438 REV. H. B, TRISTRAM ON THE BIRDS OF PALESTINE. [Nov. 8, 
108. CALAMODYTA PHRAGMITIS, Bechst. 
Not uncommon in spring in suitable localities. 
109, CALAMODYTA MELANOPOGON (Temm.). 
A single specimen shot by Mr. Bartlett in the Plain of Gennesaret 
in April. 
110, Cerria seRIcEA, Bp. 
Frequently heard, but rarely seen, among the willows by small 
watercourses. A summer visitant. 
111. Luscrnropsis savit, Bp. 
We obtained but a single specimen of this shy bird, on the Plain 
of Gennesaret in May, 
112. Lusciniopsis FLUVIATILIS, Meyer. 
Obtained, in April and May, by the Lake of Galilee, and near the 
sources of the Jordan, at Lake Phiala. 
113. Hiprouats OLIVETORUM, Strickl. 
Common in the olive-yards and oak-copses in the north of the 
country. Returns very late, and breeds in May and June. 
114. Hipronats ELAIcA, Linderm. 
Extremely abundant in all parts of the country in summer. Re- 
turns to Jericho in March, and to the slopes of Hermon in April. 
Resorts to low shrubs and thickets, and especially to marshy spots, 
in preference to groves. 
115. HiproLats vPCHERI, nov. sp., mihi. 
Major, cinerea, vix olivascens, subtus sordide alba; cauda rotun- 
data, rectricibus extimis albo marginatis ; remigum primo tec- 
trices exteriores equante, tertio longissimo, secundo sextum 
a@quante. . 
Long. tota poll. 5°7, alee 2°75, caudee 2°6, rostri a rictu 0°75. 
This very distinct species, which I have much pleasure in naming 
after my indefatigable friend and companion in the expedition, H. 
M. Upcher, Esq., seems to be exclusively a northern bird, never 
frequenting olive-groves, but the dry oak-eopses and vineyards of the 
slopes of Lebanon and Hermon. Its nest and note are very distinct 
from those of its congeners. 
116. PHyYLLOPNEUSTE TROCHILUS (L.). 
Very common in winter; never found after March. I cannot 
regard H. & Ehrenb.’s species Curruca viridula as distinct. 
117. PHYLLOPNEUSTE SIBILATRIX, Bechst. 
Rather plentiful on passage in spring. Never met with in winter, 
nor after the spring migration. 
