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similar situations to its relative L. lahtora ; its eggs, althono-h 

 much smaller, are very like those of the latter, both in shape 

 and colour. 



65. Lanius vittatus, Valenc. 



? . Length 7*2 inches, expanse 10, wing 3*25, tail 3-18, 

 tarsus '75, bill at gape '87, bill at front 'o. 



The Bay-backed Shrike is very plentiful, and is a perma- 

 nent resident, breeding from April to June. Its eggs, 

 although small, are of the true Shrike-like type. 



66. Lanius cristatus, Valenc. 



Length 7*8 inches, expanse 10-2, wing 3-36, tail 3-57, 

 tarsus '8, bill at gape -75, bill at front -43. 



The Brown Shrike is very rare, a single specimen only 

 having been obtained at Mhow on the 2nd October, 1881. 



67. Tephrodornis pondicerianus (Gm.). 



^. Length 6-8 inches, expanse 10, wing 3-52, tail 2*7, 

 tarsus "75, bill at front '61. 



The Wood-Shrike is very common ; it is a permanent resi- 

 dent. Examj)les were taken at Mhow and Manpore in March, 

 May, October, and December. 



68. Lalage sykesi (Strickl.). 



The Black-headed Cuckoo-Shrike is rare, and only occurs 

 in the cold season. 



69. Graucalus macei. Less. 

 Length 11 '5 inches, wing 6*4, tail 4*8. 



The Large Cuckoo-Shrike is common in the cold season, 

 but does not occur during the rains. 



70. Pericrocotus peregrinus (Linn.). 



Length 6" 12 inches, expanse 7*46, wing 2' 78, tail 3*4, 

 tarsus "5, bill at gape 'SO, bill at front •31. 



The Small Minivet is very common ; it is a permanent 

 resident, and breeds during June and July. The nest is a 

 very neat cup, built in the fork of a tree, and is rather diffi- 

 cult to find. The eggs are three in number. 



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