204 THE ZOOLOGIST. 



is a neat cup-shaped affair, composed of moss and lichens. Three 

 is the full complement of eggs. 



Campophaga melanoschista, Hodgs. (Dark-Grey Cuckoo- 

 Shrike). — Not a common bird. 



Graucalus macii, Less. (Large Cuckoo-Shrike). — A common 

 cold weather migrant. 



Oriolus indicus, Jerd. (Black-naped Oriole). — One specimen 

 was seen by Mr. Inglis at Narhar. 



0. kundoo, Sykes (Indian Golden Oriole). — A common sum- 

 mer migrant. It breeds during April, May, June, and July, 

 usually in mango trees. This bird has a fine melodious whistle. 

 The young follow their parents for some time after they are 

 fledged. 



0. melanocephalus, Linn. (Black-headed Oriole). — Very com- 

 mon and a resident. Breeds in March, April, June, and July. 



Pastor roseus, Linn. (Rose-coloured Starling). — Very rare. I 

 shot a single specimen at Dalsingh Serai on March 4th, 1900. 

 I saw several feeding in a carrot-field, in company with some 

 Mynahs ; but I only managed, with great difficulty, to secure the 

 one, as they were very shy at the approach of a gun. 



Sturnus menzbieri, Sharpe (Common Starling). — A common 

 winter visitor, appearing in large flocks, and usually found in 

 rice-lands. I have often noticed mixed flocks, consisting of 

 this bird, Acridotheres tristis, Sturnopastor contra, and Corvus 

 splendens. 



Sturnia malabarica, Gmel. (Grey-headed Mynah). — Common, 

 and breeds in the district. The nest is made in the hole of 

 a tree. Four, I think, is the full complement of eggs. These 

 birds are very fond of the fruit of the pepul tree {Ficus religiosa). 

 They are gregarious in their habits, keeping to themselves, and 

 not mixing much with other birds. 



Temennchus pagodarum, Gmel. (Black-headed Mynah). — 

 Fairly common. A nest found at Dalsingh Serai on June 23rd, 

 1901, contained three half-fledged young and one addled egg. 

 The nest was in the hole of a mango tree a few feet from the 

 ground. 



Acridotheres tristis, Linn. (Common Mynah). — Exceedingly 

 common, and breeds almost everywhere. I have found their 

 nests in holes of trees, under the thatch of houses, holes in walls, 



