Indian Birds 
A spotted black-and-white bird, with a 
yellow patch on the forehead. The cock has in 
addition a short red crest. There is also a 
patch of red on the abdomen. 
Not found in Eastern Bengal and Assam. 
111. Brachypternus aurantius: ‘The Golden- 
backed Woodpecker. (F. 986), (J. 180), (+ III.) 
Bright crimson crest. ‘Top of head black. 
Sides of head white, with a number of black 
lines and streaks. Upper back golden yellow. 
Lower back and tail black. Wings black and 
golden yellow, with some white spots. It has 
a loud screaming call, which it constantly 
utters. 
Not found in Assam. Common in all other 
parts of India. (Illus. F. III., p. 14; also B.C., 
p- 65.) 
112. Lynx torquilla: The Common Wry- 
neck. (F. 1003), J. 188), (+1.) 
An inconspicuous grey - brownish bird, 
streaked, speckled, and mottled all over its 
plumage. In some respects its habits are those 
of the woodpecker, but it rarely if ever climbs 
high up a tree, it is usually seen picking insects 
off a tree stump or a mound. It has a peculiar 
habit of twisting its head round, hence its 
name. 
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