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Common Hamster (Cricetus cricetus Linn.). 
Hah., Northern Asia. 
Three specimens added to the collection on September 22d. 
Great African Jerboa (Jaculus orientalis Erxlaben). 
Two' specimens, received on October 4th. 
Crimson Waxbill {Estrilda phceton Hombr. and Jacq.). 
Hab., North Australia. 
A pair purchased on September 13th. 
St. Helena Waxbill {Estrilda astrild astrild Linn.). 
Hab., South Africa and St. Helena. 
A single specimen received September 13th. 
Elegant Finch (Phonipara lepida Jacquin). 
Hab.j Greater Antilles. 
Two received October 4th. 
Black-headed Sibia {Malacias capistrata Vigors). 
Hab., Himalaya Mountains. 
One specimen received April 22d. 
Golden-fronted Woodpecker {Malanerpes aurifrons Wagler) . 
Hab., N. E. Mexico and South Texas. 
One received in immature plumage on October 4th. 
Striated Coly {Colius striatus Gmelin) . 
Hab., South Africa. 
Two received on June 28th were the first representatives 
of this group of avian acrobats exhibited in the collection. 
Indian Koel (Endynamis honoratus Vig. and Hors.). 
Hab., Southeastern Asia. 
A male of this large and handsome species was purchased 
on June 18th. 
Red-topped Amazon (Chryotis rhodocorythra Salvadori). 
Hab., Brazil. 
A fine specimen of this rare parrot was purchased on 
September 13th. 
Double-striped Thicknee {(Edicnemus bistriatns Wagler). 
Hab., Central America and Mexico. 
A pair received on August 13th. These curious birds, 
which, although much larger, resemble and are related to 
the plovers, are semi-nocturnal and are of economic 
value because of their insect-eating habits, on account 
of which they have received some degree of protection. 
