THE 
RED-VENTED SHRIKE. 
Generic Character. 
Bill straitish, with a tooth or small process on 
each side near the tip. 
Tongue jagged. 
Specific Character, 
Brown SHRIKE, with black head, red vent^ 
and red spot beneatli the eyes. 
JOCOSE SHRIKE. 
Lath. Syn 1, p. i/3i 
La petit Merle hupd de la Chine. 
Bl iss. 07 n. 2. t. 21. f. 2. 
This bird, one of the most beautiful of the genus, 
is a native of China, and is represented smaller than 
the natural size : it is remarkable for tiie liveliness 
and docility of its disposition. 
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