74 SITTID^E. 



Tarifa, wherever the cork-tree grows ; but singularly is not found 

 in the Sierra Retin, or in the Sierra Bartolome. They nest about 

 the 10th of May, in the hollow ends of boughs of the cork- and 

 pine-trees, the eggs being about five in number, much spotted, 

 and resembling strongly those of the Creepei(Certhiafamilians). 

 There is reason to think the species occurs in Morocco, but 

 this is only mentioned with the view of directing the attention of 

 future collectors there, in order that they may look out for them. 



General colour greyish brown ; throat black ; crown dull black, all the 

 feathers tipped and edged with white, and the hinder feathers long and 

 pointed, forming a conspicuous crest. Length 4 inches. 



61. -iEglthalus pendulirms (Linnseus). The Penduline Tit. 



Spanish. Pajaro moscon. 



Specimens of this bird have been procured near Malaga ; 

 further east they are more common, building their retort-shaped 

 nest at the extremity of boughs, generally of poplars. 



Bill short, straight, and much pointed. 



Crown and nape greyish white ; forehead and sides of head black. 

 Above chestnut-brown ; throat white ; rest of underparts creamy. 

 Length 4^ inches. 



SITTIDJE. 



62. Sitta csesia, Wolf. The Common Nuthatch. 



This bird, our British Nuthatch, was not mentioned by Favier, 

 but Capt. S. Reid mentions five or six having been obtained by 

 Olcese near Tangier about 1883. 



On the Spanish side, Mr. Saunders records them to be common 

 near Granada, as also does Arevalo, stating them to be resident. 

 We did not meet with any near Gibraltar. 



Bill longer than head. Above slaty grey ; throat whitish ; rest of 

 underparts cinnamon-buff, lightest next the throat ; legs dull brown. 

 Length 5| inches. 



