Vol. XVIII. 



1919 



] Cleland, Birds of the Pilliga Scrub, N.S.W, 279 



387. Petrochelidon arid (Lagenoplasfes a. artel). Fairy Martin. — 

 Like the Welcome Swallow, Fairy Martins were only seen near 

 hviman habitations. Their nests were numerous on the walls of 

 houses at Narrabri and Baradine. Their numbers in these localities 

 may be gathered from 79 being counted whilst driving into Narrabri 

 straight to the hotel. 



388. Microeca fascinans (M, /. fascinans). Australian Brown Fly- 

 catcher. ^Odd birds were seen almost throughout the trip, but only 

 16 altogether. 



392. Petroica leggii (P. multicolor coccinea). Scarlet-breasted 

 Robin. — Five birds were seen, though perhaps some of the four 

 undiagnosed female Robins were this species. 



394. Petroica goodenovii {Whiteornis goodenovii qiioyi). Red-capped 

 Robin. — Seven birds were recognized, mostly near Narrabri. Perhaps 

 some of the above four females were this species. 



397. Melanodryas bicolor (M. c. cucullata). Hooded Robin. — One 

 bird seen on Bohena Creek. Iris, bill, and legs black ; pharynx flesh. 

 No entozoa. 



400. Smicrornis brevirostris (S. h. brevirostris). Short-billed Tree- 

 Tit. — Numerous throughout the journey, though, owing to their 

 small size, and the fact that they are not easily disturbed, only 15 

 were counted. Iris white, with a tinge of yellow ; bill light brown ; 

 pharynx flesh-coloured ; legs light brown, but darker than bill. No 

 entozoa. 



418. Eopsaltria australis (?) {E. a. ausiralis ?). Yellow-breasted 

 Shrike-Robin. — A single Yellow Robin, presumably this species, was 

 seen in the Merebene district. 



430. Pachycephala rufiventris (Lewinornis r. rufiventris). Rufous- 

 breasted Whistler. — These birds were heard much more often than 

 seen throughout the journey. Though only 11 were enumerated, 

 giving an estimated minimum population of 726, the actual numbers 

 along the route were considerably greater. Two female birds secured 

 had bills and legs greyish-black ; pharynx greyish-flesh ; irides reddish- 

 brown. One had cestodes in the intestine, the other none. 



436. Rliipidura albiscapa (R. flabellifera alisteri). White-shafted 

 Fantail. — Only two were seen — one 15 miles from Baradine and one 

 near Narrabri. 



442. Rhipidura motacilloides (Lettcocirca t. tricolor). Black-and- 

 White Fantail. — Met with almost throughout the journey, 50 being 

 seen altogether, giving an estimated minimum population for the 

 scrub of 3,300. It is interesting that the same numbers were seen 

 on the outward and inward journeys, suggesting that this method of 

 enumeration is fairly accurate. 



443. Seisura inquieta (5. i. inqtiieta^. Restless Flycatcher. — Only 

 four birds were seen. 



457. Graucalus melanops (Coracina novcehollandice melanops). 

 Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike. — Two seen near Narrabri. 



459. Graucalus mentalis {Coracina r. robusta). Little Cuckoo- 

 Shrike. — Two birds seen on the trip were thought to be this species ; 

 another Graucalus was not specifically allocated. 



