Records of Birds which have bred in Captivity. 107 



While it is perfectly hardy and can Ije wintered out of 

 doors with impunity, the hens need watching in the spring, 

 especially if it be a cold one and nesting operations are com- 

 menced, or there will be losses from egg-binding. 



Their treatment is of the simplest description, they thrive 

 on the usual seed menu, and many broods are reared on this 

 alone, but they are the better for, when feeding young, insectile 

 mixture and a few live insects. 



Though, in pre-war times, almost despised by many 

 because of their connnonness and cheapness, nevertheless, they 

 are also deservedly sought after Iw many, as it is not only one 

 of the most entertaining among all imported species, but also 

 one of the best, if not the best, aviary bird. 



One could yarn on indefinitely and interestingly of this 

 wee plebeian among birds, but it is too well known to call for 

 this, and I will reserve space for rarer species, as this series is 

 getting inordinately lengthy. 



To be continued. 



-<^^-K^ 



Records of Birds which have Bred in Captivity. 



By E. Hopkinson, D.S.O., M.A., M.B. 



For meaning- of abbreviations z'idc pages 58-59 (last vol.) 

 (Cinthiucd from page S2). 



301.— RED-SIDED ECLECTUS Eclcctus pcctoralis W.T.P. 

 1st Drummond, 1912. F.B.C. Medal. B.N. 1912, ^li^. 



c> 



302.— GRAND ECLECTUS £ romtus. W.T.P. 

 Abroad, ist Frenzel jRuss, in iSSi lA.G.B. 

 Hybrids. 



GRAND ECLECTUS x CERAM ECLECTUS. 



Abroad. Hieronymus in 1888. fA.G.B., quoting Ibis. 1890. p. 20. 

 The young were first considered true-bred roratus. 







303.— CERAM ECLECTUS. 



Hybrids. 



See preceding entry. 



