OF SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA. 



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Nest. — Cup- shaped, composed of bark, and lined with fine 

 grasses. It has the general appearance of a Robin's nest, but 

 is not so finely built as those of the other species, and ig 

 placed nearer the ground. 



Hooded Robin. 



Eggs. — Three to a sitting, sometimes two. The ground 

 colour is apple-green without spots, or paler green without 

 spots. Length, 0.75 inch ; breadth, 0.6 inch. 



