The Cape Penduline Tit 215 



Australia, there is attached a roosting-placc for the male ; 

 at least so it is said. The nest is a domed and carelessly 

 made structure of wool, leaves, and grass, and on the top 

 or side of the nest is a cup-shaped depression intended 



Ncsl of the Cape Fijnduline 'lit, nr Cotton-bird {Ri-nn'za ca/'cnsis), from South Africa. 



for the male. The same story is told about the felted 

 nests of the Penduline Tits of the genus Reiiiiza. The 

 homes constructed by these tiny creatures are so extra- 

 ordinary that they could hardl)^ be believed to be the 

 work of a bird at all. On handling one of their nests it 



