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cruptanthus, and the edges to the primaries are also paler than they 
are in that bird. The rufous collar is often very pronounced in 
this race. 
Colours of soft parts as in the other races. 
Measurements. The largest of the Slaty-headed Scimitar- 
Babblers ; wing from 100 to 110mm. and other measurements in 
proportion. 
Distribution. Western Burma, Chin Hills and Arrakan. 
Nidification. Like that of the last two birds. ‘Two eggs taken 
by Mr. J. M. D. Mackenzie in the Chin Hills and four sent me 
from Arrakan measure about 26 x 19°7 mm. 
Habits. Those of the species. Appears to be found from the 
lowest hills up to about 4,000 feet. 
(202) Pomatorhinus schisticeps pinwilli. 
SHARph’s SLATY-HEADED ScrmiTar-BaBeLer. — 
Pomatorhinus pinwilli Sharpe, Cat. B. M., vii, p. 418 (1883): 
(Simla). 
Vernacular names. None recorded. 
Description. A small race of schisticeps, similar in colour but 
with the chestnut a trifle less deep in colour and with the rufous. 
collar on the nape more pronounced. 
Colours of soft parts as in P. s. schisticeps. 
Measurements. A small bird; wing from 85 to 95 mm., generally 
about 90 to 91 mm. 
Distribution. N.W. Himalayas to Garhwal. 
Nidification and Habits similar to those of the other races. 
(203) Pomatorhinus nuchalis, 
TWEEDDALE’S SCIMITAR-BABBLER. 
Pomatorhinus nuchalis Tweeddale, A. M. N. H., (4) xx, p- 535 (1877 } 
(Thayetmyo); Blanf. & Oates, i, p. 117. 
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Vernacular names. None recorded. 
Description. Resembles a small P. schisticeps, but has the rufous. 
of the neck and sides unstreaked with white. The rufous nuchal 
collar is also more developed. 
Colours of soft parts. Iris pale to golden yellow; eyelid and 
ocular region pale lavender ; bill orange-yellow, only the base and 
gape dusky ; inside of mouth flesh-colour; legs dusky plumbeous ; 
claws horny-brown. 
Measurements. Length about 225 to 235mm.; wing 87 to. 
91 mm. 5 tail about 210 to 220 mm.; tarsus about 30 mm.; culmen 
about 25 mm. 
