280 
Q. Castaneus, subtus dilutior, gutture albicantiore, remigum po- 
gontis interne nigricantibus. 
Long. tota 5-5, ale 3-0, caudze 2°3. 
Hab. In rep. Equator. 
Mus. P.L.S. 
Four ex. No. 2270, “o¢. Irides hazel; bill blue; legs and feet 
dark: in stomach, insects and vegetable matter: found in the top of 
a tree in the thick bush.” No. 2152, “9 by diss. ; bill black above, 
blue below; legs and feet blue.” 
This Becard is distinct from any of those enumerated in my Syn- 
opsis of these birds (P. Z.S. 1857, p. 67). It differs from all the 
Bathmiduri (Sect. D) in wanting the broad white terminations to the 
tail-feathers, and I am inclined to consider P. cinereus its nearest 
ally. The second primary of the male is of the usual abnormal cha- 
racter. It is shorter by 0°85 (inch) than the first, and slightly bifid 
at the extremity. 
49. ATTILA TORRIDUS, sp. Nov. 
Ferrugineo-rufus : uropygio et corpore subtus dilutioribus et pre- 
cipue in gutture et ventre imo magis citrinis : alis fusco-nigri- 
cantibus rufo limbatis, secundariis dorso proximis omnino rufis : 
cauda unicolore rufa: rostro et pedibus nigris. 
Long. tota 80, ale 4°0, caudze 3-5, rostri a rictu 1:2. 
Hab. In rep. Equat. 
Mus. P.L.S. ; 
Three ex. “ Irides hazel; bill black ; legs and feet blue. Seen 
high in the interior of a large tree.” 
This Aétila is most nearly allied to 4. thamnophiloides (Spix), of 
the species with which I am acquainted*, but distinguishable by it s 
longer and rather stronger bill, the much lighter rufous colouring 
above (which in 4. thamnophiloides is chestnut), and lemon-yellow 
belly. The wings are also considerably longer. 
50. FLUVICOLA ATRIPENNIS, sp. Nov. 
Alba: striga per oculos, alis, et cauda nigris, secundariis alarum 
anguste, rectricibus late albo terminatis : interscapulio pallide 
cinereo: rostro et pedibus nigris : tectricibus subalaribus albis. 
Long. tota 5:5, alee 3°0, caudze 2°5. 
Hab. In rep. Equator. 
Mus. P.L.S. 
Obs. Affinis F. climacure, ex Brasilia, sed alis intense nigris, 
secundariis albo limbatis, interscapulio dilutiore et tectricibus sub- 
alaribus albis diversa. 
Several ex. ‘‘ Irides hazel ; bill, legs, and feet black. Very com- 
mon everywhere, particularly on the road, feeding on the ground 
and perching on the fences. Very sprightly in action, carrying the 
head erect, and constantly wagging the tail up and down like a Wag- 
tail (Motacilla).” 
* For a list of other species of 4¢/ila, see P. Z. S. 1859, p. 41. 
