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big trees, securely hidden away from likely enemies, very few Ool- 
ogists have been successful in getting this little bird to betray its 
nest. It is only when you see the hen, artlessly, in her periginations, 
suddenly disappear among thick mosses, that you may deem fairly 
accurately that an opportunity may have presented itself, of learning 
a few lessons on nidification of this little Warbler. This Culicipeta 
is about 4% inches. Colour of its plumage is olive-green with a 
yellowish tinge ; underparts are yellow. This species is more readi- 
ly distinguished from other small birds (Warblers and Flowerpeck- 
ers) by the broad black streak over the eyes, together with bright 
Siskin yellow breast and beneath; yellowish green cheeks and 
neck ; it has feathers edged with green. In habits this bird re- 
minds us, at times of Flycatchers, also in shape of its bill, not a 
little. 
We have examined a few of these puzzling little birds, should it 
be desired to push enquiries further, without fear of confusion ; the 
typical marks mentioned in their more popular (English) names will 
help, the more readily to distinguish species not figured. We will 
pass Abrornis group of Warblers accordingly, and turn our attention 
to the little Gold Crest. 
GENUS REGULUS 
These pretty little birds are not unlike the Gold Crests of 
Europe. Bright flame coloured crest shows out more distinctly. 
Bill is more conic than the Warblers we have been examining, in 
which respect these birds approach some of the Tits. Bill is short, 
straight, inclined to be conical in shape ; nares protected by a few 
stiff plumages ; tail of 10 feathers. 
(580) Recutus Himanayensis, Himalayan Fire-Crest, or the 
Gold Crest as it is commonly called. Little difficulty will be ex- 
perienced in making out this interesting little bird. Himalayan Fire- 
Crest is more frequently seen in spring, in Darjeeling, usually among 
the bushes and trees by the side of the road. It seems to keep a 
little distance away from where a more lively group of willow- 
warblers, tits, flowerpeckers and smaller flycatchers are feeding, and 
entertaining themselves. Gold-Crest is solitary in habits. I saw 
a pair of these birds frequently, last May, on side of the lower road 
leading to the house. Gold-Crest is nearly as tame as the Willow- 
Warbler, with which it occasionally mixes and appears to be on the 
best of terms with small birds about the place. Though Parus monticol- 
us, Green-backed Tit rather annoys and upsets its equilibrium at times, 
by its rough and ready manners, one must admit that it is always 
well meant, Fire-crest consequently prefers a quiet little, matter of 
