35 
throated Minah ( Manorhina flavigula). It has probably made 
its course from the centre of the Eyrean sub-region, where it has 
long been known to exist. The species received by myself are 33 
in number. Mr. Cameron has noted in addition ten species. 
the ten species recorded by the Elder Expedition further North, 
seven are found near Kalgoorlie township. 
CERCHNEIS CENCHROIDES, Vig. and Hors. 
Tinnunculus cenchroides, V. and H.; id., Gould, Bds, Austr., 
fol. vol. 3. 
Cerchneis cenchroides, Sharpe, Brit. Mus. Cat. Bds., I., p. 431 ; 
Hall, “ Key to the Birds of Austr.," p. 3. 
Adult skin pa oh December, 1898. Bars on tail feathers 
almost obsolet Both sexes take part in incubation, the male 
ing its mate in the task of incubation pied the day. The young 
when ready to fly are without the yellow ce 
HIERACIDEA ORIENTALIS, pa el. 
Hieracidea berigora, Gould., Bds. Austr., fol. vol. I., pl. 11. 
Hieracidea orientalis, Sharpe, Brit. Mus. Cat. Bds., vol. L, p. 
122; Hall, * Key to the Birds of Austr.,” p. 3. 
One juvenile skin received. 
PACHYCEPHALA GILBERTI, Gould. 
Pachycephala gilberti, Gould, Bds. Austr, fol IL, pl. 71; 
Gadow, Brit. Mus, Ca t. Bds eo VIIL, p. 210; Hall, * Key to 
€ Birds of Austr.,’ 
Skin, male, es 10/98, This specimen does not show a 
black bg dd collar. 
b. 
grey, Pos wing coverts sandy buff. Length of wing, 3:75 ins.; 
tail 3:5 in 
On Se bv de lst a nest was found i m: four eggs, three 
being the hitherto recorded number to a clutch. The nest was 
composed of small sticks and bark, the ee being— 
Exterior diameter, 6 ins.; depth of cavity, 4 ins.; total depth, 
6 ins.; depth of cavity, 2 ins. Height of nest from 5 feet. 
ACANTHIZA APICALIS, Gould. 
Acanthiza apicalis, Gould, Bds. Austr., fol. vol. HE, pl. 57; 
Sharpe, Brit. Mus. Cat. Bds, VIL, p. 296; Hall, “Key to the 
birds of Austr., ' p. 25. 
Skin, adult male, 14/8/98. 
It is a plentiful bird here. 
