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PRINIA FAMILIARIS. 



and near the extremity an almost imperceptible transverse band of a deeper hue. 

 The tarsi are yellowish, and the bill has both above and at the point a brown 

 corneous tint, while its base is pale yellow. The irides are dark coloured. 



The Prinia familiaris is abundant in many parts of Java, near villages and ■ 



gardens. In the confines of these it builds its nest on trees and shrubs. Its motions 

 are sprightly. It sports among the branches in short rapid flights, and enlivens the 

 neighbourhood with pleasant notes, from which the native name is derived. 



On our Plate the necessary illustrations of the biU and feet of Prinia familiaris 

 are represented, vmder the letters a, h, c, and d. A separate view of the tail is also 

 given, to shew the proportional length and disposition of the tail-feathers. 



