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208 cryptanthus, and the edges to the primaries are also paler than they are in that bird. The rufous collar is often very pronounced in this race.

Colours of soft parts as in the other races.

Measurements. The largest of the Slaty-headed Scimitar-Babblers; wing from 100 to 110 mm. and other measurements in proportion.

Distribution. Western Burma, Chin Hills and Arrakan.

Nidification. Like that of the last two birds. Two eggs taken by Mr. J. M. D. Mackenzie in the Chin Hills and four sent me from Arrakan measure about 26 × 19·7 mm.

Habits. Those of the species. Appears to be found from the lowest hills up to about 4,000 feet.


 * Pomatorhinus pinwilli Sharpe, Cat. B. M., vii, p. 113 (1883). (Simla).

Vernacular names. None recorded.

Description. A small race of schisticeps, similar in colour but with the chestnut a trifle less deep in colour and with the rufous collar on the nape more pronounced.

Colours of soft parts as in P. s. schisticeps.

Measurements. A small bird; wing from 85 to 95 mm., generally about 90 to 91 mm.

Distribution. N.W. Himalayas to Garhwal.

Nidification and Habits similar to those of the other races.


 * Pomatorhinus nuchalis Tweeddale, A. M. N. H., (4) xx, p. .535 (1877)-(Thayetmyo); Blanf. & Oates, i, p. 117.

Vernacular names. None recorded.

Description. Resembles a small P. schisticeps, but has the rufous of the neck and sides unstreaked with white. The rufous nuchal collar is also more developed.

Colours of soft parts. Iris pale to golden yellow; eyelid and ocular region pale lavender; bill orange-yellow, only the base and gape dusky; inside of mouth flesh-colour; legs dusky plumbeous; claws horny-brown.

Measurements. Length about 225 to 235 mm.; wing 87 to 91 mm.; tail about 210 to 220 mm.; tarsus about 30 mm.; culmen, about 25 mm.