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it twice, on rocky streams in the ravines, but failed to get a 
specimen. 
14. Larvivora cyanea. (Pall.) 
Siberian Blue Chat. I saw this species once only—in April. 
It was hopping about the undergrowth too close to shoot, and 
as I backed away it disappeared into the jungle. Recently I 
came on this species again, on the summit of Bukit Kutu in 
Selangor, and at once recognized it as the bird I failed to get 
on the Perak hills. This time I succeeded in shooting it. This 
is one of the neatest looking little birds I know, the dark blue 
of the upper plumage contrasting admirably with the delicate 
white of the breast. 4500 feet. 
15. Brachyptery. nipalensis. (Hodgs.) 
Hodgson’s Short-wing. I came ona Brachyptery« of sorts 
once at 4,000 feet. It showed a good deal of curiosity, flutter- 
ing nearer as I retreated and keeping too close to shoot. Not 
caring to blow it to pieces I left it alone. It was probably the 
above species, which Mr. Wray obtained on these hills. 
16. Srbia similtina. (Salvad.) 
The Malay Sibia. Very common above 3,500 feet, below 
which I never once saw it. 
Feeds in parties, running along the branches, etc. with 
great rapidity and keeping up an incessant * kree-kree-kree.” 
While I was picking up a wounded one which I shot, the rest 
of the flock fluttered round me and abused me lustily—which 
perhaps I deserved. (3) 
17. Siva sordidior. (Sharpe.) 
The Malay Dull Siva. Met with in small parties searching 
for insects among the foliage of trees, and not descending into 
the undergrowth. I only met with it at about 4,000 feet. (4) 
18. Herpornis cantholeuca. (Hodgs.) 
_ The White-bellied Herpornis. Goes in good sized flocks, 
which search the branches of trees for insect food. It often 
