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1096a. Zosterops ltttea hecla, subsp. n. 



Allied Yellow White-Eye. 



Differs from Z. I. lutea in its larger size, more golden- 

 yellow underneath, and more yellowish-green above. 



Type, Hecla Island, North-west Australia, No. 5,658. 



Range, Hecla Island, Parry Harbour. 



1131a. Pardalotus melanocephalus melvillensis, 

 subsp. n. 



Melville Island Orange-rumped Pardalote. 



Differs from P. m. inexpectatus in having the rump 

 orange, not bright yellow. 



Type, Melville Island, Northern Territory, No. 10,648. 

 Range, Melville Island. 



1141a. Melithreptus lunatus gradus, subsp. n. 

 Melville Island White-naped Honey-eater. 



Differs from M. I. subalbogularis in its smaller size and 

 less yellowish on the back. 



Type, Melville Island, Northern Territory. 

 Range, Melville Island. 



1162a. Myzomela erythrocephala melvillensis, 

 subsp. n. 



Melville Island Red-headed Honey-eater. 



Differs from M. e. erythrocephala in its much darker 

 back and wings. 



Type, Melville Island, Northern Territory, No. 10,736. 

 Ranee, Melville Island. 



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1169a. Myzomela obscttra apsleyt, subsp. n. 

 Melville Island Dusky Honey-eater. 



Differs from M. o. obscura in its darker coloration. 

 Type, Melville Island, Northern Territory, No. 10,665. 

 Range, Melville Island. 



