly glossy. They are white, speckled
and spotted, chiefly in the form of a zone round the broad end, with
umber-brown, ashy-brown, and lavender. They measure respec-
tively : -67 by ‘51; °72 by °55.

2. South Africa. K. L. Layard Esq. [P.].

Parisoma layardi, Hart.

Parisoma layardi, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 334 (1875-84) ;
id. Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 270 (1879); id. Hand-l. iii. p. 242 (1901);
Stark § Sclater, Fauna S. Africa, Birds, ii. p. 76 (1901).

The eggs of Layard’s Flycatcher in the Collection are very similar
to those of P. subcerulewm. They measure respectively : *72 by ‘52 ;
“71 by °52.

2. Nels Poort, 8. Africa (7, Atmore ; Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).

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Genus BATIS, Bote.
Batis capensis (Linn.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 18.)

Batis capensis, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 346 (1875-84) ;
wd. Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 1383 (1879) ; Ayres, Lbis, 1879, p. 402;
any Kat, Eversamml. p. 24 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 244

).

Pace OL) capensis, Stark § Sclater, Fauna §. Africa, Birds, ii, p. 254
( ;

An egg of the Cape Flycatcher in the Collection is of a very broad
oval form and very glossy. It is of a very pale pinkish-white colour,
rather heavily spotted and blotched round the middle portion of the
egg with chestnut and grey. The two ends of the shell are merely
lightly speckled. This example measures ‘69 by 55.

1. Natal. T. Ayres, Esq. [C.]

Genus HYPOTHYMIS, Boie.

Hypothymis azurea (Lodd.).

Hypothymis azurea, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 274 (1879) ; Barnes,
Journ. Bomb. Nat, Hist. Soc. iv. p. 96, pl.—, fig. 290 (1889); Oates
ed. Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 27 (1890): cd. Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 49 (1890); Nehrk. Kat, Eversammi. p. 27
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 248 (1901).

The eggs of the Indian Black-naped Flycatcher are usually of a
regular oval form, but some are somewhat sharply pointed at the
smaller end. They exhibit a considerable amount of gloss, and vary
in ground-colour from creamy-white to pale salmon-pink. The
markings consist of specks and small spots of chestnut and lavender
or lilac, and these are generally densely set round the larger end,
where they coalesce and form a broad zone. The smaller half of
the egg is comparatively free from markings. Specimens vary from
‘68 to °76 in length, and from ‘5 to -55 in breadth,

1. Kolaba, Bombay. Crowley Bequest.

8. Raipur, C. Provinces, India, 15th Hume Coll.
June (F. R. Blewitt).

2. Raipur, 20th June (. R. B.). Hume Coll.

5. Raipur (2. 2. 2.). Hume Coll.

1. Kotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, 10th Hume Coll.
June (Miss Cockburn).

2. Pegu, 28th May (£. W. Oates). Hume Coll.

8. Pegu, 28th May (£. W. 0.). Hume Coll.

1. Pegu, 28th May (2. W. 0.). Oates Coll.

1. Pegu, 25th July (Z. W. O.). Hume Coll.

3. Tavoy, Tenasserim, 4th April Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).

5. Tavoy, 21st April (J. D.). Tume Coll.

HYPOTHYMIS.—TODOPSIS, 273

Hypothymis occipitalis ( V7zy.).

Myiagra azurea (nec Bodd.), Swinhoe, Ibis, 1863, p. 261.

Hypothymis occipitalis, Sharpe, P. ZS. 1879, p. 337; td. Cat. Buds
B. M. iv. p. 275 (1879); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 27, taf. i. tig. 6
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 248 (1901).

Hypothymis azurea, Grant § Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 237,

The eggs of the Malayan Black-naped Flycatcher resemble those of
H. azurea in general character. Those, however, collected in the
Malay Peninsula and Borneo are very heavily marked, while those
from Formosa are very feebly speckled. Two specimens brought by
Whitehead from Luzon differ remarkably in having a pure white
ground, delicately speckled all over with reddish brown and lilac,
without any indication of the zone round the broad end which
characterizes the eggs of most of the Flycatchers of this genus.
Specimens measure from °68 to ‘81 in length, and from °d to *55 in
breadth.

3. Salang, Malay Peninsula,10th March. Hume Coll.

5. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

2. Cape Engaito, N.E. Luzon, 24th J. Whitehead, Ksq. (C. ].
May.

2. Formosa, Ist May (P. A. Holst). Seebohm Coll.

4. Formosa, 8th May (P. A. H.). Seebohm Coll.

Hypothymis tytleri (Beavan).
(Plate VIII. fig. 14.)

Hypothymis occipitalis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 275, part. (1879).
Hlypothymis tytleri, Outes, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 50 (1890) ;
ad, ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind, Birds, i. p. 30 (1890).

The eggs of the Andaman Black-naped Flycatcher in the Collection
are similar to many of those of H. azurea. They measure respec-
tively: 69 by °52; °67 by °53.

2. Aberdeen, South Andaman Island, Hume Coll.
28rd April,

Genus TODOPSIS, Bp.
Todopsis cyanocephala (Q. § G.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 16.)
Todopsis cyanocephala, Gould, Birds New Guinea, ii. pl. 21; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 280 (1879) ; td. Hand-l. iii. p. 249 (1901).

The eggs of the New-Guinea Flycatcher are of a narrow oval form
and devoid of gloss. They are cream-coloured, thickly speckled,
especially at the broad end, with lilac-red and chestnut. Three
examples measure respectively: *68 by -48; -68 by -49; °68 by °49,
3. S.E. New Guinea (with two eggsof Herr Weiske [C.].

Cacomantis msperatus).
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Genus TROCHOCERCUS, Cab.

Trochocercus bourbonnensis (P. L. S. Mull.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 15.)

Tchitrea borbonica, Z. Newton, Ibis, 1861, p. 271.
Tyrochocercus borbonicus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 802 (1879).
Trochocercus bourbonnensis, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 251 (1901).

The sole egg of the Bourbon Flycatcher in the Collection is of a
broad oval shape and devoid of gloss. It is eream-coloured, blotched,
almost entirely at the broad end, with lilac-red and lilac-grey. It
measures ‘77 by °59.

1. Mauritius, 10th Dec. (Z. Newton). Crowley Bequest.

Genus RHIPIDURA, Vig. & Horsf.

The eggs of the different species of Fantail Flycatchers, although
varying individually, are of much the same general character
throughout.

They are of a somewhat pointed oval shape and exhibit little or
no gloss. The ground-colour varies from pure white to creamy
white and yellowish buff, and the markings, consisting of specks,
spots and small blotches, are of a greyish brown, olive, paie rufous,
and lavender colour. In the great majority of specimens, the
markings are chiefly contined to a well-defined zone round the
broad end and they are very sparse elsewhere, and in many respects
the eggs resemble those of many species of Shrikes. In a com-
paratively small number of specimens the zone is imperfect or ill-
defined, the markings being spread over the whole shell. The
specimens figured (Plate VIII.) indicate some of the types of
coloration amongst the eggs of these Flycatchers.

Rhipidura flabellifera (Gm.).

Rhipidura flabellifera, Potts, Trans. New Zeal. Inst. ii. p. 63 (1869) : iit.
p. 77 (1870) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 808 (1879); Buller,
Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed. i. p. 69 (1888) ; McLean, Ibis, 1892, p. 252 ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. i. p. 28 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 252
(1901).

The eggs of the New Zealand Pied Fantail Flycatcher resemble
those of R. nigritorquis (Plate VIII. fig. 19). Specimens measure
from °6 to °65 in length, and from ‘47 to 52 in breadth.

3. New Zealand. T. H. Potts, Esq. [P.].

2. New Zealand. TH. Wharton, Esq. [P.].

1. Otago, New Zealand, Nov. (£. P. Crowley Bequest.
Seymour).

1,. Otago, Dee. CE: P.AS;); Crowley Bequest.

RHIPIDURA. ae

Rhipidura albiscapa, Gould.

Rhipidura albiscapa, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 238 (1865) ;
Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 310 (1879); North, Nests §& Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 84 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 28 (1899) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr, Birds, i. p. 108, pl. 8 (1901) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 252 (1901).

The eggs of the White-shafted Fantail Flycatcher have the
ground-colour creamy-white and the markings disposed in various
forms. They measure from °6 to ‘67 in length, and from *47 to °d5
in breadth.

2. South Australia. Gould Coll.

2. Wellington, N.S.W., 12th Dec. Crowley Bequest.
(with an ege of Cuacomantis
variolosus).

4, Dobroyde, N.S.W., Oct. (Z. P. Crowley Bequest.
_ Ramsay: Tristram Coll.).
2. Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P. ].
3. Heidelberg, Victoria, 6th Dec. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North).
1. Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, 15th W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

Dec. Pe
Rhipidura diemenensis, Sharpe.

Rhipidura saturata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 811 (1879).

Rhipidura diemenensis, North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 85 (1889) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 112 (1901); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 252 (1901).

The eggs of the Tasmanian Fantail Flycatcher are cream-coloured
and rather heavily marked, but the characteristic zone is not well
defined in any of the specimens in the Collection. Four examples
measure respectively: *61 by -47; °61 by 49; °63 by -49; -62 by
“48.

1. Tasmania. Gould Coll.
3. Tasmania (W. H. Bignold). Crowley Bequest.

Rhipidura nebulosa, Peale.

Rhipidura nebulosa, Finsch § Hartl. Fauna Central-Polyn. p.86, pl. i. fig. 6
(1867); Whitmee, Ibis, 1875, p. 489; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv.
p. 315 (1879) ; td. Hand-l. iii. p. 254 (1901).
The sole egg of the Samoan Fantail Flycatcher in the Collection
is of a dark cream-colour and very heavily marked over the entire
larger half. It is fractured and the dimensions cannot be given.

1. Samoa. Rev. 8. J. Whitmee [C.].

Rhipidura fuliginosa (Sparvm.).
Rhipidura fuliginosa, Potts, Trans. New Zeal. Inst. ii. p. 63 (1869);
Sharpe, Cut. Birds B. M. iv. p. 316 (1879) ; Buller, Birds New Zeal.
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Qnd ed. i. p. 72 (1888); Nehrk. Kat. Frersamml. p. 28 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 254 (1901).

The eges of the New-Zealand Black Fantail Flycatcher in the
Collection have a nearly pure white ground-colour and the markings
form a more or less well-defined zone. They measure respectively :
"62 by 49; °65 by °5; -6 by -49; °6 by -48.

2. Nelson, New Zealand, Oct. (W. P. Crowley Bequest.
Howlett: Tristram Coll.).

1. Canterbury, New Zealand. Capt. R. Snow [P.].

1. Canterbury (2. P. Seymour). Crowley Bequest.

Rhipidura albicollis (Vzeiil.).
Rhipidura fuscoventris, Jard. Contr. Orn. 1852, p. 99, pl. xcii.
Kthipidura albicollis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 317 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 53 (1890); zd. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 35 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l, ili. p. 254
(1901).

The eggs of the Indian White-throated Fantail Flycatcher vary
from white to yellowish buff in ground-colour and have the mark-
ings disposed in varied forms. They measure from °65 to °7 in
length, and from ‘47 to ‘52 in breadth.

2. India. Hume Coll,
2. Sikhim. Hume Coll.
2. Dehra Dhoon. Hume Coll.
2. Raipur, C. Provs., Hume Coll.
1. Fureedpur, Bengal, 18th May Hume Coll.

(J. £. Cripps).

Rhipidura rufifrons (Lath.).
thipidura rufifrons, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr.i. p. 240 (1865) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 319 (1879); Ramsay, Proc. Linn. Soe.
N.S. W. 2nd ser. i. p. 1143 (1886); North, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, p. 87 (1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 28 (1899); Camp-
bell, Nests & Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 112, pl. 8 (1901); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 255 (1901).

The eggs of the Rufous Fantail Flycatcher in the Collection are
of a yellowish-buff colour, with a broad zone of confluent spots
round the broad end. They measure respectively: *71 by -52;
TLeDy: Ds

2. Richmond, N. 8. Wales, Nov. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. Campbell).
Rhipidura cyaniceps (Cass.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 17.)
thipidura eyaniceps, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 823 (1879) ; Grant,

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Ibis, 1896, p. 111; Grant § Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 236; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 257 (1901).

The eggs of the Blue-headed Fantail Flycatcher in the Collection
are of a yellowish-buff colour, with a zone of large confluent blotches
round the broad end. ‘hey measure respectively: -74 by 53; °75
by °55.

2. Cape Engaiio, N.E, Luzon, 29th J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
April.

Rhipidura perlata, S. Mill.
Rhipidura perlata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 28 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat. Trersammi. p. 28 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 259 (1901).
An egg of the Spotted Fantail Flycatcher in the Collection is of a
pale yellowish-cream colour, marked with a well-defined zone round
the broad end. It measures *72 by °55.

1. S.W. Borneo (Grabowskt). Crowley Bequest.

Rhipidura javanica (Sparrm.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 18.)

Rhipidura javanica, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 332 (1879); id.
P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 337 ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 28 (1899) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 260 (1901).

The eggs of the Java Fantail Flycatcher have the ground-colour
in some specimens white, in others yellowish buff. The zone is
generally well-marked. They measure from ‘7 to -75 in length,
and from ‘54 to ‘57 in breadth.

3, Labuan, Borneo, Sir Hugh Low [C.}.
2. Labuan, 23rd March. Sir Hugh Low [C.].
2. Labuan (Sia Hugh Low). Crowley Bequest.
2. Lawas, Borneo, 8th April Crowley Bequest.

(J. Whitehead).

Rhipidura nigritorquis, Vig.
(Plate VIII. fig. 19.)

Rhipidura nigritorquis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 834 (1879) ;
Steere, List Birds § Mamm. Philip. p. 15 (1890); Grant § White-
head, Ibis, 1898, p. 286; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 28 (1899);
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 261 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-necked Fantail Flycatcher in the Collection
have the ground of a pale cream-colour, and the markings chiefly
confined to an irregular zone round the broad end. ‘They measure
from ‘68 to ‘74 in length, and from °52 to °57 in breadth.

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2. Marinduque, Philippines, 8th May. Steere Exped.

5. Marinduque, 12th May. Steere Exped.

-l. Cebu (Kock). Crowley Bequest.
1, Luzon (Schadenberg). Crowley Bequest.

Rhipidura pectoralis (Jerd.).

Rhipidura pectoralis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 335 (1879) ; Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 55 (1890); zd. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eygs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 88 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 29
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-/, iii, p. 261 (1901).

The eggs of the White-spotted Fantail Flycatcher vary in ground-
colour from white to pale creamy buff, and are marked at the broad
end with a more or less well-defined zone. They measure from ‘65 to
‘7 in length, and from *47 to ‘5 in breadth.

3. Dhubir, Khandesh, India, 10th Hume Coll.
June.

2. Honsoor, Mysore, 25th June (J. Hume Coll.
Macpherson).

1. Kotagherry, Nilehiri Hills, 22nd Hume Coll.

May (Miss Cockburn).
1. Wotagherry, 26th May (Moss Cock- Hume Coll.
burn).

Rhipidura albifrontata, Frankl.

Rhipidura albifrontata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 358 (1879);
Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 412 (1879); Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds,

ii. p. 52 (1890); 2d. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 31 -

(1890); Nehrk. Kat. Liersammi. p. 29 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l iti.
p. 261 (1901).

The eggs of the White-browed Fantail Flycatcher are very uni-
form, the ground varying from white in some specimens to various
shades of cream-colour, or pale brownish yellow in others. The
markings are almost entirely confined to a broad zone round the
larger end. Examples measure from ‘6 to *68 in length, and from
‘47 to 54 in breadth.

1. India. Crowley Bequest.

J. Delhi, 8th July (C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coll.

1. N.W. Provinces, 27th March Crowley Bequest.
(W. E. Brooks).

2. Agra, 80th July. Hume Coll.

2. Baraitch, May. Hume Coll.

1. Mirzapur (W.£. Brooks: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

2. Allahabad, 3rd July (A. O. ZZume). Hume Coll.

9. Allahabad, 17th July (A. O. #Z). Hume Coll.

1. Deesa, 22nd July (£. A. Butler). Hume Coll,

2. Jhansi, July (A. R. Blewitt). Hume Coll.

2. Jhansi, Aug. (F. R. B.). TIume Coll,

2. Saugor, C. Provs’, 24th July Hume Coll.

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3. Saugor, 28th July (F. R. B.). Hume Coll.
5. Raipur, C. Provs. Hume Coll.
2. Raipur, 20th June. Hume Coll.

Rhipidura tricolor (Vicill.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 20.)

Sauloprocta motacilloides, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 244 (1865) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 88 (1889).

Sauloprocta picata, Gould, tom, cit. p. 246.

Rhipidura tricolor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p.339 (1879); Le Souéf,
Vict. Nat. xvi. p. 65 (1899); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 29 (1899) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 116, pl. 8 (1901) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii, p. 261 (1901).

Sauloprocta melaleuca, Layard, Ibis, 1880, p. 296.

The eggs of the Biack-and-White Fantail Flycatcher are of a
creamy-buff colour, and the markings forming the zone are, in many

cases, very dark. They measure from -76 to ‘81 in length, and
from ‘54 to °6 in breadth.

1. Australia. Salvin-Godman Coll.

2. Queensland. Gould Coll.

3. Dawson River, Queensland, 8th Oct. Crowley Bequest.

4. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

3. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

3. Dobroyde, N.S.W., Oct. (Z. P. Crowley Bequest.
Ramsay).

2. Dobroyde, Oct. (E. P. Ramsay: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

3. Liverpool, N.S.W., 16th Sept. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North),

2. South Australia (G. F. Angas). Gould Coll.

3. South Australia. Gould Coll.

3. Burra Creek, Australia, 15th Oct. EK. S. Moulden, Esq. [ P.].

1. Amboina. Crowley Bequest.

2. New Britain (£. LZ. Layard: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).

Genus ZEOCEPHUS, Bp.

Zeocephus rufus (Gray).

Zeocephus rufus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 343 (1879) ; Grant §
Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 235, pl. v. fig. 4; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil.
p. 29 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 262 (1901).

The eggs of the Chestnut Flycatcher in the Collection are of a
regular oval form and exhibit a small amount of gloss. They are
white, spotted and blotched with chestnut and lilac, chiefly at the
broad end. They measure respectively : °84 by “62; °83 by ‘61;
°85 by 62.

3. Cape Engaiio, N.H. Luzon, 24th J. Whitehead Esq. [C.].
April.

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Genus TERPSIPHONHE, Giloger.
Terpsiphone paradisi (Linn.).
(Plate VIII. fig. 21.)

Terpsiphone paradisi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, iv. p. 346 (1879) ; Legge,
Birds Ceylon, p. 404 (1879); Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 45
(1890); zd. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 22 (1890);
Nehrk, Kat. Eversammil. p. 29 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 268
(1901).

The eggs of the Indian Paradise Flycatcher are of a pointed oval
form and exhibit a considerable amount of gloss. The ground-
colour varies from pinkish white to salmon-pink, and this is spotted
and speckled with chestnut, lilac and lavender. The markings, as
a rule, are dense at the broad end and sparse elsewhere, but a few
specimens are well marked even at the small end. The spots at
the broad end often form an irregular zone,

Four examples from Delhi differ from the above in being white,
with markings of very dark purplish brown, chocolate and lavender.

Specimens measure from *75 to *88 in length, and from ‘57 to °65
in breadth.

4, Delhi, India, 27th May (C. 7. Hume Coll.
Bingham).

2. Delhi, 2nd June (C. T. B.). Hume Coll.

2. Bareilly, N.W. Provs., 19th June Crowley Bequest.

(W. 4. Brooks: Tristram Coll.).
3. Bareilly, 19th June (4.0. Hume). Hume Coll.

1. Jhansi (Ff. R. Blewitt). Hume Coll.
6. Raipur, C.Provs., June (FR. B.). Hume Coll.
17. Raipur, July (/. R&. B.). Hume Coll.

Terpsiphone affinis (Blyth).

Terpsiphone affinis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 349 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 47 (1890) ; td. ed. Hume, Nests § Egys
Ind. Birds, ii. p. 26 (1890); Nekrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 29 (1899);
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 263 ((1901).

The eggs of the Burmese Paradise Flycatcher very closely re-
semble those of 7’. paradisi. Six specimens measure from *77 to *86
in length, and from *58 to ‘64 in breadth,

2. Darjiling (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.

2. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, 3rd Hume Coll.
June.

2. Johore, Malay Peninsula, 16th Tlume Coll.
March.

Terpsiphone incei (Gould).
Terpsiphone incii, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, iv. p. 350 (1879) ; Rickett,
Ibis, 1894, p. 221.
Terpsiphone incei, Skurpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 263 (1901).

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The eggs of the Chinese Paradise Flycatcher are not separable
from those of 7. paradisi. They measure from -72 to ‘88 in length,
and from 5d to ‘59 in breadth.

4, Foochow, China, 26th May. C

. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
3. Foochow, 21st May. C. Bok

ickett, Esq. [P.].

Terpsiphone mutata (Linn.).

Tchitrea pretiosa, Z. Newton, Ibis, 1863, p. 347.

Terpsiphone mutata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 351 (1879) ; Cowan,
Proce. R. Phys. Soc. Edin, vii. p. 148 (1882) ; Milne-Edwards § Gran-
didier, Hist. Nat. Madag., Ors. ii. p. 387, pl. 304. fig. 1 (1885); Nehrk.
Kat, Eversammi. p. 29 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 264 (1901).

Three eggs of the Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher, forming a
clutch, are of a pale salmon-pink colour, densely speckled over the
larger half with pale chestnut and lavender, and resemble many of
the eggs of 7. paradisi. Three eggs, forming another clutch, are
of a pinkish-white colour, heavily blotched round the larger end, in
the form of a broad and irregular zone, with brownish pink, lilae
and lavender. Six examples measure from *72 to *76 in length, and
from °55 to *57 in breadth.

3. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
3. Madagascar (ZL. Newton: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

Terpsiphone perspicillata, Swains.

and

Terpsiphone cristata, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds S. Africa, p. 352 (1875-
84).

Terpsiphone perspicillata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 357 (1879);
Nehrk. Kat, Eiersamml, p. 29 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 264
(1901); Stark § Sclater, Fauna S. Africa, Birds, ii. p. 261 (1901).

The eggs of the South-African Paradise Flycatcher in the Col-
lection are of a narrow oval form, and do not differ from those of

7. paradisi. They measure respectively: *83 by ‘54; °8 by °55;

*8 by °50.

3. South Africa. Purchased.

Terpsiphone princeps (Temm.).

Tchitrea princeps, Blak. & Pryer, Ibis, 1878, p. 234.

Terpsiphone princeps, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 361 (1879); Seebohm,
Birds Japan. Emp. p. 63 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 29
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 265 (1901).

The eggs of the Japanese Paradise Flycatcher in the Collection
are of a regular oval form with a small amount of gloss. In

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coloration they are light salmon-pink or whitish-pink spotted with
red and lilac, the spots being almost confined to the broader end,
and, in the clutch from I[shigaki Island, forming a zone. They
measure from *78 to °85 in length, and from °59 to *€2 in breadth.

4, Ishigaki Isl., Liu-Kiu Islands, W’. Radclitle Saunders, Esq.
Ist June. eae

4, Fuji, 2nd June. W. ladcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(sea

Genus RHINOMYIAS, Sharpe.

Rhinomyias pectoralis (Su/vad.).
(Plate IX. fig. 2.

Rhinomyias pectoralis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 368 (1879); ad.
Ibis, 1889, p. 201; zd. Hand-l. iii. p. 266 (1901).

The eggs of the Pectoral Flycatcher are of a broad oval form and
moderately glossy. They are of a pale greyish-green colour, densely
mottled all over with pale rufous grey and lavender. Three examples
measure respectively : ‘72 by ‘55; *67 by °55; °71 by ‘55.

3. Mt. Kina Balu, Borneo, Feb. (J. Crowley Bequest.
Whitehead).

Rhinomyias albigularis, Bourns 4 Worcester.

Rhinomyias albigalare, Bourns § Worcester, Occ. Papers Minn. Acad.
Nat. Sei. i. p. 27 (1894) ; Grant § Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 237, pl. v.
fig. 3; Sharpe, Hand-l. iil. p. 267 (1901).

One of the eggs of the White-throated Flycatcher in the Collection
is of an elliptical, the other of a blunt oval form, and both are
glossy. The ground, hardly any of which is distinctly visible,
appears to be of a reddish cream-colour, and it is very thickly
mottled and clouded all over with reddish brown. The two specimens
measure respectively: *89 by ‘65; ‘87 by °65.

2. Canloan Volcano, Central Negros, J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
Philippines, 21st March.

Rhinomyias gularis, Sharpe.
(Plate IX. fig. 1.)

thinomyias gularis, Sharpe, Ibis, 1888, p. 885; 1889, p. 201; 7d. Hand-l.
iil. p. 267 (1901).

The eggs of the White-throated Flycatcher in the Collection are
of a blunt oval form and slightly glossy. They are of a pale greyish-
green colour, freckled all over with pale brownish chestnut, the
markings also forming an indistinct band of brighter colour round

CULICICAPA.—MYIAGRA. 283

the broad end. Two exampies measure respectively: *9 by *62;
"9 by 65.

2. Mt. Kina Balu, Borneo, 13th March Crowley Bequest.
(J. Whitehead).

Genus CULICICAPA, Swinh.

Culicicapa ceylonensis (Swains.).
(Plate IX. fig. 6.)

Culicicapa ceylonensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B, M. iv. p. 369 (1879); id.
Ibis, 1889, p. 202; Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 410 (1879); Oates ed.
Hume, Nests § Leggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 16 (1890); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p- 268 (1901).

The eggs of the Grey-headed Flycatcher are of a broad oval form
and moderately glossy. They are cream-coloured, blotched and
clouded with pale brown and dark lavender-grey, densely over the
larger half of the egg where the markings assume the form of a
broad and more or less well-defined zone, and sparingly elsewhere.
On the whole, they resemble the common type of egg of the Rhipz-
dura group. They measure from °58 to °65 in length, and from -46
to *5 in breadth. |

2. Sikhim, 10th June (J. Gammue). Hume Coll.

7. Nilghiri Hills. Hume Coll.

2. Kotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, 30th Hume Coll.
April (Miss Cockburu).

2. Ootacamund, Ist May. Hume Coll.

2. Mount Kina Balu, Borneo, 29th Crowley Bequest.

April (J. Whitehead: with an
ego of Hrerococcyx fugax).

Genus MYIAGRA, Vig. § Horsf.
Myiagra nitida, Growld.
Myiagra nitida, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 255 (1865); Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 875 (1879) ; North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds,

p- 94 (1889) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 121, pl. 9
(1901); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 268 (1901).

The eggs of the Satin Flycatcher are of an ordinary oval shape
and slightly glossy. Two specimens in the Collection are white,
spotted and blotched with umber-brown and purplish grey in a well-
defined zone round the large end. A third specimen is also white,
but the zone is barely indicated, the markings being pale brown and
lavender and distributed more or less over the whole shell. Three
examples measure respectively ; *83 by ‘6; °8 by ‘6; °73 by °57.

2. Tasmania (£. D. Atkinson). Crowley Bequest.
1. Tasmania (£. D. A.). Crowley Bequest.

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Myiagra vanicorensis (Q. ¢ (.).
(Plate IX. fig. 3.)

Myiagra castaneiventris, Finsch § Hartl. Fauna Central-Polyn. p. 95,
tab. xiv. fig. 6 (1867); Layard, P. Z, S. 1875, p. 435.

Myiagra rufiventris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 376 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversammil. p. 29 (1899).

Myiagra vanicorensis, Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 269 (1901).

The eggs of the Fiji-Islands Flycatcher are of a broad oval shape
and slightly glossy. They are creamy white, spotted and blotched
with purplish brown and lavender. The markings are chiefly con-
fined to the broad end of the egg, where they form a more or less
confluent and well-defined zone. They measure from *73 to *78 in
length, and from °5+4 to ‘6 in breadth,

Messrs. Finsch & Hartlaub state that the egg of this Flycatcher
is plain blue, and so figure it. Layard also formerly stated that he
was informed that the eggs were blue, but Herr Nehrkorn rightly
notes that they resemble the eggs of the Shrikes in general character.

2. Fiji Islands. F. M. Rayner, Esq. [P.].
5. Fiji Islands (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2, Fiji Islands (#. LZ. Layard: Tris- Crowley Bequest.
tram Coll.)
2, Fiji Islands. Crowley Bequest.

Myiagra melanura, Gray.

Myiagra melanura, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 379 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversammil. p. 29 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 269 (1901).

The eggs of the New-Hebrides Flycatcher in the Collection
resemble those of J. vanicorensis. Two examples measure respec-

tively: 78 by °6; °8 by ‘6.

2. New Hebrides, 20th Oct. (J. G. Crowley Bequest.
Paton: Tristram Coll.).

Myiagra pluto, Finsch.
(Plate IX. fig. 4.)

Myiagra pluto, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 880 (1879); Nehrk. Kat.
Hiersamml. p. 29 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 270 (1901).

An egg of the Black Flycatcher in the Collection is of a very
blunt oval, or nearly elliptical, shape and exhibits a small amount
of gloss. It is white, speckled and spotted, chiefly at the broad end,
with greyish brown, lilac and lavender. It measures -86 by °65,

1. Ponapé, Caroline Islands, 12th Jan. Crowley Bequest.

MYIAGRA.—CRYPTOLOPHA. 285

Myiagra oceanica, Jacq. d Pucher.
(Plate IX. fig. 5.)

Myiagra oceanica, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 383 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat, Eiersamml. p. 30 (1899); Hartert, Nov. Zool. 1900, p. 5;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 271 (1901).

The eggs of the Oceanic Flycatcher in the Collection are of a
blunt oval form and nearly devoid of all gloss. They are cream-
coloured, marked, almost entirely, in the form of a well-defined zone
round the broad end, with blotches and clouds of brown and
lavender. ‘They measure respectively: *82 by °61; °83 by °63;
“79 by °62.

1. Caroline Islands (Nehrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
2, Ruk Island, Caroline Islands, 10th Crowley Bequest.
May and 19th June (Tring
Museum).

Genus CRYPTOLOPHA, Swains.

The eggs of the Flycatchers of this genus are of a broad oval
shape, exhibit little or no gloss, and are of a plain white colour.

Cryptolopha ricketti, Slater.

Cryptolopha ricketti, Slater, Ibis, 1897, p. 174; La Touche, Ibis, 1899,
p. 425; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 272 (1901).

Two eggs of Rickett’s Flycatcher-Warbler measure respectively :
"06 by °45; °62 by 47.

1. Kuatun, Foh-kien, China, May. D, La Touche, Esq.

J. ia
1. Kuatun, May (J.D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. “pl

Cryptolopha xanthoschista (Hodys.).

Cryptolopha xanthoschista, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 898 (1879);
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 425 (1889) ; id. ed. Hume, Nests
& Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 270 (1889); Sharpe, Hand-l. ili. p. 273
(1901).

The eggs of Hodgson’s Grey-headed Flycatcher-Warbler measure
from ‘54 to °63 in length, and from ‘45 to ‘5 in breadth.

1. N.W. Himalayas, 27th March (W. Crowley Bequest.
E. Brooks: Tristram Coll.).

1. Dharumsala, 10th April (C &. Hume Coll,
Cock).

3. Sikhim (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.

2. Sikhim, 27th March (J. G.). Hume Coll.

4, Monephoo, Darjiling (J. G.). Hume Coll,

1. Mongphoo, 11th April (J. G.). Hume Coll.

3. Lebong, Sikhim (LZ, Mandell). Hume Coll.

286 MUSCICAPID®.

Cryptolopha poliogenys (blyth),

Cryptolopha poliogenys, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 403 (1879);
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, 1. p. 426 (1889) ; ad. ed. Hume, Nests
&§& Lggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 272 (1889); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 274
(1901).

The eggs of the Grey-cheeked Flycatcher-Warbler in the Col-
lection measure respectively: °66 by °5; -66 by -49.

2. Mongphoo, Darjiling, 8th May Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie),

Cryptolopha sinensis, Pickett.

Cryptolopha sinensis, Rickett, Bull. B. O. C. vii. p. xxxvi (1898); La
Touche, Ibis, 1899, p. 426; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 274 (1901).

The eggs of the Chinese Flycatcher-Warbler measure from *53 to
*56 in length, and from ‘41 to -45 in breadth.

1. Kuatun, Foh-kien, China, May (J. J.D. La Touche, Esq. [P.].

IDY, 1668 TED,
2. Kuatun, 23rd April (J. D. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
La Ls):
Kuatun, May (J. D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. (PoE
Kuatun, 15th May (J. D. La 7.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. [ P.|.

Kuatun, 15th May (J. D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. { P.].
Kuatun, 22nd May (J. D. La T.). CB: Rickett, ee cP. ir

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Genus ABRORNIS, //odqs.

The eggs of the Flycatchers of this genus are of a broad oval
shape and exhibit but little gloss. They are pinkish white in some
cases, greenish white in others, and they are densely mottled and
blotched with chestnut and lilac, especially at the broad end, where
the markings are often confluent and form an imperfect cap or zone,
The eggs of the different species are closely alike.

Abrornis schisticeps, //odgqs.
(Plate IX. fig. 7.)

Cryptolopha schisticeps, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 400 (1879).
Abrornis schisticeps, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 430 (1889) ;

id. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 274 (1889); Sharpe,

Hund-l, iii. p. 275 (1901}.

The eggs of the Black-faced Flycatcher-Warbler in the Collection
measure respectively : *56 by ‘44; *56 by 45; -55 by 43.
3. Mongphoo, Darjiling, 26th May Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie).

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Abrornis superciliaris, Zick.
Cryptolopha superciliaris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 402 (1879);
Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 30 (1899).
Abrornis superciliaris, Oates, Fuuna Brit Ind., Birds, 1. p. 429 (1889) ;
7d. ed. Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 273 (1889); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 275 (1901).

An egg of the Yellow-bellied Flycatcher-Warbler measures °63
by 43.
1. Mongphoo, Darjiling, 5th June Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie).
Abrornis albigularis, JJoore.

Cryptolopha albigularis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 405 (1879).

Abrornis albigularis, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds,i. p 480 (1889) ; td.
ed. Hume, Nests § Egys Ind. Birds, i. p. 275 (1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
il. p. 276 (1901).

An egg of the White-throated Flycatcher-Warbler measures °55
by -43.

1. Assan, 6th July (J. BR. Cripps). Hume Coll.

Abrornis fulvifacies, Swinh.

Cryptolopha fulvifacies, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 406 (1879); La
Touche, Ibis, 1899, p. 428.
Abrornis fulvifacies, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 276 (1901).

The eggs of Swinhoe’s Flycatcher-Warbler measure from ‘5 to
*55 in length, and from -4+ to -45 in breadth.

4, Kuatun, Foh-kien, China,7thMay J. D. La Touche, Esq. [P.].
(Gh iQ, tha Fli\.

5. Kuatun, 5th May (J. D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. ae

A. Kuatun (J. D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. | P.].

2. Kuatun (J. D. Lu T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.1.

Genus SISURA, Vig. & Horsf.

Sisura inquieta (Lath.).

Seisura inquieta, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. 1. p. 246 (1865); Ramsay,
Proe. Phil. Soc. N.S. W. 1865, p. 325, pl. i. tig. 6; North, Nests § Eyys
Austr. Birds, p. 89 (1889).

Sisura inquieta, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 407 (1879); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersamml. p. 30 (1899); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i.
p. 124, pl. 9 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 277 (1901).

The eggs of the Restless Flycatcher are of a blunt oval form and
exhibit a small amount of gloss. They are cream-coloured, marked,
chiefly in a very broad zone round the large end, with more or less

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confluent spots and blotches of umber-brown and lavender-grey.
They measure from *77 to ‘9 in length, and from °58 to °67 in
breadth.

3. Dawson River, Queensland, 25rd Crowley Bequest.
Aug. (North Coll.).

2. Dobroyde, N.S.W. (£. P. Ramsay: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).

2. Wimmera, Victoria, 28th Novy. Crowley Bequest.
(A. J. North),
2, Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P. ].

Genus PIEZORHYNCHUS, Gould.

Piezorhynchus chalybeocephalus (Garn.).
(Plate IX. fig. 8.)

Monarcha alecto, Layard, Ibis, 1880, p. 296.

Piezorhynchus alecto, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B, M, iv. p. 415 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat, Eiersammil, p. 30 (1899).

Piezorhynchus chalybeocephalus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 278 (1901).

The eggs of Garnot’s Flycatcher are of a broad oval shape and
but very slightly glossy. They are greenish-white, marked, chiefly
in the form of a broad band round the larger end of the egg, with
spots and small blotches of pale olive-brown and lavender-grey.
They measure from °8 to ‘9 in length, and from °6 to °66 in breadth.

5. Duke-of-York Island (2. ZL. Crowley Bequest.
Layard: Tristram Coll.).
2. Fergusson Island, 18th Nov. Crowley Bequest.
(A. S. Meek).
3. Bowen Island. Crowley Bequest.
3. [New Guinea. ] Crowley Bequest.

Piezorhynchus nitidus, Gould.

Piezorhynchus nitidus, Macgillivray, Voy. ‘ Rattlesnake, ii. p. 857 (1852) ;
Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 249 (1865); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. iv. p. 416 (1879); North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 90
(1889) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Burds, i. p. 129, pl. 9 (1901) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 278 (1901).

The eggs of the Shining Flycatcher in the Collection are of an
oval form and almost devoid of gloss. They are greyish white,
speckled, spotted and blotched with olive-brown and underlying
lavender. The markings are chiefly confined to the broad end,
where they form an irregular zone. Two specimens measure re-
spectively: *85 by °58; °83 by 65.

1. Cape York, Australia (Capt. Stanley). Voy. H.M.S. ‘Rattlesnake.’
1. Port Essington, Australia ( Wlson). Gould Coll,

PIEZORHYNCHUS, 289

Piezorhynchus nigrimentum (Gray).

Piezorhynchus nigrimentum, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 418 (1879) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 30, taf, ii, fig, 11(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l,
iii. p. 279 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-chinned Flycatcher and those of the
following four species of this genus (P. gouldi, P. verticalis, P. guttu-
latus, P.loricatus) resemble each other closely and cannot be separated
by any character. They are of a regular oval shape and almost
devoid of all gloss. The ground-colour is white or pinkish white,
and this is very thickly speckled, especially at the broad end, with
bright chestnut and lavender. In many examples the markings form
a well-marked zone round the broad end. Two eggs of the present
species measure respectively : *85 by ‘62; °85 by ‘61.

1. Amboina (Nehkrkorn Coil.). Crowley Bequest.
1, Amboina, Crowley Bequest.

Piezorhynchus gouldi (Gray).

Monarcha trivirgata, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr, i. p. 263 (1865) ;
Ramsay, Ibis, 1868, p. 271,

Piezorhynchus gouldi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 419 (1879) ; North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 90 (1889); Robinson § Laverock,
Ibis, 1900, p. 629; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 279 (1901).

Monarcha gouldi, Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr, Birds, i. pp. 130, 131,
pl. 9 (1901).

Three eggs of the White-bellied Flycatcher measure respectively :

85 by 6; °83 by 59; ‘77 by °54. They resemble closely those

of the preceding species.

2. Cape York, N. Australia. Gould Coll.
I. New South Wales, Dec. Gould Coll.

Piezorhynchus verticalis, Sclater.
(Plate IX. fig. 10.)

Monarcha verticalis, Layard, Ibis, 1880, p. 294.
Piezorhynchus yerticalis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds L. M. iv. p. 422 (1879);
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 80 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 280(1901),
Four eggs of the Duke-of-York-Island Flycatcher measure respec-
tively: ‘92 by 63; -88 by 64; -9 by 65; ‘9 by ‘61. They have
the same type of coloration as those of P. nigrimentum.

4, Dulke-of-York Island (Z. LZ. Crowley Bequest.
Layard: Tristram Coll.).

Piezorhynchus guttulatus (Garn.).

Piezorhynchus guttulatus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, iv. p. 422 (1879);
id. Hand-l, iii, p. 280 (1901).
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290 MUSCICAPID®.

An egg of the Spotted-wing Flycatcher measures ‘85 by *6. In
coloration it resembles the eggs of P. nigrimentum.

1, Fergusson Island, Dentrecasteaux Crowley Bequest.
group, 15th Dec. (A. S. Meek).

Piezorhynchus loricatus (Wall.).

Piezorhynchus loricatus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 425 (1879);
id. Hand-l, iii. p. 281 (1901).
The single egg of Wallace’s Flycatcher in the Collection measures
*89 by *65. In colour it resembles eggs of P. nigrimentum.

1, Island of Buru, Moluccas. Dr. H. O. Forbes [P.].

Genus MONARCHA, Vig. & Horsf.

Monarcha melanopsis (Vicil/.).

Monarcha carinata, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 262 (1865) ; Ramsay,
Ibis, 1865, p. 802.

Monarcha melanopsis, North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 96 pl. ix, fig. 9
(1889); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 132 (1901);
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 283 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-faced Flycatcher in the Collection resemble
those of Piezorhynchus nigrimentum. Two examples measure re-
spectively ; ‘84 by °58; 73 by 58.

2. Australia, 14th Jan. Crowley Bequest.

Genus STOPAROLA, Blyth.

The eggs of the Flyeatchers of this genus are of a broad oval shape,
more or less pointed at the smaller end, and they exhibit a consider-
able amount of gloss. They vary in ground-colour from pure white
to pinkish white and pale salmon-pink. Some few examples are
quite devoid of markings; others are freckled with very pale rufous ;
and others, the majority, have a clouded zone or cap of chestnut
specks at the broad end. ‘The eggs of the various species resemble
each other closely.

Stoparola indigo (Hors/.).

Stoparola indigo, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, iv. p. 486 (1879); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 380 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 285 (1901).

The eggs of the Javan Blue Flycatcher in the Collection are feebly

STOPAROLA, 291

marked with rufous at the broad end, and measure respectively :
*82 by °59 ; °87 by °57.

2. Java, 10th May. Crowley Bequest.

Stoparola albicaudata (Jerd.).
(Plate IX. fig. 11.)

Stoparola albicaudata, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 437 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 30 (1890) ; td. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs
Ind, Birds, ii. p. 11 (1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 30 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 285 (1901).

The eggs of the Nilghiri Blue Flycatcher measure ‘from °75 to *88
in length, and from *55 to *62 in breadth.

3. Nilghiri Hills, 8. India, lst March. Hume Coll.

2. Nilghiri Hills, April. Hume Coll.

2. Nilghiri Hills. Hume Coll,

3. Nilghiri Hills. Crowley Bequest.

3. Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, March. Hume Coll.

7. Coonoor, 27th March. Hume Coll.

1. Coonoor, April (W. Davison). Hume Coll,

1. Kotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, 12th Hume Coll.
March (Miss Cockburn).

2. Kotagherry, 15th April (Wiss Hume Coll.
Cockburn).

2, Kotagherry, 4th May (Miss Hume Coll.
Cockburn).

1. Kotagherry, 10th May (Jfss Hume Coll.
Cockburn).

1. Kotagherry, 22nd May (Miss Hume Coll.
Cockburn).

3. Curzon, Nilghiri Hills, 16th April. Hume Coll.

1. Curzon, 17th April. Hume Coll.

Stoparola melanops (V7y.).

Stoparola melanops, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iy. p. 488 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 28 (1890); td. ed. Hume, Nests §
Liggs Ind. Birds, ii. p.9 (1890); Nehkrk. Kat Evtersammi. p. 80
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 285 (1901).

The eggs of the Verditer Flycatcher measure from °72 to ‘82 in
length, and from *53 to ‘6 in breadth.

1. Dhurumsala, Himalayas, 20th Hume Coll.
March (C. R. Cock).

3. Dhurumsala, 15th May (C. R. C.). Hume Coll.
2, Simla, April. Hume Coll.
2. Mussoori (7. Hutton). Hume Coll.
1. Almora, 25th May. Hume Coll.
2. Almora, 19th April (W. EZ. Crowley Bequest.

Brooks; Tristram Coll.),

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292 CAMPOPHAGID®.

31. Mongphoo, Sikhim (J. Gammie). Hume Coll,
4, Darjiling, 19th April. Hume Coll.
3. Darjiling, May. Hume Coll.

Stoparola sordida ( Walden).

Stoparola sordida, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 440 (1879) ; Legge,
Birds Ceylon, p. 419 (1879) ; Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, ii. p. 29
(1890); 7d. ed Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, ii. p. 11 (1890);
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 286 (1901).

The eggs of the Dusky Blue Flycatcher in the Collection are
profusely freckled with rufous. They measure ‘82 by 59; ‘84 by
59 respectively.

2. Ceylon, 3rd May (A. ZL. Butler). Crowley Bequest.

Family CAMPOPHAGID.

Genus PTEROPODOCYS, Gould.

Pteropodocys phasianella (Gould).

Pteropodocys phasianella, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 199 (1865) ;
Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 22 (1879); Ramsay, Proc. Linn.
Soc. N.S.W. vii. p. 47, pl. 3. fig. 1 (1882); North, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 76, pl. ix. fig. 2 (1889); Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml.
p- 22 (1899); Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 95, pl. 7
(1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 290 (1901).

The eggs of the Ground Cuckoo-Shrike in the Collection are of a
pointed oval shape and excessively glossy. One specimen is of an
olive-green colour, faintly mottled here and there with a darker
shade of the same tint. Another is of a dull olive-green colour,
with a faint rufous wash over the larger end and a few dark specks.
They measure respectively : 1:36 by ‘92; 1-2 by -96.

1. Australia (Z. P. Seymour), Crowley Bequest.

1. New South Wales, 19th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
(North Coll.).

Genus GRAUCALUS, Cuv.

Graucalus cinereus (P. L. S. Muill.).
Graucalus cinereus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 28 (1879) ; td. Hand-i.
iii. p. 291 (1901).
Campephaga cana, Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb. vii. p. 148 (1882).
Campephaga cinerea, Malne- Edwards &§ Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag.,
Ovs. il. p. 393, pl. 304. fig. 4 (1885).

The eggs of the Madagascar Cuckoo-Shrike are of a somewhat
lengthened oval shape and exhibit but little gloss. They are of a
pinkish-white colour, marked with spots and blotches of deep reddish

GRAUCALUS, 293

and purplish brown and lavender, densely round the large end in
the form of a broad and more or less confluent zone, sparsely else-
where. They measure from 1-04 to 1:15 in length, and from °7 to
‘75 in breadth.

5. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rey. W. Deans Cowan [P.].

Graucalus melanops (Zath.).

Graucalus melanops, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 192 (1865) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 30 (1879); Buller, Birds New Zeal. 2nd ed.
p. 66 (1888); North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 74, pl. ix. fig. 4
(1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 22 (1899); Le Souéf, Vict. Nat.
xvi. p. 64 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 96, pl. 7.
(1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 291 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike are of a regular oval
shape and exhibit a considerable amount of gloss. The ground-
colour varies from green, pale olive or pale olive-brown to greenish
stone-colour and is spotted, blotched and streaked with umber-
brown or chestnut-brown and layender-grey. Specimens measure
from 1-23 to 1:3 in length, and from -87 to *91 in breadth.

1. Australia. Salvin-Godman Coll,
2. Australia (2. P. Ramsey). Crowley Bequest.
1. Australia. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Gear
3. West Australia. Gould Coll,
1. Bell River, N.S.W. (2. P. Ramsay: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
2, Murray River, 4th Oct. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
ess
1. Gippsland, Victoria. TF’. A. Philbrick, Esq.,K.C. [P.].
3. Hastings, Western Point, Victoria, | Crowley Bequest.
18th Sept. (Worth Coll.).
3. Somerville, Victoria, 5rd Noy. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pel:
3. Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P.].

Graucalus parvirostris, Gould.
(Plate IX. fig. 9.)

Graucalus parvirostris, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 194 (1865) ;
Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 32 (1879); North, Nests & Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 75 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p, 22 (1899) ;
Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds,\. p. 97 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
jii. p. 291 (1901).

The eggs of the Short-billed Cuckoo-Shrike are of quite the same
character as those of G. melanops. Five examples measure
respectively: 1:3 by °83; 1:27 by 9; 1:26 by °87; 1:3 by °88;
1:25 by -89.

2. Tasmania (C. Gould). Gould Coll.
1. Tasmania (Wilson). Gould Coll.
1. Tasmania (Z. D. Atkinson). Crowley Bequest.
1, Tasmania (W. H. Bignold). Crowley Bequest.

294 CAMPOPHAGIDA.

Graucalus macei, Less.
(Plate IX. fig. 12.)

Graucalus macei, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 84 (1879) ; Legge, Birds
Ceylon, p. 860 (1879); Oates Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 496
(1889) ; zd. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 348 (1889) ;
Nehrk, Kat. Eiersammil. p. 22 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. ui. p. 292
(1901).

The eggs of the Indian Cuekoo-Shrike are mostly of a lengthened
and pointed oval form, and they have a considerable amount of gloss.

The eoloration is of two distinct types. In one the ground is
fawn-coloured, thickly spotted, streaked and blotched, pretty evenly
all over, with brown, light chestnut and grey. Im the second the
ground is of a pale green colour, marked with clouds, small blotches
and streaky spots of dark brown, yellowish-brown, and lavender,
Specimens measure from 1:11 to 1°35 in length, and from °8 to 91
in breadth.

I. Sitapur, Oudh, 29th March, Hume Coll.

2. Oudh Terai, 6th May. Hume Coll.

2. Oudh Terai, 25rd May. Hume Coll.

2. Allahakad. Hume Coll.

4, Allahabad. Hume Coll.

3. Allahabad, 5th July. Hume Coll.

1. Saugor, Central Provinees (fF. R. Hume Coll.
Blewitt).

6. Central India, 9th March (R. C. Crowley Bequest.
Beavan; Tristram Coll.).

its

India, W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Peale

a

Graucalus hypoleucus, Gowld.

Graucalus hypoleueus, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 196 (1865) ;
Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 86 (1879); Ramsay, Proce, Linn.
Soc. N.S.W. vii. p. 408, pl. 3. fig. 11 (1882); North, Nests § Eggs
Austr. Birds, p. 76, pl. ix. fig. 1 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml.
p. 22 (1899); Robinson § Laverock, Ibis, 1900, p. 628; Campbell,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 98 (1901) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iui. p. 292
(1901).

The eggs of the White-bellied Cuckoo-Shrike resemble those of

G'. melanops and G. parvirostris, but are somewhat smaller. Six

examples measure from 11 to 1°3 in length, and from -77 to °9 in
breadth.

2. Dawson River, Queensland, Crowley Bequest.
15th Sept. (North Coll.).

2. Dawson River, 22nd Oct. (North Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

2. Dawson River, 6th Noy. (North Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

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GRAUCALUS.—EDOLIISOMA. 295

Graucalus mentalis, Vig. § Horsf.
(Plate IX. fig. 13.)

Graucalus mentalis, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 195 (1865) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 37 (1879); North, Nests § Eggs Austr.
Birds, p. 75, pl. ix. fig. 3 (1889); Le Souéf, Viet. Nat. xvi. p. 64
(1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 98 (1901) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 293 (1901).

The egg of the Varied Cuckoo-Shrike in the Collection is of a
regular oval form and has a considerable amount of gloss. It is of
an olive-brown colour, thickly spotted and smeared with brown and
lavender. At the broader end there are, in addition, a few deep
reddish-brown spots. It measures 1-1 by 82.

1. New South Wales (Wilson), Gould Coll,

Graucalus lineatus (Swains.).

Graucalus swainsonii, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 197 (1865) ;
Le Souéf, Ibis, 1896, p. 314.

Grancalus lineatus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p.40 (1879) ; Campbell,
Nests § Eggs Austr. birds, i. p. 99, pl. 7 (1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p. 293 (1901).

An egg of the Barred Cuckoo-Shrike in the Collection is of a
regular oval shape and almost devoid of all gloss. It is of a white
colour, thickly spotted, in the form of a broad zone round the larger
end of the egg, with umber-brown and lavender. The markings are
small, round and well-defined. This specimen measures 1-13 by
ole

1. New South Wales. Gould Coll.

Genus EDOLIISOMA, Jacq. § Pucher.

Edoliisoma cerulescens (Blyth).

Edoliisoma czerulescens, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 44 (1879);
Grant § Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 255, pl. vi. fig. 3; Sharpe, Hand-l.
iii. p. 294 (1901).

An egg of the Luzon Cuckoo-Shrike in the Collection is of a
regular oval shape and almost entirely devoid of gloss. It is of a
pale blue colour, speckled and dotted with dark umber-brown and
underlying pale grey. ‘The markings are very evenly distributed
over the entire shell. It measures: i:11 by ‘81.

1. Benguet District, North-west J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
Luzon, 14th March.

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Genus VOLVOCIVORA, Hodys.

Volvocivora lugubris (Sundev.).
(Plate IX. fig. 16.)

Campophaga lugubris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 65 (1879); Nehrk.
Kai. Lersammil. p. 25 (1899).

Campophaga melanoschista, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 491
(1889) ; id. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i, p. 345 (1889).

Volvocivora lugubris, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 298 (1901).

The eggs of the Dark-grey Cuckoo-Shrike are of a regular oval
shape and moderately glossy. They are of a white or greenish
white colour, very thickly streaked and blotched with dark brown
and lavender-grey. They measure from °9 to 1:02 in length, and
from *65 to *71 in breadth.

2. Jerripani, Mussoori (7. Hutton). Hume Coll.
4. Mongphoo, Darjiling (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.
2. Mongphoo, 17th June (J. G.). Hume Coll,

Volvocivora melanoptera (Rwpp.).
Campophaga melanoptera, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 67 (1879);
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 492 (1889).
Volvocivora melanoptera, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 299 (1901).

The eggs of the Pale-grey Cuckoo-Shrike appear to be inseparable
from those of V. lugubris. Three examples measure respectively :
‘97 by °69; -95 by °69; -98 by -°7.

3. Foochow, China, 11th June. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].

Genus PERICROCOTUS, Bote.

Pericrocotus speciosus (Lath.).
(Plate IX. fig. 14.)
Perierocotus speciosus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 71 (1879);
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 479 (1889) ; td. ed. Hume, Nests
& Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 835 (1889); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 299
(1901).

The eggs of the Indian Scarlet Minivet are of an extremely
broad oval form and almost devoid of all gloss. They are greyish
white, speckled and spotted with pale brown and lavender, chiefly
at the broad end, where the markings are larger and more or less
confluent. Four examples measure respectively: ‘88 by -71; ‘94
by -66; °86 by °683; ‘85 by °67.

3. Jerripani, Mussoori (7. Hutton). Hume Coll.

1. Dehra Dhoon, N.W. Provinces, Hume Coll.
(aye

PERICROCOTUS. 297

Pericrocotus flammeus (/orst.).

Pericrocotus flammeus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 363 (1879) ; Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. iv. p. 75 (1879) ; Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, p. 482
(1889) ; zd. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind, Birds, i. p. 336 (1889) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 800 (1901).

An egg of the Orange Minivet in the Collection closely resembles
the eggs of P. speciosus. The markings, however, are slightly
coarser, and they are evenly distributed over the whole shell, This
specimen measures "84 by °65.

1. Neddivattum, Nilghiris, 5th Sept. | Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).

Pericrocotus peregrinus (Zinn.).

Pericrocotus peregrinus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 366 (1879) ; Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. iv. p. 76 (1879); Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i.
p- 487 (1889); 7¢d. ed. Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind, Birds, i. p. 389
(1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 23 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p. 801 (1901),

The eggs of the Small Minivet are typically of a broad oval form,
and they exhibit a small amount of gloss. They are of a very pale
greenish ‘white colour, spotted and blotched with rich chestnut-
brown and lavender. ‘The markings are larger and more numerous
over the broader half of the shell, where they are frequently
confluent and form an irregular cap. The eggs measure from ‘6 to
‘75 in length, and from °5 to *55 in breadth.

1. India (W. EL Brooks; Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).
6. Allahabad (A. O. Hume). Hume Coll.
1. Allahabad, July. Hume Coll,
2. Allygurh, 20th Aug. (A. O. H.). Hume Coll.
2. Etawah, 3rd Aug. Hume Coll.
1, Jhansi, July (. 2. Blewitt). Hume Coll.
4, Raipur, C, Provs., 15th June. Hume Coll,
3. Raipur. Hume Coll.
2. Pegu, 30th April (Z. W. Oates). Oates Coll.
2. Alkyab (Z. Rk. Shopland). Crowley Bequest.

Pericrocotus brevirostris (V7%.).

Pericrocotus brevirostris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 79 (4879) ;
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 483 (1889); ad. ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 337 (1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 801
(1901).

The eggs of the Short-billed Minivet are moderately broad ovals
and have very little gloss. They are white, profusely speckled,
streaked and spotted with pale chestnut-brown and lavender, more

298 CAMPOPHAGID®.

especially at the broad end. Two specimens measure respectively :
"72 by 53; °7 by:*54.

5. Kotegarh, Himalayas. Hume Coll.

Pericrocotus roseus (Vieiil.).
(Plate IX. fig. 15.)

Pericrocotus roseus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 81 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 486 (1889); id. ed. Hume, Nests §
Lgs Ind, Birds, i. p. 358 (1889); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p.501 (1901).

The eggs of the Rosy Minivet are of a broad oval form and
exhibit little gloss. They are greyish white, marked with reddish-
and purplish-brown and underlying lavender. In two specimens in
the Collection the markings consist of large confluent blotches
forming a broad zone; in two others they consist of well-defined
specks, spots and small blotches, pretty evenly distributed over the
entire egg. Four examples measure respectively : -75 by *58; -74

by -57; °8 by -65.°78 by -58.

2. Murri, Himalayas (C. H. T. Hume Coll.
Marshall).

1. Murri, 15th June (C. H. T. M.). Hume Coll.

iL eMiorns (Cee 2, at.) Hume Coll.

Pericrocotus griseigularis, Gould.

Pericrocotus griseigularis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 83 (1879);
La Touche, Ibis, 1899, p. 420; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 802 (1901).

An egg of the Grey-throated Minivet in the Collection is a very
broad oval in shape and moderately glossy. It is greyish white,
marked with specks, spots and small blotches of rich umber-brown
and underlying lilac or lavender. The markings, fairly dense every-
where, are more numerous round the smaller end, where they form
a zone. It measures °75 by °6.

1. Kuatun, Foh-kien, China, 8th May C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
(J. D, La Touche).

Pericrocotus cinereus, Lafr.
(Plate IX. fig. 19.)

Pericrocotus cinereus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 83 (1879); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 489 (1889) ; Seebohm, Birds Japan.
Emp. p. 106 (1890); Tacz. Faune Orn. Sibér, Orient. p. 462 (1891) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 602 (1901).

The eggs of the Siberian Minivet in the Collection are of a blunt
oval form and almost devoid of all gloss. They are white or very
pale blue, spotted and blotched, pretty evenly all over, with brown

alll

PHRICROCOTUS.—-LALAGE. 999

and lavender. They measure respectively : *85 by “64; °85 by °65;
°8 by 61; -82 by 62; -82 by 63; °83 by ‘62.

2. Hondo, Japan, 27th May. Crowley Bequest.
4, Fuji, Japan, 25rd May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
fear

Pericrocotus cantonensis, Swinh.

Pericrocotus cantonensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 84 (1879);
Styan, Ibis, 1887, p. 224; Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 490
(1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 802 (1901).

The eggs of Swinhoe’s Minivet are of an ordinary oval form
and slightly glossy. They are greenish white or pale greyish green,
marked with specks, spots and rather large blotches of brown of
various shades and underlying lavender or purplish grey. In all
the specimens in the Collection, the markings are more or less
confluent round the broad end of the egg and form a well-defined
zone. Examples measure from *72 to °84 in length, and from ‘56
to °62 in breadth.

3. Foochow, China, 30th May. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
4, Foochow, 9th June. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [ P.].
3. Foochow, 14th June. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.|.

Pericrocotus erythropygius (Jerd.).
(Plate IX. fig. 18.)

Pericrocotus erythropygius, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 85 (1879) ;
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 488 (1889); id. ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 344 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p- 23 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 802 (1901).

The eggs of the White-bellicd Minivet vary in shape from broad
to narrow oval and possess very little gloss. They are greyish
white, profusely marked all over with longitudinal streaks, often
confluent, of dark umber-brown. Underlying these are some
lavender markings. Specimens measure from ‘67 to *71 in length,
and from ‘5 to ‘56 in breadth.

2. India, 4th June, Crowley Bequest.
2. Arvee, Khandesh, 28th Aug. Hume Coll.
(J. Davidson).
1. Arvee, 5th Sept. (J. D.). Hume Coll.
3. Arvee (J. D.). Hume Coll.

Genus LALAGE, Boie.
Lalage sykesi, Strick.
(Plate IX. fig. 17.)
Lalage sykesi, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 869 (1879); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. iv. p. 89 1879); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 25 (1899).

Campophaga sykesi, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, 1. p. 498 (1889);
rd. ed, Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 346 (1889).

300 CAMPOPHAGID®.

The eggs of the Black-headed Cuckoo-Shrike an extremely short,
broad ovals, and are fairly glossy. They are pale green or greenish
white, very densely blotched and streaked with brown and under-
lying lavender. On some specimens, little of the ground is visible ;
on others, about one-third of its extent can be seen. Specimens
measure from °8 to °86 in length, and from -63 to -66 in breadth.

1. Calcutta. Crowley Bequest.
2. Calcutta, 12th June. Hume Coll.
2. Saugor, Central Provinces, 24th July Hume Coll.
(LZ. R. Blewitt).
2. Mysore, 14th May (J. Macpherson), Hume Coll.

Lalage tricolor, Swains.

Campephaga humeralis, Thien. Fortpflanz. ges. Voy. tab. xxx. fig. 9, a, b
(1845-54); Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 204 (1865).

Lalage tricolor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 92 (1879); North, Nests
§ Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 78 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 23
(1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, i. p. 105, pl. 7 (1901) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 305 (1901).

The eggs of the White-shouldered Cuckoo-Shrike are of a regular
oval form and slightly glossy. They are of a pale green colour,
densely streaked, blotched and clouded with umber-brown or chest-
nut-brown and lavender. They measure from *78 to ‘87 in length,
and from ‘6 to ‘65 in breadth.

1. Australia. Salvin-Godman Coll.
3. Dawson River, Queensland, 29th Crowley Bequest.
Oct. (North Coll.).
1. New South Wales. Gould Coll.
2. Dobroyde, N.S. W., Oct. (# P. Crowley Bequest.
Ramsay).
2. Liverpool, N.S.W., 30th Oct. Crowley Bequest.
North Coll.).
2. Murray R., N.S.W., Dec. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
Pa
1. Gippsland, Victoria. F, i Pnilbrick, Eaq,,K.C. [eee
2. Victoria. Govt. of Victoria [P.].
2. West Australia. Gould Coll.

Lalage terat (Bodd.).

Lalage terat, Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 886; id. Cat. Birds B. M. iv.
p. 95 (1879) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 25 (1899).

Campophaga terat, Oates Fuuna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p.495 (1889) ; ad. ed.
Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 348 (1889).

The eggs of the Pied Cuckoo-Shrike cannot be separated from
those of L. sykest. They measure from *85 to *87 in length, and
from ‘61 to *64 in breadth.

2. Klang, Malay Peninsula, Aug. Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).

LALAGE.—DIAPHOROPTERUS. 301

2. Labuan, Borneo, Sir Hugh Low [C.].

2. Labuan. Sir Hugh Low [C.}.

2. Philippine Islands, 11th May Crowley Bequest.
(Moseley).

Lalage pacifica (G'm.).
(Plate IX. fig. 20.)
Lalage terat, Layard, P. Z. S. 1876, p. 502.

Lalage pacitica, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 97 (1879); Nehrk. Kat.
Eiersammi, p. 23 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 23 (1901).

The eggs of the Pacific Cuckoo-Shrike in the Collection are of a
regular oval shape and but very slightly glossy. They are of a
bluish-green colour, thickly marked with streaks and small blotches

of umber-brown and lilac-grey. They measure respectively :; -9
by °7 5°83 by ‘63.

2. Fiji Islands. Crowley Bequest.

Lalage leucomelena (Vig. §: Horsf.).

Campephaga leucomela, Gould, Handb. Birds Austr. i. p. 203 (1865),

Lalage leucomelzna, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M., iv. p. 106 (1879); North,
Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 77 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 28 (1899) ; Campbell, Nests § Eggs Austr, Birds, i. p. 104, pl?
(1901); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 305 (1901).

An egg of the Black-and-White Cuckoo-Shrike in the Collection
is of a somewhat pointed oval shape and moderately glossy. It is
of a pale bluish-green colour, marked, chiefly over the broad end
where a large cap is formed, with deep brownish chestnut and lilac.
It measures ‘82 by °6.

1. Australia. Crowley Bequest.

Genus DIAPHOROPTERUS, Oberh.

Diaphoropterus leucopygius, Gould.

Symmorphus leucopygius, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. iv. p. 109 (1879) ;
North, Nests § Eggs Austr. Birds, p. 408 (1889).
Diaphoropterus leucopygius, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 805 (1901).

The eggs of the Norfolk-Island Cuckoo-Shrike closely resemble
the eggs of Lalage tricolor. They are dull green, profusely blotched
and streaked with umber-brown and pale underlying grey. Two
specimens measure respectively: ‘84 by °65; 88 by °7.

2. Norfolk Island. Gould Coll,

302 PYCNONOTIDA,

Family PYCNONOTID/.

Genus HAGITHINA, Vreill.

Akgithina tiphia (Linn.).
(Plate X, fig. 2.)

Tora typhia, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 490 (1880).

Afgithina tiphia, Soda Cat. Bur - B. M. vi.p. 7 (1881); Oates, Fauna
Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 230 (1889); id. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs
Ind. Birds, i Ep. 131 (1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 42 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 806 (1901).

The eges of the Common Iora are of a broad oval form, and while
some exhibit a small amount of gloss, others are without a trace
of it. They are white, occasionally tinged with pink, and are
streaked with lavender, pale brown, lilac-red, or pinkish-brown.
The streaks are generally broad and confluent round the broad end
of the egg, and form a well-marked zone or, in some cases, a cap.
A few specimens are merely spotted with grey. They measure
from °63 to -76 in length, and from *51 to ‘57 in breadth.

1. Qudh. Crowley Bequest.
3. Allahabad, N. W. Provs., India, Hume Coll.
6th July.
53. Raipur, C. Provs. Hume Coll.
10, Raipur, 15th June ( BR. Hume Coll.
Blewitt),
Raipur, 8th Aug. (Ff. R. B.). Hume Coll.
Saugor, C. Prova. Hume Coll.
Saucor, 14th-16th July. Hume Coll.
Sang or, 17th July. Hume Coll.
Saugor, 28th July. Hume Coil.
Saugor, 7th Aug. Hume Coll.
Calcutta, 12th July. Crowley Bequest.

Teriat Hills, Wynaad, 24th May Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).
Pegu, 28th May (£. W. Oates). Hume Coll.

PEP PE PMNNN Gets

Peou, 22nd June (£. W. O.). Hume Coll.
Pegu, 23rd June (EL. W. O.). Hume Coll.
Pegu, 24th June (Z. W. O.). Hume Coll.
Pegu, 25th July (E. W. ne Ne Hume Coll.
Pegu, 4th July (EZ. W. O.). Vates Coll.

AEgithina viridis (Dp.).
Tora scapularis, Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1879, p. 339.
AXgithina viridis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p.11 (1881) ; td. Hand-l.

iii. p. 306 (1901).

The eggs of the Black-winged Tora in the Collection are very
similar to those of 2. tiphia*, but in one of the specimens the

* Dr. Sharpe (P. Z. 8. 1879, p. 339) appears to have inadvertently described
the egg of some other bird as that of this species.

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bands of lavender and lilac-pink extend from nearly one end
of the egg to the other. Two specimens measure respectively ; *7
by °51; ‘71 by °55.

1. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

1. Labuan, 27th May (J. Whitehead). Crowley Bequest.

Genus CHLOROPSIS, Jard. § Selby.

Chloropsis jerdoni (Blyth).
(Plate X. fig. 3.)

Phyllornis jerdoni, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 485 (1879.)

Chloropsis jerdoni, Sharpe, Cat. Birds L. M,. vi. p. 25 (1881); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 238 (1889); id. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 155 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 42
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 507 (1901).

The eges of Jerdon’s Green Bulbul are of a somewhat narrow oval
form and but very slightly glossy. They are of acreamy-white colour,
and are sparingly speckled and spotted, chiefly at the broad end, with
black and lavender in some specimens, rufous and lavender in others.
Two of the examples in the Collection are also marked at the broad
end with some hair-lines and hieroglyphic-like figures which are
black in one egg, purplish-red in the other.

3. Raipur, C. Provinces, India, June Hume Coll.
(Ff. R. Blewitt).
4, Raipur, July (/% R. B.). Hume Coll.

Genus IRENA, Horsf.

Irena puella (ZLath.).
(Plate X. figs. 1 & 4.)

Trena puella, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 466 (1879); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. vi. p. 177 (1881); Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., birds, i. p. 240
(1889) ; 2d. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 157 (1889) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 45, taf. 1. fig. 8 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
iii. p. 309 (1901).

The eggs of the Indian Fairy Blue-bird are of a pointed oval
shape and extremely glossy. They appear to vary much in colour,
Of the specimens in the Collection, three are cream-coloured, very
densely mottled with umber-brown and with traces of lavender
beneath. Two are greyish-white, densely mottled with pale brown
and grey. Other two examples are greenish white, with a broad
confluent zone round the larger end, deep chestnut-brown in one
ege, slaty grey in the other. Seven specimens measure from 1:05
to 1:2 in length, and from ‘77 to ‘84 in breadth.

2, Assamboo Hills, S. India, 15th Hume Coll.
March (F. Bourdillon),

304 PYCNONOTID&E.

1. Meplay River, Tenasserim, 15th Hume Coll.
March (C. 7. Bingham).

2. Thoungyin River, ‘lenasserim, Hume Coll.
380th April (C. 7. B.).
2. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, 27th Hume Coll.

May (W. Davison).

Genus HYPSIPETES, Vig.
Hypsipetes psaroides, Vig.
(Plate X. fig. 5.)

Ilypsipetes psaroides, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 86 (1881) ; Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 260 (1889): td. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 164 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Liersammi. p. 42
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 809 (1901).

The eggs of the Himalayan Black Bulbul are of an oval form, but
vary considerably in breadth. Some are very highly glossy, others
are almost devoid of all gloss. The coloration is also very variable.
The eggs of one clutch in the Collection are rich salmon-pink,
spotted, streaked and blotched with rich reddish purple and
lavender. Those of another clutch are pinkish white, marked with
deep reddish brown and pale lavender. The eggs of the other
clutches are somewhat intermediate between the above in colora-
tion. The markings are generally dense, and while in some eggs
they are all small, in others they consist of bold blotches forming a
confluent cap at the broad end. Specimens measure from °85 to
1:15 in length, and from ‘65 to ‘75 in breadth.

1. Mussoori, N.W. Himalayas Hume Coll.
(7. Hutton).
4. Mussoori (7. #.). Hume Coll.
3. Mussoori (7. H.). Hume Coll.
18. Mongphoo, Darjiling, June Hume Coll.
(J. Gammie)
2. Himalayas. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
eae 8
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4. Himalayas. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
(Ea
2. India. Crowley Bequest.

Hypsipetes concolor, Blyth.

Hypsipetes concolor, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 38 (1881); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind. i. p. 261 (1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-i. iii. p. 310 (1901).

Two eggs of the Burmese Black Bulbul are of an oval form with

a small amount of gloss. The coloration is pink, thickly spotted

and streaked with reddish brown and lavender. The measurements
are respectively: 1-1 by °72; 1:08 by °72.

2. N. Cachar Hills, 4th May. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.

feet

HYPSIPETES. 305

Hypsipetes ganeesa, Sykes.
Hypsipetes ganeesa, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 469 (1879); Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. vi. p. 39 (1881); Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, 1.
p- 262 (1889) ; 2d. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 167 (1889) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 310 (1901).

The eggs of the Southern-Indian Black Bulbul are of a narrow
pointed oval form, and are slightly glossy. They are pinkish white,
speckled, spotted and, less frequently, blotched with pale purple and
deep reddish brown. The markings are dense at the broad end of
the egg, where they are frequently confluent and form an ill-defined
cap or zone. Specimens measure from °96 to 1°15 in length, and
from ‘7 to ‘78 in breadth.

4. Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills. Hume Coll.
1. Coonoor, April (W. Davison). Hume Coll.
1. Coonoor, 1]th April. Hume Coll.
1. Coonoor, 18th May. Hume Coll.
1. Curzon, Nilghiri Hills, 5th May. Hume Coll,
2. Ootacamund, Nilghiri Hills. Hume Coll.
1. Nilghirr Hills, April. Hume Coll.
2. Nilghiri Hills. Crowley Bequest.

Hypsipetes nigerrimus, Gould.
Hypsipetes nigerrimus, Swink. Ibis, 1863, p. 287; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. vi. p. 41 (1881); La Touche, Ibis, 1898, p. 365; Sharpe,
Hand-l, iii. p. 310 (1901).

The eggs of the Formosan Black Bulbul are of a narrow oval
form, and possess a considerable amount of gloss. They are of a
pinkish-white colour, thickly covered with spots and blotches of
rich reddish brown and lavender. Five eggs measure respectively :

1:02 by -67; 1 by ‘66; 1 by -64; 1 by °78; -94 by °75.

3. Formosa, 27th May (P. A. Holst). |Seebohm Coll.
2. Formosa (2. Swinhoe: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).

Hypsipetes leucocephalus (Gm.).

(Plate X. fig. 6.)

Hypsipetes leucocephalus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 41 (1881);
La Touche, Ibis, 1899, p. 416; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 310 (1901).

The eggs of the White-headed Black Bulbul are of a somewhat
narrow oval shape and moderately glossy. ‘They are pinkish white,
densely spotted and streaked with purplish red, reddish brown, and
lavender. Many of the specimens in the Collection are inseparable
from eggs of H. psaroides. They measure from 1 to 1:07 in length,
and from ‘7 to °76 in breadth.

8. Kuatun, Foh-kien, China, May C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
(J. D. La Touche).
3. Kuatun, May (J. D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
3. Kuatun, June (J. D. La T.). C. B. Rickett, Esq. | P.].
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806 PYCNONOTID ©,

Hypsipetes amaurotis (Zemm.).

Hypsipetes amaurotis, Blak. § Pryer, Ibis, 1878, p. 240; Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. vi. p. 42 (1881); Seebolm, Birds Japan. Emp. p. 64
(1890); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 42 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p- 310 (1901).

The eggs of the Red-eared Bulbul are of a broad oval form and
devoid of gloss. They are pale pinkish white, spotted, streaked, and
blotched, very evenly all over the shell, with lavender and deep
purplish red. Four examples measure respectively: 1:15 by °8;
PL6sby Sl; 109 by*79 5. Ea by <6:

3. Japan (H. Pryer). Seebohm Coll.
2. Fuji, Japan. bier sie Saunders, Esq.

Hypsipetes pryeri, Stejn.

Hypsipetes squamiceps pryeri, Seebohm, Birds Japan, Emp. p. 66 (1890).
Hypsipetes pryeri, Sharpe, Hand-l. ii. p. 310 (1901).

Four eggs of the Liu-Kiu Bulbul are of a regular oval form,.

slightly glossy. In coloration they are pale pink, spotted all over
with dark reddish brown and lavender. They measure from 1°07
to 1-08 in length, and from *76 to ‘80 in breadth.

4, Ishigaki Shima, Liu-KGiu Is., W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
27th June. [er

Genus IXOCINCLA, Blyth.

Ixocincla madagascariensis (P. LZ. S. Mill.).

Hypsipetes ourovang, EZ. Newton, Ibis, 1868, p. 347, pl. xiii. fig. 5;
Cowan, Proc. R. Phys. Soc. Edinb, vii. p. 148 (1882).

Hypsipetes madagascariensis, A. Newton, in Rowley’s Orn. Mise. ii.
pp. 48, 49 (1877) ; Melne-Edwards § Grandidier, Hist. Nat. Madag.,
Ois. i. p. 872, pl. 803. fig. 9 (1879).

Ixocincla madagascariensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 45 (1881) ;
Nehrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 42 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 311
(1901).

The eggs of the Madagascar Bulbul vary from a narrow to a broad
oval form, and they possess but little gloss. They range from
pinkish white to salmon-pink in ground-colour, and they are thickly
spotted, streaked and blotched with deep reddish brown, maroon,
chocolate-brown and lavender. Some examples are merely spotted ;
others are marked with large confluent blotches. Examples measure
from 1 to 1:1 in length, and from ‘7 to *77 in breadth.

15. Betsileo, Madagascar. Rev. W. Deans Cowan [P.].
6. Madagascar (Tristram Coll.). Crowley Bequest.
1. Madagascar, 27th Noy. (W. Deans . Crowley Bequest.
Cowan).

1. Madagascar, 4th Dec. (W.D.C.). | Crowley Bequest.

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HEMIXUS.—IOLE. 307

Genus HEMIXUS, Hodys.

Hemixus malaccensis (Blyth).

Hypsipetes malaccensis, Sharpe, Ibis, 1879, p. 13.

Hemixus malaccensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 52 (1881); td.
Hand-l. iii. p. 312 (1901).

Tole malaccensis, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 283 (1889).

The eges of the Streaked Bulbul are of a pointed oval form and
slightly glossy. They are of a pinkish-white colour, densely spotted,
streaked and smeared with deep reddish brown and lavender. The
markings are generally confluent at the broad end of the egg, and
form a cap or zone. Examples measure from °8 to ‘9 in length,
and from ‘6 to ‘65 in breadth.

10. Labuan, Borneo. Sir Hugh Low [C.].

Genus IOLE, Blyth.
Iole philippensis (G'm.).

Iole philippensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 58 (1881); Grant §
Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 238; Nehrk. Kat. Hiersammil. p. 42 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 515 (1901).

The eggs of the Philippine Streaked Bulbul in the Collection are
of a regular oval form and very glossy. They are of a pinkish-
white colour, thickly speckled all over with deep purplish red and
lavender. They measure respectively: 1:1 by °75; 1:04 by ‘77.

2. Cape Engaiio, N.E. Luzon, Philip- J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
pine Islands, 25rd May.

Iole mindorensis, Steere.

Iole mindorensis, Steere, List Birds § Mamm. Philipp. p. 19 (1890) ;
Grant § Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 238, pl. v. fig. 2; Sharpe, Hand-l.
iii. p. 314 (1901).

The eggs of the Mindoro Streaked Bulbul are of a broad oval
form and highly glossy. They are of a salmon-pink colour, spotted
and blotched with rich chestnut, light red, and underlying dark
lavender or grey. They measure respectively: 1:04 by °75; 1:05
by °77.

2. Mindoro, Philippine Islands. Steere Exped.

Tole macclellandi (Horsf.).
(Plate X. fig. 7.)

Tole macclellandi, Sharpe, Cut. Birds B. M. vi. p. 59 (1881); Nehrk,
Kat. Eiersammi. p. 43 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 814 (1901).
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308 PYCNONOTID ©.

Hemixus macclellandi, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 265 (1889) ;
id, ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind, Birds, i. p. 168 (1889).

The eggs of the Rufous-bellied Bulbul in the Collection are of a
narrow oval form, and possess a considerable amount of gloss.
They are of a pinkish-white colour, very densely mottled and
streaked with deep chestnut, purplish red and lavender. Two
examples measure respectively : 1:05 by °76; 1:09 by °76.

1. Darjiling, Sikhim (Z. Mandell’). Hume Coll.
2. Assam, 18th May. Crowley Bequest.

Genus POLIOLOPHUS, Sharpe.
Poliolophus urostictus (Salvad.).
(Plate X. fig. 9.)

Poliolophus urostictus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p.63 (1881) ; Nehrh.
Kat. Eversammi. p. 48 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, ii. p, 315 (1901).

The eggs of the Wattled Brown Bulbul in the Collection are of a
narrow blunt oval form, and moderately glossy. They are of a pale
pinkish colour, densely speckled all over with purplish red and
lavender. They measure respectively: *83 by °62: °87 by °6.

2. Mindanao, Philippine Islands, Crowley Bequest.
10th April.

Genus CRINIGER, Vem.
Criniger flaveolus (Gould).

(Plate X. fig. 8.)

Criniger flaveolus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 77 (1881); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 255 (1889) ; id. ed. Hume, Nests &
Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 163 (1889); Nehrk. Kat, Eersammil. p. 43
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l, i. p. 816 (1901).

The eggs of the White-throated Bulbul are of a broad oval shape,
with the smaller end somewhat pointed. They are excessively
glossy, and of a beautiful salmon-pink colour, spotted, streaked,
blotched and clouded with purplish red, chestnut, and lavender or
lilac. The markings are more numerous at the broad end of the
egg than elsewhere. They vary in character, some being cloudy
and hazy, and others firm and distinct. Four examples measure
respectively : *89 by ‘7; ‘98 by °7; -98 by 74; -99 by °73.

Two eggs of this species from the Crowley Collection are much
smaller, have a greyish-pink ground-colour, and are marked with
rich brownish purple and lavender, They measure respectively :
*89 by 66; °88 by ‘66.

2. Near Darjiling, Sikhim, 5000 feet, Hume Coll.
10th July,

CRINIGER.—ALOPHOIXUS.—ALCURUS. 309

1. Sikhim, 28th July (Z. Mandell). Hume Coll.

1. Sikhim, 2nd Aug. (Z. M.). Hume Coll.
2. Assam, 16th July. Crowley Bequest,

Criniger salange, Shurpe.
(Plate X. fig. 10.)

Criniger cabanisi, A. Wiiller, J. f. O. 1882, p. 384.
Criniger griseiceps, A. Miiller, tom. cit. p. 385.
Criniger salangee, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 316 (1901).

An egg attributed by Herr Miller to the Salang Bulbul would
appear from its coloration to have been rightly identified. It
is of a pinkish cream-colour, sparingly marked with some round
spots of chestnut and some specks and irregular spots of underlying
lavender. It measures *85 by -65.

1. Salanga, Malay Peninsula, 19th Crowley Bequest.
May (Weber).

Genus ALOPHOIXUS, Oates.

Alophoixus pheocephalus (/aril.).
(Plate X. fig. 11.)

Criniger pheeocephalus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, vi. p. 74 (1881).
Alophoixus pheeocephalus, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 259
(1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 319 (1901).

Two eggs of the Crestless White-throated Bulbul are of a regular
oval form, and have little or no gloss. They are pinkish white,
uniformly spotted and blotched with pale chestnut and underlying
lavender. They measure respectively : *9 by °6; °82 by °6.

2. Johore, Malay Peninsula, July Hume Coll.
(W, Davison).

Genus ALCURUS, Blyth.

Alcurus striatus, Blyth.

Alcurus striatus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 91 (1881); Ontes,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 266 (1889); id. ed. Hume, Nests &
Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 169 (1889); Nekrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 43
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 319 (1901).

The eggs of the Striated Green Bulbul in the Collection are pre-
cisely similar to those of Alophoiwus pheocephalus, described above.

They measure respectively ; ‘95 by -62; -82 by ‘62.

2. Cachar, 17th May. Crowley Bequest.

310 PYCNONOTID®.

Genus TRACHYCOMOS, Cub.

Trachycomus ochrocephalus (G'm.).

Trachycomus ochrocephalus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 93 (1881) ;
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 281 (1889); zd. ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 184, footnote (1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l,
iil. p. 820 (1901).

The eggs of the Yellow-crowned Bulbul in the Collection are of a
regular oval form, and exhibit very little gloss. One has the ground-
colour pale salmon-pink, while the other is of a greyish-pink
colour: both thickly blotched with rich purplish red, reddish brown,
and lavender. The markings are slightly larger and more numerous
at the larger end of the egg. Two examples measure respectively :
1:07 by °75 ; 1:08 by °74.

1. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, Hume Coll.
2nd July (J, Darling).
1. Kussoom (J. D.). Hume Coll.

Genus BLEDA, Bp.
Bleda icterica (Strickl.).
(Plate X. fig. 12.)

Criniger ictericus, Legye, Birds Ceylon, p. 472 (1879).
Xenocichla icterica, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M, vi. p. 96 (1881) ; Nehrk.

Kat. Eiersammil. p. 43 (1899).
Tole icterica, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 283 (1889); id. ed.

Hume, Nests & Eggs Ind. Birds, 1. p. 185 (1889).
Bleda icterica, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 820 (1901).

The eggs of the Yellow-browed Bulbul are of a narrow oval form
and moderately glossy. ‘Two examples in the Collection are white,
feebly speckled with very faint grey. A third is pinkish white,
closely speckled with brownish and purplish pink, the markings
being confluent at the broader end and forming a large cap. They
measure respectively: 1 by 65; ‘9 by °65; °9 by -63.

1. Khotagherry, Nilghiri Hills, 18th Hume Coll.
April (Miss Cockburn).

2. Kotagherry, 22nd April (Miss Hume Ooll.
Cockburn).

Genus ANDROPADUS, Swains.
Andropadus importunus (Vieill.).
(Plate X. fig. 13.)
Andropadus importunus, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8. Africa, p. 204
(1875-84) ; td. Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 108 (1881) ; td. Hand-l. iii.
p- 823 (1901); Stark, Birds 8. Africa, ii. p. 65 (1901).

The eggs of the Sombre Tooth-billed Bulbul are of a narrow oval

ANDROPADUS.—MOLPASTES. SIL

shape and moderately glossy. The ground-colour varies from white
to pale greyish pink, and the eggs are marked, chiefly at the broad
end, with spots, cloudy blotches, and scrawls of umber-brown and
deep grey. Three examples measure respectively: *95 by °69;
"93 by -67; 1:1 by °68.

3. §. Africa. Crowley Bequest.

Andropadus flavescens, Huart/.
(Plate X. fig. 14.)
Andropadus flavescens, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 112 (1881);

Kuschel, J. f. O. 1895, p. 345; Nehrk. Kat, Eiersaminl. p. 43 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 324 (1901).

An egg of the Eastern Toothed-billed Bulbul in the Collection is
of a regular oval shape and highly glossy. It is greyish white in
colour, densely freckled all over with pale brown and lavender. It
measures *89 by ‘61.

1. Zanzibar. Crowley Bequest.

Genus MOLPASTES, Huime.
Molpastes fuscus (P. LZ. S. Miill.).
(Plate X. figs. 15, 16 & 17.) ;
Pycnonotus hemorrhous, Layard, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (2) xii. p. 125
(1854); Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 482 (1879); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. vi. p. 124 (1881); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammi. p. 43 (1399).
Pycnonotus pygveus, Beavan, P. Z. 8. 1864, p. 376.
Molpastes heemorrhous, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 268 (1889) ;
td. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, 1. p. 169 (1889).
Molpastes fuscus (P. LZ. S. Miill.), Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 828 (1901).

The eggs of the Madras Red-vented Bulbul are of an oval form,
sometimes considerably pointed at one end, at others blunt and
rounded. They have a considerable amount of gloss.

Few eggs vary so much in coloration as do the eggs of this Bulbul.
Mr. Hume has described them well and I cannot do better than
reproduce his notes :—‘ The ground is universally pinkish or reddish
white (in old eggs which have been kept a long time a sort of dull
French white) of which more or less is seen according to the extent
of the markings. These markings take almost every conceivable
form, defined and undefined— specks, spots, blotches, streaks, smudges,
and clouds ; their combinations are as varied as their colours, which
embrace every shade of red, brownish, and purplish red. As a rule,
besides the primary markings, feeble secondary markings of pale
inky purple are exhibited, often only perceptible when the egg is
closely examined, sometimes so numerous as to give the ground-
colour of the egg a universal purple tint. In about half the eggs
there is a tendency to exhibit, more or less, an irregular zone or

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cap at the large end, but solitary eggs occur in which there is a cap
at the small end. Three fairly well marked types may be separately
described. First, an egg thickly mottled and streaked all over with
deep blood-red, which is entirely confluent over one-third of the
surface, namely at the large end, and leaves less than a third of the
ground-colour visible as a paler mottling over the rest of the surface.
Then there is another type with a very delicate pure pink ground,
and with a few large, bold, deep red blotches, chiefly at the large
end, where they are intermingled with a few small pale inky-purple
clouds, and with only a few spots and specks of the former colour
scattered over the rest of the surface. Lastly, there is a pale dingy
pink ground, speckled almost uniformly, but only moderately thickly,
over the whole surface, with minute specks and spots of blood-red
and pale inky purple.” These three main types indicated by
Mr. Hume are now figured (Pl. X. figs. 15, 16, 17).

In size, the eggs also vary exceedingly, ranging in length from
*72 to 1, and in breadth from °57 to °68.

1. Bareilly, N.W. Provs., India, 31st Hume Coll.
May.
2. Bareilly, 4th June. Hume Coll.
2. Bareilly, 6th June. Hume Coll.
2. Bareilly, 12th & 18th June. flume Coll.
3. Bareilly, 16th June. Tlume Coll.
3. Bareilly, 17th June. Hume Coll,
2. Bareilly, 18th June. Tume Coll,
1. Bareilly, 19th June. Tlume Coll.
1. Bareilly, 20th June. Hume Coll.
2. Bareilly, 22nd June. Hume Coll,
2. Agra, 17th June. Hume Coll,
3. Agra, 18th June. Hume Coll.
4. Agra, 24th June. Tlume Coll.
1. Agra, 26th July, Hume Coll.
2. Agra, 28th July. Hume Coll,
4. Mirzapur (W. £. Brooks: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).
Jhansi, 15th June. Hume Coll.
Jhansi, 26th June. Hume Coll.
N.W. Provinces, Crowley Bequest.
Delhi, 25th May (C. 7. Bingham). Hume Coll.
Delhi, 27th May (C. T. B.). Tlume Coll.
Delhi, 25rd June (C. 7. B.), Hume Coll.
Delhi, 8th July (C. T. B.): Hume Coll.

Sambhur, Ist May (R. WM. Adam). Hume Coll.
Sambhur, 3rd—-10th July (R. M.A.). Tume Coll,

ee 08 CORO rat Co eae) 15S

Saugor, C. Provs., 21st June. Hume Coll.
Saugor, 14th July. Jlume Coll.
Hoshungabad, 26th March (E. C. Hume Coll.
Nunn).
2. Central India. Purchased.
2. Central India (R. C. Beavan: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll).
2. Maunbhum, Bengal, 10th May Salvin-Godman Coll.

(Rh. C. Beavan).

MOLPASTES. 313

3. Nilghiri Hills. Hume Coll.

1. Nilghiri Hills. Crowley Bequest.

2. Nilghiri Hills, 20th Feb. Hume Coll.

2. Nilghiri Hills, April. Hume Coll.

2. Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, 21st May. Hume Coll.

3. Ceylon (£. es Layard). Salvin-Godman Coll.

1. Ceylon (£. LZ. L.). Crowley Bequest.

2. Ceylon, May (A. Z. Butler). Crowley Bequest.

3. India. W. Radcliffe Saunders, Esq.
[P.].

Molpastes burmanicus (Sharpe).
(Plate X. fig. 18.)

Pycnonotus burmanicus, Sharpe, Cat, Birds B. M. vi. p. 125 (1881); Nehrk.
Kat. Eversamml. p. 44 (1899).

Molpastes burmanicus, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 269 (1889) ; id.
ed, Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 173 (1889) ; Sharpe, Hand-l.
ili, p. 828 (1901),

The eggs of the Burmese Red-vented Bulbul are of a broad oval
form, sometimes approaching the spherical, and they exhibit a con-
siderable amount of gloss. ‘They differ from those of MW. fuscus in
having the ground of a greyish-pink colour, marked with roundish
spots and blotches of deep purplish red, chocolate-brown and lavender
grey, which have a tendency to form an irregular cap or zone at
the broader end. The markings are often blurred at the edges, and
the underlying lavender-grey is frequently disposed in large smears
and clouds. Specimens measure from ‘75 to ‘96 in length, and
from ‘65 to *68 in breadth.

3. Pegu, 23rd April (£. W. Oates). Hume Coll.
1. Pegu, 21st April (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.
2. Pegu, 15th May (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll,
ale Pegu, 28th May os Gs): Oates Coll
Ihe Pegu, dlst May (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.
1. Pegu, 24th June (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.
1. Pegu, 5th July (£. W. O.: Scebohin Crowley Bequest.
Coll.).
1. Pegu, 15th July (#. W. O.) Oates Coll.
2. Pegu, 20th July (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.
1. Pecu, 28th July (£. W. O.). Oates Coll.
2. Pegu, 15th Sept. (Z. W. O.). Oates Coll.

Molpastes atricapillus ( Vievll.).

Pycnonotus atricapillus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 127 (1881).

Molpastes atricapillus, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 270 (1889);
aid. ed. Hume,” Nests & Eyas Ind. Birds, i, p: 173 (1889); Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 328 (1901).

The eggs of the Chinese Red-vented Bulbul are of a broad oval
form, and have a moderate amount of gloss. They are of a pinkish-
white colour, thickly speckled and dotted all over with rich reddish

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brown and lavender-grey. Four examples measure respectively :
wmomby “O13 “171 by “65.440 by “Os ore by. 20.

4, Tavoy, Tenasserim, 16th March Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).

Molpastes pygeus, //o:/ys.

Pycnonotus pygeus, Beavan, P. Z. 8S. 1864, p. 3876; Godw.-Aust. J. A.
S. B. xii. pt. i. p. 178 (1874); Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 128
(1881).

Molpastes bengalensis, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 271 (1889) ;
wd. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 174 (1889).

Molpastes pygeeus, Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 829 (1901).

The eggs of the Bengal Red-vented Bulbul in‘no way differ from
those of WW. fuscus, except in being slightly larger. They measure
from ‘88 to 1-05 in length, and from -67 to ‘75 in breadth.

14. Sikhim. Hume Coll.
25, Mongphoo, Darjiling (J. Gammie). Hume Coll.
1. Sikhim Terai, 80th April. Hume Coll.
3. Sikhim Terai, 9th May. Hume Coll,
3. Sikhim Terai, 10th May. Hume Coll,
3. Sikhim Terai, 10th May. Hume Coll.
2. Sikhim Terai, 13th May. Hume Coll.
3. Sikhim Terai, 19th May. Hume Coll.
2. Sikhim Terai, 3lst May. Hume Coll.
2, Shillong, Assam, June. Col. H. H. Godwin-Austen
[C.].
2. Bengal. Crowley Bequest.
2. Barrackpur (R. C. Beavan: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).

Molpastes intermedius (A. Hay).

Pycnonotus intermedius, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 130 (1881).

Molpastes intermedius, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 272 (1889) ;
ad. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 175 (1889) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 829 (1889).

The eggs of the Punjab Red-vented Bulbul in the Collection
resemble those of M. fuscus and M. pygewus. Three examples
measure respectively: 1:01 by -72; ‘91 by -7; °92 by -63.

J. Kashmir, 5th May (W. £. Brooks: Crowley Bequest.
Tristram Coll.).
2. Mussoori, Himalayas (7. Hutton). Hume Coll.

Genus PYCNONOTUS, Boie.

The eggs of the Bulbuls of this genus resemble those of the
Bulbuls of the genus Molpastes, and, whenever the series of eggs of
any species is tolerably large, appear to be of as many types of
coloration as the eggs of MW. fuscus.

PYCNONOTUS. 315

Pycnonotus capensis (Linn.).

Ixos capensis, Thien. Fortpflanz. yes. Voy. tab. xxvii. figs. 18, a, b, ¢
(1845-54).

Pycnonotus capensis, Sharpe, ed. Layard’s Birds 8S. Africa, p. 207 (1875-
84); Dresser, Birds Eur. iii. p. 361 (1875); Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. vi. p. 130 (1881); Nehrk. Kat. Eversamml. p. 44 (1899);
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 829 (1901) ; Stark, Birds 8. Africa, uu. p. 61
(1901).

The eges of the Cape Yellow-vented Bulbul in the Collection are
of various types, and measure from ‘8 to ‘92 in length, and from
*62 to °7 in breadth.

2. S. Africa. E. L. Layard, Esq. [P.].
3. 8. Africa (EZ. LZ. Layard: Tristram Crowley Bequest.

Coll.).
4, 8. Africa, Crowley Bequest.

Pycnonotus layardi, Gurney.

Pycnonotus nigricans (nec V.), Gurney, Ibis, 1860, p. 209.

Pycnonotus layardi, Gurney, Ibis, 1879, p. 890; Sharpe, Cat. Birds
B. M. vi. p. 182 (1881); Nehdrk. Kat. Eiersamml. p. 44 (1899);
Marshall, Ibis, 1900, p. 229; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 829 (1901);
Stark, Birds 8. Africa, ii. p. 63 (1901).

The eggs of Layard’s Yellow-vented Bulbul in the Collection are
closely alike and of the densely-spotted type of coloration. They
measure from ‘86 to 96 in length, and from °62 to 65 in breadth.

3. Natal. T. Ayres, Esq. [C.].
3. Natal. T. Ayres, Esq. [C. ].

Pycnonotus nigricans (Vezll.).

Pycnonotus nigricans, Andersson, Birds Damara-l. p. 119 (1872) ; Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M, vi. p. 184 (1881); td. Hand-l. iii. p. 880 (1901) ;
Stark, Birds S. Africa, ii. p. 64 (1901).

The eggs of Vieillot’s Yellow-vented Bulbul in the Collection are
speckled and also marked with small blotches. They measure
respectively : ‘93 by °67; °8 by °62; 82 by °63.

3. Ondonga, Ovampo-land, April(C. J. © Crowley Bequest.
Andersson: Tristram Coll.).

Pycnonotus xanthopygus (Hempr. § Eiv.).
(Plate X. fig. 19.)

Ixos xanthopygius, Zristram, Ibis, 1859, p. 30; 1865, p. 81; 1866,
p. 292.

Pycnonotus xanthopygus, Dresser, Birds Eur. iii. p. 857 (1875); Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 135 (1881); Nehrk, Kat. Eversammi. p. 44
(1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 880 (1901). <4

316 PYCNONOTIDZ.

The eges of the Palestine Yellow-vented Bulbul are of the same
varied types as those of Molpastes fuscus and M. pygaus. An egg,
of a type of unusual occurrence among the Bulbuls, is of a greyish-
pink colour, densely mottled all over with lilac, and is here figured.
Specimens measure from ‘85 to ‘98 in length, and from *64 to *66
in breadth.

3. Palestine, lst May (HZ. B. Tris- Seebohm Coll.

tram).
1. Palestine, 16th April (ZZ. B. T.). Salvin-Godman Coll.
2. Jericho, 14th April (Z. B. 7.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Jericho, 16th April (H. B. 7.). Crowley Bequest.
2. Moab, 28th April (H. B. 7.). Crowley Bequest.
3.

Syria (J. H. Cochrane). Seebohm Coll.

Pycnonotus aurigaster (Vievll.).

Pycnonotus aurigaster, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 187 (1881) ; Nehrk.
Kat, Eiersammi. p. 44 (1809) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 330 (1901).

The eggs of the Gold-vented Bulbul in the Collection are densely
speckled and spotted, and resemble one of the types of the eggs of
Molpastes fuscus. They bear no resemblance whatever to the eggs
of Surniculus lugubris, in the nest of which Cuckoo they were found.
They measure respectively : ‘96 by *65; °9 by °61.

2, Java, 2nd May (with an egg of Crowley Bequest.
Surniculus lugubris),

Pycnonotus analis (Hors/.).

Pycnonotus analis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 140 (1881); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 287 (1889); id. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eygs Ind. Birds, i. p. 186, footnote (1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 44 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 380 (1901).

The eggs of the Malay Yellow-vented Bulbul resemble the more
richly coloured eggs of Molpastes fuscus, and are heavily marked
with spots and small blotches. They measure from ‘8 to ‘95 in
length, and from °6 to °65 in breadth.

2. Salang, Malay Peninsula, 14th Feb. Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).

2. Salang. . Crowley Bequest.

2. Penang, June. C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
1. Singapore, Hume Coll.

1, Singapore. H.N. Ridley, Esq. ! P.].
1. Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Feb. H. K. Swann, Esq. [P.}.

Pycnonotus goiavier (Scop.).

Pycnonotus goiavier, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 141 (1881);
Steere, List Birds §& Mamm. Philippines, p. 19 (1900); Grant &
Whitehead, Ibis, 1898, p. 2389; Nehrk. Kat. Liersammil. p. 44 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 330 (1901).

PYCNONOTUS. O17

The eggs of the Philippine Yellow-vented Bulbul are very densely
marked and richly coloured. They measure from ‘81 to ‘85 in
length, and from °6 to ‘65 in breadth.

4. Marinduque, 12th May. Steere Exped.

3. Dumaguete, 11th Feb. Steere Exped.

%. Samar, 24th June. J. Whitehead, Esq. [C.].
2. Sulu Islands (Nehkrkorn Coll.). Crowley Bequest.

Pycnonotus luteolus (Less.).

Txos luteolus, Legge, Birds Ceylon, p. 474 (1879).

Pycnonotus luteolus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 143 (1881); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 290 (1889) ; id. ed. Hume, Nests §:
Leggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 189 (1889); Nehrk. Kat. Eversammil. p. 44
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 331 (1901).

Ixus luteolus, Barnes, Journ. Bomb. Nat. Hist. Soe, iv. p. 249, pl—,
fig, 452 (1889).

The eggs of the White-eyebrowed Bulbul in the Collection re-
semble many of the boldly-marked eggs of Molpastes fuscus. ‘They
measure respectively: "95 by ‘61; °91 by °68; °92 by °63.

2. Bombay, 11th June (BL. Aitken). Crowley Bequest.
1. Ceylon, 19th June (4. L. Butler). Hume Coll.

Pycnonotus finlaysoni, Strick.

Pycnonotus finlaysoni, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 144 (1881) ;
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 287 (1889); zd. ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 187 (1889) ; Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi.
p. 44 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 381 (1901).

The eggs of Finlayson’s Stripe-throated Bulbul are mostly of the
blotched type of egg of Molpastes fuscus. They measure from ‘85
to ‘9 in length, and from ‘6 to ‘7 in breadth.

2. Tavoy, Tenasserim, 16th March Hume Coll.
(J. Darling).

1. Tavoy, 22nd April (J. D.). Hume Coll.

3. Salang, Malay Peninsula, 10th Hume Coll.
March.

4, Salang. Crowley Bequest.

2. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, 28th Hume Coll.
June.

2. Klang, Malay Peninsula, 20th May. Hume Coll.

Pycnonotus davisoni (wie).

Pycnonotus davisoni, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B, M. vi. p. 145 (1881) ; Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 288 (1889) ; 2d. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs
Ind. Birds, 1. p. 188 (1889); Nehrk. Kat, Eversamml. p. 44 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l, iii. p. 331 (1901).

318 PYCNONOTID®,

Of the two eggs of Davison’s Stripe-throated Bulbul in the
Collection, one is blotched all over with pale chestnut and lilac, and
one is speckled and spotted with reddish brown and lavender.
They measure respectively : -9 by 65; °82 by ‘61.

1. Pegu, Ist June (Z. W. Oates), Oates Coll.
1. Pegu, 6th June (Z. W. O.). Crowley Bequest.

Pycnonotus barbatus (Desf.).

Ixos obscurus, Baedeker, Eier Eur. Vog. pl. 76. fig. 15 (1855-63).

Ixus barbatus, Loche, Expl. Algérie, Ois. i. p. 288 (1867).

Pycnonotus barbatus, Dresser, Birds Exr. iii. p. 353 (1875); Sharpe,
Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p, 146 (1881); Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammi. p. 44
(1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 831 (1901).

The eggs of the White-vented Bulbul appear to comprise all the
types of coloration of the eggs of Molpastes fuscus. They measure
from ‘89 to ‘08 in length, and from ‘68 to °75 in breadth.

2. Tunis. L. Fraser, Esq. [C.].

2. Algeria (Loche). Salvin-Godmanu Coll.

1. Algeria, May (Loche: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
Coll.),

2. Algeria, 24th June (Loche: Tris- Crowley Bequest.

tram Coll.).

Pycnonotus arsinoé (Hempr. § Ehr.).

Pycnonotus arsinoé, Heuglin, Orn. N.O.-Afr. i. p. 396, taf. xliii. fie. 18
(1873) ; Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 148 (1881) ; td. Lbis, 1886,
p. 17; ad. Hand-l. iii. p. 331 (1901).

One egg of Hemprich’s Bulbul in the Collection is white, densely
speckled with deep purplish red and lavender, while the other two
are speckled with reddish brown. ‘They measure respectively :
8 by ‘64; °87 by °64; -86 by -64.

1. Aden. 24th April. vol. J. W. Yerbury [P.].
2. Harrar, 8S. Abyssinia. M. P. Zaphiro [C.].

Pycnonotus sinensis (('m.).

Ixus sinensis, Swrenhoe, Ibis, 1863, p. 289.

Pycnonotus sinensis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 149 (1881) ; La
Touche, Ibis, 1898, p. 365; Nehrk, Kat. Eversamml. p. 44 (1899) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 331 (1901).

All the varied types of Bulbuls’ eggs are represented in the
large series of eggs of the White-naped Bulbul in the Collection.
They measure from ‘8 to ‘92 in length, and from ‘58 to-7 in
breadth.

PYCNONOTUS.

51. Amoy, China (R. Swinhoe).

9. Amoy (2. S.: Tristram Coll.).
21. Kiukiang, China (Leach).

2. Foochow, China, 26th April.

Pycnonotus blanfordi, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 291 (1889)

as those of the other Bulbuls of this genus and Mclpastes.

PPO COR BR po co co PP tO POLL

Foochow, 5rd May.
Eoochow, 9th May.
F oochow, 24th May.
Foochow, 23rd July.

Formosa, 10th April (P. A.
Formosa, 11th April (P. A.
Formosa, 11th cae CES A.
Formosa, 12th April (P. A.
Formosa, 13th April (P. A.
Formosa, 14th April (P. 4.
Formosa, 14th April (P. A.
Formosa, 22nd April (P. A.
Formosa, 26th April (P. A.
Formosa, 29th April (P. A.
Formosa,
Formosa,
Formosa,
Formosa,

Formosa, 10th eel (P. A. Holst).

H.).

ahs

10th May (P. A. H).
20th May (P. A. H.).
24th May (P. A. #.).
29th May (P. A. #.).

319

Seebohm Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Seebohm Coll.

C. B. Rickett, Esq. i
CB: Rickett, Esq. ‘i
Cc, Bi Rickett, Esq. [P. |.
C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
C. B. Rickett, Esq. [P.].
Seebohm Coll,
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.
Seebohm Coll.

PR:
RP:
I

Pycnonotus blanfordi, Jerd.

Ind. Birds, 1. p. 190 (1889) ;

Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 332 (1901).

151 (1881); Oates,
5 ease oy, Hume, Nests & Eggs

Nehrk. Kat. Eiersammil. p. 44 (1899) ;

The eggs of Blanford’s Bulbul are of the same varied character

They

measure from *74 to ‘87 in length, aml from ‘58 to *64 in breadth.

Pycnonotus plumosus, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M.vi. p. 152 (1881) ;
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 292 (1889) ;

go LO LY LOND bo EY Gp Gob oo

Pegu, March (EZ. W. Outes).
Pegu, 30th April (LZ. W. 0.),
Pegu, 8th May (Z. W. O.).
Pegu, 15th May (£. W. 0O.).
Pegu, 25th May (2. W. O.).
Peeu, 28th May (E. W. O),)\:
Pegu, June (EZ. W. O.).
Pegu, June (£. W. 0O.),
Pegu, Ist June (£. W. O.).
Pevu, 20th June (Z. W. O.).

Pegu. 25th June (EZ. W. O.).

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Oates Coll.
Oates Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Crowley Bequest.
Hume Coll,
Oates Coll.
Hume Coll.

Pycnonotus plumosus, Blyth.

Leggs Ind. Birds, i. p.

Oates,
id. ed, Hume, Nests §

IE ’ footnote (1889) ; Nehrk, Kat. Eiersamml,

p. 45 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l, lll. p, 802 (1901).

The egg of the Large Olive Bulbul in the Collection is of a pinkish-
white colour, speckled all over and marked round the broad end

320 PYCNONOTID &.

with a zone of confluent blotches of deep chestnut. It measures
89 by °65.
1. Kussoom, Malay Peninsula, Hume Coll.

4th June (W. Davison).

Pycnonotus simplex, Less.

Pycnonotus simplex, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 153 (1881); Oates,
Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 292 (1889); td. ed. Hume, Nests §
Eygs Ind. Birds, i, p. 192, footnote (1889); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii.
p. 332 (1901).

The eggs of Moore’s Olive Bulbul in the Collection are densely
mottled with rich reddish brown and lavender. They measure

respectively : ‘9 by 63; 86 by ‘64.

2. Klang, Malay Peninsula, 25rd April Hume Coll.
(W. Davison).

Genus XANTHIXUS, Oates.

Xanthixus flavescens (Blyth).
Pyenonotus flavescens, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 143 (1881).
Xanthixus flavescens, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 275 (1839) ;
Stuart Baker, Journ. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. viii. p. 211 (1893) ;
Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 852 (1901).

Eggs of Blyth’s Bulbul are of an oval form with a small amount
of gloss. he ground-colour is pink, and is thickly spotted with
purplish-red and lavender. Two specimens measure respectively :
°88 by °69; -89 by -66,.

2. N. Cachar, 3rd June, E. C. Stuart Baker, Esq. [ P.].

Genus OTOCOMEPSA, Cab.

The eggs of the Bulbuls of this genus cannot be separated by any
character from those of the species of Molpastes and Pycnonotus.

Otocompsa emeria (Linn).
Otocompsa jocosa, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 157 (1881); Nehrk.
Kat. Eiersammil. p. 45 (1899).
Otocompsa emeria, Oates, Fauna Brit., Ind. Birds, i. p. 276 (1889) ;
id. ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p.178 (1889) ; Sharpe,
Hand-l. iii. p. 333 (1901).

The eggs of the Bengal Red-whiskered Bulbul vary from specimens
which are sparsely speckled on a white ground, to those which are
boldly blotched on a pinkish-white ground-colour. They measure
from ‘72 to ‘95 in length, and from °56 to °7 in breadth.

2. Sikhim, 6th June. Crowley Bequest.
5. Buaraitch, Oudh, April. Hume Coll.
2. Lucknow, 5th May. Hume Coll,

GO CO a ee ee

to

Otocompsa emeria, Sharpe, Cat. Birds Bb. M. vi. p. 159 (1881) ;

OTOCOMPSA,

Lucknow, 17th May.
Lucknow, 19th May.
Lucknow, 26th May.
Calcutta.

Akyab (£. R. Shoplanda).
Pegu (4. W. Oates).

Pegu, 10th March (£. W. O.).
Pegu, 9th April (Z. W. O.).
Pegu, 16th April (Z. W. O.).
Peeu, : 28th May (£. W. O.).
Pegu, ist Auge (Z. W. O.).

Bankasun, Tenasserim, 15th March

(W. Davison).
Salang, Malay Peninsula,

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll,
Hume Coll.

Crowley Bequest.
Crowley Bequest.

Oates Coll.
Oates Coll.
Oates Coll.
Oates Coll.
Hume Coll.
Oates Coll.
Hume Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

Otocompsa fuscicaudata, Gould.

Kat. Fier sama, p. 45 (1899).

321

rehrk.

Otocompsa fuscicaudata, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 277 (1889) ;
id. ed. Hume, Ne ests § Eyys Ind. Birds, i. p- 180 (1889) ; Sharpe,

Hand-l. iii, p. 333 (1901).

The eggs of the Southern Red-whiskered Bulbul are similar to

those of O. emeria, but they appear, on the whole, to be more richly

coloured.

-58 to ‘67 in breadth.

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Otocompsa leucogenys,

Nilghiri Hills.

Nilehiri Fills.

Nilghiri Hills, 7th Feb.

Nilghiri Hills, April.

Nilghiri Hills, July.

Kotagherry, Nilehiri Hills, 7th
March (Miss Cockburn).

Ootacamund, Nilyhini Hills, 24th
March.

Coonoor, Nilghiri Hills, 5th Feb.

Coonoor, 15th Feb.

Coonoer, 3rd March.

Covonoor, April.

Coonoor, April (W. Davison).

Coonoor, 21st May.

Coonoor, 5th June.

Coonoor, 18th July.

Wy naad, S. India,
ou. Dar ling).

15th Feb.

Hume Coll.

Crowley Bequest.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.

Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Flume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.
Hume Coll.

Otocompsa leucogenys (Gr. d¢ Hardw.).

Sharpe,
(1901).

Molpastes leucogenys, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i.
ad, ed. Hume, Nests § Lgys Ind, Birds, i. p. 175 (188!

VOL. IIT.

Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 160
Nehrk, Kat, Eversamml. p. 45 (1899); Sharpe, Hand-l. iii, p. 33:

»,

Specimens measure from *78 to :93 in length, and from

(1881)

2
p. 272 (1889) ;

nG

322 PYCNONOTID®.

The eggs of the White-cheeked Bulbul pass through the same
variations as those of Molpastes fuscus and allied species. ‘They
measure from ‘83 to ‘9 in length, and from °57 to °68 in breadth.

3. Dharumsala, Himalayas, 19th April. Hume Coil.
3. Kotgarh, Himalayas, 8th May. Hume Coll.
ie Kotgarh, 15th May. Hume Coll.
1s Kotgarh, 24th May. Hume Coll.
2, Kotgarh, 14th June. Hume Coll.
Ds Kotearh, 15th June. Hume Coll.
5. Kotgarh, 22nd June. Hume Coll.
4, Kotgarh, 4th July. Hume Coll.
2. Simla, 16th June (W. Davison). Tlume Coil.
4, Mussoori (7. Hutton). Hume Coll.
1. Almora, 9th June. Hume Coll,
1. Almora, 9th May (W. £. Brooks: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).
Darjiling. Crowley Bequest.

—_

Otocompsa leucotis (Gould).

Pycnonotus leucotis, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 186 (1881) ; zd.
Ibis, 1891, p. 110; Nehrk, Kat. Liersamml. p. 44 Cees).

Molpastes leucotis, Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 273 (1889) ; zd.
ed. Hume, Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. D. 177 (1889).

Otocompsa leucotis, Sharpe, Hand-l, iii, p. 833 (1901),

The eggs of the White-eared Bulbul, of which there is a very
large series in the Collection, are almost entirely of the speckled
type of egg of Molpastes fuscus, the absence of all blotches and
coarse markings being very noticeable. ‘hey measure from °66 to
‘9 in length, and from °53 to ‘65 in breadth.

5. Fao, Persian Gulf. W. D. Cumming, Esq. [P.].
1. Jask, Gulf of Oman, 23rd March. ‘8. Butcher, Esq. [P. ].
3. Jask, 29th March. S. Butcher, Esq. | P. }.
1. Punjab. Prof. Oldham [ P. }.

4, Hansi, Punjab (W. Blewitt), Hume Coll.

1. Hansi, 11th April (W. B.). Hlume Coll.

2. Hansi, Ist May (W. B.). Hume Coll.

2. Hansi, 27th May (W. B.). Tiume Coll.

2. Hansi, 10th June (WW. B.). Hume Coll,

5. Hansi, July (W. B.). Hume Coll.

1. Hansi, Aug. (W.B.). Tiume Coll.

1. Hansi, 7th Sept. Hume Coll.

2. Delhi, 25th May (C. 7. Bingham), Hume Coll.

2. N.W. Provinces (W. E. Brooks: Crowley Bequest.

Tristram Coll.).

8. Sind (J. H. Gould). Gould Coll.
35. Eastern Narra, Sind (8. Doty). Hume Coll.
1. Sambhur, 22nd June (2. M, Adam), Hume Coll.

OTOCOMPSA.—SPIZIXUS. 323

Otocompsa flaviventris (T%ckell).

Otocompsa flaviventris, Sharpe, Cat. Birds B. M. vi. p. 161 (1881);
Oates, Fauna Brit. Ind., Birds, i. p. 278 (1889); td. ed. Hume,
Nests § Eggs Ind. Birds, i. p. 183 (1889); Nehrk. Kat, Eiersammil.
p- 45 (1899) ; Sharpe, Hand-l. iii. p. 333 (1901).

The egg of the Black-crested Yellow Bulbul in the Collection is
of a creamy-white colour, thickly mottled and speckled with red
and lavender. It measures ‘85 by °6.

1. Thoungyin River, Tenasserim, 14th Hume Coll.
Apri (C. 7. Bingham).

Genus SPIZIXUS, Blyth.
Spizixus cinereicapillus, Swink.
(Plate X. fig. 20.)

Spizixus cinereicapillus, Szinhoe, P. Z. 8. 1871, p. 870; Sharpe, Cat.
Birds B. M. vi. p. 173 (1881) ; id. Hand-l. iii. p. 335 (1901).

An egg which is said to be that of the Formosan Finch-billed
Bulbul is of an extremely broad oval form, and nearly devoid of all
gloss. It is of a pale pink colour, very densely mottled all over
with purplish red and lilac. It measures -9 by °7.

1. Formosa (2. Swinhoe: Tristram Crowley Bequest.
‘oll.).

ie 9

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

Abrornis, 286.

acadicus (Empidonax),
207.

Acanthylis, 77.

Aceros, 44.

acuticaudatus
bius), 179.

acuticaudus (Anumbius),
179.

acutipennis, var. texensis
(Chordeiles), 57.

adelaide (Platycercus),
ve

adelaidensis (Platycer-
cus), 17.

Adelomyia, 91.

xgithaloides (Leptas-
thenura). 174.

/Kgithina, 302.

/Kgotheles, 25.

gegyptius (Caprimulgus),
66

(Anum-

zegyptius (Merops), 51.

sequatorialis (Momotus),
54.

affinis (Caprimulgus), 67.

aflinis (Centropus), 126.

aflinis (Coracias), 27.

affinis (Cypselus), 82.

affinis (Geococcyx), 129.

affinis (Micropus), 82.

affinis (Terpsiphone),
280.

africana (Upupa), 48.

Agapornis, 16.

aglaiz (Hadrostomus),
220.

aglaiz

20.

agricola (Colaptes), 140.

Agriornis, 189.

Aithurus, 89.

alberti (Menura). 164.

albescens (Synallaxis),
175.

albicaudata (Stoparola),
291

(Platypsaris),

albiceps (Elainea), 197.

albicilla (Halcyon), 39.

albicollis (Legatus), 198.

albicollis (Leucochloris),
88.

albicollis
255.

albicollis (Nyctidromus),
62

(Muscicap2),

albicollis (Pteroptochus),
166

albicollis (Rhipidura),
276.

albifrons (Amazona), 10.

albifrons (Chrysotis), 10.

albifrons (Miro), 267.

albifrons (Petroeca), 267.

albifrontata (Pseudo-
gerygone), 266.

albifrontata (Rhipidura),
278

albigularis (Abrornis),
287.

albigularis (Crypto-
lopha), 287.

albigularis (Eurosto-

podus), 59.

albigularis (Hurostopus),
59.

albigularis (Gerygone;,
264.

albigularis
240

Albigularis (Pygarrhicus),
182.

(Hirundo),

albigularis(Rhinomyias),

282.

albilinea (‘Tachycineta),
235.

albiloris (Polioptila),
271.

albinotatus (Capri-

mulgus), 69.

albirostris (Anthraco-
ceros), 43.

albiscapa (Rhipidura),
275.

albiventris (Flivicola),
188.

albiventris (Hadrosto-
mus), 220.

albiventris (Platypsaris),
220.

albofrontata (Gerygone),
266.

albogularis (Gerygone),

Alcedo, 32.

Alcurus, 309.

aleyon (Ceryle), 31.

aleyon (Streptoceryle),
31.

Alcyone, 84.

alecto (Monarcha),
288.

alecto (Piezorhynchus),
288.

Alectrurus, 188.
alexandri (Trochilus),
93

Alophoixus, 309.

Alophonerpes, 157.

alpinus (Cypselus), 80.

Alseonax, 201.

Amaurodryas, 262.

amaurotis (Hypsipetes),
306.

Amazilia, 85.

Amazona, 10.

amazona (Ceryle), 32.

amazonia (Ceryle), 32.

amazonicus (hamno-
philus), 167.

ambiguus (Caprimulgus),
69

ambiguus (Trogon), 98.

americana (Ceryle), 32.

americana, var. cabinisi
(Ceryle), 32.

americana septentrio-
nalis (Ceryle), 32.

americanus (Coccygus),
120.

americanus (Coccyzus),
120.

anabatina (Dendro-

cichla), 183.

326

anabatina (Dendro-
cinela), 183.
Anzretes, 195.
analis (Pyenonotus), 316.
andamanensis (Centro-
eoccyx), 126.
andamanensis (Centro-
pus), 126.
andamanicus
mulgus), 70
Andropadus, 310.
angustipennis (Chloro-
stilbon), 86.
angustirostris
laptes), 184.
ani (Crotophega), 130.
anna (Calypte), 93.
anna (Trochilus), 93.
anne (Calypte), 93.
Anthocinela, 224.
anthoides (Siptornis),
178.

Anthroceros, 43.
antiqua (Hrythronota),
85.
anuimbi
179.

Anumbius, 179.
Aphrastura, 173.
apiaster (Merops), 50,
Aprosmictus, 15.
Apternus, 154.
apus (Cy pselus), 80.
apus (Hirundo), 80.
apus (Micropus), 80.
Ara, 7.
ararauna (Ara), 7.
arauna (Ara), 7.
argus (Hurostopus), 59.
ariel (Lagenoplastes),
248.
ariel
248.
arsinoé (Pycnonotus),
318.
Arundinieola, 188.
asiatiea (Alcedo), 33.
asiatica (Cyanops), 153.
asiatica (Megalema),
133.
asiaticus (Caprimulgus),
66.
Asyndesmus, 145.
ateralbus (Centropus),
123.
aterrimum
glossum), 3.
aterrimus
glossus), 3.
athertoni .(Nyctiornis),
53.

(Capri-

(Pico-

(Anumbius),

(Petrochelidon),

(Micro-
(Micro-

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

atricapilla (ITedymela),
zo4.

atricapilla (Muscieapa),
254.

atricapilla (Pitta), 227.

atricapillus (Hadro-
stomus), 219.

atricapillus (Molpastes),
313.

atricapillus (Platypsaris),
219.

atrieapillus(Pyenonotus),
313

atripennis(Caprimulgus),
70.

Atticora, 245,

augusti (Phaéthornis),
83.

aurantio - atro - cristatus
(Empidonomus), 212.

aurantius .(Brachypter-
nus), 156.

auratus (Colaptes), 139.

auratus luteus (Colaptes),
139.

auriceps (Cyanorham-
phus), 22.

auriceps (Dendrocopus),
153.

auriceps (Pharomacrus),
97.

auriceps (Platycercus),
22,
aurifrons — (Bolborhyn-

chus), 9.

aurifrons (Centurus),
147.

aurifrons (Melanerpes),
147.

aurigaster (Pyenonotus),
316,

auritus (Iyngipicus), 155.

aurulentus (Chloro-
nerpes), 144.

aurulentus (Lampornis),
88.

australis (Coracias), 29.

australis (Hurystomus),
29.
australis (Glossopsitta),

5)

Automolus, 180.

awokera (Gecinus), 142.

awokera (Picus), 142.

azaree (Cyanotis), 199,

azurea (Aleyone), 34.

azurea (Hypotlymis),

3.

azurea (Myiagra), 273.

azurea pulchra(Aleyone),
fe

ov.

balasiensis (‘achornis),
Tis)

barbatus (Ixus), 318.
barbatus (Myiobius),
203.

barbatus (Pyenonotus),
318.

barbirostris (Blacicus),
211.

barbirostris (Myiarehus),
211.

barnardi
19.

barnardi (Platycereus),
i).

Barnardius, 19.

basalis (Chalcococeyx),

- 118.

basalis (Lamprococeyx),
118.

Basilinna, 85.

batassiensis
79.

batassiensis (‘l'achornis),
79.

Batis, 272.

Batrachostomus, 25.

baudini (Calyptorhyn-
chus), 4.

beavani (Alcedo), 33.

bella (Cyanoptila), 269.

(Barnardius),

(Cypselus),

bellicosus (Pitangus),
200.

Bellona, 94,
bengalensis (Alcedo),
bengalensis (Centro-

coccyx), 125.
bengalensis (Centropus),
125.
bengalensis (Molpastes),
. 314,
Biblis, 233.
bicolor (Hirundo), 238.
bicolor (Melanodryas),
261.
bicolor (Merops), 49.
bicolor (Petrceea), 261.

bicolor (Tachycineta),
235.

bicornis (Dichoceros),
43.

bicornis (Meniceros),
45, ;
bifasciata (Stenopsis), 63.
bifasciatus (Caprimul-
gus), 63.

birostris (Lophoceros),
45.

birostris (Ocyceros), 45,

Blacicus, 211.

blanfordi (Pycnonotus),
319.
Bleda, 310.

boissoneaui
laptes), 179.
Bolborhynchus, 9.

(Pseudoco-

bolivianus (Pitangus),

borbonica, var. madagas-
cariensis (Phedina),
236.

borbonica (Tchitrea),
274.
borbonicus (Trocho-
cereus), 274.
bourbonnensis
cercus), 274.
Bourcieria, 90.
Brachypternus, 156.
brachypterus (Capri-
mulgus), 24.
brachyura (Pitta), 226.
Bradyornis, 251.
brevirostris (Hypoxan-
thus), 141.
brevirostris
tus), 297.
brevirostris (Smicrornis),
264.
bridgesi (Drymornis),
184.
bronzinus (Cacomantis),

(Trocho-

(Pericroco-

Brotogerys, 9.

brunneicauda(Newtonia),
952

brunneifrons
copus), 153.

brunnescens
ornis), 182.

brunnescens
plex), 182.

Bucco, 157.

burchelli (Centropus),
126.

burmanica (Pelargopsis),
30.

burmanicus (Molpastes),
313.

burmanicus
tus), 313.

Butalis, 250, 251.

(Dendro-
(Margar-

(Premno-

(Pycnono-

cabanisi (Ceryle, 32.

cabanisi (Criniger), 309.

Cacatua, 5.

Cacomantis, 114, 118.

cactorum (Melanerpes),
146.

cactorum (Picus), 146.

ALPHABRTICAL INDEX,

exrulea (Polioptila),
270.

ceerulescens (Hdoliisoma),
295.

cafer (Coccystes), 104.

cafer (Colaptes), 140.

cafer collaris (Colaptes),
140.

cahirica (Hirundo), 237.

californianus (Geococ-
cyx), 129.

californica (Polioptila),
271.

caligatus (Trogon), 99.

caloleema (Oreopyra), 89.

calonyx (Hurystomus),
29

Calopsitta, 6.
Calopsittacus, 6.
Calyptomena, 160.
Calyptorhynchus, 4.
Campephaga, 292.
campestris (Colaptes),
140.
Campophaga, 296.
Cainpylopterus, 84.
cana (Campephaga),
292.
canariensis (Dendro-
copus), 149.
cancrominus (Platy-
rhynchus), 190.
canente (Hemicercus),
157.
caniceps (Cyanops), 134.
caniceps (Megalzma),
134

canicularis (Conurus), 8,
canorus (Cuculus), 105.
cantonensis (Pericroco-
tus), 299.
canus (Gecinus), 143.
canus (Picus), 143.
capensis (Batis), 272.
capensis (Colius), 96.
capensis (Ixos), 315.
capensis (Pachyprora),
272.

capensis (Pycnonotus),
315

capito (Eopsaltria), 268.

capito (Peecilodryas), 268,

Caprimulgus, 64.

carinata (Monarcha),
290.

caripensis (Steatornis),
23.

carolinensis (Antrosto-
mus), 64.
carolinensis

gus), 64,

(Caprimul-

carolinensis(Conuropsis),
8

carolinensis (Conurus), 8.

carolinensis (I'yrannus),
212.

earolinus (Centurus),
146.

carolinus (Melanerpes),
146.

Carpocoeeyx, 129.

cashinirensis (Chelidon),

cashmiriensis (Chelidon),
230.

cashmmiriensis (Chelidon-
aria), 230.

castanea (Philepitta),
229.

castanea (Synallaxis),
76.

castaneiventris
era), 284.

eastelnaudi (Glypho-
rhynchus), 183.

cathpharius (Dendro-
copus), 150.

eaudacuta (Acanthylis),
Ue

caudacuta (Cheetura),

(Myia-

caudata (Chiroxiphia),
217.

caudata (Pipra), 217.

caudifasciatus (Pitangus),
201.

caudifasciatus (Tyran-
nus), 201.
cayennensis (Myioze-

tetes), 138.
Cecropis, 241.
Centrites, 190.
Centrococcyx, 124, 125.
Centropus, 123.
Centurus, 146, 147.
Ceophleeus, 158.
Cercomacra, 169.
cerviniceps (Lyncornis),
60.
Ceryle, 30.
ceylonensis (Culicicapa),
OQ*

ceylonensis (Upupa),
7

Ceyx, 35.

Cheetocercus, 94.

Cheetura, 77.

Chalcites, 118, 119.

Chaleococcyx, 117.

chalybea (Progne), 244.

chalybeocephalus (Piezo-
rhynchus), 288.

328

chapmani (Chordeiles),
57.
chelicutensis (Halcyon),
39.
Chelidon, 229.
Chelidonaria, 229.
Chelidoptera, 138.
Cherameeca, 243.
chionurus (Trogon), 98.
chiriri (Brotogerys), 10.
Chiromacheeris, 218.
Chiroxiphia, 217.
chloris (Haleyon), 41.
chloris (Sauropatis), 41.
chlorolemus (Hulampis),
88.
chlorolepidotus (Psitteu-
teles), 2.
chlorolepidotus (Tricho-
glossus), 2.
chlorolophus
144.
Chloronerpes, 144.
Chloropsis, 303.
Chlorostilbon, 86,
Chorde'les, 56.
chryseus (Tarsiger), 270,
chrysocephalus (Mega-
rhynchus), 202.
chrysocephalus (Myio-
dynastes), 202.
Chrysococeyx, 117.
chrysogaster (Pseudo-
gerygone), 267.
Chrysolampis, 88.
Chrysoptilus, 145,
chrysostoma (Euphema),
20.
Chrysotis, 10.
Cinclodes, 172.
eineta (Clivicola), 2382.
enicta (Cotile), 282.
cincta (Cotyle), 232.

(Gecinus),

cineracea (Sayornis),
205,
cinerascens (Cuculus),
115.
cineraceus (Myiarchus),
209.

cinerea (Atticora), 245.

cinerea (Campephaga),
292.

cinerea (Serphophaga),
194,

cinereicapillus (Spizixus),
323.

cinereiceps (Rhyncho-
eyclus), 191.

eimereum (‘Todirostrum),
191.

cinereus (Coceyzus), 121.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

cinereus (Graucalus),
292.
cinereus (Pericrocotus),
298.

cinnamomea (Synallaxis),
176.

cinnamomeiventris (Och-
theeea), 187.

cinnamomeus (Furna-
rius), 172.

clarisse (Heliangelus),
Oe

clarus
65.

climacocercus
psalis), 61.

climacurus (Caprimul-
gus), 61.

climacurus (Scotornis),
6l.

Clivicola, 231.

coecineopterus
15.

Coccygus, 119, 120.

Coccystes, 102.

Coceyzus, 119.

ceelestis (Psittacula), 9.

ecerulea (Coua), 128,

Colaptes. 159.

Colius, 95.

colius (Colius), 96.

collaris (Colaptes), 189.

collaris (Hedymela), 255.

collaris (Muscicapa), 250,

collaris (Trogon), 98.

Collocalia, 75.

colombica (Thalurania),
87.

colubris (Trochilus), 93.

columbica (Thalurania),
87.

eolumboides (Palsornis),
14.

concinnus (Glossopsitta-
cus), 2.

concolor (Biblis), 234.

concolor (Cotile), 234.

concolor (Hypsipetes),
304,

concolor (Ptyonoprogne),
234.

concolor
101.

Conopophaga, 166.

Contopus, 208.

Conuropsis, 8.

Conurus, 8.

convexus (Anthraco-
ceros), 43.

Coracias, 26.

Coracopitta, 26.

(Caprimulgus),

(Hydro-

(Ptistes),

(Schizorhis),

Coracopsis, 11.

cornutus (Nymphicus),
ay)

coromandus (Coceystes),
103.

coromandus (Haleyon),
37.
coronata (Dendrocheli-

don), 75.

coronata (Macropteryx),
75.

Corythornis, 34.

Cosmetornis, 62.

Cotile, 231.

Cotyle, 231.

Coua, 128.

cowani (Cliviecola), 232.

cowani (Cotile), 252.

cowani (Cotyle), 232.

crassirostris (‘l’yrannus),
214.

Criniger, 308.

erinitus (Myiarchus),
209.

crinitus, var. cinerascens
(Myiarehus), 209.

crissoleucus (Picoides),
154.

cristata (B-llona), 94.

cristata (Corythornis),

cristata (Terpsiphone),
281.

eristatus (Chrysoptilus),
145.

cristatus = (Orthorhyn-
chus), 94.

crocea (Rupicola), 221,

Crotophaga, 150, 131.

cruentatus (Melanerpes),
146.

Cryptolopha, 285.

eucullata (Grallaricula),
170.

cucullata (Hirundo), 241.

cucullata (Melanodryas),
261.

cucullata (Pitta), 228.

Cuculus, 105.

Cuculus canorus, 106.
With eggs of :—
( Acrocephalus palus-
tris, 100.

Acrocephalus phrag-
mitis, 138.

4 Acrocephalus stre-

} perus, 109.
Alauda arvensis,
112.

Anorthura troglo-
\ dytes, 106,

Cuculus canorus (con.).
With eggs of :—

(Anthus obscurus,
112.

Anthus _ pratensis,
Hine

Anthus trivialis, 111.
| Cannabina canna-
| pina, 113.

Chloris chloris, 113.

Emberiza citrinella,

113.
| Emberiza — scheenic-

lus, 113.
Erithacus rubecula,

Fringillaccelebs, 113,

Galerita cristata,
112.

Lanius collurio, 109.

Lanius minor, 110.

Lanius pomeranus,

| Locustella neevia,

109.
Melizophilus unda-
tus, 108.
ee miliaria,

ites cae alba, 110.
| Motacilla campes-
~__ tris, 110.
|

Motacilla flava, 111.

Motacilla lugubris,
110.

(Misacioxpa grisola,
106.

Passer domesticus,
113:

Passer montanus,
11S},

Phylloscopus minor,
108.

Phylloscopus | sibi-
lator, 108.

Phylloscopus
chilus, 108.

Regulus ignicapillus,
110.

tro-

Saxicola melano-
leuca, 107.

Saxicola cnanthe,
107.

Sylvia atricapilla,
108.

| Sylvia curruca, 107.
Sylvia nisoria, 107.

Sylvia orpheus, 108.
Sylvia simplex, 108
| Tharraleus modu-

\ laris, 107.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

Culicicapa, 283.

culicivora (Gerygone),
265.

culicivora (Pseudogery-
gone), 265.

cuneatus (Glypbhorhyn-
chus), 183.

cunicularia (Geositta),
U7

cupreiventris
mis), 90.

cupreus (Chrysococeyx),
117.

(Eriocne-

curvirostris (Rhino-
coccyx), 128.

euvieri (Podargus), 24.

cyanea (Pitta), 22.

cyaniceps (Rhipidura),
O76.

“i

cyaniventris (Halcyon),
38.

eyanocephala (Cyano-
myia), 85.

eyanocephala (Eudyna-

mis), 122.
eyanocephala(Paleornis),
13.

eyanocephala (Todopsis),

QT

eyanocephalus (Pale-
ornis), 13.

eyanoleuca (Atticora),
245.

cyanomelena (Cyano-
ptila), 269.
cyanomelxna (Niltava),
269.

cyanomelena (Xantho-

pygia), 269.
Cyanomyia, 85.
cyanonota (Petasophora),

87.

Cyanops, 133.
cyanoptera (Pitta), 225.
Cyanoptila, 269.
cyanopygius (Aprosmie-

tus), 15.
Cyanorhamphus, 21.
cyanostigma (Cory-

thornis), 34.
Cyanotis, 195.
eyanotis (Cyanops),

136.
cyanotis (Megalma),

135.
cyanotis (Mesobucco),

139.
eyanotis (Mezobucco),

30.

cyanotis (Petasophora),

329
eyanotus (Petasophora),
87.

eyanura (Eucichla), 228,
Cymbor hynchus, 163.
Cyornis, 256, 257, 263.
Cypselus, 80.

Dacelo, 36.

dalhousize (Psarisomus),
161.

dasypus (Chelidon), 230.

deeyps (Chelidonaria),
2: 3

davisoni (Cyanops), 134.

davisoni (Pycnonotus),
317.

dea (Tanysiptera), 42.

delalandi (Cephalepis),
95.

delalandi (Cephalolepis),
95.

delattrii (Campylo-
pterus), 84.

Dendrochelidon, 75.

Dendrocichla, 183.

Dendrocinela, 183.

Dendrocolaptes, 184.

Dendrocoptes, 154.

Dendrocopus, 148.

derbianus (Pitangus),
199.
desmursi (Sylviortho-

rhynchus), 174.
devillei (Brotogerys), 10.
diadema (Ochtheea), 187.
Diaphoropterus, 301.
Dichoceros, 43.
Dicrocercus, 48.
diemenensis (Alcyone),

diemenensis (Rhipidura),
Zs

diemensis (Aleyone), 34.

difficilis (Empidonax),
207.

Digenea, 257.

dilwynni (Ceyx), 35.

dimidiata (Hirundo),
240.

doliatus (Thamnophilus),
168.

dominicensis (Progne),
2

dominicensis (Tyrannus),
214.

dominicus (Lampornis),

Doricha, 92.
Drymornis, 184.
Dryobates, 150, 151.
Dryccopus, 158,

300

Dryotomus, 158.

dubius (Melanerpes), 146.

ducorpsi (Cacatua), 6.

dumicola (Polioptila),
270.

Dysithamnus, 168,

Eclectus, 12.

Edoliisoma, 295.

Elainea, 196.

elegans (Euphema), 21.

elegans (Melanerpes),
47.

elegans (Neophema), 21.

elegans (Platycercus), 17.

elegans (Ricordia), 86.

elegans (Sporadinus), 86.

emeria (Otocompsa), 320,
321.

Empidias, 204.
-Empidochanes, 204,
Empidonax, 206.
Empidonomus, 212.
enicura (Doricha), 93.
enicura (Thaumastura),
92.
Eopsaltria, 268.
epops (Upupa), 46.
Eriocnenis, 90.
erythacus (Psittacus), 11,
erythrocephalus (Har-
pactes), 99.
erythrocephalus (Melan-
erpes), 145.
erythrocephalus
trogon), 99.
Erythrodryas, 260.
erythrogaster (Hirundo),
») 938.
erytbrogastra (Petroica),
259.
erythrolophus (Cory-
thaix), 101.
erythrolophus (Turacus),
101.

(Pyro-

erythromelon (Colius),
96.

erythronota (Amazilia),
85.

erythronota — (Sauce-

rottea), 85.
erythrophtbalmus(Cocey-
gus), 120.
erythrophthalmus(Cocey-
zus), 120.

erythrops (Siptornis),
177.
erythrops (Synallaxis),
177.
erythropterus (Ptistes),
15.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

erythropygia (Hirundo),
242.

erythropygius
cotus), 299.
Erythrosterna, 255, 262.
erythrothorax (Synal-
laxis), 177.
esculenta (Collucalia), 77.
Eucichla, 228.
Eudynamis, 121.
Hulampis, 88.
Eumomota, 54.
eupatrius (Palzornis),
12

(Pericro-

Euphema, 20.

europzeus (Caprimulgus),
lod
fale

Eurostopodus, 59.
Eurostopus, 59.
Eurylemus, 162.
eurynome (Phaéthornis),
83.
Eurystomus, 28.
Euscarthinus, 193.
Eustephanus, 92.
eximius (Caprimulgus),
65,
eximius (Platycercus), 18.
exortis (Heliangelus), 91.
exortis (Heliotrypha), 91.

fasciata (Paleeornis), 14.

fasciatus (Harpactes), 9%

fasciatus (Paleornis), 14.

tasciate (Pyrotrogon),
99.

fascinans (Micreeca), 250.
felicize (Amazilia), 85.
felicie (Erythronota),

felicize (Saucerottea), 85.

ferox (Myiarchus), 210.

filifera (Hirundo), 240.

fiulaysoni (Pycnonotus),
317.

finschi (Amazona), 10.

finschi (Chrysotis), 10.

finschi (Pitta), 227.

alia ger aldi (Upucerthia),
UE

flatellifera (Rhipidura),
274.
flabelliformis
mantis), 115.
flammeus (Pericrocotus),
flammulatus
dectes), 181.
flaveolus (Criniger), 308,
flavescens (Andropadus ),

oll.

(Caco-

(Thripa-

flavescens (Empidonax),
208.

flavescens (Pycnonotus),
320.

flavescens (Xanthiscus),
320,
flavilateralis (Pseudo-

gerygone), 266,
flavirostris (Phibalura),
299.

flavirostris(Pteroglossus),
137.

flaviventris (Hmpidonax),
207.

flaviventris, var. diflicilis
(Empidonax), 207.

flaviventris (Gerygone),
265.
flaviventris (Hapalo-

cercus), 193.

flaviventris (Otocompsa),
323.

flaviventris (Platycercus),
ie

flavolateralis (Gerygone),
266.

flindersii
122.

Fluvicola, 188.

fluvicola (Hirundo), 248,

fluvicola (Petrochelidon),
248.

(Eudynamis),

forficatus (Milvulus),
forficatus (Muscivora),
Pale

formicivorus (Melan-
erpes), 146,

formicivorus bairdi
(Melanerpes), 146.

formosus (Pezoporus), 22

freenatus (Caprimulgus),
73

francica (Colloealia), 76.

franklini (Cyanops), 134.

franklini (Megalema),
134.

frantzii (Elainea), 197.

frontalis (Hirundo), 289.

frontalis (Synallaxis),
f ae (Atticora), 245.
fuciphaga (Collocalia),
f jee (Hierococcyx),
fuliginosa (Rhipidura),

275.
fuligula (Biblis), 234.
fuligula (Cotile), 234.
fuligula (Cctyle), 234.

fuligula (Ptyonoprogne),
234.

fulva (Petrochelidon),
247.
fulvifacies (Abrornis),
287.

fulvifacies (Cryptolopha),
287.

fulvipectus
cyclus), 191.

fumicolor (Ochtheeca),
186, 187.

funereus (Calyptorhyn-
chus), 4.

furcata (Progne), 244.

furcata (Thalurania), 87.

ie (Hydropsalis),
0

(Rhyncho-

furcifera (Hydropsalis),
60.

Furnarius, 171.

fusca (Gerygone), 266.

fusca (Pseudogerygone),
266.

fuseatus(Empidochanes),
204.

fuscicapillus (Pceocepha-

lus), 11.
fuscicaudata (Oto-
compsa), 321.
fusco-albidus (Yungi-

picus), 155.
fuscoventris (Rhipidura),
276.
fuseus (Cinclodes), 173.
fuscus (Empidias), 204.
fuscus (Molpastes), 511.
fuscus (Sayornis), 204.

gairdneri (Dendrocopus),
151.

galerita (Cacatua), 5.

galeritus (Kustephanus),
92.

galeritus (Psittacus), 5.

galgulus (Loriculus), 17.

ganeesa (Hypsipetes),
305.

garrula (Coracias), 27.

garrulus (Coracias), 27.

gaudichaudi (Dacelo), 36.

gaudichaudi (Sauro-
marptis), 36.

Gecinus, 141.

Geococcyx, 129.

Geocolaptes, 138.

Geositta, 171.

Gerygone, 264.

gibsoni (Chlorostilbon),
86

gigas (Dacelo), 36.

_ goodenoyil

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

gigas (Patagona), 84.

glandarius (Coccystes),
102.

glandarius (Cuculus),
2

elandarius (Oxylophus),
102

Glaucis, 83.

glaucopis
86.

glaucurus (Hurystomus),
28

(Thalurania),

glaucurus typicus (Hury-
stomus), 28.
Glossopsitta, 2.
Glossopsittacus, 2.
Glyphorbynchus, 183.
goffini (Cacatua), 5.
golavier (Pyenonotus),
316.
(Petreeca),
260.
goodenovii
260.
gouldi (Lesbia), 92.
gouldi (Monarcha), 289.
gouldi (Piezorhynehus),
289

(Petroica),

gouldi (Psalidoprymna),
92.

Grallaria, 170.

Grallaricula, 170.

granadensis (Euscarth-
mus), 198.

granadensis (Pyroderus),
223.

grandis (Niltava), 257.

Graucalus, 292.

griseatus (Caprimulgus),
67.

griseiceps (Criniger), 309.

griseigularis (Pericroco-
tus), 298.

griseus (Tyrannus), 215.

erisola (Butalis), 252.

grisola (Muscicapa), 252.

guatemalensis(Amazilia),

guatemalensis (Cyano-
myia), 85.

guerini (Gecinus), 143.

guerini (Oxypogon), 92.

guianensis (Caprimul-
gus), 62.

guianensis (Nyctidro-
mus), 62.

guianensis (Synallaxis),
176

Gitira, 131.
guira (Crotophaga), 131.
guira (Guira), 131.

ddl

guira-yelapa (Alectru-
rus), 188.

gularis (Euzcarthmus),
193.

gularis.(Haleyon), 38.

gularis (Rhinomyias),
282.

gularis (Synallaxis), 177.

gurial (Pelargopsis), 29.

custavi (Brotogerys), 10.

guttatus (Caprimulgus),
od.

guttatus (Eurostopodus),
59.

guttatus (Hurostopus),

(

guttatus (Thamnophilus),
167.

guttulatus (Piezorhyn-
chus), 289.

gutturalis (Hirundo),
238.
gutturosa (Chiroma-

cheris), 218,
gutturosus (Manaeus),
D)

Gymmoschizorhis, 101.
habroptilus (Stringops),
or

Habrura, 193.

Hadrostomus, 219.

hemacephala (Xantho-
lema), 136.

hzmatocephala (Xantho-
leema), 136.

hematocephalum (Xan-
tholema), 136.

hematogaster (Psepho-
tus), 19.

hematogaster, var. xan-
thorrhous (Psephotus),
19.

hematonotus (Psepho-
tus), 20.

heemorrhous (Mol pastes),
dll.

hemorrhous (Pycnono-
fs); 311

hahni (Ara), 8.

Halcyon, 37.

hammondi (Empidonax),
208.

Hapalocercus, 193.

hardwickei (Iyngipicus),
155.

Harpactes, 99.

Hedymela, 254.

Heliangelus, 91.

Helianthea, 90.

Heliopedica, 89.

332

Heliotrypha, 91.

Hemicercus, 157.

Hemichelidon, 25.

hemileucurus (Cwmpy-
lopterus), 84.

Hemilopbus, 157.

Hemiprocne, 78.

Hemixus, 307.

Henicognathus, 8.

henicura (Doricha), 92.

henryi (Chordeiles), 57.

hesperia (Progne), 243.

Hierocoecyx, 104.

himalayensis (Dendro-
copus), 150.

hirsuta (Glaucis), 83.

hirundinaceus (Dicrocer-
cus), 48.

hirundineus (Dicrocer-
cus), 48.

Hirundo, 229, 286.

hodgsoni (Batrachosto-
mus), 20.

hodgsoni (Megalzma),
155.

hollandi (Hapalocercus),
193.

holosericeus (Eulampis),
88.

holosericeus (Sericotes),
88

holostictus (Automolus),
180.

homochrous
mus), 219.

homochrous (Platypsa-
ris), 219.

Tlomorus, 180.

honorata (Hudynamis),

1

awl.

(Hadrosto-

Horizopus, 208.

horreorum (Hirundo),
238.

hudsoni (Siptornis),
179.

hudsoni (Synallaxis),
179.

humeralis (Campephaga),
300.
humicola (Siptornis),
178.
Hydropsalis, 60.
Hydrornis, 224.
Hylactes, 166.
Hylocharis, 85.
Hylochelidon, 246.
Hylotomus, 158.
hyperythra (Muscica-
pula), 263.
hyperythrus (Cyornis),

ALPHABETICAL INDEX,

hyperythrus (Hypopicus),
148.

Hypocharmosyna, 3.

hypoleucus (Graucalus),
294.

Hypopicus, 148.

Hypothymis, 272.

Hypoxanthus, 241.

Hypsipetes, 304.

icterica (Bleda), 310.

icterica (Iole), 310.

icterica (Xenocichla),
310

ictericus (Criniger), 310.

icterophrys (Sisopygis),
189.

icterotis (Platycercus), 18.

igata (Pseudogerygone),
265.

ignobilis (Automolus),
181.

importunus
dus), 310.

inca (Hmpidonomus),

212.

(Andropa-

incei (Terpsiphone), 280,

incii (Terpsiphone), 280.

indica (Coracias), 26.

indica (Upupa), 47.

Indicator, 132.

indicus (Caprimulgus),
74.

indicus (Coracias), 26.

indicus (Cuculus), 114.

indicus (Loriculus), 16.

indigo (Stoparola), 290.

indigoticus (Scytalo-
phus), 165.

indoburmanica (Palie-
ornis), 12.

indoburmanicus (Palie-
ornis), 12.

inexpectata (Collocalia),
76.

infumatus (Cypselus), 79.

infumatus (Tachornis),
ks .

infuseata (Saxicola), 251.

infuscatus (Bradyornis),
251.

innominatus (Picumnus),
159,

inornata (Megalema),
154.

inquieta (Seisura), 287.

inquieta (Sisura), 287.

insperatus (Cacomantis),
116.

intermedius (Centrzo-
coecyx), 124,

intermedius (Cuculus),
intermedius (Molpastes),
14.

intermedius
notus), 314.

iolata (Petasophora), 87.

Tole, 307, 310.

Tora, 302.

Irena, 303.

irupero (‘Tvenioptera),
186.

isabellinus
gus), 66.

ispida (Alcedo), 32.

Ixocinela, 306.

Ixos, 315.

Ixus, 317, 318.

Tyngipicus, 155.

lynx, 159,

(Pycno-

(Caprimul-

jacobinus (Coccystes), 103.

jala (Philepitta), 229.

jamaicensis (Nyctibius),
6.

japonicus (Dendrocopus),
149.

japonicus (Picus), 149.

javanensis (Centropus),
126.

javanensis (Tiga), 156.

javanica (Hirundo), 239.

javanica (Rhipidura),
277.

javanicus (Centropus),
126.

javanicus (Euryleemus),
162.

jerdoni (Chloropsis). 303.

jerdoni (Phyllornis), 503.

jocosa (Otocompsa), 320.

jotaka (Caprimulgus), 74.

kelaarti (Caprimulgus),
klaasi

137.
klaasi (Cuculus), 117.

(Chrysocoecyx),

lacrymiger (Picolaptes),
183

letior (Eurystomus), 28.

Lagenoplastes, 248.

lagopoda (Chelidon), 230,

lagopus (Chelidon), 230.

lagopus (Chelidonaria),
230.

Lalage, 299.

lalandei (Stephanoxys),
95.

Lampornis, 87.

Lamprococcyx, 118.

latirostris (Alseonax),
251.

latirostris (Butalis), 251.

latirostris (Muscicapa),
251.

lawrencei (Myiarchus),
211.

layardi (Parisoma), 271.

layardi (Pycnonotus),
315.

leachii (Calyptorhyn-
chus), 4.

leachii (Dacelo), 36.

Yeadbeateri (Cacatua), 5.

Legatus, 198.

leggei (Petreeca), 258.

leopoldi (Gymnoschizo-
rhis), 101.

Leptasthenura, 174.

leptorhynchus (Henico-
enathus), 8.

Lesbia, 92.

leschenaulti (Taccocua),

27.

lessoni (Momotus), 5-+t.

lessoni (Muscylva), 267.

leucaspis (Oreopyra),
89

leucocephala (Arundini-
cola), 188.

leucocephalus (Hypsi-
petes), 305.

Leucochloris, 88.

leucogaster (®gotheles),
25.

leucogenys (Molpastes),
o21,

INES (Otocompsa),

leucomela (Campephaga),
301.
leucomeleena (Lalage),
leucomelan(Tricholema),
1382.
leucomelanura (Digenea),
257.
leucomelanurus
nis), 257.
leucomelas (Pogonorhyn-
chus), 132.
leuconotus
pus), 153.
leuconotus (Picus), 153.
leucophrys (Mecocer-
culus), 187.
leucophrys (Ochtheeca),
187.
leucophthalmus (Auto-
molus), 181.

(Cyor-

(Dendroco-

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

leucopleurus (Oreotro-
chilus), 89.

leucoptera (Pyriglena),
16¢

leucopygia (Collocalia),
76.

leucopygius (Diaphoro-
pterus), 301.

leucopygius (Symmor-
phus), 301.
leucorrhous (Tachyci-

neta), 235.
leucosterna(Cheramceca),
243.
leucosternum
moeca), 245.
leucotis (Basilinna), 85.
leucotis (Colius), 96.
leucotis (Hylocharis),
85

(Chera-

De
leucotis (Molpastes), 322.
leucotis | (Otocompsa),
322.

leucotis (Pyenonotus),
322.
levaillantii
142.
Lichenops, 189.
Licinetis, 6.
lictor (Pitangus), 201.
lignarius (Dendrocopus),
152.

lilacina

(Gecinus),

(Callialeyon),

linchi (Collocalia), 77.

lineata (Conopophaga),
166.

lineata (Cyanops), 155.

lineata (Megalzema), 135.
lineatus (Graucalus),
295.
lineatus (Thereiceryx),
135.

Liopicus, 155.
livida (Agriornis), 185.
Lochmias, 173.

longicauda (Scotornis),
61.
longipennis (Macrodi-

pteryx), 61.

longirostris (Stenopsis),
63.

longirostris (Upupa), 47,

Lophoceros, 45, 46.

lophotes (Homorus), 180.

lophotes (Pseudosizura),
180.

eloricatus _(Piezorhyn-

chus), 290.

Loriculus, 16.

lowi (Collocalia), 75.

333

lucasanus (Dendrocopus),
152.

lucidus (Chaleites), 118,
ils).

lucidus (Chaleococeyx),
118.

lucidus (Chrysococcyx),

luctuosa (Muscicapa),
254.

lugens (Eriocnemis), 90,
lugubris (Campophaga),
296.
lugubris
104.
lugubris (Volvocivora),

296.

(Surniculus),

lunatus (Serilephus),
161.
lunifrons (Hirundo),
246.

lunifrons(Petrochelidon),
246.

luteiventer (Myiody-
nastes), 201.

luteiventris (Myiody-
nasties), 201.

luteola (Erythrosterna),
262

luteola
262.
luteolus (Ixos), 317.
luteolus (Ixus), 317.
luteolus (Pycnonotus),

(Poliomyias),

luteus (Colaptes), 139,
Lyncornis, 60.

macel
153.

macei (Graucalus), 294.

macclellandi (Hemixus),

(Dendrocopus),

macclellandi (Iole), 307,

macgrigoriz (Niltava),
258.

Macheeropterus, 217,

Machetornis, 189.

mackloti (Pitta), 227.

macleayi (Cyanaleyon),
39

macleayi (Haleyon), 39.

macrocephala_ (Myio-
moira), 262,

macrocephala (Petroees),
262.

macrodipterus (Macrodi-
pteryx), 61.

Macrodipteryx, 61.

macroptera (Mierceca),
250.

33+

Macropteryx, 75.
macrorhynchus (Cymbo-
rhynchus), 163.
macrurus (Caprimulgus),
68.
macrurus (Colius), 96.
maculata (Adelomyia),
ke
maculata
121.
maculatus (Bucco), 157.
maculatus (Chalcoccyx),
ING
maculatus
cyx), 118.
maculatus (Cuculus), 117.
maculirostris (Musci-
saxicola), 190.
madagascariensis (Capri-
mulgus), 70.
madagascariensis
tropus), 125.
madagascariensis (Eurys-
tomus), 28.
madagascariensis (Hypsi-
petes), 306.
madagascariensis
cincla), 806.
madagascariensis typicus
(Merops), 51.
madagascariensis (Phe-
dina), 236.

(Eudynamis),

(Chrysococ-

(Cen-

(Ixo-

magellanieus (Scytalo-
phus), 165.

magister (Myiarchus),
210.

magnirostris (Oyornis),
Oils

magnirostris (Gerygone),
265.

magnirostris (Pseudo-
gerygone), 260.

magnirostris (Siphia),
257.
mahrattensis (Capri-

milgus), 65.
mahrattensis (Liopicus),

Mod:
mahrattensis (Picus),

mijor (Crotophaga),
130.

major
148.

major canariensis (Den-
drocopus), 14.

major (Picus), 148.

major japonicus (Picus),
149.

major (Thamnophilus),

167.

(Dendrocopus),

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

malabarica (Xantho-
lema), 136.

malabaricum (Xantho-
lema), 136.

malabaricus (Anthraco-
ceros), 43.

malabaricus (Buceros),
43.

malaccensis (Hemixus),
307.

malaccensis (Hypsipetes),
307.

malaccensis (Lole), 307.

malimbicus (Merops),
53.

Manacus, 218.

manacus (Chiromache-
ris), 218.

manacus (Manacus), 218.

manacus (Pipra), 218.

mango (Lampornis), 87.

manillensis (Caprimul-
gus), 68.

Margarornis, 182.

marginata (Upupa), 48,

marshallorum (Mega-
lema), 133.

martinica (Hlainea), 197.

martius (Dryocopus),
158.

martius (Picus), 158.

mauritanus (Dendro-
copus), 149.

maximiliani (Pitangus),
200.

maximus (Centrococcyx),
124.

Mecocerculus, 187.

medius (Dendrocoptes),
154.

medius (Picus), 154,

Megalema, 133.

inegapodius (Hylactes),
166.

megarhyncha
226.

Megarhynchus, 202.

melaleuca (Sauloprocta),
279.

melancholicus — couchii
(Tyrannus), 215.

melancholicus (Tyran-
nus), 215.

Melanerpes, 145.

melanocephalus(Trogon),
99:

melanocoryphus (Coc-
cyzus), 120, :

melanocrissa (Cecropis),
241.

Melanodryas, 261.

(Pitta),

melanogenys (Adelo-
myia), 61.
melanoleueus (Lopho-

ceros), 46.
melanoleucus (Tockus),
46,
melanopogon
nerpes), 146.
melanops (Graucalus),
293.
melanops(Phlaocryptes),
Alf (4
melanops (Stoparola),
9

(Mela-

melanopsis (Monarcha),
290.

melanoptera
phaga), 296.

melanoptera (Volvoci-
vora), 296,

melanoschista (Campo-
phaga), 296.

melanotis (Heliopzedica),
85.

melanura (Myiagra), 284.

melanura (Polioptila),
271.

melba (Cypselus), 80.

melba (Hirundo), 80.

melba (Micropus), 80.

Melittophagus, 49.

Melopsittacus, 22.

menebiki (Centropus),
123.

Meniceros, 45.

meningting (Alcedo), 33.

menstruus (Pionus), 11.

(Campo-

mentalis (Graucalus),
295.
mentalis (Synallaxis),
176.

Menura, 165.
meridionalis (Nestor), 1.
Merops, 49.
Mesobucco, 135.
Metallura, 91.
mexicana (Musciyora),
202.
mexicanus
139.
mexicanus
129.
mexicanus (Momotus),
o4.
mexicanus
210.
mexicanus (Onochorhyn-
ehus), 202. é
mexicanus (Pyrocepha-
lus’, 204.
mexicanus (Trogon), 97.

(Colaptes),

(Geococcyx),

(Myiarchus),

meyeni (ifirundo), 235.

meveni (Tachycincta),
230.

Micreeca, 250.

Microglossum, 3,

Microglossus, 3.

Micropternus, 156,

Micropus, 80.

militaris (Ara), 7.

Milvulus, 216.

mindorensis (Iole), 307.

minimus (Empidonax),
206.

minor (Coccygus), 119.

minor (Coecyzus), 119.

minor (Dendrocopus),

Seylin2:

minor (Furnarius), 172.

minor (Indicator), 182.

minor (Picus), 152.

minor kamtschatkensis
(Picus), 152.

Mionectes, 196.

Miro, 267.

mocinno (Pharomacrus),
Oe

Molpastes, 311.

moluccensis (Pitta), 225.

Momotus, 54.

monachus (Bolborhyn-
chus), 9.

monachus
tacus), 9.

Monarcha, 288, 290.

Monasa, 138.

moniliger (Batrachosto-
mus), 25.

monticola(Caprimulgus),
67.

monticolus (Caprimul-
gus), 67.

moschitus (Chryso-
lampis), 88. ;

mosquitus (Chryso-
lampis), 88.

motacilloides
procta), 279.

miilleri (Pitta), 228.

(Myopsit-

(Saulo-

multicolor (Petroeca),
259.

multicolor (Petroica),
258.

multicolor (Psephotus),
20:

multicolor (Todus), 55.

multicolor (Trichoglos-
sus), 2.

multistriatus
philus), 168.

murarius (Cypselus),
£0.

(Thamno-

ALPHABETICAL INDEX,

murina (Petrochelidon),
245.
murinus (Cypselus), 81.
murinus (Micropus), 81.
Muscicapa, 252.
Muscicapula, 263.
Muscisaxicola, 190,
Muscivora, 202, 216.
Muscylya, 267.
mutata (Terpsiphone),
281.
muttui (Alseonax), 251.
Myiagra, 273, 283.
Myiarchus, 209.
Myiobius, 203, 211.
Myiodynastes, 201, 202.
Myiomoira, 261.
Myiopagis, 196.
Myiozetetes, 198.
Myopsittacus, 9.
Myrmotherula, 169.

nacunda (Podager), 58.

neevius (Myiobius), 205,

nais (Tanysiptera), 42.

Nannochordeiles, 58.

Nasiterna, 7.

naso (Calyptorhynchus),
4

natalensis (Caprimulgus),
65.

natalensis (Centropus),
126.

nebulosa (Rhipidura),
275.

nematura (Lochmias),
173.

nengeta
185.

Neophema, 20.

neoxena (Hirundo), 259,

nepalensis (Aceros), 44.

Nestor, 1.

Newtonia, 252.

niger (Centrites), 190.

nigerrimus (Hypsipetes),
305.

nigrescens(Antrostomus),
64.

nigrescens (Caprimul-
gus), 64.

(Teenioptera),

nigricans (Centropus),
123.
nigricans (Cercomacra),
169.

nigricans (Hylochelidon),
246.

nigricans (Petrocheli-
don), 246.

nigricans (Pyenonotus),
315.

305

nigricans (Sayornis), 205,

nigricans (Serphophaga),
194.

nigricapillus
chus), 211.

nigriceps (Tanysiptera),
42.

nigrifrons (Monacha),
138.

nigrifrons (Monasa), 138.

nigrifumosus(Cinclodes),
172.

nigrigenis (Gecinus), 144.

nigrimentum (Piezorhyn-
chus), 289.

nigripennis (Hurostopus),
G60.

nigripennis (Upupa), 47.

nigrirufa (Ochromela),
269.

nigritorquis (Rhipidura),
ns
217.

nigrorufa (Siphia), 269.

Niltava, 257.

nipalensis (Hirundo), 242,

nipalensis (Hydrornis),
224.

nipalensis (Pitta), 224.

nitida (Myiagra), 283.

nitidus (Piezorhynchus),
288.

niveigularis (Tyrannus),
214.

notabilis (Nestor), 1.

(Myiar-

novee-hollandix (Aigo-
theles), 25.

novee-hollandiz (Calo-
psitta), 6.

nove-hollandiz (Calo-

psittacus), 6.
nove-hollandiw (Capri-

mulgus), 25.
novee-hollandiz (Tricho-

glossus), 2,
novee-zealandiz

(Cyano-
rhamphus), 21.

novee-zealandiz (Platy-
cercus), 21.
numidicus (Dendro-

copus), 149.
nuinidicus (Picus), 149,
nuttalli (Antrostomus),

63.
nuttalli (Phaleenoptilus),

63.

Nyctibius, 56.
Nyctidromus, 62.
Nyectiornis, 59.
Nymphicus, 22.

oberi (Myiarchus), 210,

336

obscura (Coracopsis), 11.

obscurus (Ixos), 318.

obscurus (Scytalophus),
165.

obsoleta (Biblis), 254.

obsoleta (Cotile), 233.

obsoleta (Ptyonoprogne),
233.

occipitalis (Gecinus), 143.

occipitalis (Halcyon), 40.

occipitalis (Hypothymis),
273:

occipitalis (Sauropatis),

oceanica (Myiagra), 285.
ochracea (Sasia), 159.
ochrocephalus (‘Trachy-
comus), 310,
Ochromela, 269.
Ochtheea, 186.
Ovyceros, 45.
cenanthoides (Ochtheeeca),
187.
olivaceus

=

(Geocolaptes),

omnicolor (Alcedo), 38.

Onychorhynchus, 202.

orenocensis (Pyroderus),
223.

Oreopyra, 89.

Oreotrochilus, 89.

orescius (Harpactes), 100.

orescius (Pyrotrogon),
100.

oreskios (Harpactes),
100.

orientalis (Hudynamis),
121.

orientalis (Hurystomus),
28, 29.

ornata (Bellona), 95.

ornatus (Merops), 52.

ornatus(Orthorhynchus),
95;

Otocompsa, 320.

ourovang (Hypsipetes),
306.

Oxypogon, 92.

Oxyurus, 173.

Pachyprora, 272.

Pachyrhamphus, 220.

pacifica (Lalage), 301.

pacificus (Cypselus), 81.

pacificus (Murystomus),
29.

pacificus (Micropus), 81.

pagana (Elainea), 106.

Paleornis, 12.

palliatus — (Thamno-
philus), 168.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX,
palliceps (Platycercus),
18.

pallida (Sayornis), 205.

pallidiceps (Platycercus),
18.

pallidiventris (Haleyon),
39.

pallidus (Cacomantis),
114.

pallidus (Cuculus), 114.

pallidus (Cypselus), 81.

paludicola (Clivicola),
232.

paludicola (Cotile), 232.

paludicola (Cotyle), 232.

paludicola, var. cowani
(Cotyle), 232.

Panychlora, 86.

papuensis (Podargus),
24,

paradiseus (Pharoma-
crus), 97.

paradisi (‘Terpsiphone),
280.

Parisoma, 271.

parulus (Aneretes), 195,

parva (Erythrosterna,,
2595.

parva (Muscicapa), 255.

parva (Siphia), 255.

parva (Tachornis), 79.

parvirostris (Graucalus),

parvus (Cypselus), 79.

parvus (Tachornis), 79.

parzudakii (HHeliotry-
pha), 91.

passerina (Psittacula), 9.

passerinus (Cacomantis),
If

passerinus (Cuculus),
1 xd

pastinator (Licmetis), 6.

Patagora, 84.

paulina (Corythaix),
101.

pectoralis (Caprimulgus),
73.

pectoralis (Helectus), 12.

pectoralis (Habrura),
104.

pectoralis (Rhinomyias),
282.

pectoralis (Rhipidura),
278.

pelagica (Cheetura), 78.

Pelargopsis, 29.

pelasgia (Acanthylis), 78.

pelasgia (Hirundo), 78.

pemnantil (Platycercus),

17.

Penthoceryx, 115.

peregrinus(Pericrocotus),
VAT

Pericrocotus, 295.

peristerodes (Palzornis),
14.

perlata (Margarornis),
182.

perlata (Rhipidura), 277.

persica (Merops), 51.

persicus (Merops), 51.

personata (Pyrrhulopsis),
16.

personata (Tityra), 219.

personatus (Platycercus),
16

perspicillata (Lichenops),
189.
perspicillata (Terpsi-
phone), 281.
Petasophora, 87.
Petrochelidon, 245, 246.
Petreeca, 258.
Petroica, 258,
Pezoporus, 22.
Phacellodomus, 189.
Phacelodomus, 180.
phaocephalus (Alopho-
ixus), 309.
pheocephalus (Criniger),
phzeoceps(Micropternus),
156.
Phaéthornis, 83.
Phalnoptilus, 63.
Pharomacrus, 97.
phasianella (Pteropo-
doeys), 292.
phasianus (Centropus),
123

phayrei (Anthocinela),
224.

Phedina, 236.

Phibalura, 222.

Philepitta, 229.

philippensis (Centropus),
124.

philippensis (Tole), 307.

philippinus (Merops),
51.

Phlceoeryptes, 174.

phoebe (Sayornis), 204

phcenicea (Petreeca), 259.

pheenicea (Petroica), 259.

pheenicobia (Lachornis),
80.

pheenicobius (Tachornis),
80

phryganophila (Synal-
laxis), 177.
Phyllornis, 803,

Phytotoma, 223.

picata (Sauloprocta),
279.

Picoides, 154.

Picolaptes, 183.

Picumnus, 159.

Picus, 141, 158.

Piezorhynchus, 288.

pileata (Atticora), 245.

pileatus (Ceophlceus),
158

pileatus (Dryotomus),
158

pileatus (Halcyon), 38.

pileatus (Hylotomus),
158.

pileatus (Purpurei-
cephalus), 18.

Pionus, 11.

pipiri (Tyrannus), 212.

Pipra, 217.

pipra (Dendrocopus),
152.

Pipreola, 222.

piririgua (Guira), 131.

pitangua (Megarhyn-
chus), 202.

Pitangus, 199.

pitius (Colaptes), 140,

Pitta, 224, 225.

pittoides (Atelornis), 26,

pittoides _(Brachypte-
racias), 26.

pittoides (Coracopitta),
26.

placens (Elainea), 196.

placens (Myiopagis),
196.

plagosus (Chaleococcyx),
116, 119.

plagosus(Lamprococcyx),
119.

Platycercus, 17.

Platypsaris, 219.

Platyrhynchus, 190.

plicatus (Rhytidoceros),
45

plumiferus (Podargus),
24

plumosus (Pycnonotus),
319

pluto (Myiagra), 284.

Podager, 58.

Podargus, 24.

Pecilodryas, 268.

peciloma (Hirundo),
247.

Peeocephalus, 11.

Pogonorhynchus, 132.

poliocephalum — (Todi-
rostrum), 192,

VOL. Ill.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

poliocephalus (Cuculus),
114.
poliocephalus, var. rochii
(Cuculus), 114.
poliogenys (Crypto-
lopha), 286.
Poliolophus, 308.
Poliomyias, 262.
Polioptila, 270.
polychlorus (Eclectus),
le

polytmus (Aithurus), 89.

polytmus (Trechilus),
89.
popetue, var. henryi

(Chordeiles), 57.
popetue, var. popetue
(Chordeiles), 56.
Porphyrocephalus, 18.
porphyrurus (Lampor-
nis), 87.
Premnoplex, 182,
pretiosa (Tchitrea), 281.
princeps (Tchitrea), 281.
princeps (Terpsiphone),
281.
Progne, 243.
pryeri (Hypsipetes),
306.

Psalidoprymna, 92.

Psarisomus, 161.

psaroides (Hypsipetes),
304

Psephotus, 19.
Pseudocolaptes, 179.
Pseudogerygone, 265,
Pseudosizura, 180.
Psittacula, 9.
Psittacus, 11.
Psitteuteles, 2.
Pteroglossus, 137.
Pterophanes, 90.
Pteropodocys, 292,
Pteroptochus, 166.
Ptilolemus, +45.
Ptistes, 15.
Ptyonoprogne, 233.
pubescens (Dendrocopus),

pubescens (Dryobates),
151.
pubescens gairdneri
(Dryobates), 151.
pubescens (Picus), 151.
pudica (Synallaxis), 176.
puella (Irena), 303.
puella (Trogon), 98.
pulchella (Euphema),
21

pulchella (Neophema),
21

wii,

337

pulchra (Aleyone), 35.

pulverulentus (Alopho-
nerpes), 157).

pulverulentus (Heiilo-
phus), 157.

purpurea (Progne), 243.

Purpureicepnalus, 18.

purpureus (Palornis),
13

pusilla (Glossopsitta), 3.

pusilla (Nannochor-
deiles), 58.

pusillus (Chordeiles),
58

pusillus (Empidonax),
206.

pusillus, var. trailli
(Empidonax), 206.

pusillus (Glossopsitta-
cus), o.

pusillus (Nannochor-
deiles), 58.

pusillus trailli (Hmpi-
donax), 206.

pusio (Nasiterna), 7.

Pycnonotus, 511, 314.

pygeus (Molpastes),
314.

pygzeus (Pycnonotus),

Pygarrhicus, 182.

Pyriglena, 169.

Pyrocephalus, 203,

Pyroderus, 223.

pyrope (Teenioptera),
186.

Pyrotrogon, 99.

pyrrhonota (Petrocheli-
don), 246.

pyrrhopygius (Haleyon),
40,

pyrrhopygius (Todi-
rhamphus), 40,
Pyrrbulopsis, 15.

quinticolor (Melitto-
phagus), 49.

radiatus (Carpocoecyx),
rara (Phytotoma), 223,
recuryirostris (Haleyon),

recurvirostris (Todiram-
phus), 41.

regulus (Macheropterus),
217.

revoilii (Hypoxanthus),
141.

reynaudi (Coua), 128,
Rhinocoecyx, 128,
Z

338

Rhinomyias, 282.

Rhipidura, 274.

rhodinogastra (Erythro-
dryas), 260,

rhodinogastra (Petreeca),
260,

Rbopodytes, 127.

Rhynchocyelus, 191.

Rhytidoceros, 44.

richardsoni (Contopus),
209.

richardsoni (Horizopus),
209.

ricketti (Cryptolopha),
285.

Ricordia, 86.

riefferi (Amazilia), 85.

riefferi (Pipreola), 222.

riparia (Clivicola), 231.

riparia (Cotile), 231.

riparia (Cotyle), 231.

riparia (Hirundo), 281.

risorius (Alectrurus),
188.

rixosa (Machetornis),
189.

rochii (Cuculus), 114.

roratus (Eelectus), 12.

rosa (Palzornis), 14.

ros (Calothorax), 94.

rose (Cheetocercus), 94.

rosea (Erythrodryas),
260.

rosea (Petroeea), 260,

reseicapilla (Cacatua), 6,

roseicollis (Agapornis),
16.

roseicollis (Psittacula),
16.

roseus (Pericrocotus),
298.

rostratus (Tyrannus),
215.

rubeculoides (Cyornis),
256.

rubeculoides (Siphia),

256. :
ruber (Phacellodomus),
180.

ruber (Phacelodomus),
180.

rubineus mexicanus
(Pyrocephalus), 204.

rubineus (Pyrocephalus),
203.

rubineus, var. mexicanus
(Pyrocephalus), 204.

rubrigaster (Cyanotis),
195.

rubropygius (Serilophus),
162.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

ruckeri (Glaucis), 83.

ruckeri (Threnetes), 83.

rudis (Alcedo), 30.

rudis (Ceryle), 30.

rufa (Hirundo), 238.

ruficapilla (Grallaria),
170.

ruficapilla (Synallaxis),
175.

ruficeps (Grallaria), 170.

ruficeps (Todirostrum),
192.

ruficervix (Stenopsis),
63.

ruficollis (Caprimulgus),
72.

ruficollis(Stelgidopteryx),
249,

ruficollis (Thamnophi-
lus), 167.

rufifrons (Rhipidura),
276.

rufigena (Caprimulgus),
73

rufipennis(Centrococeyx),
124.

rufipennis (Centropus),
124.

rufiventris (Myiagra),
284.

rufobrunneus (Automo-
lus), 181.

rufula (Hirundo), 241.

rufus (Furnarius), 171.

rufus (Pachyrhamphus),
221.

rufus (Selasphorus), 94.

rufus (Zeocephus), 279.

rupestris (Biblis), 253.

rupestris (Chordeiles),
58.

rupestris (Cotile), 233.

rupestris (Hirundo),
233.

rupestris(Ptyonoprogne),
233.

Rupicola, 221.

rupicola (Rupicola),
221.

rustica (Hirundo), 237.

rustica gutturalis (Hir-
undo), 238.

rustica, var. savignyi
(Hirundo), 238.

rutila (Phytotoma), 224.

sacer (faleyon), 40.

sacra (Haleyon), 40.

salange (Criniger), 3809.

samarensis (Muscieca-
pula), 263.

sanctus (Haleyon), 40.
sanctus (Todiramphus),

sanguinolenta(Rupicola),
221.

santa-cruzi (Centurus),
147.

santa-cruzi (Melanerpes),
147.

Sasia, 159.

saturata (Rhipidura),
275.

saturatus
114.

Saucerottea, 84.

Sauloprocta, 279.

Sauromarptis, 36.

saurophagus (Halcyon),
39.

savanha
216.

savignii (Hirundo), 238.

Saxicola, 251.

saya (Sayornis), 205.

Sayornis, 204.

sayus (Sayornis), 205.

scalaris bairdi (Dryo-
bates), 151.

scalaris (Dendrocopus),
151.

scalaris lucasanus (Dryo-
bates), 152.

scalaris (Picus), 151.

sealaris, var. lucasanus
(Picus), 152.

scapularis (Ceophleeus),
ler

scapularis (Tora), 302.

scapulatus (Aprosiiic-
tus), Ld.

schistaceiceps
rostrum), 192.

schisticeps (Abrornis),
286.

schisticeps (Cryptolopha),
286.

schisticeps (Paleornis),
14.

Sechizorhis, 101.

scintilla (Selasphorus),
o4.

sclateri (Thripophaga),
180.

Selerurus, 182.

Scotornis, 61.

Seytalopus, 165.

Selasphorus, 9+.

semicexrulea (Halcyon),
39.

semifasciata

219.

(Cuculus),

{Tyrannus),

(Todi-

(Tityra),

semitorquatus (Barnard-
ius), 19.

semitorquatus (Platycer-
cus); 19:

senegalensis (Centropus),
Oe

septentrionalis (Ceryle),
32

Sericotes, 88.

Serilophus, 161.

Serphophaga, 194.

serripennis (Cotyle),
249,

serripennis (Stelgido-
pteryx), 249.

sharpei (Gecinus), 142.

shelleyi (Clivicola), 231.

shelleyi (Cotile), 281.

sibirica (Butalis), 250.

sibirica (Hemichelidon),
250.

silens (Bradyornis), 252.

silens (Tarsiger), 252.

similis (Myiozetetes),
198.

simplex (Pycnonotus),
320.

sinensis (Centropus),
124.

sinensis (Clivicola), 282.

sinensis (Cotile), 252.

sinensis (Cryptolopha),
286.

sinensis (Ixus), 318.

sinensis (Pycnonotus),
318.

Siphia, 255.

Siptornis, 177.

sirkee (Taccocua), 127.

Sisopygis, 189.

Sisura, 287.

smaragdinicollis (Metal-
lura), 92.

Smicrornis, 264.

smithi (Hirundo), 240.

smyrnensis (Halcyon),
oT.

solitaria (Agriornis),
185.
sonnerati (Cuculus),

sonnerati (Penthoceryx),
115.

sophix (Amazilia), 84.

sophie (Erythronota),
84

sophie (Saucerottea),
84.

sordida (Siptornis), 178.

sordida (Stoparola),
292.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX.

sordida (Synallaxis),
78.

speciosus (Pericrocotus),
296.

Sphyrapicus, 148.

Sphyropicus, 148.

spilodera (Petrocheli-
don), 247.

spinicauda (Aphrastura),
1738.

spinicauda (Oxyurus),
173

Spizixus, 323.
splendens (Platycercus),
5

splendens (Pyrrhulopsis),
15.

splendida (Euphema),
21.

splendida (Neophema),
21.

spodiopygia (Collocalia),
76.

Sporadinus, 86.

spurius (Porphyrecepha-

lus), 18
squamatts

2.

(Gecinus),

squamiceps pryeri (Hyp-
sipetes), 306,

Steatornis, 23.

Stelgidopteryx, 249.

stellatus (Calypterhyn-
chus), 4.

Stenopsis, 63.

stenura (Chlorostilbon),

stenura (Panychlora), 86.
Stephanoxys, 995.
stigmatus (Loriculus), 17.
stolidus (Myiarchus),
211.
stolidus (Myiobius), 211.
Stoparola, 290.
strepitans (Pitta), 226.
streubeli (Cypselus), 81.
streubeli (Micropus), 81.
striaticeps (Siptornis),
177.

striaticollis (Mionectes),
196.

striaticollis (Phacelodo-
mus), 180.

striatus (Alcurus), 309.

striatus (Colius), 95.

striatus (Cuculus), 114.

strigoides (Podargus), 24.

Stringops, 23.

striolatus (Gecinus), 143.

suberuleum(Parisoma),
271.

339

suberistata (Serpho-
phaga), 194,

subeyana (Peecilodryas),
268.

subeyanea (Pecilodryas),
268

subfurcatus (Cypselus),

9

Ons

subfurcatus (Micropus),
82

subis (Progne), 243.

subis hesperia (Progne),
243.

subruficollis (Rhytido-
ceros), 45.

sulcirostris (Crotophaga),
131.

sulphuratus bolivianus
(Pitangus), 200.

sulpburatus maximiliani
(Pitangus), 200.

sulphuratus (Pitangus),
200.

sulpburatus (Tyrannus),
200.

sulphurea (Cacatua), 5.

sumatranus (Merops), 49.

sundara (Niltava), 258.

superba (Menura), 164.

superciliaris (Abrornis),
287.

superciliaris (Orypto-
lopha), 287.

superciliaris (Cyornis),
263.

superciliaris
mota), 54.

superciliaris (Muscica-
pula), 263.

superciliosus(Centropus),
126.

superciliosus (Merops),

(Eumo-

surinamensis (Myrmo-
therula), 169.
Surniculus, 104.
swainsoni (Petrocheli-
don), 247.
swainsonii (Graucalus),
295.
swinhoei (Merops), 49.
swinhoii (Melittopha-
gus), 49.
sykesi (Campophaga),
2
sykesi (Lalage), 299.
sylvia (Tanysiptera), 42.
Sylviorthorhynehus, 174.
Syma, 35.
Symmorphus, 301,
Synallaxis, 175.
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340

syriacus (Dendrocopus),
50,
syriacus (Picus), 150.

Taccocua, 127.
Tachornis, 79.
Tachycineta, 235.
Teenioptera, 185.
tahitica (Hirundo), 289.
taitensis (Eudynamis),
taitiensis (Urodynamis),
121.
Tanysiptera, 42.
tapera (Progne), 244.
Tarsiger, 252, 270.
Tchitrea, 274, 281.
tectorum (Cypselus), 79.
temmincki(Pterophanes),

tenebrosa (Chelidoptera),
188.

terat. (Campophaga), 300.
terat (Lalage), 300, 301.
Terpsiphone, 280.
terrestris (Pezoporus),
22.
texensis (Chordeiles), 57.
texensis (Myiozetetes),
198.
thalassina (Hirundo),
236.
thalassinus (Tachycineta),
236.
Thalurania, 86.
Thamnophilus, 167.
Thereiceryx, 134.
Threnetes, 53.
Thripadectes, 181.
Thripophaga, 180.
tickelli (Anorrhinus), 45.
tickelli (Cyornis), 256.
tickelli (Ptilolamus),
45

tickelliz (Cyornis), 256.

tickellize (Siphia), 256.

Tiga, 156.

tiphia (AXgithina), 802.

tirica (Brotogerys), 9.

Tityra, 219.

Todiramphus, 41.

Todirostrum, 191.

Todopsis, 273.

Todus, 55.

toitoi (Myiomoira), 261.

toitoi (Petreeea), 261.

tolou (Centropus), 125,

torotoro (Syma), 35.

torquata (Bourcieria),
90.

torquata (Ceryle), 31.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX,

torquata (Helianthea),
90

torquata (Palornis), 13.

torquatus (Asyndesmus),
145.

torquatus (Melanerpes),
14

torquatus (Paleornis),

torquilla (lynx), 159.

torridus (Kurnarius),
172.

torridus (Selasphorus),
94.

toulou (Centropus), 125.
Trachycomus, 310.

trailli (Empidonax), 206.

Trichoglossus, 2.

Tricholema, 132.

tricolor (Lalage), 300.

tricolor (Rhipidura),
279.

tricolor (Xarthopygia),
268.

tridactylus (Apternus),
154.

tridactylus crissoleucus
(Picoides), 154.

tridactylus (Picoides),
154.

tridactylus (Picus), 154.

trifureata (Hydropsalis),
61.

tristis (Myiobius), 211.

tristis (Rhopodytes),
127.

trivirgata (Monarcha),
289.

trochilirostris (Xipho-
rhynchus), 184.

Trochilus, 89, 93.

Trochocereus, 274.

Trogon, 97.

Turacus, 101.

typhia (Iora), 302.

tyrannulus (Myiarchus),
210.

Tyrannus, 200, 201, 212.

tyrannus (Milvulus), 216.

tyrannus (Muscivora),
216.

tyrannus (Tyrannus),
912

tyrianthina (Metallura),
91.

tytleri (Hypcthymis),
273.

tzacatl (Amazilia), 85.

umbretta (Sclerurus),
182.

g
=

x

undulatus (Melopsitta-
cus), 22.

undulatus (Rhytidoce-
ros), 44.

unicolor (Collocalia), 76.

unicolor (Dysithamnus),
168.

unwini (Caprimulgus),
72.

Upucerthia, 172.

Upupa, 46.

urbica (Chelidon), 229,

urbica (Chelidonaria),
229.

urbica (Hirundo), 229.

urbica lagopoda (Cheli-
don), 230.

Urodynamis, 121.

uropygialis (Centurus),
ATE

uropygialis (Colloealia),
77.

uropygialis (Melanerpes),
147.

uropygialis (Stelgido-
pteryx), 249.
urostictus (Poliolophus),

308.

vagans (Halcyon), 41.

vaillanti (Gecinus), 142.

validus (Dendrocolaptes),
184.

vanicorensis (Myiagra),
284.

varia (Ceryle), 30.

variolosus (Cacomantis),

116.

varius (Empidonomus), .
212.

varius (Hierococcyx),
104.

varius (Sphyrapicus),
148.

varius (Sphyropicus),
148,

vasa (Coracopsis), 12.

vauxi (Cheetura), 78.

vaza (Coracopsis), 11.

venusta (Euphema), 20.

venusta (Neophema), 20,

vernalis (Loriculus), 16.

verticalis (Monarcha),
289.

verticalis (Piezorhyn-
chus), 289.

verticalis (Tyrannus),
213.

vexillarius (Cosmetornis),

victoriz (Menura), 164.

villosus (Dendrocopus),
150.

villosus (Dryobates), 150.

villosus (Picus), 150.

ee Corythorals),

virens (Contopus), 208.

Virens, var. richardsoni
(Contopus), 209.

virens (Horizopus), 208.

virens (Megalema), 133.

virescens (Hmpidonax),
207.

virginianus (Caprimul-
gus), 56.

virginianus (Chordeiles),
56.

Virginianus chapmani
(Chordeiles), 57.

virginianus henryi (Chor-
deiles), 57.

viridis (Adgithina), 302.

viridis (Calyptomena),
160

viridis (Calyptorhyn-
chus), 4.

viridis (Cyanops), 135.

viridis (Gecinus), 141,
142,

viridis (Megalema), 135.

viridis (Merops), 52.

viridis (Pachyrhamphus),
220.

viridis (Picus), 141, 142.

ALPHABBETICAL INDEX.

viridis (Thereiceryx),
155.

viridis (Todus), 55.

vitellina (Chiromache-
ris), 218.

vitellinus (Manacus), 218.

vittata (Amaurodryas),
262.

vittata (Petroeca), 262.

vittatus (Cypselus), 81.

yociferans (‘yrannus),
214,

yociferus (Antrostomus),
64.

vociferus (Caprimulgus),

Volvocivora, 296.

warscewiczi (Amazilia),
84.

warscewiczi (Saucerottea),
84.

westermanni (Muscica-
pula), 264.

whiteheadi (Calypto-
mena), 161.

wilhelmins (Iypochar-
mosyna), 3.

wilhelminse
teles), 3.

(Psitteu-

Xanthixus, 320.
Xantholema, 136.

341

xanthopterus (Broto-
gerys), 10.

Xanthopygia, 268.

xanthopygia (Xantho-
pygia), 268.

xanthopygius (Ixos),
315.

xanthopygus (Pycnono-
tus), 315.

xanthorrhoa (Psephotus),
19

xanthorrhous (Psepho-
tus), 19.
xanthoschista (Crypto-
lopha), 285.
Xenocichla, 310.
Xiphorhynchus, 184.

Yungipicus, 155.

Zeocephus, 279.
zeylanica (Megalema),
134.

zeylonica (Cyanops), 134.

zeylonicus (‘Thereiceryx),
134.

zonaris (Cheetura), 78.

zonaris (Hemiprocne),
78.

zonarius (Barnardius),
19.

zonarius (Platycercus),

€

Ue

EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES.

Prate I,

see Caprimulqus albinotatus

>) / gu atus.

3. a: clarus.

4. 5 ambiguus.

5. Chordeiles rupestris,

6. Pees

~ p Upupa indica.

e

(
8. Caprimulgus macrurus.

9. 3 manillensis.
10. - unwini.
gis andamanicus.

12. Nyetidromus albicollis.
13. Nyctibius jamaicensis.
14. Caprimulgus jotaka.

15. Lyncornis cerviniceps.

Prare LIL.

Fig. 1. Pyrotrogon orescius.

2. Penthoceryx sonnerati.
- Cuculus polrocephalus.
4. Coccystes coromanilus.
5)

. Chaleococeyx tucidus.

344

Fig.

EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES,

6. Coccystes jacobinus.

7. Hierococeyx varius.

8. Chaleococeyx maculatus.

9. Cacomantis insperatus.
10. a pusserinus.

11. Pharomacrus auriceps.
12. Guira gua.

ee } Serilophus lunatus.

14, |

15. Coceyzus melanocoryphus.
16. Psarisomus dalhousic.
Awe
Hite y
19. Cynborhynchus macrorhynchus.

} Eurylemus javanicus.

Prats III.

1. Thamnophilus major.
2. .; ruficollis.
3. a multistriatus.
4, Pyriglena leucoptera.
5. Thamnophilus palliatus.
6. Cercomacra nigricans.
7. Myrmotherula surinamensis.
8. Grallaricula eucullata.
9. Thamnophilus guttatus,
10. Synallavis pudica.
ac * albescens.
12. Conopophaga lineata.

13. Ochtheca fumicolor.
14. Phleocryptes melanops.
15. Tenioptera irupero.
16, io pyrope.

17. Agriornis solitaria.
18. Menura victorie.

19. Agriornis livida.

Fig.

Fig.

EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES.

15,
16.
V7,
18.
19,
20,
21,

Prats IV.

Ochtheca cinnamomeiventris.

Mecocerculus leucophrys.
Fluvicola albiventris.
Sisopygis icterophrys.
Machetornis rixosa.

Lichenops perspicillata,

Muscisaxicola maculirostris.

Centrites niger.

Rhynchocyclus fulvipectus.
Platyrhynchus cancrominus.

Todirostrum ruficeps.

* poliocephalum.

Rhynchocyclus cinereiceps.

Todirostrum schistaceiceps.

Euscarthmus gularis.
Myiopagis placens.
Elainea pagana.

» martinicda.

9 franizir
Legatus albicollis.
Mywwzetetes cayennensis.

Prater V.

Pitangus maaximiliani.

Pi lictor.

- caudifasciatus,
Megarhynchus pitangua.
Pyrocephalus rubineus.
Myiobius nevius.
Myiarchus barbirostris.
Empidochanes fuscatus.
Empidonax flavescens.
Myiarchus tyrannulus.

% nigricapillus.

346

Fig. 1

EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES,

Onychorhynchus mexicanus.

13. Myiarchus stolidus.
14.
15.
16. 7 varus.
iG

18. J Tyrannus rostratus.

} Empidonomus inca.

ie a7 . .
20 a niveigularis.

21, FS erassirostris.

Prare V1.

1. Muacheropterus regulus.
2. Manacus gutturosus.
3. Chirowiphia caudata.
4, Platypsaris albiventris.
5. Pachyrhamphus viridis.
6. F ie
7 } Platypsaris atricapillus.
8. Pachyrhamphus rufus.
9. ; ;

10 } Platypsaris aglaw.

11. Phibalura flavirostris.
12. Phytotoma rutila.

13. . rard.

14. Anthocinela phayrei.
15. Hydrornis nipalensis.
16. Pitta eyanoptera.

17. Rupicola rupicola.
18. Pitta miilleri.

19. Rupicola sanguinolenta.

Prats VIL.

Fig. 1. Ptyonoprogne fuligula.

oy - obsoleta.

EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES, 347

Fig.

i.

19.
20.

Hirundo savignii.

A tahitica.
Petrochelidon fulva.
Bradyornis infuscatus.

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Ochromela nigrirufa.
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Parisoma subceerulewn.
Polioptila dumicola.

Batis capensis.
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Trochocercus bourbonnensis.
Todopsis cyanocephala.

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MOLLUSCA.

Guide to the Systematic Distribution of Mollusca in the
British Museum. Part I. By John Edward Gray, Ph.D.,
F.R.S., &e. Pp. xii., 230. 121 Woodcuts. 1857, 8vo. 5s.

List of the Shells of the Canaries in the Collection of the
British Museum, collected by MM. Webb and Berthelot.
Described and figured by Prof. Alcide D’Orbigny in the
“ Histoire Naturelle des Iles Canaries.” Pp. 32. 1854,
12mo. 1s.

List of the Shells of Cuba in the Collection of the British
Museum collected by M. Ramon de la Sagra. Described
by Prof. Alcide d’Orbigny in the “ Histoire de ]’Ille de
Cuba.” Pp. 48. 1854, 12mo. Ls.

List of the Shells of South America in the Collection of the
British Museum. Collected and described by M. Alcide
D’Orbigny in the “Voyage dans l’Amérique Meéridionale.”
Pp. 89. 1854, 12mo. 2s.

Catalogue of the Collection of Mazatlan Shells in the British
Museum, collected by Frederick Reigen. Described by
Philip P. Carpenter. Pp. xvi., 552. 1857, 12mo. 8s.

List of Mollusca and Shells in the Collection of the British
Museum, collected and described by MM. Eydoux and
Souleyet in the “Voyage autour du Monde, exécuté
“pendant les années 1836 et 1837, sur la Corvette ‘La
‘“‘ Bonite,’” and in the “ Histoire naturelle des Mollusques
“ Ptéropodes.” Par MM. P. C. A. L. Rang et Souleyet.
Pp. iv., 27. 1855, 12mo. 8d.

Catalogue of the Phaneropneumona, or Terrestrial Operculated
Mollusca, in the Collection of the British Museum. By
Dr. L. Pfeiffer. Pp. 324. [With an Alphabetical Index. ]
1852, 12mo. 5s.

Catalogue of Pulmonata, or Air Breathing Mollusca, in the
Collection of the British Museum. Part I. By Dr. Louis
Pfeiffer. Pp. iv., 192. Woodcuts. 1855, 12mo. 2s. 6d.

Catalogue of the Auriculidz, Proserpinide, and Truncatellide
in the Collection of the British Museum. By Dr. Louis
Pfeiffer. Pp. iv., 150. Woodcuts. 1857, 12mo. 1s. 9d.

List of the Mollusca in the Collection of the British Museum.
By John Edward Gray, Ph.D., F.R.S., &c.

Part II. Olivide. Pp. 41. 1865, 12mo. Ls.
Catalogue of the Conchifera, or Bivalve Shells, in the
Collection of the British Museum. By M. Deshayes :—
Part I. Veneride, Cyprinide, Glauconomide, and
Petricolade. Pp. iv., 216. 1853, 12mo. 3s.
Part JI. Petricolade (concluded); Corbiculade. Pp.
217-292. [With an Alphabetical Index to the two
parts.] 1854, 12mo. 6d.

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BRACHIOPODA.

Catalogue of Brachiopoda Ancylopoda or Lamp Shells in the
Collection of the British Museum. [Jsswed as “‘ Catalogue
of the Mollusca, Part IV.”] Pp. iv., 128. 25 Woodcuts.
[ With an Alphabetical Index.] 1853, 12mo. 3s.

POLYZOA.

Catalogue of Marine Polyzoa in the Collection of the British
Museum. Part III. Cyclostomata. By George Busk,
F.R.S. Pp. viii., 39.. 38 Plates. [With a Systematic
Index.] 1875, 8vo. 5s.

CRUSTACEA.

Catalogue of the Specimens of Amphipodous Crustacea in
the Collection of the British Museum. By C. Spence Bate,
F.R.S., &. Pp. iv., 399. 58 Plates. [With an Alpha-
betical Index.] 1862, 8vo. 1/. 5s.

ARACHNIDA.

Descriptive Catalogue of the Spiders of Burma, based upon
the Collection made by Eugene W. Oates and preserved in
the British Museum. By TT. Thorell. Pp. xxxvi., 406.
[With Systematic List and Alphabetical Index.] 1895,
Svo. 10s. 6d.

INSECTS.

Coleopterous Insects.

Nomenclature of Coleopterous Insects in the Collection of
the British Museum :—

Part VI. Passalide. By Frederick Smith. Pp. iv., 23.
1 Plate. [With Index.] 1852, 12mo. 8d.

Part VII. Longicornia, I. By Adam White. Pp. iv.,
174. 4 Plates. 1853, 12mo. 2s. 6d.

Part VIII. Longicornia, II. By Adam White. Pp. 237.
6 Plates. 1855, 12mo. 3s. 6d.

Part IX. Cassidide. By Charles H. Boheman, Professor
of Natural History, Stockholm. Pp. 225. [With
Index.] 1856, 12mo. 3s.

Illustrations of Typical Specimens of Coleoptera in the
Collection of the British Museum. Part I. Lycide. By
Charles Owen Waterhouse. Pp. x., 83. 18 Coloured
Plates. [With Systematic and Alphabetical Indexes.]
1879, 8vo. 16s.

BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY). 11

Catalogue of the Coleopterous Insects of Madeira in the
Collection of the British Museum. By T. Vernon
Wollaston, M.A., F.L.S. Pp. xvi., 234: 1 Plate. [With
a Topographical Catalogue and an Alphabetical Index. ]
1857, 8vo. 3s.

Catalogue of the Coleopterous Insects of the Canaries in the
Collection of the British Museum. By T. Vernon
Wollaston, M.A.,-F.L.8. Pp. xiii, 648. [With Topo-
graphical and Alphabetical Indexes.] 1864, 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Catalogue of Halticidze in the Collection of the British
Museum. By the Rev. Hamlet Clark, M.A., F.L.S.
Physapodes and (Hdipodes. Part J. Pp. xii, 301,
Frontispiece and 9 Plates. 1860, 8vo. 7s.

Catalogue of Hispide in the Collection of the British
Museum. By Joseph S. Baly, M.E.S.,&c. Part I. Pp.x.,
172. 9 Plates. [With an Alphabetical Index.] 1858,
Svo. 6s.

Hymenopterous Insects.

Catalogue of Hymenopterous Insects in the Collection of the
British Museum, By Frederick Smith. 12mo. :—

Part I. Andrenide and Apide. Pp. 197. 6 Plates.
1853, 2s. 6d.

Part II. Apide. Pp. 199-465. 6 Plates. [With an
Alphabetical Index.] 1854. 6s. -

Part III. Mutillide and Pompilide. Pp.206. 6 Plates.
1855. 6s.

Part IV. Sphegide, Larridew, and Crabronide. Pp. 207-
497. 6 Plates. [With an Alphabetical Index.] 1856.
6s.

Part V. Vespide. Pp.147. 6 Plates. [With an Alpha-
betical Index.] 1857. 6s.

Part VI. Formicide. Pp. 216. 14 Plates. [With an
Alphabetical Index.] 1858. 6s.

Part VII. Dorylide and Thynnide. Pp. 76. 3 Plates.
[ With an Alphabetical Index.] 1859. 2s.

List of Hymenoptera, with descriptions and figures of the
Typical Specimens in the British Museum. Vol. L,
Tenthredinide and Siricide. By W. F. Kirby.
Pp. xxviii., 450. 16 Coloured Plates. [With Systematic
and Alphabetical Indexes.] 1882, 8vo. 1/. 18s.

Dipterous Insects.

List of the Specimens of Dipterous Insects in the Collection

of the British Museum. By Francis Walker, F.L.S.

Part VII. SupplementIII. Asilide. Pp. ii., 507-775.
1855, 12mo. 3s. 6d. !

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A Monograph of the Culicide, or Mosquitoes. Mainly com-
piled from the Collections received at the British Museum
from various parts of the world in connection with the
Investigation into the cause of Malaria conducted by the
Colonial Office and the Royal Society. By Fred. V.
Theobald, M.A., &c. 2 Vols. of text (pp. xviii., 424; viii.,
391: 318 woodcuts), and Atlas of 37 coloured and 5
collotype plates (pp. viii., with explanations of plates).
1901, 8vo. 3/. 3s. ; or, on permanent linen paper, 3/. 15s.

A Monograph of the Tsetse-Flies (Genus Glossina, Westwood),
based on the Collection in the British Museum. By
Ernest Edward Austen. With a chapter on Mouth-parts
by H. J. Hansen, Phil:-Doc. .|,Pp.ix,,, 319%,.9), qilates
(7 coloured), 16 woodcuts, 1 map. 1908, Roy. 8vo. 15s.

Lepidopterous Insects.

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera Phaleneze in the British
Museum. By Sir George F. Hampson, Bart. :—

Vol. I. Catalogue of the Syntomide in the Collection
of the British Museum. Pp. xxi., 559 : 285 Woodcuts.
[ With Systematic and Alphabetical Indexes.] 1898,
dvo. 15s.

— Atlas of 17 Coloured Plates, 8vo. 15s.

Vol. II. Catalogue of the Arctiade (Noline, Litho-
siane) in the Collection of the British Museum.
Pp. xx., 589. 411 Woodcuts. [With Systematic and
Alphabetical Indexes.] 1900, 8vo. 18s.

——aAtlas of 18 Coloured Plates (xviii—xxxv.), 8vo. 15s.

Vol. III. Catalogue of the Arctiade (Arctianz) and
Agaristide in the Collection of the British Museum.
Pp. xix. 690. 294 woodcuts. [With Systematic
and Alphabetical Indexes.] 1901, 8vo. 15s.

Atlas of 19 Coloured Plates (xxxvi-liv.), 8vo. 16s.

Illustrations of Typical Specimens of Lepidoptera Heterocera
in the Collection of the British Museum :—

Part V. By Arthur Gardiner Butler. Pp. xii., 74.
78-100 Coloured Plates. [With a Systematic Index.]
1881, 4to. 27. 10s.

Part VI. By Arthur Gardiner Butler. Pp. xv., 89.
101-120 Coloured Plates. [With a Systematic Index. ]
1886, 4to. 2/. 4s.

Part VII. By Arthur Gardiner Butler. Pp. iv., 124.
121-138 Coloured Plates. [With a Systematic List.]
1889, 4to. 27.

Part VIII. The Lepidoptera Heterocera of the Nilgiri
District. By George Francis Hampson. Pp. iv., 144.
139-156 Coloured Plates. [With a Systematic List. ]
1891, 4to. 2U.

BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY). 13

Illustrations of Typical Specimens of Lepidoptera Heterocera
in the Collection of the British Museum—continued.

Part IX. The Macrolepidoptera Heterocera of Ceylon.
By George Francis Hampson. Pp. v., 182. 157-176
Coloured Plates. [With a General Systematic List of
Species collected in, or recorded from, Ceylon.] 1893.
4to. 21. 2s.

Catalogue of the Collection of Palearctic Butterflies formed
by the late John Henry Leech, and presented to the
Trustees of the British Museum by his Mother, Mrs, Eliza
Leech. By Richard South, F.E.S. Pp. vi., 228. 2 Coloured
Plates. With a Portrait and Biographical Memoir of Mr.
Leech. 1902, 4to. 17.

Catalogue of Diurnal Lepidoptera described by Fabricius in
the Collection of the British Museum. By Arthur Gardiner
Butler, F.L.S., &c. Pp. iv., 303. 3 Plates. 1869, 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Specimen of a Catalogue of Lyczenide in the British Museum.
By W. C. Hewitson. Pp. 15. 8 Coloured Plates. 1862,
4to. 1/. 1s.

List of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British
Museum. Part I. Papilionide. By G. R. Gray, F.L.S.
Pp. 106. [With an Alphabetical Index.] 1856, 12mo, 2s.

Vist of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the
Collection of the British Museum. By Francis Walker.
12mo. :—

Part XXII. Geometrites. Pp. 499-755. 1861, 3s. 6d.

Part XXIII. ————— Pp. 756-1020. 1861, 3s. 6d.
Part XXIV. ——————__ Pp. 1021-1280. 1862, 3s. 6d.
Part XXV. -————-— _ Pp. 1281-1477. 1862, 3s.
Part XX VI. —————_ Pp. 1478-1796. [With an

Alphabetical Index to Parts XX.-XXVI.] 1862, 4s. 6d.
Part XXVII. Crambites and Tortricites. Pp. 1-286.
1863, 4s.
Part XXVIII. Tortricites and Tineites. Pp. 287-561.
1863, 4s.
Part XXIX. Tineites. Pp. 562-835. 1864, 4s. :
Part XXX. —— Pp. 836-1096. [With an Alpha-
betical Index to Parts XXVII.-XXX.] 1864, 4s.
Part XXXI. Supplement. Pp. 1-321. 1864, 5s.
Part XXXII. on Part 2. Pp. 322-706.

1865, 5s.

Part XXXIII.— —_-— Part 3. Pp. 707-1120.
1865, 6s.

Part XXXIV.———-—— Part 4. Pp. 1121-1533.

1865, 5s. 6d.

Part XXXYV. Part 5. Pp. 1534-2040.
[With an Alphabetical Index to Parts XXXI.-
XXXV.] 1866, 7s.

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Neuropterous Insects.

Catalogue of the Specimens of Neuropterous Insects in the
pollegtign of the British Museum. By Francis Walker.
12mo. :

Part II. Sialide—Nemopterides. Pp. ii. 193-476.
1853, 3s. 6d.

Part III]. Termitide—Ephemeride. Pp. ii., 477-585.
1853, 1s. 6d.

Catalogue of the Specimens of Neuropterous Insects in the
Collection of the British Museum. By Dr. H. Hagen.
Part I. Termitina, Pp. 34. 1855, 12mo. 6d.

Orthopterous Insects.

Catalogue of Orthopterous Insects in the Collection of the
British Museum. Part I. Phasmide. By John Obadiah
Westwood, F.L.S., &. Pp. 195. 48 Plates. [With an
Alphabetical Index.] 1859, 4to. 3/.

Catalogue of the Specimens of Blattariz in the Collection of
the British Museum. By Francis Walker, F.L.S., &e.
Pp. 239. [With an Alphabetical Index.] 1868, 8vo. 5s. 6d.

Catalogue of the Specimens of Dermaptera Saltatoria [Part I.]
and Supplement to the Blattariz in the Collection of the
British Museum. Gryllide. Blattariz. Locustide. By
Francis Walker, F.L.S., &&. Pp. 224. [With an Alpha-
betical Index.] 1869, 8vo. 5s.

Catalogue of the Specimens of Dermaptera Saltatoria in the
Collection of the British Museum. By Francis Walker,
F.L.S., &¢.—

Part II. Locustide (continued). Pp. 225-423. [With
an Alphabetical Index.] 1869, 8vo. As, 6d.

Part III. Locustide (continued).—Acridide. Pp. 425-
604. [With an Alphabetical Index.] 1870, 8vo. 4s.

Part IV. Acridide (continued). Pp. 605-809. [With
an Alphabetical Index.] 1870, 8vo. 6s.

. Part V. Tettigide.—Supplement to the Catalogue of
Blattariz.—Supplement tothe Catalogue of Dermaptera
Saltatoria (with remarks on the Geographical Distri-
bution of Dermaptera). Pp. 811-850; 43; 116.
[With Alphabetical Indexes.] 1870, 8vo. 6s.

BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY). 15

Hemipterous Insects.

Catalogue of the Specimens of Heteropterous Hemiptera in
the Collection of the British Museum. By Francis Walker,
F.L.S., &e. 8vo. :—

Part I. Scutata. Pp. 240. 1867. 5s.
Part II. Scutaia (continued). Pp. 241-417. 1867. 4s.
Part III. Pp. 418-599. [With an Alphabetical Index to
Parts I., II., III, and a Summary of Geographical
Distribution of the Species mentioned.] 1868. 4s. 6d.
PartIV. Pp. 211. [With Alphabetical Index.] 1871. 6s.
Part V. Pp. 202. [With Alphabetical Index.] 1872. 5s.
Part VI. Pp. 210. [With Alphabetical Index.] 1873. 5s.
Part Vil. Pp. 213. [With Alphabetical Index. ] 1873. 6s.
Part VIII. Pp. 220. [With Alphabetical Index. } es
8.

VERMES.

Catalogue of the Species of Entozoa, or Intestinal Worms,
contained in the Collection of the British Museum. By
Dr. Baird. Pp. iv., 132. 2 Plates. [With an Index of
the Animals in which the Entozoa mentioned in the
Catalogue are found, and an Index of Genera and
Species.] 1853, 12mo. 2s.

ANTHOZOA.

Catalogue of Sea-pens or Pennatulariide in the Collection of
the British Museum. By J. E. Gray, F.R.S., &c. Pp. iv.,
40. 2 Woodcuts. 1870, 8vo. ls. 6d.

Catalogue of Lithophytes or Stony Corals in the Collection
of the British Museum. By J. E. Gray, F.R.S., &e.
Pp. iv., 51. 14 Woodcuts. 1870, 8vo. 3s.

Catalogue of the Madreporarian Corals in the British
Museum (Natural History) :—

Vol. I. The Genus Madrepora. By George Brook.
Pp. xi., 212. 35 Collotype Plates. [With Systematic
and Alphabetical Indexes, and Explanation of the
Plates.] 1893, 4to. 1/. 4s.

Vol. II. The Genus Turbinaria; the Genus Astreopora.
By Henry M. Bernard, M.A. Cantab., F.L.S., F.Z.S.
Pp. iv., 106. 30 Collotype and 3 Lithographic Plates.
[With Index of Generic and Specific Names, and
Explanation of the Plates.] 1896, 4to. 18s. —

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Vol. III. The Genus Montipora; the Genus Anacro-
pora. By Henry M. Bernard, M.A. Pp. vii.,192. 30
Collotype and 4 Lithographic Plates. [With Syste-
matic Index, Index of Generic and Specific Names,
and Explanation of the Plates.] 1897, 4to. 1/. 4s.

Vol. IV. The Family Poritide. I.—The Genus
Goniopora. By Henry M. Bernard, M.A. Pp. viii.,
206. 12 Collotype and 4 Lithographic Plates. [With
Index of Generic and Specific Names, and Explanation
of the Plates.] 1903, 4to. 1/.

BRITISH ANIMALS.

Catalogue of British Birds in the Collection of the British
Museum. By George Robert Gray, F.L.S., F.Z.8., &e.
Pp. xii., 248. [Witha List of Species.] 1863, 8vo. 3s. 6d.

Catalogue of British Hymenoptera in the Collection of the
British Museum. Second edition. Part. I. Andrenidz
and Apide. By Frederick Smith, M.E.S. New Issue.
Pp. xi., 2386. 11 Plates. [With Systematic and Alpha-
betical Indexes.] 1891, 8vo. 6s.

Catalogue of British Fossorial Hymenoptera, Formicide, and
Vespide in the Collection of the British Museum. By
Frederick Smith, V.P.E.S. Pp. 236. 6 Plates. [With an
Alphabetical Index.] 1858, 12mo. 6s.

A Catalogue of the British Non-parasitical Worms in the
Collection of the British Museum. By George Johnston,
M.D., Edin., F.R.C.L., Ed., Lu.D., Marischal Coll., Aber-
deen, &c. Pp. 365. Woodcuts and 24 Plates. [With an
Alphabetical Index.] 1865, 8vo. 7s.

Catalogue of the British Echinoderms in the British Museum
(Natural History). By F. Jeffrey Bell, M.A. Pp. xvii., 202.
Woodcuts and 16 Plates (2 Coloured). [With Table of
Contents, Tables of Distribution, Alphabetical Index,
Description of the Plates, &c.] 1892, 8vo. 12s. 6d.

List of the Specimens of British Animals in the Collection
of the British Museum ; with Synonyma and References
to figures. 12mo.:—

Part V. Lepidoptera. By J. F.Stephens. 2nd Edition.
Revised by H. T. Stainton and E. Shepherd. Pp. iv.,
224. 1856. Is. 9d.

Part VI. Hymenoptera. By F.Smith. Pp. 134. 1851. 2s.

Part VII. Mollusca, Acephala and Brachiopoda. By
Dr. J. E. Gray. Pp. iv., 167. 1851. 3s. 6d.

—_

BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY). 17

Part VIII. Fish. By Adam White. Pp. xxiii. 164.
(With Index and List of Donors.) 1851. 3s. 6d.

Part IX. Eggs of British Birds. By George Robert
Gray. Pp..143., 1852. 2s. 6d.

Part XI. Anoplura, or Parasitic Insects. By H. Denny.
BDV ol. ESd2e bs,

Part XII. Lepidoptera (continued), By James F.
Stephens. Pp. iv., 54. 1852. 9d.

Part XIII. Nomenclature of Hymenoptera. By
Frederick Smith. Pp. iv., 74. 1853, 1s. 4d.

Part XIV. Nomenclature of Neuroptera. By Adam
White. Pp. iv.,16. 1853, 6d.

Part XV. Nomenclature of Diptera, I. By Adam
White. Pp. iv., 42. 1853. Is.

Part XVI. Lepidoptera (completed). By H.T. Stainton.
Pp. 199. [With an Index.] 1854. 3s.

Part XVII. Nomenclature of Anoplura, Euplexoptera,
ne Orthoptera. By Adam White. Pp. iv., 17
1855. 6d.

PLANTS.

IlJustrations of the Botany of Captain Cook’s Voyage Round
the World in H.M.S. “ Endeavour” in 1768-71. By the
Right Hon. Sir Joseph Banks, Bart., K.B., P.R.S., and
Dr. Daniel Solander, F.R.S. With Determinations by
James Britten, F.L.S., Senior Assistant, Department of
Botany, British Museum :—

Part I—Australian Plants. 101 Copper-plates [after
paintings by F. P. Nodder], with 31 pages of descrip-
tive text. 1900, fol. 25s.

Part II.—Australian Plants, Pt. II. 142 Copper-plates
(pls. 101-243) [after paintings by F, P. Nodder, James
Miller, J. F. Miller, and John Cleveley], with 41
pages of descriptive text (pp. 35-75). 1901, fol. 39s.

Catalogue of the African Plants collected by Dr. Friedrich
Welwitsch in 1853-61 :—
Vol. I. Dicotyledons. By William Philip Hiern, M.A,
F.LS., &e. :-—

Part I. [Ranunculaceze to Rhizophoracee.] Pp.
xxvi., 336. [With Portrait of Dr. Welwitsch.
Introduction, Bibliography, and Index of Genera. ]

1896, 8vo. 7s. 6d. ‘

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Part II. Combretacez to Rubiaceew. Pp. 337-510.
[With Index of Genera.] 1898, 8vo. 4s.

Part III. Dipsaceze to Scrophulariacee. Pp. 511-
784. [With Index of Genera.] 1898, 8vo. 5s.

Part IV. Lentibulariacez to Ceratophyllee. Pp. 785-
1035. [With Index.] 1900, 8vo. 5s.

Vol II. Monocotyledons, Gymnosperms, and Crypto-
gams :—

Part I. Monocotyledons and Gymnosperms. By
Alfred Barton Rendle, M.A., D.Sc. F.L.S., Assis-
tant, Department of Botany. Pp. 260. [With
Index of Genera.] 1899, 8vo. 6s.

Part II. Cryptogamia. Pp. 261-566. [With Table
of Errata, and General Index to the whole work. ]
1901, 8vo. 6s.

Vascular Cryptogams ... By William Carruthers, F.R.S.

Mosses “we Ac ..» 5, Antony Gepp, M.A., F.L.S.

Hepatics ... oes .. 4, FF. Stephani.

Marine Algee “8 .«» 5, Ethel S. Barton.

Freshwater Alge ... se 55. We (West, 1.1.8.) and/G-3s:
West, B.A.

Diatomaceze Ba +» 5) Thomas Comber, F.L.S.

Lichenes ... Se v. 5, M.A. Wainio.

Fungi sa ep .. 5, Annie Lorrain Smith.

Mycetozoa ... ane ... 5, Arthur Lister, F.R.S.

A Monograph of Lichens found in Britain : being a Descrip-
tive Catalogue of the Species in the Herbarium of the
British Museum. By the Rev. James M. Crombie, M.A.,
F.L.S., F.G.8S., &c. Part I. Pp. viii., 519 : 74 Woodeuts.
[ With Glossary, Synopsis, Tabular Conspectus, and Index. ]
1894, 8vo. 16s.

A Monograph of the Mycetozoa: being a Descriptive Catalogue
of the Species in the Herbarium of the British Museum.
By Arthur Lister, F.L.S. Pp. 224. 78 Plates and 51
Woodecuts. [With Synopsis of Genera and List of Species,
and Index.] 1894, 8vo. 15s.

List of British Diatomacez in the Collection of the British
Museum. By the Rev. W. Smith, F.L.S., &c. Pp. iv., 55.
1859, 12mo. 1s.

BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY). 19

FOSSILS.

Catalogue of the Fossil Mammalia in the British “Museum
(Natural History). By Richard Lydekker, B.A., F.G.S. :-—

Part I. Containing the Orders Primates, Chiroptera,
Insectivora, Carnivora, and Rodentia. Pp. xxx., 268.
33 Woodcuts. [With Systematic and Alphabetical
Indexes.] 1885, 8vo. 5s.

Part II. Containing the Order Ungulata, Suborder
Artiodactyla. Pp. xxii., 324. 39 Woodcuts. [With
Systematic and Alphabetical Indexes.] 1885, 8vo. 6s.

Part III. Containing the Order Ungulata, Suborders
Perissodactyla, Toxodontia, Condylarthra, and Ambly-
poda. Pp. xvi.,186. 30 Woodcuts. [With Systematic
Index, and Alphabetical Index of Genera and Species,
including Synonyms.] 1886, 8vo. 4s.

Part IV. Containing the Order Ungulata, Suborder
Proboscidea. Pp. xxiv., 235. 32 Woodcuts. [With
Systematic Index, and Alphabetical Index of Genera
and Species, including Synonyms.] 1886, 8vo. 5s.

Part V. Containing the Group Tillodontia, the Orders
Sirenia, Cetacea, Edentata, Marsupialia, Monotremata,
and Supplement. Pp. xxxv., 345. 55 Woodcuts.
[ With Systematic Index, and Alphabetical Index of
Sag and Species, including Synonyms.] 1887,
vo. 6s.

Catalogue of the Fossil Birds in the British Museum (Natural
History). By Richard Lydekker, B.A. Pp. xxvii., 368.
75 Woodcuts. [With Systematic Index, and Alphabetical
Index of Genera and Species, including Synonyms.] 1891,
8vo. LOs. 6d.

Catalogue of the Fossil Reptilia and Amphibia in the British
Museum (Natural History). By Richard Lydekker, B.A.,
F.G.S. :—

Part I. Containing the Orders Ornithosauria, Crocodilia,
. Dinosauria, Squamata, Rhynchocephalia, and Pro-
terosauria. Pp. xxviii. 309. 69 Woodcuts. [With
Systematic Index, and Alphabetical Index of Genera
and Species, including Synonyms.] 1888, 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Part II. Containing the Orders Ichthyopterygia and
Sauropterygia. Pp. xxi. 307. 85 Woodcuts. [With
Systematic Index, and Alphabetical Index of Genera
and Species, including Synonyms.] 1889, 8vo. 7s. 6d.

20 LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF THE

Part III. Containing the Order Chelonia. Pp. xviii.,
239. 53 Woodcuts. [With Systematic Index, and
Alphabetical Index of Genera and Species, including
Synonyms.] 1889, 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Part IV. Containing the Orders Anomodontia, Ecaudata,
Caudata, and Labyrinthodontia; and Supplement.
Pp. xxiii, 295. 66 Woodcuts. [With Systematic
Index, Alphabetical Index of Genera and Species,
including Synonyms, and Alphabetical Index of
Genera and Species to the entire work.] 1890, 8vo.
ts. 6d.

Catalogue of the Fossil Fishes in the British Museum (Natural
History). By Arthur Smith Woodward, LL.D., F.R.S.,
F.G.8., &e. :—

Part I. Containing the Elasmobranchii. Pp. xlvii.,
474, 13 Woodcuts and 17 Plates. [With Alphabetical
Index, and Systematic Index of Genera and Species. ]
1889, 8vo. 21s.

Part II. Containing the Elasmobranchii (Acanthodii),
Holocephali, Ichthyodorulites, Ostracodermi, Dipnoi,
and Teleostomi (Crossopterygii and Chondrostean
Actinopterygii). Pp. xliv., 567. 58 Woodcuts and
16 Plates. [With Alphabetical Index, and Systematic
Index of Generaand Species.] 1891, 5vo. 21s.

Part III. Containing the Actinopterygian Teleostomi
of the Orders Chondrostei (concluded), Protospondyli,
Aetheospondyli, and Isospondyli (in part). Pp. xlii.,
544. 45 Woodcuts and 18 Plates. [With Alphabetical
Index, and Systematic Index of Genera and Species. ]
1895, 8vo. 21s.

Part IV. Containing the Actinopterygian Teleostomi of
the Suborders Isospondyli (in part), Ostariophysi,
Apodes, Percesoces, Hemibranchii, Acanthopterygii,
and Anacanthini. Pp. xxxix., 636. 22 Woodcuts
and 19 Plates. [With Alphabetical Index, and
Systematic Index of Genera and Species.] 1901,
8vo. 21s.

Systematic List of the Edwards Collection of British Oligocene
and Eocene Mollusca in the British Museum (Natural
History), with references to the type-specimens from
similar horizons contained in other collections belonging
to the Geological Department of the Museum. By Richard
Bullen Newton, F.G.S. Pp. xxviii., 365. [With table of
Families and Genera, Bibliography, Correlation-table,
Appendix, and Alphabetical Index.] 1891, 8vo. 6s.

Catalogue of Tertiary Mollusca in the Department of Geology,
British Museum (Natural History). Part I. The Austra-
lasian Tertiary Mollusca. By George F. Harris, F.G.8., &e.
Pp. xxvi., 407. 8 Plates. [With Table of Families, Genera,
and SubGenera, and Index.] 1897, 8vo. 10s.

BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY). 21

Catalogue of the Fossil Cephalopoda in the British Museum
(Natural History) :—

Part I. Containing part of the Suborder Nautiloidea, con-
sisting of the families Orthoceratide, Endoceratide,
Actinoceratide, Gomphoceratide, Ascoceratide,
Poterioceratid, Cyrtoceratide, and Supplement. By
Arthur H. Foord, F.G.S. Pp. xxxi., 344. 51 Woodcuts.
[ With Systematic Index, and Alphabetical Index of
Genera and Species, including Synonyms.] 1888,
8vo. 10s. 6d.

Part Il. Containing the remainder of the Suborder
Nautiloidea, consisting of the families Lituitide,
Trochoceratide, Nautilide, and Supplement. By
Arthur H. Foord, F.G.S. Pp. xxviii., 407. 86 Wood-
cuts. [With Systematic Index, and Alphabetical
Index of Genera and Species, including Synonyms. ]
1891, 8vo. lds.

Part 11]. Containing the Bactritide, and part of the
Suborder Ammonoidea. By Arthur H. Foord, Ph.D.,
F.G.S., and George Charles Crick, A.R.S.M., F.G.S.
Pp. xxxiii., 303. 146 Woodcuts. [With Systematic
Index of Genera and Species, and Alphabetical Index. ]
1897, 8vo. 12s. 6d.

List of theTypes and Figured Specimens of Fossil Cephalopoda.
in the British Museum (Natural History). By G. C. Crick,
F.G.8. Pp. 103. [With Index.] 1898, 8vo. 2s. 6d.

A Catalogue of British Fossil Crustacea, with their Synonyms
and the Range in Time of each Genus and Order. By
Henry Woodward, F.R.S. Pp. xii, 155. [With an
Alphabetical Index.] 1877, 8vo. 5s.

Catalogue of the Fossil Bryozoa in the Department of
Geology, British Museum (Natural History) :—

The Jurassic Bryozoa. By J. W. Gregory, D.Sc., F.G.S.,
F.Z.S. Pp. [viii.,] 239 : 22 Woodcuts and 11 Plates.
[With List of Species and Distribution, Bibliography,
Index, and Explanation of Plates.] 1896, 8vo. 10s.

The Cretaceous Bryozoa. Vol. I. By J. W. Gregory,
D.Sc., F.G.S., F.Z.S. Pp. xiv., 457: 64 Woodcuts
and 17 Plates. [With Index and Explanation of
Plates.] 1899, 8vo. 16s.

22 LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF THE

Catalogue of the Blastoidea in the Geological Department of
the British Museum (Natural History), with an account of
the morphology and systematic position of the group, and
a revision of the genera and species. By Robert Etheridge,
jun., of the Department of Geology, British Museum
(Natural History), and P. Herbert Carpenter, D.Sc., F.R.S.,
F.L.S. (of Eton College). Pp. xv.,322. 20 Plates. [With
Preface by Dr. H. Woodward, Table of Contents, General
Index, Explanations of the Plates, &c.] 1886, 4to. 25s.

The Genera and Species of Blastoidea, with a List of the
Specimens in the Britisk Museum (Natural History). By
F, A. Bather, M.A., F.G.8., of the Geological Department.
Pp. x., 70. 1 Woodeut. 1899, 8vo. 3s.

Catalogue of the Palzozoic Plants in the Department of
Geology and Paleontology, British Museum (Natural
History). By Robert Kidston, F.G.S. Pp. viii., 288.
[With a list of works quoted, and an Index.] 1886,
Svo. 5s.

Catalogue of the Mesozoic Plants in the Department of
Geology, British Museum (Natural History). By
A. C. Seward, M.A., F.R.S., F.G.S., University Lecturer
in Botany and Fellow of Emanuel College, Cambridge :—

Part I. The Wealden Flora. Part I. Thallophyta—
Pteridophyta. Pp. xxxviii., 179. 17 Woodcuts and
11 Plates. [With Preface by Dr. Woodward, Alpha-
betical Index, Explanations of the Plates, &c.] 1894,
8vo. 10s.

Part I]. The Wealden Flora. Part II. Gymnosperme.
Pp. viii., 259. 9 Woodcuts and 20 Plates. [With
Alphabetical Index, Explanations of the Plates, &c.]
1895, 8vo. 15s.

Part III. The Jurassic Flora. Part I. The Yorkshire
Coast. Pp. xii, 341. 53 Woodcuts and 21 Plates.
[With Preface by Dr. Woodward, Alphabetical Index
Explanations of the Plates, &c.] 1900, 8vo. 20s.

GUIDE-BOOKS.
(To be obtained only at the Museum.)

A General Guide to the British Museum (Natural History)
Cromwell Road, London, 8.W. With 31 Woodcuts, 2
Plans, 2 views of the ‘building, and an illustrated cover.
Pp. 97... 4901, 8y¥0..3¢.

Guide to the Galleries of Mammalia in the Department of
Zoology of the British Museum (Natural History). 7th
Edition. Pp. 126. 65 Woodcuts and 4 Plans. Index.
1902, 8vo. 6d.

BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL HISTORY). 23

Guide to the Galleries of Reptiles and Fishes in the Depart-
ment of Zoology of the British Museum (Natural History).
4th Edition. Pp. iv.,119. 101 Woodcuts. Index. 1898. 8vo. 6d.
(Out of print.)

Guide to the Shell and Starfish Galleries (Mollusca, Polyzoa,
Brachiopoda, Tunicata, Kchinoderma, and Worms),
Department of Zoology, British Museum (Natural History).
New Edition. Pp. iv., 130. 125 Woodcuts, Plan, and
Indexes. 1901, 8vo. 6d.

Guide to the Coral Gallery (Protozoa, Porifera or Sponges,
Hydrozoa, and Anthozoa) in the Department of Zoology,
British Museum (Natural History). Pp. [iv.,] 73.
82 Illustrations, Plan, and Index, 1902, 8vo. 1s.

A Guide to the Fossil Mammals and Birds in the Department
of Geology and Paleontology in the British Museum
(Natural History). 7th Edition. [By Henry Woodward. |
Pp. xii., 103. 116 Woodcuts. [With List of Illustrations,
Table of Stratified Rocks, and Index.] 1896, 8vo. 6d.
(Out of print.)

A Guide to the Fossil Reptiles and Fishes in the Department
of Geology and Paleontology in the British Museum
(Natural History). [By Henry Woodward.] Pp. xiv.,
129: 165 Woodcuts. [With List of Illustrations, Table
of Stratified Rocks, and Index.] 1896, 8vo. 6d.

A Guide to the Fossil Invertebrates and Plants in the
Department of Geology and Paleontology in the British
Museum (Natural History), [By Henry Woodward. ]
Pp. xvi., 158. 182 Woodcuts. [With List of Illustrations,
Table of Stratified Rocks, Introduction, and Index.] 1897,
8vo. Ls.

The same, in two parts :—

Part I. Mollusca to Bryozoa. Pp. xii., 64. 107 Wood-
cuts. [With List of Illustrations, Table of Stratified
Rocks, and Introduction.] 1897, 8vo. 6d.

Part II. Insecta to Plants, &c. Pp. ix., 64*-158.
Woodcuts 108-182. [With List of [Illustrations and
Index to the two parts.] 1897, Svo. 6d.

Guide to Sowerby’s Models of British Fungi in the Depart-
ment of Botany, British Museum (Natural History). By
Worthington G. Smith, F.L.S. Pp. 82. 93 Woodcuts.
With Table of Diagnostic Characters, and Index.
[Second Edition.] 1898, 8vo. 4d.

Guide to the British Mycetozoa exhibited in the Department
of Botany, British Museum (Natural History). By Arthur
Lister, F.L.S. Pp. 42. 44 Woodcuts. Index. 1895,

8vo. 3d.

24 BRITISH MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS (NATURAL HISTORY).

A Guide to the Mineral Gallery of the British Museum
(Natural History). [By L. Fletcher, M.A., F.R.S.] Pp. 32.
Plan. 1900, 8vo. 1d.

The Student’s Index to the Collection of Minerals, British
Museum (Natural History). [By L. Fletcher, M.A., F.R.S.]
Pp. 34. With a Plan of the Mineral Gallery. 1899,
8vo. 2d.

An Introduction to the Study of Minerals, with a Guide to
the Mineral Gallery of the British Museum (Natural
History). By L. Fletcher, M.A., F.R.S. Pp. 123.
41 Woodcuts. With Plan of the Mineral Gallery and
Index. 1897, 8vo. 6d.

An Introduction to the Study of Rocks. By L. Fletcher, M.A.,
F.R.S. Pp.118. [With plan of the Mineral Gallery, Table
of Contents, and Index.] 1898, 8vo. 6d.

An Introduction to the Study of Meteorites, with a List of
the Meteorites represented in the Collection. By L.
Fletcher, M.A., F.R.S., &c. Pp. 95. [With a Plan of the
Mineral Gallery, and an Index to the Meteorites repre-
sented in the Collection.] 1896, 8vo. 6d.

EK. RAY LANKESTER,
Director.
British Museum
(Natural History),
Cromwell Road,
London, 8.W.

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