110 I. iJlMA. 



The collectors have very often hcürd the notes of this or the larger 

 species (C. cantans). I would here remark that the distinctness of 

 these two forms is exceedingly doul^tful. 



V. Regulus crislatus orienlalis, Hoci>. 

 =■ R. japonicus, P'p. 



Kiku-itaclaki. 



This is said to he not uncommon on the island. A single 

 specimen, a female, was ohtained Fehr. 28th. 



10. Parus minor, T. & s. 



Sliijiukara. 



This species was found common in pine-forests. A single female 

 specimen was secured on Fehr. 19th. 



11. Parus varius, T. & s. 



Yaniagara. 



Common in hushes. Seven specimens, all males, were ohtained 

 on Fehr. 21st and March 2nd. 



i'2. Corvus macrorhynchus, Wagi. 



Haöliibutügarayu. 



The c()llectors hrought home two specimens of the Oriental 

 Raven. In gloss of plumage and in having grey hases to feathers, 

 they agree perfectly with the two races known to occur in Japan, 

 viz., C. luacrorJnjndnis japo}iensis of Hondo and C. macrorltyiichus levail- 

 lanti of Loo-choo. In size of hody they are decidedly smaller 

 than the former, a.pproaching the latter. The measurements are as 

 follows : 



