of Hongkong, Macao, and Canton. 35 



see no further difference to justify a separation ; but there seems 

 a strong tendency towards Parus cinereus of Java. 



35. ZosTEROPS JAPONicus, Temm. Cantonese, "/S7zgor?^-5/^ee." 

 An abundant resident at Hongkong, where it may constantly 



be seen, roaming from tree to tree along the roads in small parties. 

 Its well-blended tints of yellow and green, and the snow-white 

 ring that encircles its sharp black eyes, may be seen to advan- 

 tage by the observer that stands under the tree whereon these 

 sprightly little fellows are exploring the twigs and leaves for 

 small insects. On the 2nd of April I had the good fortune to 

 discover its nest at the end of a bough of a large-leaved tree. It 

 was attached to several leaf-stalks about 8 feet from the ground, 

 and might at first sight have been mistaken for some insect^s 

 nest. It consisted of a small cup, composed of delicate grasses, 

 spider's-web, and moss, and resembled much the nest of a 

 Humming-bird. This pretty little structure contained two clear 

 white eggs, one of which was slightly punctured. The nest and 

 eggs I enclose to Mr. Sclater. 



36. MoTACiLLA BOARULA, Linn. 



I frequently saw this bird, and from meeting individuals with 

 food in the mouth, I feel sure they breed in Hongkong. A male 

 and female, procured in summer plumage, I transmit for com- 

 parison with the European bird*. 



37. MOTACILLA LUZONIENSIS, Scop. 



This bird was pretty abundant in February ; and in March I 

 witnessed the assembling of immense flocks on the tops of the 

 houses, evidently preparing for migrating. A few weeks later 

 they had all gone. 



38. MoTACiLLA OCULARIS, Swiuh. 



A resident species. I enclose a male in complete summer 

 plumage for comparison with the Indian species of the Pied 

 Wagtail group. It greatly resembles M. lugubris, but the grey 

 back in summer is a sure distinction. 



* These examples do not anpear to differ from the European M. hoarula. 

 —P. L. S. 



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