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Notes on some of the Indian Pipits. 



and much more curved and slender. A few dimensions here 

 will not be out of place. 



The above measurements will give a good idea of the great 

 difference in tarsus and hind claw between the two species. C. 

 rufula is so much smaller than either of the others, that 

 measurements of it are not necessary here. It generally measures 

 about six inches in total length, and for its size has a large bill, 

 and a singularly long strong tarsus, large foot, and hind 

 claw for so small a pipit. It is a permanent resident from the 

 south to the north of India and not, as far as I know, at all 

 migratory like the other Indian pipits. I omitted noticing in 

 the proper place, that the legs and feet of C. RicJiardi are not 

 so fleshy in color as those of C. striolata and C. nifula ; but are 

 more yellowish, particularly the soles of the feet. The color of 

 the inside of the mouth varies. This is generally a moderately 

 bright yellow, but in some examples is pale flesh-colored. The 

 latter are probably young birds. 



