Descriptive List of the Common Birds 
94. Motacilla borealis: ‘The Grey-headed 
Wagtail. (F. 833), J- 593), (- II.) 
This species is so like M. melanope (No. 93) 
that it is not easy to differentiate between 
them. It is, however, generally possible to 
distinguish them by the fact that in this species 
the chin is yellow, and the breast is sometimes 
mottled with black. 
The Pipits, 95 and 96 
95. Anthus maculatus: ‘The Indian Tree- 
Pipit. (F. 842), (J. 596), (1) 
A dull-coloured bird like a wagtail in shape, 
but with a shorter tail, which it sometimes 
wags in a half-hearted manner. 
The upper parts are earthy brown with dark 
streaks. The lower parts are creamy white 
with black streaks. There is a little white 
in the tail, visible only during flight. It feeds 
on the ground, but takes refuge in a tree when 
disturbed. It frequently goes about in flocks. 
There is nothing striking in its appearance or 
habits, and so it is not easy to describe satis- 
factorily. 
A winter visitor. Not found in Madras. 
(Illus. B. B., p. 111). 
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