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Alas ! Since writing the above notes I have to record the 

 death of my httle larkHng.* He fell a victim to an avian Hun 

 as have several other birds this season. It is strans'e what 

 delight some birds take in strafing any new-comer in their 

 aviary; whether introduced or born there seems to make no 

 difference. Unfortunately in a large aviary nothing can be 

 done to prevent it, as it is impossible to catch up any individual 

 bird, and one hesitates about using a shot gun, where many 

 valuable birds are about. 



The Finch-Larks, at the time of writing (June 20th) are 

 I believe incubating another clutch of eggs, but I have not yet 

 located the nest. 



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The Private Importation of Indian Birds. 



By Wesley T. Page, F.Z.S. Etc. 

 (Continued from page 702). 



Fruitsuckers : Of these, three species were imported 

 alive, namely the Gold-fronted, and Hardwick's, also the Black- 

 crested "^'ellow Bulbul, most of whom did well, though there 

 were several Hardwick's which arrived in very bad condition. 

 These, in spite of every care, succuml)e(l though lingering on 

 for some weeks. 



Gold-Fronted Green Fruitsucker : (Chloropsis auri- 

 frons) : This species is gloriously beautiful; it is also of a tame 

 and confiding nature and makes a delightful pet. It is a well 

 known species and has been illustrated in colours in a back num- 

 ber of " Bird Notes." Once established, it is hardy, and can be 

 successfully wintered out of doors during any ordinary winter. 



Eight of this species arrived alive with different consign- 

 ments, and of these six have found homes in the aviaries of 

 members. 



Description : Forehead and fore-crown rich orange-yel- 

 low; lores, eye region, ear-coverts and lower throat black; chin, 

 cheeks, moustachial streaks, and upper throat rich purplish 

 blue; lesser wing-coverts and bend of wing intense verdigris- 

 blue ; remainder of plumage brilliant green, tinged in parts with 

 old gold. Beak black; feet plumbeous. 



*The young bird was fully independent of its parents before the tragedy. 



