that of M. caniceps; but the terminal spots on the wing-coverts and tertiaries are almost 
altogether wanting. The absence of the broad pale median streaks on the pectoral 
plumage readily distinguishes it from that species." 
Lord Walden gave the above description from seven specimens in his collection, two from 
Malabar, two from Coorg, and three from Candeish : it is from one of these that our descrip- 
tion and figure in the Plate are taken. 
