622 On some Birds of Palawan, 



Anthreptes malaccensis. 



«, b, c, d, e,f. c? ad. ; g. S juv. ; h, i. ? . 



The Brovva-throated Saabird occurs plentifully along tlie 

 Ivvahig River. It seems to prefer the damp ground. The 

 two females are grey above, with a yellowish-green wash on 

 rump and wings. The under surface is grey washed with 

 yellow ; the breast and abdomen bright yellow. 



Arachnothera dilutior. 



a. ? ad. 



The Pale Spider-Hunter seems to have been recorded 

 only from Palawan, where it is not plentiful. This specimen 

 was shot whilst feeding in a vine-covered bush along a 

 small stream on the higher ground. It was also noticed in 

 the mangroves. 



Munia jagori, 



a, ^ ad. ; b. ? ad. 



Small flocks of the Philippine Weaver — from twenty to 

 thirty birds — were seen in the long grass feeding on the 

 ripe seed. Adults and young in brown dress were seen 

 together on June 12. The adult male differs from the 

 female in being of a deeper and richer colour throughout. 



Oriolus xanthonotus. 



a, b, c, d. (J ad. ; e,f, g. ? ad. 



The Black-headed Oriole was noticed in the forest, where 

 it is quite plentiful, and may be seen climbing up the various 

 vines in a Woodpecker-like fashion. All birds shot in June 

 and July were feeding on insects. 



Chibia palawaiiensis. 

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



A very common Drongo, seen chiefly along the edges of 

 the forest. 



Buclianga palawanensis. 

 a, b. S ad. ; c. S jiiv. ', d, e. ? ; /. ?. 

 Irides red, rarely brown. 



As McGregor says, Whitehead was mistaken about tlie 

 colour of the eyes, and the other points of difference seem of 



