. Bird notes . inches, of whichthe tail measures 3^ inches. The adult 9 differs from her mate in having the upperparts slightly suffused with green. It ranges over the whole peninsula of India, frequent-ing well wooded districts, gardens, groves of trees and avenues,feeding on fruit (figs and mulberries), caterpillars and all soft-bodied insects. The breeding season is from May to August;the nest is constructed of grass and strips of bark, and sus-pended like a cradle by the sides from the fork of a leafybranch of a large tree. The eggs, three or four, are white,spotted with black or reddish b
. Bird notes . inches, of whichthe tail measures 3^ inches. The adult 9 differs from her mate in having the upperparts slightly suffused with green. It ranges over the whole peninsula of India, frequent-ing well wooded districts, gardens, groves of trees and avenues,feeding on fruit (figs and mulberries), caterpillars and all soft-bodied insects. The breeding season is from May to August;the nest is constructed of grass and strips of bark, and sus-pended like a cradle by the sides from the fork of a leafybranch of a large tree. The eggs, three or four, are white,spotted with black or reddish brown. Himalayan Blue Whistling-Thrush {Myiophoneus. From life by H. Gaodchild. temminclii, Vigors): Two young birds of this species wereshipped, one of which arrived alive, and in due course passedinto the possession of one of our members, with whom it is 36 Private Importation of Indian Birds, 1916. doing well. During the few weekfe it remained with me, itagreed well with Mynahs. Orioles, etc., in the smallish out-dooraviary already referred to. The above popular name is notthe ^nost appropriate, that used by Jerdon is better, viz.:Yellow-billed Whistling Thrush, which is certainly species has been known to the London Zoo for man)-years and to aviculturists generally, though but few have beenimported, and often these have gone begging! It is not allthat have Ithe Accommodation for so large or vigorous a adult in fine plumage is a sight to be long re-membered especially if seen in an out-door aviary under theplay of light—the colour of the whole plumage is rich, verydark blue, except the lores, and forehead, w
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