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these, is, I think, the first in En^-Hsh aviaries. I saw the young 
bird that is fully reared; it has been taken away from its parents, 
who are building- another nest, and occupies a cage in the 
■birdroom, but, as Capt. Rattigan is writing an account of his 
success, I refrain from further comment. 
The ( ireen Cardinals were showing indications of nesting. 
No. 2 Aviar\ coiitauts: 
f 2 pairs Lavender Finches {Lagonasticta caerulescens). 
* 2 pairs Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia castanotis). 
I pair Cordon Hleus {Estrilda phoenicuth). 
t I pair Red-headed Finches {Amadina erythroccphala). 
§ 2 pairs Quail Finches {Sporopipes sqnamifrons). 
I pair Gold-breasted Waxbills (Sporaeginthus subfiaviis). 
I pair Orange-cheek Waxljills (.?. melpodus). 
I pair Dufresne's Waxbills {Estrilda dufresnii). 
* 2 pairs Rufous-backed Mannikins (Spermcsies nigriccps) 
.§ I pair Black-headed Mannikins (Miinia atricaplUa). 
I pair Pekin Robins (Liothrix hiteola). 
I pair Lined Finches (Spermophila lincata). 
t 1 pair Green Singing-finches (Serinus icterus) 
1 pair Grey Singingfinclies {S. leiicopygitts). 
* I pair White Java Sparrows (Munia orysivora). 
I pair Paradise Whydahs (Steganura paradisea). 
1 pair Goldfinches {CarducUs carduelis). , 
I pair Orange Bishops {Pyroniciana franciscana). 
§ I pair Saffron Finches (Sycalis flaveola). 
3 Queen Whydahs (Vidua regia). 
I c? Grenadier Weaver (Pyromelana oryx). 
r ci" :ind 2 9 Red-billed Weavers (Quelea quelea). 
Though the above are all well-known species, they made a 
fascinating picture in their roomy aviary, as often seen swaying 
and feeding on a slender head of grass as in the trees and bushes. 
The Lavender Finches especially were an entrancing sight, 
being in fine plumage and evidently on nesting intent, and nearly 
always in the picture ; nor were the Dufresne's and other waxbills 
one whit behind. The Lined Finches, too, are fascinating 
birds, the cock with his fine song and pied plumage being a 
striking object, holding ear and eye alike. One lingered in 
front of this aviary and turned therefrom reluctantly. 
My only adverse criticism of the above aviaries is the 
smallness of the shelter sheds, though these are snug and well 
lighted, but 8ft. x 7ft. is on the small side; I certainly should 
have made 12ft. x 8ft. the minimum size. However, as Capt. 
