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side, like the common European Redstart, and it utters a 

 feeble whistling call as well as a sound resembling the tapping 

 together of two pieces of hard wood. 



Hypsipetes leucocephalus. 



This Bulbul was observed on three occasions only : on 

 April 29th, 1905, up the North River a flock of a dozen 

 were encountered, and on February 25th, 1905, and January 

 3rd, 1907, single birds were shot on the West River, so that 

 this species is an accidental visitor. 



Hemixus canipennis. 



Hemiwiis canipennis Seebohm, P. Z. S. 1890, p. 842. 



This Bulbul only occurs at Howlik Forest during the 

 winter months, when it is to be met with in small flocks, 

 feeding on berries in the tree-tops. In general habits it 

 resembles other Bulbuls, but has a different call to any of 

 the commoner species. 



The only examples obtained were collected in the month 

 of January. 



Pycnonotus atricapillus. 



The Chinese name " Ko-Kai-Kwun " means " with the 

 high-crested hat." 



This Bulbul occurs on the coast and inland, but always 

 shews a decided preference for sparsely wooded hills and for 

 localities at a distance from human habitation. This species 

 has a cheerful ringing call. It is partly resident and partly 

 migratory, and in the autumn and spring large flocks are 

 often seen. 



The food consists partly of seeds and berries and partly 

 of insects. 



The Black-headed Bulbul invariably attacks the Chinese 

 Blue Magpie [Urocissa erythrorhyncha) whenever that 

 marauder approaches its nest, and with much clamour and 

 great valour always drives the thief away. 



The nest, a flimsy structure, is usually placed in a fir-tree, 

 and often at a considerable elevation. 



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