SHINING FLYCATCHER. 
themselves familiar with the literature of the species they were discussing, 
otherwise they would have read Campbell’s paper, and easily understood the 
reason why I did not reiterate the features already pointed out by my prede- 
cessors in dealing with the species. Rothschild and Hartert concluded that 
campbelli was nearest nitidus, from which Campbell had absolutely separated 
it. While the material examined indicated that the subspecies were valid, 
using the features as characteristic then in vogue, it is possible that longer 
series may show that those are unstable, but may also show good colour 
characters in the females. Until these are received, it is best to accept the 
named subspecies ; but the extra-limital forms are doubtful, as there may be 
different coloured females confused. I would continue to admit 
Piezorhynchus alecto nitidus Gould. 
Northern Territory. 
Piezorhynchus alecto tormenti Mathews. 
North-west Australia. 
Piezorhynchus alecto campbelli (Mathews). 
Cape York district, Queensland. 
Piezorhynchus alecto wardelli Mathews. 
Cooktown district, Queensland. 
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