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FASCICULI MALATENSES 



' Several pairs of this species were seen in the bed of a rocky stream. 

 Their habits are very similar to those of the Wagtails ; and the note, which 

 is constantly uttered, is a very high-pitched whistle, almost a scream.' 



TIMELIIDAE 



50. Mesia argentauris, Hodgs. 



Mesia argentauris, Sharpe, P.Z.S., 1886, p. 352 ; 1888, p. 276 ; Hartert, p. 

 568. 



$ , 9 ad. Telom, Perak-Pahang border. 4,000 feet. 26th, 27th January. (Nos. 500, 505, 



563, 59 6 ) 



The Silver-eared Mesia has the iris dark brown, the bill pale orange, 

 and the feet wax-yellow. 



' Common above three thousand feet ; usually found in pairs hunting 

 for food among the dead branches of fallen trees.' 



51. Cutia cervinicrissa, Sharpe. 



Cutia cervinicrissa, Sharpe, P.Z.S., 1888, p. 276. 



9 ad. Semangko Pass, Selangor-Pahang border. 4,000 feet. 



A female of the Malayan Cutia agrees well with typical examples 

 collected by Mr. L. Wray, and has the iris brown, the bill slate, and the feet 

 chrome. 



' Common in the above locality in small flocks of five or six individuals, 

 climbing among the branches of low trees and searching for insects very 

 much in the manner of a Titmouse.' 



52. Herpornis xantholeuca, Hodgs. 

 Herpornis xantholeuca, Sharpe, P.Z.S., 1888, p. 275. 

 Erpornis xantholeuca, Hartert, p. 568. 



9 ad. Bukit Besar, Nawngchik. 24th August. (No. 342) 

 The White-bellied Herpornis has the iris brown, the bill fleshy-horn, and 

 the feet pinkish-flesh. 



53. Siva sordidior, Sharpe. 



Siva sordida, Sharpe (nec Hume), P.Z.S., 1887, p. 438. 

 Siva sordidior, Sharpe, P.Z.S., 1888, p. 276. 



$, 9 ad. Telom, Perak-Pahang border. 4,000 feet. January. (Nos. 571, 589, 598) 



The Perak Siva has the iris hazel, the bill pinkish-horn, and the feet 

 brownish. 



' Found in pairs, associating with Akippe peracensis.' 



