ZOSTHUOPK ST 11 EN UUS (Gould). 



nonusr zosti-: hops. 



EX( 1 KPT in the matter of Bize and colour, there Is no material difference between the various 

 members of the genus Zosterops; and, therefore, when the characteristics and habits of one have 

 been described, all are included. 



The Zosterops Strenuus, which was first discovered by Mr. Macgillivray, exceeds all its congeners 

 in Bize, and in comparison with them justly earns its title of "Robust." 



The head and upper surface are dark green, with a mark of dark grey across the shoulders; 

 chin and throat, yellow: breast, bluish-grey; centre of abdomen, almost white; Hanks, light brown: 

 eyes, as in the others, surrounded by a white ring, bounded by black ; bill and feet, lead-colour. 



Total length, fr] inches; bill, I inch; wing, 2f inches; tail, 2j inches; tarsi, jjj inch. 



Habitat : Norfolk Island. 



