A Unique Consignment of Indian Birds. 205 



Deongos: The Kacket-tailed (Di^scmurus paradiseas), White- 

 bellied (D. Gccrulescens), .and Hair -crest (Chibia hotteri.tutta), all excel- 

 lent mimics and make tame and interesting pets (vide next page). 



Baebets: These include the Blue-cheeked, Coppersmith, and 

 Small 'Ceylon. 



BuxTiKGs: Several very rare species are included here: — 

 The Pine (Emheriza lauGoceqjImla), White -capped (E. stemarti), Black- 

 crested (Melophus melanicfertis) Eastern Meadow (E. alracltcyi), and 

 Grey-headed (E. fucata). 



Among others, including many popular favourites, I 

 may mention in passing: 



Ashy-crowned and Black-bellied Finch-larks, Sikliini Siskin, 

 Malabar Starling (semi-ablino), Shamas, Dyals, Spotted-wings, 

 Mynah.s, Black-necked Grackles, Wandei'ing and Blue Tree Pies, 

 YelloAv-tli.roated Sparrow, Cinnamon Tree Sparrow, Jerdon's and 

 Black-th.roated Accentors, Tree and Rufous-throated Pijnts, Maroon 

 and Black-li.eaded Orioles, Little Stints, I^arge Pratincole, Blood 

 Pheasants, etc. ■ • 



I have omitted to mention the Pied Bush -Chat (Pralincola 

 caprata) and Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch {Sitta ca:-tnneivenins), both 

 rare and delightful s}iccies. 



I regret that fuller details are not possible in the space 

 at my disjjosal, but hope to refer to some of them again at 

 an early date. Insectile mixture, live food, ripe fruit, and 

 milk sop would meet the needs of all the species named in. 

 these note^, except the few hard-bills, which would, of course 

 require seed. 



In conclusion, I certainly hope the many rare species 

 noted herein, will enjoy a long life in the Hoddam 'Castle 

 Aviaries, and that in the not distant future many of them may 

 reproduce their kind. 



To he continue^.. 



Birds in and about the Station (Bakloh, Punjab). 



By Capt. G. A. Perreau, F.Z.S. 

 Continued from page 171. 

 Nuthatches : There is one fairly common Nut- 

 hatch {Sitta cinnamomeiventris), a resident between about 

 5,500 and 8,000 feet. It may come down a little lower in 

 winter and go liiulier in sunanier. It is a nice looking bird, 

 but I know little about it except that there are young about 

 in early June. Upper plumage slaty-blue; a black band 



