390 MR. R. B. SHARPE ON BIRDS FROM MADAGASCAR. [June 9, 
9. CALICALICUS MADAGASCARIENSIS. 
Calicalicus madagascariensis (Linn.) ; Hartl. Faun. Madag. p. 50 
(1861); Grand. Rev. et Mag. de Zool. 1867, p. 386. 
Lanius madagascariensis, Schl. & Poll. Faun, Madag. Ois. p. 99. 
Aylophorba ruticilla, Scl. P. Z. S. 1865, p. 326, pl. 12. 
““Nossi Vola, Nov. 13th, 1469, and Saralalan, Nov. 18th, 1869. 
Native name Tit k’rush. Eyes dark blue.”’ 
Mr. Crossley has sent two males. This bird appears to be rare 
in collections, and was not obtained by Mr. Edward Newton or his 
companions. M. Grandidier states that it is only found in the 
woods, singly or in pairs. 
10. DicruRUS FORFICATUS. 
Dicrurus forficatus (Linn.) ; Hartl. Faun. Madag. p. 49 (1861); 
Roch & E. Newt. Ibis, 1862, p. 274; E. Newt. Ibis, 1863, p. 348 ; 
Sel. P. Z.S. 1863, p. 163; A. Newt. P. Z. 8S. 1865, p. 834; Grand. 
Rev. et Mag. de Zool. 1867, p. 386; Schl. & Poll. Faun. Madag. 
Ois. p. 79. 
“Nossi Vola. Eyes red. Native name Ry-luv.” 
Every one interested in the Dicruride should read the entertain- 
ing account of the habits of the present bird, as detailed by Messrs. 
S. Roch, E. Newton, Pollen, and Van Dam, the particulars adduced 
by the last-named authors being especially worthy of perusal. The 
habits, mode of breeding, and form of nest are thoroughly Shrike- 
like. 
All the specimens sent by Mr. Crossley were in fine condition, the 
plumage being especially bright and glossy. I have also in my col- 
lection a specimen from Madagascar, purchased from the ‘ Maison 
Verreaux ;” but the exact part of the island in which it was collected 
is not specified. This bird is somewhat smaller, has a much slighter 
crest, and has the whole plumage less bright ; indeed it would seem 
to constitute a small race of Dicrurus forficatus. This is worth no- 
ticing, though no one would wish, in the face of the difference of 
measurements brought forward by Professor Schlegel as occurring 
in specimens from the same locality, to separate the two birds as di- 
stinct species. 
Fam. ZosTeEROPID. 
11. ZosTEROPS MADAGASCARIENSIS. 
Zosterops madagascariensis (Linn.); Hartl. Faun. Madag. p. 40 
(1861); Sel. P. Z. S. 1863, p. 163; E. Newt. Ibis, 1863, p. 346; 
A. Newt. P. ZS. 1865, p. 834; Grand. Rev. et Mag. de Zool. 
1867, p. 357; Schl. & Poll. Faun. Madag. p. 71, pl. 19 (1868). 
** Tamatave.”” 
Fam. SYLVIADZ. 
12. ErRogssa TENELLA. 
Eroessa tenella, Hartl. P. Z. 8. 1866, p. 219; Grand. Rev, et 
