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I suppose that its nest and eggs must resemble those of Emberiza coesia ; but the eggs must be as 

 large as those of Emberiza miliaria, and cannot well be mistaken for those of any other Bunting. 

 In size this bird approaches nearest to E. miliaria ; and in general habits, choice of habitat, and 

 song it closely resembles Emberiza ccesia. It is very shy and cautious, though not so much so 

 during passage ; but when a pair have selected a nesting-place they are very shy, especially old 

 birds. Near Burnova I observed a pair, and shot the female, wounding it severely, but did not 

 obtain it; and the widowed male remained the whole summer in the same locality, and I could 

 easily distinguish it from other males by its voice. I determined to obtain this bird ; but in spite 

 of every endeavour I never succeeded in so doing, owing to its extreme caution. 



" This species affects rocky mountainous districts where vegetation is scanty, and usually rests 

 on the moderate-sized blocks of stone. It is found from the base of the mountains up high into 

 the conifer-region. Its call-note is a short ' kilj) ;' and its song is composed of short strophes 

 resembling the syllables dir dir dir didl di, variously modulated." 



Since the above notes were written in 1864, Dr. Kriiper has repeatedly tried to obtain the 

 eggs of this species, but without success, and they are still unknown. 



In the preparation of the above article I have examined the following specimens : — 



E Mus. H. E. Dresser. 



a, <$ ad. Smyrna, April 14th, 1871 (Dr. Th. Kriiper). b, 2 ad. Smyrna, May 1st, 1861 (K.). c, d, djun. 

 Smyrna, August 12th, 1871. e, <Sjuv. Smyrna, June 19th, 1871 {K.). 



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