474 Messrs. Salvin and Sclatcr^s Index of the 



2. Ornithologische Beobachtungen. J. fiir Orn. 1870, pp. 

 84-88. 



Contains sundry notes on (Edicnemus crepitans, Milvus re- 

 galis, and Fulica atra, and also a description of a hybrid between 

 the Common and Muscovy Ducks. 



3. Abnormitdten aus meiner ornithulogischen Sammlung. J. 

 fur Orn. 1870, pp. 88-91. 



Treats of certain abnormal structures, albinisms, melanisms, 

 and varieties of coloration in certain specimens contained in the 

 author's collection. 



4. Bibliograplda Ornithologica Helvetia. Bull. Soc. Orn. 

 Suisse, ii. pp. 89-119. 



The author first gives a catalogue of works of reference relating 

 to Swiss ornithology, arranged under the following heads : — 

 Fauna helvetica, Fauna topographica, Fauna cantonalis, and Varia. 

 Then follows ' Specielle Ornithologie,' where each Swiss species, 

 arranged according to the system of Meyer and Wolf, is re- 

 corded, with references to works wherein the species is mentioned. 

 A useful compilation to those studying Swiss ornithology. 



Stoliczka, Dr. F. 



A Contribution to Malayan Ornithology. J. A. S. B. 1870, 

 pt. ii. p. 277. 



lu this important paper the author gives an account of a 

 collection of about 300 specimens made by a collector during a 

 month's excursion into the interior of the province Wellesley, 

 just opposite Penang, which has hitherto been little explored. 

 Ninety-five species are enumerated, and many critical remarks 

 on range, affinities, and other points arc given. Several im- 

 perfectly known species are redescribed. (Concerning this paper, 

 see Lord Walden's critique, antea, p. 158.) 



Streets, T. Hale. 



Remarks on Huxley* s Classification of Birds. Proc. Ac. N. Sc. 

 Phil. 1870, pp. 84-88. 



In the introductory remarks of this paper are some singular 

 misstatements. Prof. Huxley certainly makes great use of the 

 bones of the palate in dividing birds into groups ; but these 

 characters are not applied till after the main divisions have 



