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Gen. XVIII. SYLVIA. Lath. 



I. Sub-gen : Salicaria. Selhy. 



62 sp. t Sylvia phragmitis. Bechst. The Sedge-warbler. 

 Calamodijta „ „ Bonap. 



Nest. May, in tansjled weeds or bushes, near a stream. 



Eggs. 5-6, pale yellowish brown, slightly mottled or streaked with darker greyish brown. 



62 a 



62 5 



62 c 



63 sp. t Sylvia arundinacea. Lath. Tlie Reed-warbler. 

 Ccdamolierjpe „ Boie. 



Nest. April — May, attached to weeds or branches of shrubs, near the water's-edge. 

 Eggs. 4-5, greenish white, blotched with brown and olive- green. 



63 



63 3 



63 c 



