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gastra, Ileiigl. (Ibis, 1861, p. 357), but with the belly flnd abdomen entirely 
yellow and bay Hanks. E. Newton, P. Z. S. 1867, pp. 345, 346: Ibis, 1867, 
pp. 345, 346, and 354. 
Zosterops Jiaviccps, Peale, from the Feejees (cf, and nest) is figured. 
O. Finsch & G. Hartlaub, Beitr. Faun. Centralpolyn. taf. vi. 
Zosterops, the distribution of the species in the Mascarene Islands stated. 
H. Schlegel & F. P. L. Pollen, Rech. Faun. Madag. pp. 71-76. (Correc- 
tion of errors in the statement : Ibis, 1868, p. 225.) 
Ptilotis procerior is a new species from the Feejee Islands, in general colour 
resembling P. carunculata, but easily to be distinguished by the situation of 
tlio bare skin on the clieolr, and especially in the want of the lappet extend- 
ing from the gape. The heads of both species are figured. 0. Finsch ahd 
G. Hartlaub, Beitr. Faun. Centralpolyn. pp. 62-64, taf. v. figg. 2, 3. 
Ptilotis notata is a new species from Cape York, allied to P. chrysotis and 
P. gracilis, but larger than the latter and with a longer and stouter bill than 
the former. It is also allied to P. assimilis of the Aru Islands. J. Gould, 
Ann. k Mag. N. II. 3rd scr. xx. pp. 269, 270. 
Ptilotis leadbctcri is described as a now species from Victoria, allied to P. 
aurico7)iis,\)iit easily distinguished by its greater size, subcrcsted head, blackish 
upper colouring, shorter and thicker bill, and the larger and more deeply 
coloured ear-plumes. F. M^Coy, Ann. & Mag. N. II. 3rd ser. xx. p. 442. 
Ptilotis Jlavigula, P.Jiligera, and P. chrysotis are figured. S. Biggies, Om. 
Austral, part xiv. 
Ptilotis cassidix (Zool. Rec. iii. p. 88) is figured. J. Gould, B. Austral. 
Suppl. part iv. 
Myzomda jugularis, Peale, from the Feejees, and M. nigrivcntris, Peale, 
from Upolu (ad. & juv.) are figured. 0. Finsch & G. Hartlaub, Beitr. 
Faun. Centralpolyn. taf. vii. figg. 1-4. 
Mhnus caruncidatus (Zool. Rec. iii, p. 57) is referred to Anthochcera and 
called A. bulleri. O. Finsch, J. f. O. 1867, pp. 342, 343. 
2'ropidorhynchus corniculatus and T. argenticeps are figured. S. Biggies, 
Orn. Austral, part xi. 
Anthorfiis rujiceps is a new species from New Zealand. A. v. Pelzeln, 
Verhandl. k. k. zool.-bot. Gesellsch. 1867, p. 316 ; O. Finsch, J. f. O. 1867, 
p. 341. 
Mdithreptus validirostris (head), M. gidaris, M. lumdatus (head), M. hre- 
Yirostris (head), M, albogularis, and M. mdanocephalm are figured. S. Big- 
gies, Orn. Austral, part xii. 
Myzantha garrula, M. Jlavigida, and M. mdanophrys are figured. S. Big- 
gdes, Orn. Austral, part xv. 
NECTARINIIDiE. 
Nectarinia natedensis, Antinori (Cat. Ucc. Affr. centr. p. 33) {nec Jardine), 
“IV. acik. Ant.,” Hartmann (J. f. O. 1866, p. 205), is N. scnegalensis. Von 
Ileuglin (J. f. O. 1864, p. 262), and only differs from N. scnegalensis 
(L.) in the darker colour of its upper parts. T. von Ileuglin, J. f. 0. 1867, 
p. 202. 
Nectarinia gonzenbachi (Zool. Rec. i. p. 75) is “ N, erythrocei'ca, Heugl.” 
Hartl. (Orn, West Afr. p. 270). Idem, loc. cit. 
‘‘ Cocreba gutturalis (L.),” Bp. (Consp. Av. i. p. 400), is a Nectarinia, and 
