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Buda Adam says that it nests among the pines, and he has never 

 found them breeding in the low country. We saw them in 

 the oak-woods at Sztana, near Klausenburg, on the 10th June, 



*90. TuRDUs PILARIS, L. Fcnyo Rigo (Pine-Thrush). 



Most of the authorities whom we have been able to consult 

 agree in saying that this bird remains the whole year, or, at 

 all events, that some of them breed in the country. Herr v. 

 Pelzeln informs us that it is very likely to be found breeding 

 in Transylvania, as it has done so regularly for the last three 

 years in Moravia. The breeding- range of this species appears 

 to be extending in a southerly direction. Herr Buda Adam 

 is quite certain that it nests, and says that be has seen them 

 in companies during the summer months among the pine- 

 woods. He is quite sure it was no other bird. 



^91. TuRDUs iLiACUS (L.). Veres Rigo (Red Thrush). 

 Bather rare, and only to be found in autumn and winter. 

 Danford saw both this and the preceding species at Hatzeg. 



^92. TuRDUs Musicus, L. Enekl'6 Rigo ; SzUrke Rigo {Grey 

 Thrush). 



Common everywhere, especially among vineyards in autumn. 

 It does not winter in the country. 



*93. MoNTicoLA CYANUS (L.). Kek Rigo (Blue Thrush). 



Very rare. Bieltz says it was obtained by Herr Stetter at 

 Offenbanya ; and it has also been met with among the ravines 

 near Cronstadt. 



*94. MoNTicoLA SAXATiLis (L.). KoviRigo. 



Not uncommon in. most rocky mountain districts, and in 

 summer to be found on the highest peaks. We came across 

 them in the plain near Klopotiva, at the base of the Hatzeg 

 mountains. This was in April, and they had evidently 

 just arrived. Herr W. Hausmann, writing of this species, 

 says : — " They often nest in the hollows of limestone rocks, 

 the nest being composed of dried grasses, feathers, and wool, 

 somewhat carelessly made, and containing four to six eggs. 

 They come generally in the end of April or beginning of May. 

 There seem to be more cocks than hens," 



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