Himalayan and Kashmiri Birds 



closely scrutinised. The upper plumage is 

 earthy-brown, with darker markings on the 

 head. The lower parts are white tinged with 

 grey on the breast. There is a ring of white 

 feathers round the eye. 



This bird is nowhere common. It is rare 

 at Simla and Dharmsala. Fairly common at 

 Naini Tal and Almora. 



It may be difficult to distinguish this bird 

 from the Sooty Flycatcher (64). It is a Httle 

 larger than No. 64 and the edges of the flight 

 feathers have paler edges, the bill is a little 

 longer. This is a commoner bird than No. 64. 



69. Alseonax ruficaudatus : The Rufous- 

 tailed Flycatcher. F. 589, J. 307, —I. W. K. 



Dull olive-brown above. Tail chestnut. 

 Lower plumage pale earthy-brown. 



This inconspicuous bird is nowhere common. 

 I have not noticed it at Simla, Mussoorie, or 

 Naini Tal : but it has been recorded from 

 Kumaun. I have seen it at Gulmarg. At 

 Dharmsala it is found up to 6000 feet. 



70. Culicicapa ceylonensis : The Grey- 

 headed Flycatcher. F. 592, J. 295, +1. E. 

 W. K. 



Head, neck and breast grey. Wings and 

 tail brown. Back dull yellow. Lower plumage 

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