692 



PITTA COEONATA. 



within a broad zone near one end, and even here they only consist of widely scattered and minute specks of 

 maroon and pale lilac." 



The average size of fifty eggs is recorded as 1*01 by 0'8(J inch. 



The accompanying woodcuts are intended to illustrate Mr. Wallace's system of classification of the great 

 Passerine Order which I have followed in this work. 



They represent the underside of the wing, so that the 1st quill may be seen to advantage, and are 

 drawn to f size. 



Tr/RDoro Passeres 

 (see ]>. 3 15). 

 Wing of Turdus spiloptera. 



Tanagroid Passeres 



(see p. 574). 



Wins; of Hirundo rustica. 



Sitrxoid Passeres Formicariotd Passeres 



(see p. 630). (see p. 687). 



Wing of Stwrnw vulgaris. Wing of Pitta coronata. 



