404 AVIFAUNA OF CHOTA NAGPUR. 



In some respects my specimens seem intermediate between 

 this species and affinis. 



A male has the central tail feathers only black shafted to a 

 little beyond the ordinary tail. A quarter of an inch at the tip is 

 also black shafted, and on one of the feathers there is a black 

 isolated portion of shaft about one inch long. The ordinary tail 

 feathers are well margined with black. One of two full grown 

 males obtained by Captain Beavan had the central tail feathers black 

 shafted. The measurements in inches of my specimens were : — ■ 



Wing 3'6; tail 4*3 -f 10 ; bill from gape 1-1. 



In two chesnut specimens the inner webs of the quills are 

 not dusky black, but only scarcely perceptibly darker. 



The crest is about 1 inch long ; the throat glossy black ; 

 breast ashy ; belly and vent white. 



Wing 3-45 ; Tail 4rl ; Bill from gape 1 

 „ 3*4 „ 4-5 „ „ „ 1. 



I have seen this bird settle on the ground on two or three 

 occasions, once close to some water, possibly to drink as the 

 weather was very hot. 



Captain Beavan was of opinion that it only came to Manbhum 

 " when the new leaves come on to the trees at the end of March." 



105.— Myiagra azurea, Bodd. (290.) 



The Black-naped Blue Flycatcher is not very abundant 

 in Chota Nagpur, but has been obtained in most parts of the 

 Division. Captain Beavan says : — "In Manbhum it is seen 

 frequently in suitable localities in January and February, but 

 does not apparently make a lengthened stay." 



106. — Leucocirca fusco ventris, Franhl. (291 . ) 



The White-throated Fantail is not often seen in Chota Nagpur. 



107.— Leucocirca albofrontata, Franll. (292.) 



The White-browed Fantail is not uncommon in the mango 

 groves in Chota Nagpur. Its pleasing note and active evolu- 

 tions on the wing often attract notice. 



108.— Myialestes cinereocapilla, Vieill (295.) 



The Grey-headed Flycatcher is occasionally found in mango 

 groves, but seems to prefer the neighbourhood of rivers with 

 well-wooded banks. I have not found it abundant anywhere. 



109— Alseonax latirostris, Raffles. M. poon- 



ensis, Sykes. (297.) 



This species is included in Mr. Btyth's list of Colonel Tickell's 

 birds. I never obtained it myself, 



