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resemble those of Sit¢a cwsia in shape and markings, but are distinguishable by their more glossy 
surface. He gives the average size of thirty-three eggs as 20-6 by 15:3, the largest measuring 
22°75 by 16-0, and the smallest 19:0 by 14:25 millimetres respectively. The sittings vary from 
eight to ten eggs in number, and were taken from the 4th of April to the 21st of May. 
The specimens figured and described are in Dresser’s collection, and were obtained by 
Dr. Kriiper near Smyrna, where the nest which we have figured was also procured. 
In the preparation of the above article we have examined the following specimens :— 
E Mus. H. E. Dresser. 
a, 6. Near Smyrna, June 10th, 1871. 6, g juv. Near Smyrna, June 8th, 1863. c, 2 juv. Smyrna, July 10th, 
1871. d, 2 ad. Olympus, Macedonia, November 11th, 1869 (Dr. Kriiper). e, 2. Kokand, April 16th, 
(Dode). 
E Mus. H. B. Tristram. 
a,b. Mount Taygetus. c. Gorge of the Leontes (H. B. T.).. d. Mount Hermon (H. B. 7.).  e. Mount 
Kakatao, Kokand (Dode). 
E Mus. Lord Walden. 
a, 2. Central Asia (Dode). 
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