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be seen on account of light-brownish and violet spots covering the end 

 totally. Such specimens remind one of those of Anthus or Alauda arborea. 



The length is 8j"' to 11'", the breadth 7'" to 9'". They differ so much 

 that, of the eight sets which I collected in the spring, only two show any 

 resemblance. Their weight is 1| to 2 grms. ; but most remain under 

 2 grms. 



The nests are not at all lined inside, and have not the least similarity 

 to those of the Sylviads, Salicarias, or Calamoherpes ; for they show the 

 material, the structure, and the form of the nests of the small Moor-hens. 



