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204 is a neat cup-shaped affair, composed of moss and lichens. Three is the full complement of eggs.

Campophaga melanoschista, Hodgs. (Dark-Grey Cuckoo-Shrike).—Not a common bird.

Graucalus macii, Less. (Large Cuckoo-Shrike).—A common cold weather migrant.

Oriolus indicus, Jerd. (Black-naped Oriole).—One specimen was seen by Mr. Inglis at Narhar.

O. kundoo, Sykes (Indian Golden Oriole).—A common summer migrant. It breeds during April, May, June, and July, usually in mango trees. This bird has a fine melodious whistle. The young follow their parents for some time after they are fledged.

O. melanocephalus, Linn. (Black-headed Oriole).—Very common and a resident. Breeds in March, April, June, and July.

Pastor roseus, Linn. (Rose-coloured Starling).—Very rare. I shot a single specimen at Dalsingh Serai on March 4th, 1900. I saw several feeding in a carrot-field, in company with some Mynahs; but I only managed, with great difficulty, to secure the one, as they were very shy at the approach of a gun.

Sturnus menzbieri, Sharpe (Common Starling).—A common winter visitor, appearing in large flocks, and usually found in rice-lands. I have often noticed mixed flocks, consisting of this bird, Acridotheres tristis, Sturnopastor contra, and Corvus splendens.

Sturnia malabarica, Gmel. (Grey-headed Mynah).—Common, and breeds in the district. The nest is made in the hole of a tree. Four, I think, is the full complement of eggs. These birds are very fond of the fruit of the pepul tree (Ficus religiosa). They are gregarious in their habits, keeping to themselves, and not mixing much with other birds.

Temenuchus pagodarum, Gmel. (Black-headed Mynah).—Fairly common. A nest found at Dalsingh Serai on June 23rd, 1901, contained three half-fledged young and one addled egg. The nest was in the hole of a mango tree a few feet from the ground.

Acridotheres tristis, Linn. (Common Mynah).—Exceedingly common, and breeds almost everywhere. I have found their nests in holes of trees, under the thatch of houses, holes in walls,