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sented to the Society on November 22d. This 
rodent, a female, was probably the first living speci- 
men of its kind to be exhibited in this country. 
Pied Crow-Shrike (Strepera graculina White) . 
Hab., Australia. 
A single specimen was purchased on June 20th. This 
is a higher passerine form, of much interest in itself, 
and additionally so from the fact that it is the first 
of its genus we have ever had. These birds appear 
to be common in Australia, but this individual 
seems to be the first brought here alive. 
Black-backed Piping Crow (Gymnorhina tihicen Latham). 
Hab., Australia. 
Two purchased on November 10th. While we always 
have had the only other member of this genus, the 
white-backed species, these are the first of the black- 
backed in the collection. The contrasting black 
and white plumage, fine carriage and clear liquid 
notes of these birds, in addition to their agreeing 
together and thriving in captivity, make them one 
of the most satisfactory aviary exhibits. 
Burchell's Glossy Starling (Chalcopssar australis Smith). 
Hab., South Africa. 
A single specimen of one of the rarer species of this 
singularly handsome group was purchased on June 
20th. 
Indian Gray Shrike (Lanius lahtora Sykes). 
Hab., India. 
Two were acquired by purchase on May 14th. 
Sundara Flycatcher (Niltava sundara Hodgson). 
Hab., Himalaya Mountains into West China. 
One purchased on June 20th. The flycatchers, of 
the family Muscopidce, are rarely represented in 
living collections, and this is the first of the group 
we have ever had. 
