Genus MYRISTICIVORA. 



The genus Myristicivora contains, according to both Salvadori and 

 Sharpe, five species, some of which, however, would only rank as sub- 

 species with those who adopt the trinomial system. Of these five species, 

 only one is to be found within Indian limits, and this is easily distinguished 

 from all other nearly allied Pigeons by its pecuhar creamy -white and black 

 coloration. The genus differs from Carpophaga in having a comparatively 

 shorter tail. 



