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18. Chibia hottentota (L.) Indian drohgo. 
Hab., India to China. 
One specimen. Purchased. 
19. Geothlypis formosa (Wilson.) Kentucky warbler. 
Hab., eastern United States. 
One, presented September 13th by Mr. A. P. Willets, 
Jackson County, North Carolina. 
20. Lanius ludovicianus L. White-rumped shrike. 
Hab., western North America. 
Two specimens from Seymour, Texas, received July 
24th, appear to belong to the western form of this 
species — excuhitorides (S wai n . ) 
21. EapJionia violacea (L.) Violet tanager. 
Hab., South America. 
Six specimens. Purchased. 
22. Tanagrella cyanomelsena (Max.) Black and blue tan- 
ager. 
Hab., Brazil. 
Three specimens. Purchased. 
23. Calliste fastuosa (Less.) Superb tanager. 
Hab., Pernambuco. 
One specimen of this exquisite species. Purchased 
September 27th, 
24. Estrelda ruficauda (Gould) Red-tailed finch. 
Hab., Australia. 
Two specimens. Purchased. 
25. Ploceus hay a Blyth. Common Indian weaver. 
Hab., India and Ceylon. 
Two specimens. Purchased. 
26. Pyrrhula pyjThida (L.) Larger bul finch. 
Hab., northern Europe and Asia. 
Two specimens. Purchased. 
27. Calamospiza bicolor (Towns.) Lark bunting. 
Hab., western United States. 
Eight specimens from Pecos, Texas. Purchased. 
28. Icterus wagleri Sclater. Wagler's oriole. 
Hab., southern Mexico. 
Two specimens. Purchased. 
