TUEDID^. 



155 



SUB-FAMILY 11 T. 



TiMALIX.E. 



The BcMlers. 



Gen. Chabac. — Bill moderate, with the cuhnen much curved and the sides 

 compressed to the tip, which is generally entire or only slightly emarginated, 

 the gonys long and ascending ; the nostrils basal, and more or less exposed ; 

 the wings short and much rounded ; the tail of various lengths and gra- 

 duated; the tarsi lengthened, robust, and covered usually with an entire 

 scale ; the toes long, strong, and strongly scuteUated above ; the claws 

 more or less long, compressed and acute. 



Fig. 63.— the white- necked babblek. 



{FomatorhiuHS albicoIUs.) 



These birds are found in small flocks in tlie open 

 jungles or in cultivated places round tlie villages of 

 India and Java. They are generally seen on the 

 ground, more especially near the tranks of large 

 trees, searching for various kinds of seeds and in- 

 sects : while thus employed, they continually utter a 

 low chattering noise, which is occasionally changed 

 into a low guttural cry ; but sometimes they may be 



