THE BIRDS OF INDIA. 



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The ^reen avadavat is found in Central India, keeping 

 to the woods, where it assembles in considerable numbers, 

 except during the actual season for breeding, when it 

 separates into pairs. 



The nest and eggs resemble those of a common avadavat. 



Nutmeg Bird. — On tlie upper surface the colour of the 

 plumage is brown, deeper on the head and neck, and in- 

 clining to whitish yellow on the rump ; the throat, breast. 



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and flanks are white, covered with numerous zigzag bars 

 of black ; the bill and legs are lead colour. In total length 

 this little bird measures 4^ inches, H of which go to the 

 tail. 



It is of common occurrence in Northern India, but of 

 local distribution. The nest, which is very large, and 

 usually built in thorny bushes, contains five or six eggs. 



A curious feature in the natural history of this little bird 



