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laity also have always regarded it as such. 

 The source of confusion, however, is the 

 native name. The Himalayan Whistling 

 Thrush may be called the true Kastura, for 

 it is known only by that name throughout 

 its long range of distribution. The Grey- 

 winged Ouzel, bears the following local 

 names — Kastura, Kasturi, Kuljet and 

 Patariya masaicha. For the sake of conveni- 

 ence I shall call the former (Himalayan 

 Whistlmg Thrush) Kastura and the latter 

 (Grey-winged Ouzel) Kasturi. 



Mingling its liquid voice with the laugh- 

 ing music of springs and cascades, the 

 Kastura lives in the valleys of the Hima- 

 layas. The Englishman calls it the Hima- 

 layan Whistling Thrush. The 

 layan pre-dominant note in its song is 



Whistling g^ yppy ^^Q^ clear and powerful 

 whistle — plaintive but loud. Its 

 outward appearance is in keeping with its 

 excellent voice. Amidst the luxuriant flora 

 of the Himalayas, Nature has added to her 

 own glory by providing this bird with a 



