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large rhomboidal dorsal patches of the same bright colour. On 
the stimulus diminishing, these points of colour become a dull 
ashen gray, turning to a pale horny gray with death. The 
females have similar markings, only in a very inconspicuous 
degree. 
I failed to find any examples of this reptile in the north or 
west of the country to which this Paper refers. 
The so-called Chameleon I found no examples of. I 
obtained a green Calotis, and two examples of Gecko, one 
about seven inches in length. ; 
Of snakes I only saw three species, viz., the Rat Snake 
(Zamenis mucosus), Russell’s Viper (Vipera russelli), and the 
Green Whip-snake (Dryophis mycterizans). I specially looked 
for Cobras, but without success. Russell’s Viper, on the other 
hand, is comparatively common. 
As regards the bird distribution, I have thought it desirable 
to supply a list* in which I have detailed the distribution, as 
it is of interest to note the exact localities for future reference. 
Before passing to this list I would draw attention to certain 
points of special interest that appear to me to be worthy of 
more than a brief catalogue notice. 
The curious distribution of one Fan-tailed Flycatcher 
(Rhipidura albifrontata) is singular. I found it did not occur 
east of Monaragala or north of Kebilitte, though in 1906 I 
found it breeding freely at Pottuvil. On my present explora- 
tion I observed it at a place called Kobaragoda, south of 
Okanda in Panawa Pattu, and frcm thence still further south 
to Kumuna, on the Kumbukkan river. It was not seen north 
of Siyambala-anduwa, nor in any part of the country round 
the “* Westminster Abbey” hills, thus indicating a piece of 
country of limited extent touching the sea south of Okanda 
and forming a strip running intc Monaragala. From here it 
passes to the Lunagalla hills, and thence right up to Bandara- 
wela and into Haputale, where it may be found up to 4,000 
feet. 
I have found it resting at Miriabedde estate, at about 3,800 
feet altitude. Again I have found it in abundance in the 



* Appendix C. 
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