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Common Bengal Bulbul. 

 Molpasies bengahftsis. 



IV.— THE BULBUL. 



" The BuUml, which did chase the jewelled butterflies."'- — 



Arnold. 



Considering what a charming and characteristic- 

 feature butterflies form in the tropical landscape^ 

 it would not be much to the Bulbul's credit if 

 chasing them were his most noteworthy occupation. 

 Undoubtedly he does catch butterflies sometimes, for 

 I once saw a wild Bulbul with one in his bill — ^nofe 

 '' jewelled," but plain white — and he will eat them. 



