Descriptive Inst of the Common Birds 
8. Crateropus griseus: ‘The White-headed 
Babbler. (F. 111), (J. 433), (IIL) 
This is the common babbler of the Madras 
presidency. It is easily recognised by the 
greyish white crown of its head. (Illus. B. D., 
Pp. 204.) 
9. Crateropus somervillit: The Rufous-tailed 
Babbler. (F. 113) (J. 435), (III.) 
The common babbler of Bombay and 
Poona. It is the least untidy-looking of the 
babblers, and may be recognised by the dis- 
tinctly reddish hue of its tail. 
All three species of babblers build neat 
cup-shaped nests not far above the ground and 
lay beautiful blue eggs. (Illus. B. B., p. 80.) 
10. Pyctorhis sinensis: The Yellow-eyed 
Babbler. (F. 139), (J. 385), (4+ 1.) 
This is considerably smaller than the other 
babblers described. Its general colour is 
cinnamon brown. The eyebrows, throat, and 
breast are white. The under parts are cream- 
coloured. The eye is bright yellow. It emits 
a sweet note and builds a beautiful nest. This 
last is in shape not unlike the hat worn by a 
political officer in full dress. It measures 
about five inches in depth and is usually slung 
by its broadest part on to two or more grow- 
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