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CLASSIFICATION OF BIRDS,
ACCORDING TO DR. BREHM.
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ORDER I.
CRACKERS (ENUCLEATORES).
SUB-ORDER I.
THE PARROTS (PSITTACINI).
FAMILY I.—THE TRUE PARROTS (PSITTACINÆ), i., 34.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Grey Parrots (Psittacus), i., 34; Jako (P. erithacus), i., 35. |
| " " | 2.—The Green Parrots (Chrysotis), i., 39; Amazon Parrot (C. Amazonica), i., 39. |
| " " | 3.—The Blunt-tailed Parrots (Pionus), i.,40; the Maitakka (P. menstruus), i., 41. |
| " " | 4.—The Crested Hawk Parrots (Deroptyus), i., 42; the Crested Hawk Parrot (D. accipitrinus), i., 42. |
| " " | 5.—The Dwarf Parrots (Agapornis), i., 43; Swinder's Love Bird (A. Swinderiana), i., 43. |
| " " | 6.—The Sparrow Parrots (Psittacula), i., 44; the Sparrow Parrot (P. passerina), i., 44. |
| " " | 7.—The Siskin Parrots (Nasiterna), i., 45; the Siskin Parrot (N. pygmæa), i., 45. |
FAMILY II.—THE COCKATOOS (PLYCTOLOPHI), i., 45.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Cockatoos Proper (Cacatua), i., 42; the Lemon-crested Cockatoo (C. galerita), i., 47. |
| " " | 2.—The Helmet Cockatoos (Callicephalus), i., 47; the Helmet Cockatoo (C. galeatus), i., 47. |
| " " | 3.—The Nose Cockatoos (Licmetis), i., 48; the Nose Cockatoo (L. nasicus), i., 48. |
| " " | 4.—The Nestor Cockatoos (Nestor), i., 50; the Nestor Cockatoo (N. productus), i., 50. |
| " " | 5.—The Eagle Cockatoos (Dasyptilus), i., 51; the Eagle Cockatoo (D. Pequetii), i., 51. |
| " " | 6.—The Long-billed Cockatoos (Microglossus), i., 51; the Casmalos (M. aterrimus), i., 52. |
| " " | 7.—The Raven Cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus), i., 54; the Raven Cockatoo (C. Banksii), i., 54. |
FAMILY III.—THE NIGHT PARROTS (STRIGOPES), i., 55.
Sub Family 1.—The Night Parrots (Strigops), i., 55; the Kakapo (S. habroptilus), i., 55.
FAMILY IV.—THE ARARAS (ARÆ), i., 58.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Araras (Ara), i., 58; the Scarlet Macaw (A. Macao), i., 58; the Soldier Arara (A. militaris), i., 60; the Anakan (A. severa), i., 60; the Ararauna (A. Sittace Ararauna), i., 62. |
| " " | 2.—The Blue Macaws (Anodorhynchus), i., 62; the Hyacinth-coloured Arara (A. hyacinthinus), i., 62. |
| " " | 3.—The Wedge-tailed Parrots (Conurus), i., 63; the Garuba (C. luteus), i., 64; the Tiriba (C. leucotis), i., 63; the Carolina Parrakeet (C. Carolinensis), i., 64. |
| " " | 4.—The Long-nosed Parrakeets (Enicognathis), i., 66; the Choroy (E. leptorhynchus), i., 66. |
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FAMILY V.—THE PARRAKEETS (PALÆORNITHES), i., 66.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Noble Parrakeets (Palæornis), i., 67; the Collared or Rose-ringed Parrot (P. torquata), i., 67; the Bettet (P. pondiceriana), i., 68. |
| " " | 2.—The Superb Parrots (Polytelis), i., 69; the Scarlet-crested Superb Parrot (P. Barrabandi), i., 69. |
| " " | 3.—The Grass Parrots (Platycercus), i., 70; the Rosella (P. eximius), i., 70. |
| " " | 4.—The Variegated Parrots (Psephotus), i., 71; the Variegated Parrot (P. multicolor), i., 71. |
| " " | 5.—The Ornamented Parrots (Melopsittacus), i., 72; the Waved Parrot (M. undulatus), i., 72. |
| " " | 6.—The Gay Parrots (Nymphicus), i., 77; the Corella (N. Novæ-Hollandiæ), i., 77. |
| " " | 7.—The Ground Parrakeets (Pezoporus), i., 78; the Ground Parrakeets (P. formosus), i.,78. |
FAMILY VI.—THE LORIES (LORII), i., 79.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Lories Proper (Lorius), i., 79; the Purple-capped Lory (L. domicella), i., 79. |
| " " | 2.—The Lorikeets (Psitteuteles), i., 79; the Dappled Lorikeet (P. versicolor), i., 79. |
| " " | 3.—The Purple Lories (Coryphilus), i., 81; the Maiden Lorikeet (C. Tahitianus), i., 81. |
| " " | 4.—The Long-tailed Lories (Pyrrhodes), i., 82; the Rasmalas (P. Papuensis), i., 82. |
SUB-ORDER II.
PASSERINE BIRDS (PASSERES).
FAMILY I.—THE CROSS-BILLS (LOXIÆ), i., 85.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Cross-bills (Loxia), i., 85; the Large-beaked Cross-bill (L. pityopsittacus), i., 86; the Pine-tree Cross-bill (L. curvirostra), i., 86; the Banded Cross-bill (L. tænioptera), i., 86. |
| " " | 2.—The Parrot Greenfinches (Psittirostra), i., 91; the Parrot Greenfinch (P. psittacea), i., 91. |
FAMILY II.—THE BULLFINCHES (PYRRHULÆ), i., 92.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Parrot Bullfinches (Paradoxornis), i., 92; the Parrot Bullfinch (P. flavirostris), i., 92. |
| " " | 2.—The Pine Grosbeaks (Pinicola), i., 93; the Pine Grosbeak (P. enucleator), i., 93. |
| " " | 3.—The Carmine Grosbeaks (Erythrothorax), i., 95; the Rose Bullfinch (E. roseus), i., 95; the Carmine Bullfinch, (E. erythrinus), i., 95. |
| " " | 4.—The Long-tailed Bullfinches (Uragus), i., 97; the Siberian Bullfinch (U. Sibericus), i. 97. |
| " " | 5.—The Desert Bullfinches (Bucanetes), i., 98; the Vinous Grosbeak (B. githagineus), i., 98. |
| " " | 6.—The True Bullfinches (Pyrrhula), i., 102; the Bullfinch (P. vulgaris), i., 102. |
| " " | 7.—The Garden Bullfinches (Serinus), i., 106; the Girlitz (S. hortulanus), i., 106. |
| " " | 8.—The Tree Bullfinches (Dryospiza), i., 108; the Canary-bird (D. Canaria), i., 108. |
FAMILY III.—THE FINCHES (FRINGILLÆ), i., 114.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Finches (Fringilla), i., 114; the Chaffinch (F. cœlebs), i., 115; the Mountain Finch (F. montifringilla), i., 118. |
| " " | 2.—The Mountain Finches (Montifringilla), i., 119; the Snow Finch (M. nivalis), i., 119. |
| " " | 3.—The Winter Finches (Nyphæa), i., 119; the Winter Finch (N. hyemalis), i., 119. |
| " " | 4.—The Linnets (Cannabinæ), i., 122; the Brown Linnet (C. linota), i., 122; the Mountain or Grey Linnet (C. montium), i, 124. |
| " " | 5.—The Birch Siskins (Linaria), i., 124; the Birch-tree Siskin (L. rubra), i., 124. |
| " " | 6.—The True Siskins (Spinus), i., 127; the Common Siskin (S. viridis), i., 127. |
| " " | 7.—The Thistle Finches (Carduelis), i., 129; the Goldfinch (C. elegans), i., 129. |
| " " | 8.—The Golden Thistle Finches (Astragalinus), i.. 130; the Golden Thistle Finch (A. tristis), i., 130. |
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FAMILY IV.—THE SPARROWS PROPER (PASSERES), i., 131.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Sparrows (Passer), i., 131; the Common Sparrow (P. domesticus), i., 131; the Spanish Sparrow (P. Hispanicus), i., 135; the Field or Tree Sparrow (P. montanus), i., 136. |
| " " | 2.—The Plain Sparrows (Pyrgitopsis), i., 137; the Plain Sparrow (P. simplex), i., 137. |
| " " | 3.—The Golden Sparrows (Chrysospiza), i., 137; the Golden Sparrow (C. lutea), i., 137. |
| " " | 4.—The Mountain Sparrows (Petronia), i., 138; the Rock Sparrow (P. rupestris), i., 138. |
FAMILY V.—THE HAWFINCHES (COCCOTHRAUSTÆ), i., 139.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Greenfinches (Chloris), i., 139; the Green Grosbeak, or Greenfinch (C. hortensis), i., 139. |
| " " | 2.—The True Hawfinches (Coccothraustes), i., 141; the Hawfinch (C. vulgaris), i., 141. |
| " " | 3.—The Evening Hawfinches (Hesperiphona), i., 142; the Evening Cherry Hawfinch (H. vespertina), i., 142. |
| " " | 4.—The Large-beaked Hawfinches (Geospiza), i., 143; the Large-beaked Hawfinch (G. magnirostris), i., 143. |
FAMILY VI.—THE PARROT FINCHES (PITYLI), i., 143.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (Coccoborus), i., 143; the Rose-breasted Hawfinch (C. Ludovicianus), i., 143. |
| " " | 2.—The Tufted Grosbeaks (Cardinalis), i., 145; the Cardinal Grosbeak (C. Virginianus), i., 145. |
| " " | 3.—The Grey Finches (Paroaria), i., 146; the Dominican Finch (P. dominicana), i., 146. |
| " " | 4.—The Bullfinch Finches (Sporophila), i., 146; the Tiny Finch (S. minuta), i., 146. |
| " " | 5.—The Diadem Grosbeaks (Catamblyrhynchus), i., 147; the Diadem Grosbeak (C. diadematus), i., 147. |
| " " | 6.—The True Parrot Finches (Pitylus), i., 147; the Ashy-blue Parrot Finch (P. cœrulescens), i., 147. |
| " " | 7.—The Masked Parrot Finches (Caryothraustes), i., 147; the Masked Parrot Finch (C. Brasiliensis), i., 147. |
| " " | 8.—The Habias (Saltator), i., 148; the Capi (S. cœrulescens), i., 148. |
| " " | 9.—The Plant Cutters (Phytotoma), i., 149; the Rarita, or Rara (P. rara), i., 150. |
FAMILY VII.—THE TANGARAS (TANAGRÆ), i., 150.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Tangaras Proper (Tanagra), i., 151; the Ornate Tangara (T. ornata), i., 151. |
| " " | 2.—The Fire Tangaras (Pyranga), i., 151; the Flax Bird (P. rubra), i., 151; the Summer Red Bird (P. æstiva), i., 152. |
| " " | 3.—The Callistes (Calliste), i., 153; the Red-necked Calliste (C. festiva), i., 153. |
| " " | 4.—The Callous-beaked Tangaras (Ramphocelus), i., 153; the Tapiranga (R. Brasiliensis), i., 154. |
| " " | 5.—The Butcher-Bird Tangaras (Lanio), i., 154; the Black-headed Butcher-Bird Tangara (L. atricapillus), i., 154. |
| " " | 6.—The Organist Tangaras (Euphone), i., 154; the Violet Organist, or Guttarama (E. violacea), i., 155. |
FAMILY VIII.—THE BRIGHT-COATED FINCHES (AMADINÆ), i., 155.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Band-Birds, or Collared Finches (Amadina), i., 156; the Collared Finch (A. fasciata), i., 156. |
| " " | 2.—The Hooded Finches (Spermestes), i., 157; the Magpie Finch (S. cucullata), i., 158. |
| " " | 3.—The Reed Finches (Donacula), i., 158; the Chestnut Reed Finch (D. castaneothorax), i., 158; the Double-banded Reed Finch (D. bivittata), i., 158. |
| " " | 4.—The Grass Finches (Poëphila), i., 159; the Admirable Chaff-finch (Chloëbia mirabilis), i., 159. |
| " " | 5.—The Rice Finches (Padda), i., 160; The Rice Bird (P. oryzivora), i., 160. |
| " " | 6.—The Striped Finches (Pytelia), i., 161; the Little Gold-breast (P. subflava), i., 161. |
| " " | 7.—The Speckled Finches (Lagonosticta), i., 162; the Blood Finch (L. minima), i., 162. |
| " " | 8.—The Variegated Finches (Emblema), i., 162; the Variegated Finch (E. picta), i., 162.[Pg 272] |
| " " | 9.—The Bright Finches (Hypochera), i., 163; the Steel Finch (H. ultramarina), i., 163. |
| " " | 10.—The Butterfly Finches (Mariposa), i., 163; the Butterfly Finch (M. phœnicotis), i., 163. |
| " " | 11.—Astrilds (Astrilda), i., 164; the Pheasant Finch (A. undulata), i., 164. |
FAMILY IX.—THE WEAVER BIRDS (PLOCEI), i., 166.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Social Weaver Birds (Philetaërus), i., 167; the Social Weaver Bird (P. socius), i., 167. |
| " " | 2.—The Yellow Weaver Birds (Ploceus), i., 168; the Golden Weaver Bird (P. galbula), i., 168. |
| " " | 3.—The Bayas, or Bunting Weaver Birds (Nelicurvius), i., 170; the Baya (N. Baya), i., 170. |
| " " | 4.—The Crimson-beaked Weaver Birds (Quelea), i., 171; the Crimson-beaked Weaver Bird, or Diock (Q. sanguinirostris), i., 171. |
| " " | 5.—The Tahas (Taha), i., 174; the Taha (T. dubia), i., 174. |
| " " | 6.—The Fire-finches (Euplectes), i., 174; the Flame-coloured Fire-finch (E. ignicolor), i., 175. |
| " " | 7.—The Buffalo Weaver Birds (Textor), i., 176; the Alecto Buffalo Weaver Bird (T. Alecto), i., 177. |
FAMILY X.—THE WHYDAH OR WIDOW BIRDS (VIDUÆ), i., 178.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Mourning Widows (Coliuspasser), i., 179; the Yellow-shouldered Mourning Widow (C. flaviscapulatus), i., 179. |
| " " | 2.—The Long-tailed Widow Birds (Chera), i., 179; the Long-tailed Widow Bird (C. caffra), i., 179. |
| " " | 3.—The Cock-tailed Widow Birds (Steganura), i., 180; the Paradise Widow Bird (S. paradisea), i., 180. |
FAMILY XI.—THE BUNTING FINCHES (PASSERELLÆ), i., 181.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Morning Finches (Zonotrichia), i., 181; the White-throated Sparrow (Z. albicollis), i., 182; the Morning Finch (Z. matutina), i., 182. |
| " " | 2.—The Bunting Finches Proper (Spizella), i., 183; the Tree Bunting Finch (S. Canadensis), i., 183. |
| " " | 3.—The Prairie Bunting Finches (Passerculus), i., 184; the Prairie Bunting Finch (P. savannus), i., 184. |
| " " | 4.—The Shore Finches (Ammodromus), i., 184; the Sea Bunting Finch (A. maritimus), i., 184. |
FAMILY XII.—The Buntings (EMBERIZÆ), i., 185.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Crested Buntings (Gubernatrix), i., 185; the Crested Bunting (G. cristatella), i., 185. |
| " " | 2.—The Grey Buntings (Miliaria), i., 186; the Grey Bunting (M. valida), i., 186. |
| " " | 3.—The True Buntings (Emberiza), i., 187; the Golden or Yellow Bunting (E. citrinella), i., 187; the Ortolan (E. or Glycyspina hortulana), i., 188; the Red Bunting (E. or Glycyspina cia), i., 190. |
| " " | 4.—The Ornate Buntings (Euspiza), i., 190; the Black-headed Bunting (E. melanocephala), i., 190. |
| " " | 5.—The Reed Buntings (Cynchramus), i., 191; the Reed Bunting (C. Schœniclus), i., 191. |
| " " | 6.—The Spurred Buntings (Centrophanes), i., 191; the Lark Bunting (C. Lapponicus), i., 192. |
| " " | 7.—The Winter Buntings (Plectrophanes), i., 194; the Snow Bunting (P. nivalis), i., 194. |
FAMILY XIII.—THE LARKS (ALAUDÆ), i., 195.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Calandra Larks (Melanocorypha), i., 196; the Calandra Lark (M. calandra), i., 197; the Short-toed Lark, or Calandrelle (M. or Calandritis brachydactyla), i., 198. |
| " " | 2.—The Black Larks (Saxilauda), i., 199; the Black or Moor Lark (S. Tatarica), i., 199. |
| " " | 3.—The Sand Larks (Ammomanes), i., 199; the Desert Lark (A. deserti), i., 199. |
| " " | 4.—The Bunting Larks (Pyrrhulauda), i., 200; the Black-headed Bunting Lark (P. leucotis), i., 201. |
| " " | 5.—The Mountain Larks (Phileremos), i., 201; the Alpine Lark (P. alpestris), i., 201. |
| " " | 6.—The Tufted Larks (Galerita), i., 203; the Tufted Lark (G. cristata), i., 203.[Pg 273] |
| " " | 7.—The Wood Larks (Corys), i., 204; the Wood Lark (Corys or Alauda arborea), i., 204. |
| " " | 8.—The Larks Proper (Alauda), i., 206; the Skylark (Alauda arvensis), i., 206. |
| " " | 9.—The Spur Larks (Macronyx), i., 208; the Sentry Lark (M. capensis), i., 208. |
| " " | 10.—The Courser Larks (Alæmon), i., 209; the Desert Courser Lark (A. desertorum), i., 209. |
SUB-ORDER III.
RAVENS (CORACIROSTRES).
FAMILY I.—THE YELLOW STARLINGS (ICTERI), i., 211.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Rice-eaters (Dolichonyx), i., 212; the Boblink, or Rice-bird (D. oryzivorus), i., 212. |
| " " | 2.—The Marsh Troopials (Agelaius), i., 214; the Red-winged Troopial (A. Phœniceus), i., 214. |
| " " | 3.—The Cow-Birds (Molothrus), i., 215; the Cow-Starling (M. pecoris), i., 215. |
| " " | 4.—The Yellow or Golden Starlings (Icterus), i., 215; the Jamaica Yellow Bird (I. Jamaicaii), i., 216. |
| " " | 5.—The Hang-nests (Hyphantes), i., 218; the Baltimore Golden Starling (H. Baltimori), i., 218. |
| " " | 6.—The Cassicans (Cassicus), i., 218; the Japu, or Tufted Cassican (C. cristatus), i., 219. |
| " " | 7.—The Boat-tails (Quiscalus), i., 222; the Great Boat-tail (Q. major), i., 222. |
FAMILY II.—THE STARLINGS (STURNI), i., 223.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Starlings Proper (Sturni), i., 223; the Common Starling (S. vulgaris), i., 223; the Sardinian Starling (S. unicolor), i., 227. |
| " " | 2.—The Blackbird Starlings (Pastor), i. 227; the Rose Starling (P. roseus), i., 227. |
| " " | 3.—The Mina Birds (Acridotheres), i., 228; the Mina Bird (A. tristis), i., 228. |
| " " | 4.—The Grakles (Gracula), i., 230; the Musical Grakle (G. musica or religiosa), i., 230. |
| " " | 5.—The Ox-biters (Buphaga), i., 231; the African Ox-biter (B. Africanus), i., 231; the Red-beaked Ox-biter (B. erythrorhyncha), i., 231. |
FAMILY III.—THE GLOSSY STARLINGS (LAMPROTORNITHES), i., 232.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Glossy Starlings (Lamprocolius), i., 234; the Bronze-coloured Glossy Starling (L. chalybeus), i., 234. |
| " " | 2.—The Glossy Thrush-Starlings (Notauges), i., 234; the Golden-breasted Glossy Starling (N. chrysogaster), i., 234; the Superb Glossy Starling (N. superbus), i., 234. |
| " " | 3.—The Scaly Glossy Starlings (Pholidauges), i., 235; the Scaly Glossy Starling (P. leucogaster), i., 235. |
| " " | 4.—The Glossy Magpies (Lamprotornis), i., 236; the Brazen Glossy Magpie (L. aënea), i., 236. |
| " " | 5.—The Rock Glossy Starlings (Ptilorhinus), i., 237; the White-beaked Rock Glossy Starling (P. albirostris), i., 237. |
| " " | 6.—The Mountain Glossy Starlings (Amydrus), i., 238; the Naburup (A. Naburup), i., 238. |
FAMILY IV.—THE ORIOLES (ORIOLI), i., 238.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Satin Birds (Ptilonorhynchus), i., 239; the Satin Bower Bird (P. holosericus), i., 239. |
| " " | 2.—The Collar Birds (Chlamydera), i., 240; the Spotted Collar Bird (C. maculata), i., 240. |
| " " | 3.—The Orioles Proper (Oriolus), i., 242; the Golden Oriole (O. galbula), i., 242. |
| " " | 4.—The Silky Orioles (Sericulus), i., 243; the Golden-crested Oriole (S. chrysocephalus), i., 243. |
FAMILY V.—THE BIRDS OF PARADISE (PARADISEÆ), i., 245.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Birds of Paradise (Paradisea), i., 245; the Footless Bird of Paradise (P. apoda), i., 246; the Wumbi (P. Papuana), i., 246; the Ruby or Red Bird of Paradise (P. rubra), i., 247.[Pg 274] |
| " " | 2.—The Spiral-tailed Birds of Paradise (Cincinnurus), i., 250; the King of the Birds of Paradise (C. regius), i., 250. |
| " " | 3.—The Collared Birds of Paradise (Lophorina), i., 251; the Collared Bird of Paradise (L. superba), i., 251. |
| " " | 4.—The Ornate Birds of Paradise (Parotia), i., 251; the Six-feathered Birds of Paradise (P. sex-pennis), i., 251. |
| " " | 5.—The Resplendent Epimachi (Seleucides), i., 251; the Resplendent Epimachus (S. resplendens), i., 251. |
| " " | 6.—The Epimachi Proper (Epimachus), i., 252; the Collared Epimachus (E. magnus), i., 252. |
| " " | 7.—The Magpie Birds of Paradise (Astrapiæ), i., 253; the Magpie Bird of Paradise (A. gularis), i., 253. |
FAMILY VI.—THE RAVENS (CORACES), i., 254.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Choughs (Fregilus), i., 254; the Chough (F. graculus), i., 254. |
| " " | 2.—The Alpine Choughs (Pyrrhocorax), i., 255; the Alpine Chough (P. alpinus), i., 255. |
| " " | 3.—The Ravens Proper (Corax), i., 257; the Raven (C. nobilis), i., 257. |
| " " | 4.—The Vulture Ravens (Corvultur), i., 259; the White-necked Vulture Raven (C. albicollis), i., 259; the Thick-billed Vulture Raven (C. crassirostris), i., 259. |
| " " | 5.—The Ornamented Ravens (Pterocorax), i., 260; the Scapulated Raven (P. scapulatus), i., 260. |
| " " | 6.—The Crows (Corvus), i., 262; the Carrion Crow (C. corona), i., 262; the Hooded Crow (C. cornix), i., 262. |
| " " | 7.—The Rooks (Frugilegus) i., 264; the Rook (F. segetum), i., 264. |
| " " | 8.—The Jackdaws (Monedula), i., 266; the Jackdaw (M. turrium), i., 266. |
| " " | 9.—The Glossy Crows (Anomalocorax), i., 267; the Glossy Crow (A. splendens), i., 267. |
| " " | 10.—The Nutcrackers (Nucifraga), i., 269; the Nutcracker (N. caryocatactes), i., 269. |
| " " | 11.—The Piping Crows (Gymnorhina), i., 270; the Flute Bird (G. tibicen), i., 270. |
| " " | 12.—The Bell Magpies (Strepera), i., 271; the Bell Bird (S. graculina), i., 271. |
| " " | 13.—The Bald-headed Crows (Picathartes), i., 271; the Bald-headed Crow (P. gymnocephalus), i., 271. |
FAMILY VII.—THE JAYS (GARRULI), i., 272.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Magpies (Pica), i., 272; the Magpie (P. caudata), i., 272. |
| " " | 2.—The Blue Magpies (Cyanopica), i., 274; the Blue Magpie (C. Cookii), i., 274. |
| " " | 3.—The Blue Ravens (Cyanocorax), i., 275; the Hooded Blue Raven (C. pileatus), i., 275. |
| " " | 4.—The Blue Jackdaws (Cyanocitta), i., 275; the Crested Blue Jackdaw (C. cristata), i., 275. |
| " " | 5.—The Jays Proper (Garrulus), i., 278; the Common Jay (G. glandarius), i., 278. |
| " " | 6.—The Unlucky Jays (Perisoreus), i., 279; the Unlucky Jay (P. infaustus), i., 279. |
| " " | 7.—The Tree Magpies (Dendrocitta), i., 280; the Wandering Magpie (D. vagabunda), i., 280. |
| " " | 8.—The Benteots (Crypsirhina), i., 281; the Benteot (C. varians), i., 281. |
| " " | 9.—The Stump Jays (Temnurus), i., 282; the Saw-tail (T. truncatus), i., 282. |
| " " | 10.—The Long-tailed Kittas (Urocissa), i., 282; the Long-tailed Kitta (U. Sinensis), i., 282. |
| " " | 11.—The Feather-Beaks (Cissa), i., 283; the Sirgang (C. Sinensis), i., 283. |
FAMILY VIII.—THE PLANTAIN EATERS (AMPHIBOLÆ), i., 283.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Plantain Eaters (Musophagæ), i., 283; the Banana Eater (M. violacea), i., 284. |
| " " | 2.—The Helmet Birds (Corythaix), i., 285; the White-cheeked Helmet Bird (C. leucotis), i., 285. |
| " " | 3.—The Turakos (Corythacola), i., 286; the Crested Turako (C. cristata), i., 286. |
| " " | 4.—The Split-beaks (Schizorhis), i., 287; the Alarm Bird (S. zonurus), i., 287. |
| " " | 5.—The Mouse Birds (Colii), i., 288; the Wiriwa, or White-cheeked Mouse Bird (C. leucotis), i., 289. |