Genus— PTILO TULA. 
Ptilotula Mathews, Nov. Zool., Vol. XVIII., 
p. 414, Jan. 31st, 1912. Type (by mono- 
tvpy) .. .. .. .. .. .. Ptilotis flavescens Gould. 
As above noted it is possible that the previous genus may be amalgamated 
later with this one, but I have noted apparent differences in the tongues in 
dried specimens which need investigation, and though the species are very 
alike, I note that the hind-toe is shorter and is exceeded by the middle toe 
in length, whereas in all the preceding forms the hind-toe is longest. 
The bill is shorter than the head and similarly formed to that of the 
preceding genus. 
The wing is long, the first primary short, less than half the length of the 
second, which is long and equal to the seventh, and a little shorter than the 
third, fourth, fifth and sixth, which are subequal and longest. The tail is 
long and square. The legs are comparatively long and slender, the feet small. 
Note.— The species Ptilotis albilineata White (p. 457) show's sufficient 
differences to warrant it being placed in a subgenus Territoknis albilineata. 
