618 Mr. W. P. Lowe on some 



Culicicapa helianthea. 

 a, b. (^ ad. ; c. ? ad. 



The pretty little Yellow Flycatcher inhabits dense forest 

 and is not at all easy to see. 



Pericrocotus igneus. 



a, h, c, d, e,f, g. S ad.; h. ? ad. 



This series of the Fiery Minivet were all killed on the 

 higher ground in tall trees whilst associating with Sun- 

 birds and Flowerpeckers. They are all in worn plumage 

 except the female. 



.Slgithina viridis. 



a, b, c, d. S ad.; e,f,g. ?; A. ?. 



The Black-winged lora occurs plentifully, and its bright 

 yellow plumage renders it conspicuous. All the specimens 

 are in nice fresh plumage. 



Chloropsis palawaueusis. 



a, b, c, d. $ ad. ; e. ? ad. 



The pretty Palawan Leafbird, though common on the 

 island, was only noticed in the clearings where isolated 

 bushes have grown up. Here it may be seen feeding on 

 small fruits, in compauy with the small Black Cuckoo 

 {Surniculus lugubris). It is difficult to skin, as the feathers 

 fall out on the slightest touch. 



Irena tweeddali. 



a, b, c, d, e,f. c? ad.; g. c? imm. ; h, i,j, k. ? ad. 



Tweeddale's Fairy Bluebird is one of the commonest as 

 well as one of the most beautiful birds occurring in Palawan. 

 It is found chiefly on the higher ground along the streams ; 

 here it keeps to the dense-foliaged trees and bushes, feeding 

 on greenish berries and other fruit. The young male, shot 

 on June 23, is in a very interesting stage of plumage, 

 changing from that of the female to that of the male. 

 Bright blue is appearing on the upper surface, particularly 

 on the upper tail-coverts ; whilst the throat is mottled with 

 black and the under tail-coverts are blue as in the adult. 



