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record Parus ater from Cyprus, but doubtless the bird they obtained was not our common 

 European Coal Titmouse, but the present species. 



The adult bird described and figured is in my own collection, and the young bird in that of 

 Lord Lilford. 



In the preparation of the above article I have examined the following specimens : — 



E Mus. H. E. Dresser. 

 a, $ ad. Kikko, Cyprus, November 12th, 1878 (Pearse). 



E Mus. Lilford. 



a, b, d ad. Kikko Monastery, May 26th and 28th, 1887; c,juv. Summit of Troodos, Cyprus, June 18th, 

 1887 {Dr. Guillemard) . 



E Mus. Brit. 



a, ? . Cyprus, November 13th, 1878 (Pearse). b,<S , c, $ . Kikko Monastery, May 28th, 1887; d, 6 . Troodos 

 Camp, April 18th, 1888 {Dr. Guillemard). 



