74 ^ Calif orman Aviary and ils hiDiatcs. 



2 Rufous-lailed Grass Finches (Batliilda rujicaiida). 



2 Black Siskins (Chrysoniitris alrata). 



2 Red-eared Bulbuls (Otocompsa jocasa). 



1 Paradise Whydah ( c? ) (Sfeganura paradisca). 



1 Pin-tailed Whydah {(^) (Vidua principalis). 



2 Crimson Finches (N eochmia phaeton). 



2 Arkansas Goldfinches (Asiraga}inu.<! psaltria psaliria). 



2 White-bellied Plumed Ground Doves ( Loplwpliaps leiicugastcr). 



2 Diamond Doves (Gcopclia cuneata). 



2 English Goldfinches (Carduciis elegans). 

 2 ,, Bullfinches (Pyrrliuhi curopaca). 



2 ,, Greenfinches (Ligiiriiiiis clitoris). 



2 ,, Siskins (c?) (Chrysoniitris spinus). 



2 ,, Lesser Redpolls (Acanthis rufescens). 



2 ,, Chaffinches (c?) (FringiUa coclcbs). 



2 ,, Grey Linnets (Liiwta cannabina). 



I ,, Brambling {S) (FringiUa moniijri)igiUa). 



I ,, Robin (c?) (Erithacus rubecula). 



*4 Luzon Quail (Turnix ivhiteheadi). 



I \'irginia Rail (Ralliis virginianus). 



All the birds mentioned above are pairs, unless otherwise 

 noted. 



Brazilian Cardinals : These, thoui^h I am sure they 

 are a true pair, have never attempted to l)reed. They are very 

 well behaved, and 1 have never seen them molest any bird in the 

 aviary. 



Pekin Robins : These built a nest in a privet bush last 

 Alay and laid two es^gs, which were found on the .ground two 

 days later. They have started nests several times since, but 

 never finished one. 



Avadavats : These have built several nests in the nest- 

 boxes and have laid eggs, but have never succeeded in rearing; 

 any young. 



There are apparently two kinds of these birds. One is 

 what we know as the Avadavat and the other is almost as large 

 again. Both are imported here in large numbers and are 

 called Strawberry Finches by the dealers. I have both kinds, 

 and can distinguish no difference except in the size. Perhaps 

 someone can enlighten me on the subject. 



* Whitehead's Bustard-Quail.— Ed, 



