32 ACCOUNTS, ESTIMATES, &C. OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM, 



A new species of Tapir, Tapirus Balrdii, from Panama. 



A new species of Spider Monkey, Ateles Bartlettii, collected by Mr. Edward Bartlett 

 on the Upper Amazons. 



Several specimens of Duckbilled Platypus, Platypus anatinus, from Australia; pre- 

 sented by Sir Daniel Cooper, Bart. 



A small series of Mammalian skins from the neighbourbood of Madras; presented by 

 F. Day, Esq. 



The following additions to the Birds may also be recorded : — 



Specimens of the new, highly interesting species of Lopliophorus Lhuysii and of Itha- 

 ginis Geoffroyi, from North China. 



A series of Picidcs, principally from South America, viz., Dryocopus hamatogaster, 

 Mesopicus Selysii, Picus Kaleensis, &c. 



Specimens of the Caccabis melanocephala, of Abyssinia ; and of the new species Ckatura 

 Grandidieri, from Madagascar. 



A new species of Psilorhinus, from Pearl Cay, Lagoon, Mosquito; presented by 

 H. Wickman, Esq. 



Specimens of Corvus intermedius, Ruticilla cceruleo-cephala, Cyornis ruficauda, and of 

 Sitta leucopsis, from the Himalaya Mountains ; presented by Dr. Stoliczka. 



The nest with eggs of the Sedge Warbler, Calamodyta phragmitis, from Holland ; 

 presented by P. L. Sclater, Esq. 



Various specimens of Birds from Japan, viz., Picus uralensis, Picus Gouldii, and of 

 Falco orientalis, &c. 



The Eggs of the Metopidius indicus of India ; presented by Mrs. Plummer. 



A series of the young of various species of European Birds ; also a collection of Birds, 

 chiefly from South America, Australia, &c., among which are examples of Oreomanes 

 Fraseri, Aulacoramphus cyanolamus, Lagopus hemileucurus, Ptilotis cussidix, Spizixos cani- 

 frons, LymncBtus lanceolatus, Accipiter trinotatus, and lihynochoetes juhatus. 



A small series of Chilian Birds, embracing several species of the genus Muscisaxicola. 



A specimen of the rare Larus leiicopterus, shot on the coast of England. 



Specimens of the young of several kinds of Pheasants, viz., Gallophasis Swinhoii, 

 GenncBus lineatus, and of Crossoptilon mantchuricum ; also several varieties of Hybrids ot 

 Pheasants and Grouse. 



A large series of Domestic Pigeons, exemplifying the different breeds, from Madras, 

 Sierra Leone, Madeira, China and Persia ; presented by Charles Darwin, Esq. 



The collection of Reptiles has been increased by various valuable acquisitions, amongst 

 which the following may be particularly mentioned: — 



A large series of Reptiles from the North-West and North coasts of Australia, contain- 

 ing numerous highly interesting forms, and partly new species. 



A collection of Reptiles from the Upper Amazons ; collected by Mr. E. Bartlett and 

 Mr. Bates. 



A large collection of skeletons, skulls, and carapaces of Tortoises, chiefly collected in 

 the Dutch Indian possessions. 



A collection of typical examples of Reptiles from Benguela ; described and presented 

 by Dr. B. du Bocage, Director of the Lisbon Museum. 



A series of Reptiles, principally of Ophidians, from Sierra Leone ; collected by 

 J. C. Salmon, Esq. 



Large and important additions have been made to the collection of Fish. The follow- 

 ing deserve especially to be mentioned : — 



A series of the typical examples of the species of Clupeoids, Eels, Gymnodonts, Lopho- 

 branchians. Sharks, and Rays ; described by Dr. Bleeker. 



Also the typical examples of the species of Fish from Zanzibar ; described in the work 

 on " The Fishes of Zanzibar," by Dr. Giinther and Lieut. Col. Playfair. 



A large collection of marine Fish from the Seychelles, and a collection of Indian fresh- 

 water Fish from Cachar and Northern India ; presented by Lieutenant Colonel Playfair. 



A series of Fish from the Cossye and Morar rivers ; presented by Lieut. B. C. Beavan. 



A large collection of freshwater and marine Fish from Cape York, North Australia ; 

 collected by Hr. D'amel. 



The type of a singular new form of Mud-fish {Neochanna), from New Zealand ; pre- 

 sented by his Excellency Sir George Grey, k.c.b. 



A collection of marine Fish from St. Helena ; presented by J. C. Melliss, Esq. 



A series of West African Fish, collected by Mr. Walker, of the Gaboon, containing 

 several new forms. 



A collection of Fish from the Lake of Nicaragua, and from Panama ; presented by 

 Captain J. C. Dow. 



A collection of marine Fish from the Island of Granada. 



A series of Mediterranean Fish, principally Sharks, and a collection of freshwater Fish 

 from Dalmatia. 



A fine series of Fish of the coast of Portugal ; presented by Dr. B. du Bocage, Director 

 of the Lisbon Museum. 



A collection of skulls and skeletons of European Fish, from the museum of the late 

 Dr. Van Lidth de Jeude, of Utrecht. 



Various specimens of British Salmonoids; presented by His Grace the Duke of 

 Northumberland, Lord Lovat, W. Morrison, Esq., M. p., W. B. Tegetmeier, Esq., 

 Professor Busk, etc. 



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