Genus— NEOSITTELLA. 
Neosittella Mathews, Austral Avian Record, Vol. I., 
pt. 5, p. 114, Dec. 24th, 1912. Type (by original 
designation) .. .. .. .. .. .. Sittella striata Gould. 
I wrote at the introduction of this genus : “ Differs from Neositta in its shorter 
stouter bill and weaker legs and feet, and shorter wing with comparatively 
longer first primary.” 
While this might be justly regarded as of subgeneric value only, I keep 
it separate here so that its relationship can be kept in view. Even in habits 
this group shows differences from the other members and it has the most 
northern range. 
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