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feeds on caterpillars, larvae, woodlice, insects, berries, and seeds of conifers; it climbs about the 
branches and suspends itself in all possible positions with the greatest ease. It inhabits the 
large woods, and rarely visits the gardens, is not wild, and may be easily approached. Its note 
in the breeding-season is soft and agreeable ; and besides this it has a short and shrill call-note 
like ¢zé-tzi. We found this Titmouse in all the wooded parts of Algeria.” 
Mr. Benzon, of Copenhagen, informs us that he has an egg of this bird from Loche, which 
measures 17 by 12°5 millimetres. It is white, covered with small rust-red spots which collect 
at the larger end, and in character is intermediate between eggs of Parus ater and Parus 
ceruleus. 
The following specimen is the only one we have examined of this rare little bird. It was 
procured by Mr. Gurney during his trip to Algeria, and has already formed the original of a 
plate in ‘ The Ibis.’ 
E Mus. J. H. Gurney, jun. 
a. Miliana, Algeria, February 21st, 1870 (J. H. G.). 
