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however, not so frequently seen, here, occasionally it is observed in 
spring, when it comes to breed, builds its nest among trees about 
the place. It displays much forethought and insight, in hiding 
away its nest, so that the chances of finding one are reduced. Some 
time back I found a pair of these birds building in early part of May, 
near tip of the high branches of the chesnut tree at the head of 
our upper road leading to the house, quite beyond the reach of the 
boldest climber. Nests of this species are fixed, as a rule, to forked 
green twigs, pendent like, as was observed when considering the 
Orioles. The nest is constructed of moss, hair and fine roots. Eggs 
are broad oval, pointed abruptly at the small end. The shell of which 
is fine, having a fair gloss; colour pinkish white, speckled with 
brownish red spots at the large end. The markings get mingled 
and confluent, composed of pale lilac below, brownish red spots. 
This Shrike-Tit is solitary in habits, at times it may be noticed, 
noiselessly, to join a group of small birds in their merry hunt among 
the branches, at such places in Darjeeling where the road runs 
through well wooded parts. It is silent in its movements, as it slips 
from brush-wood where it has been feeding. The Shrike-Tit is not 
a little partial to small ripe berries growing on some of the bushes. 
As it rests, it has a bright cheerful call. Its not unmusical whistle 
is ferquently heard in spring; though the Shrike-Tit itself is often 
unobserved, unless a close search is made in the jungle. In size it 
is 7 inches, plumage of the male, is light plumbeous grey, above ; 
wings and head are black; tertiary feathers chestnut red, which 
form a conspicuous wing patch, this typical mark aids one in dis- 
tinguishing this species; tail is black; beneath, the plumage is 
white; primary quills are tipped with white. 
(610) PreRUTHIUS RUFIVENTER, Rufous-bellied Shrike-Tit, is 
slightly bigger in'size. It is about 74 inches. Now and then it is 
seen in Darjeeling, chiefly, in spring, but it usually seems to prefer a 
lower altitude. Both species of Shrike-Tits are similar in habits, 
and could be confused one with the other, when casually observing 
them from a distance. Colour of the male, rufiventer, above, is dark 
chesnut on the back and upper tail coverts; wings, tail and head 
are black; wings have a ferruginous patch (tips of the secondaries 
and part of the tertiaries; ) breast ashy with golden yellow on the 
sides. 
(614) Liorurix LuTEus, Red-billed Hill-Tit, used to be one of 
the commonest birds in Darjeeling. They are frequently seen, now, 
though not in such numbers, since the undergrowth has been, so 
effectually cleared away. Both species of Liothriz, go to form a 
typical and friendly group of birds. Lufews may be seen throughout 
the year, as it hunts and hops about among the thick bushes; now 
