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485. Hemipus capitalis. — The Brown-backed Pied Shrike. 



I have seen specimens this winter and taken fully fledged young. 



486. Tephrooornis pelvicus. — The Nepal Wood-Shrike. 

 Very common in parts, especially near North Cachar. 



490. Pericrocotus speciosus. — The Indian Scarlet Minivet. 



This bird and the next one here more or les3 intermix ; definite specimens of 

 either may be obtained, but nearly all are intermediate. 



491. Pericrocotus fraterculus. — The Burmese Scarlet Minivet. 

 495. Pekicrocotus brevirosi'RIs. — The Short-billed Minivet. 



Common near the plains and ascends as high as Shillong where I have seen it 

 in my garden. 



498. Pbricrocotus Solaris. The Yellow-throated Minivet. 

 Common on the higher ranges and I have seen large flocks in Shillong itself. 



499. Peiucrocotos roseds. — The Rosy Minivet. 

 Fairly numerous in suitable parts. 



505. Campophaga melanoschista. — The Dark-grey Cuckoo-Shrike. 

 A pair of these birds frequented the compounds on Secretariat Hill in 

 Shillong. 



510. Graucalus macii. — The Large Cuckoo-Shrike. 

 Common in forest lands. I saw one in Government House compound where 

 bird interests are keenly protected, but pine forests are not suited to it. If 

 not seen, its vicinity is always made public by its loud harsh cries. It is usually 

 found in small parties. 



Subfamily Artamin^e. 

 512. Artamds fuscus. — The Ashy Swallow-Shrike. 

 Very common. Frequently occurs in Shillong itself. 

 Family ORIOLID^). 



514. Oriolus indicus. — The Black-naped Oriole. 

 A rare migrant. 



515. Oriolus tenuirostris. — The Burmese Black-naped Oriole. 

 A rave resident. 



521. Oriolus melanocephalus. — The Indian Black-he" d d Oriole. 



A common resident. 1 have heard its mellow whistle in the Government 

 Houso compound, but failed to get a glimpse of it. 



522. Oriolus traillii. — The Maroon Oriole. 

 Resident, but nowhere common. 



Family EULABETID^. 

 524. Eulabes intermedia. — The Indian Grackle. 

 Common at low elevations. 



527. Calornis chalybeius. — The Glossy Calornis. 

 Common and resident, but I have never taken its nest. 

 Family STURNJD^. 

 538. Sturnia malabarica.— The Grey-headed Myna. 

 Common. 



