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than a sparrow. After investigating matters I found that 
the merry songster was none other than (A, pusilla) some 3 
unches in length. 
28. Yellow-throated Scrub Wren {Sericornis harhara. 
Lath.). Frequently observed scratching among the leaves 
in the dense scrub. 
29. Large-billed Scrub Wren {Sericornis magnirostris, 
Gould). Very numerous in this locality. The large 
moss nests of this species were frequently seen. 
30. Variegated Wren (Malurus lamberti, Vig. and 
Hors.). Very plentiful in the open forest. 
31. Black-headed Wren [Malurus melanocephalus , Vig. 
and Hors.). Observed in company with the preceeding 
species. 
32. Mag])ie Lark (GralUna picata, Lath.). Several 
individuals noticed, one of which was an albino. Albinos 
of this species are rare to my knowledge. 
33. Magpie (Gymnorhina tihicen, Lath,). The magpie 
is very plentiful in this locality. It may be seen in pairs 
on the cultivation quite close to the houses. 
34. Yellow Thickhead [Pachycephala pectoralis, Lath.). 
This handsome bird is confined to the scrub in this locality, 
where it is very plentiful. No matter where I halted in 
the scrub I could call one or more of this species within a 
few yards. 
35. Bro^ylLll!hiGkh.esLd{Pachycephalaruf^ventris, Lath.). 
This species is unlike its congener, the yellow Thickhead, 
in two respects : (1) It frequents the open forest and far- 
mers’ gardens ; (2) It is endowed Avith a splendid gift of 
song. 
33. Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria chrysorrhoa, Gould). 
The Yellow Robin is a most conspicuous object in the scrub, 
where it may be seen perched upon a twig some 15ft. from 
the ground, Frequently it Avill fly to the ground and CA^en 
remain for some time to caj)ture some unfortunate insect. 
While doing so it displays the beautiful yelloAv on the breast 
and rump. 
37. Silver Eye [Zosterops ccerulescejis , Lath.). Noticed 
in great numbers feeding on the Avild fig and other small 
fruits. 
38. Diamond Bird (Pardalotus punctatus, ShaAv). The 
bell-like notes of this species are very clear and distinct, 
but are difficult to locate, chiefly Avhen the bird is feeding 
in the high gum trees. Several individuals Avere observed 
■in patches of oj>en forest. 
39. Black-headed Diamond Bird [Pardalotus melano- 
cephaluSj Gld.). Nests of the Chq^-Chip Avere observed in 
the banks by the roadside. One pair built a nest within a 
foAv yards of my tent. 
