M A L U IJ US LEUCONOTUS (Gould). 



WHITE HACKED SUPERB WARBLER. 



niHE characteristic feature of this Bpeoies is the white colouring of the hack, by which it may readily 

 1 be distinguish^ I from Malurus Eeuoopterus, to which, in other respects, it bears a strong 

 resemblance, 



It inhabits the interior of South Australia, frequenting grassy and scrubby places. 



In the BDling months it builds a dome-shaped nest, in which four spotted eggs arc laid. 



The head, neck, under surface, rump, and tail are deep blue; the centre of the back, 

 shoulders, Boapularies, and wing-feathers (except the primaries, which are brown), are pure white; irides,. 

 bill, legs, and feet, brown. 



Total length, .»! inches; bill, \ inch; wing, '2 inches; tail, 3| inches; tarsi | inch. 



Habitat: Interior of South Australia. 



