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ORDER II.
THE CATCHERS (CAPTANTES).
SUB-ORDER IV.
BIRDS OF PREY (RAPTORES).
FAMILY I.—THE FALCONS (FALCONES), i., 293.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Hunting Falcons (Hierofalco), i., 299; the Hunting Falcon (H. candicans), i., 299; the Polar Falcon (H. arcticus), i., 299; the Gier Falcon (H. gyrfalco), i., 299. |
| " " | 2.—The Wandering Falcons (Falco), i., 300; the Peregrine Falcon (F. peregrinus), i., 301; the Red-necked Falcon (F. ruficollis), i., 303; the Turumdi (F. Chiquera), i., 303. |
| " " | 3.—The Tree Falcons (Hypotriorchis), 306; the Tree Falcon (H. subbuteo), i., 306. |
| " " | 4.—The Bush Falcons (Hieracidea), i., 307; the Berigora (H. Berigora), i., 307. |
| " " | 5.—The Kestrels (Tinnunculus), i., 307; the Lark Kestrel (T. alaudarius), i., 308; the Kestrel (T. cenchris), i., 308. |
| " " | 6.—The Red-footed Falcons (Erythropus), i., 310; the Evening Falcon (E. vespertinus), i., 310. |
| " " | 7.—The Sparrow Falcons (Rhynchodon), i., 311; the Sparrow Falcon (R. sparverius), i., 311. |
| " " | 8.—The Dwarf Falcons (Hierax), i., 312; the Muti (H. cœrulescens), i., 312. |
FAMILY II.—THE HAWKS (ACCIPITRES), ii., 1.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Laughing Hawks (Herpetotheres), ii., 1; the Laughing Hawk (H. cachinnans), ii., 1. |
| " " | 2.—The Toothed Hawks (Harpagus), ii., 2; the Double-toothed Hawk (H. bidentatus), ii., 2. |
| " " | 3.—The Sparrow Hawks (Nisus), ii., 2; the Sparrow Hawk (N. communis), ii., 2. |
| " " | 4.—The Hawks Proper (Astur), ii., 4; the Gos Hawk (A. palumbarius), ii, 4. |
| " " | 5.—The Singing Hawks (Mclierax), ii., 6; the Singing Hawk (M. musicus and M. polyzonus), ii, 6. |
| " " | 6.—The Serpent Hawks (Polyboroides), ii., 7; the Serpent Hawk (P. typicus), ii., 7. |
FAMILY III.—THE EAGLES (AQUILÆ), ii., 8.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Eagles (Aquila), ii., 10; the Tawny Eagle (A. fulva), ii., 11; the Golden Eagle (A. chrysaëtos), ii., 10; the Imperial Eagle (A. imperialis), ii., 10; the Spotted Eagle (A. nævia) ii., 13; the Dwarf Eagles (Hieraëtos), ii., 13; the Booted Eagle (H. pennata), ii., 14; the Dwarf Eagle (H. minuta), ii., 15. |
| " " | 2.—The Wedge-tailed Eagles (Uroaëtos), ii., 15; the Bold Wedge-tailed Eagle (U. audax), ii., 17. |
| " " | 3.—The Hawk Eagles (Pseudaëtos Eudolmaëtos, or Asturaëtos), ii., 17; the Hawk Eagle (P. Bonellii), ii., 17. |
| " " | 4.—The Hooded Eagles (Spizaëtos), ii., 18; the Martial Hooded Eagle (S. bellicosus), ii., 18. |
| " " | 5.—The Tufted Eagles (Lophaëtos), ii., 19; the Tufted Eagle (L. occipitalis), ii., 19. |
| " " | 6.—The Destroying Eagles (Pternura), ii., 19; the Urutaurana (P. tyrannus), ii., 20; Isidore's Destroying Eagle (P. Isidori), ii., 21. |
| " " | 7.—The Brazilian Eagles (Morphnus), ii., 21; the Crested Brazilian Eagle (M. Guianensis), ii., 21. |
| " " | 8.—The Harpy Eagles (Harpyia), ii., 22; the Harpy Eagle (H. destructor), ii., 22.[Pg 276] |
| " " | 9.—The Sea Eagles (Haliaëtos), ii., 23; the Sea Eagle (H. albicilla), ii., 23; the White-headed Sea Eagle (H. leucocephalus), ii., 23; the African Screaming Sea Eagle (H. vocifer), ii., 27. |
| " " | 10.—The River Eagles, or Fish Hawks (Pandion), ii., 30; the Osprey (P. Haliaëtos), ii., 30. |
FAMILY IV.—THE KITES (MILVI), ii., 31.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Short-tailed Kites (Helotarsus), ii., 32; the Short-tailed Kite (H. ecaudatus), ii., 32. |
| " " | 2.—The Gliding Kites (Elanus), ii., 34; the True Gliding Kite (E. melanopterus), ii., 34. |
| " " | 3.—The Hovering Kites (Ictinia), ii., 35; the Mississippi Kite (I. Mississippiensis), ii., 35. |
| " " | 4.—The Crooked-billed Kites (Cymindis), ii., 36; the Buzzard Kite (C. uncinatus), ii., 36. |
| " " | 5.—The Hooded Kites (Baza), ii., 37; the Syama (B. lophotes), ii., 37. |
| " " | 6.—The Water Kites (Hydroictinia), ii., 37; the Black Kite (H. atra), ii., 37; the Govinda (H. Govinda), ii., 39; the Parasite Kite (H. parasitica), ii., 39. |
| " " | 7.—The True Kites (Milvus), ii., 40; the Red or Royal Kite (M. regalis), ii., 40. |
| " " | 8.—The Swallow-tailed Kites (Nauclerus), ii., 41; the Swallow-tailed Kite (N. furcatus), ii., 41. |
| " " | 9.—The Dwarf Swallow-tailed Kites (Chelidopterix), ii., 42; the Dwarf Swallow-tailed Kite (C. Riocouri), ii., 43. |
| " " | 10.—The Meadow Kites (Strigiceps), ii., 43; the Blue Kite, or Hen Harrier (S. cyaneus), ii., 43; the Pallid Harrier (S. pallidus), ii., 43; the Ash-coloured Harrier (S. cineraceus), ii., 44. |
| " " | 11.—The Marsh Kites (Circus), ii., 45; the Reed Kite, or Marsh Harrier (C. rufus), ii., 45. |
| " " | 12.—The Spotted Kites (Spilocircus), ii., 46; Jardine's Spotted Kite (S. Jardinii), ii., 46. |
FAMILY V.—THE BUZZARDS (BUTEONES), ii., 47.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Eagle Buzzards (Circaëtos), ii., 47; the Snake Buzzard (C. brachydactylus), ii., 48. |
| " " | 2.—The Crested Buzzards (Spilornis), ii., 50; the Bacha (S. Bacha), ii., 50. |
| " " | 3.—The Honey Buzzards (Pernis), ii., 50; the Wasp Kite (P. apivorus), ii., 50; the Crested Honey Buzzard (P. cristatus), ii., 52. |
| " " | 4.—The Rough-legged Buzzards (Archibuteo), ii., 52; the Winter Buzzard (A. Lagopus), ii., 52. |
| " " | 5.—The True Buzzards (Buteo), ii., 52; the Common or Mouse Buzzard (B. vulgaris), ii., 52. |
| " " | 6.—The Grasshopper Buzzards (Poliornis), ii., 54; the Red-winged Buzzard (P. rufipennis), ii., 54; the Tesa (P. tesa), ii., 54. |
| " " | 7.—The Hook-beaked Buzzards (Rostrhamus), ii., 55; the Caracolero (R. hamatus), ii., 55. |
| " " | 8.—The Urubitingas (Hypomorphnus), ii., 55; the Urubitinga (H. Urubitinga), ii., 55. |
FAMILY VI.—THE VULTURE FALCONS (POLYBORI), ii., 56.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Vulture Buzzards (Milvago), ii., 57; the Chimango (M. Chimachima), ii., 57; the Vulture Buzzard (M. Australis), ii., 58. |
| " " | 2.—The Vulture Falcons (Polyborus), ii., 58; the Carancho (P. Brasiliensis), ii., 58. |
| " " | 3.—The Screaming Buzzards (Ibicter), ii., 60; the Ganga (I. Americanus), ii., 60. |
FAMILY VII.—THE CRANE VULTURES (GYPOGERANI), ii., 62.
Sub-Family 1.—The Secretary or Crane Vulture (Gypogeranus serpentarius), ii., 62.
FAMILY VIII.—THE VULTURE EAGLES (GYPAËTI), ii., 67.
Sub-Family 1.—The Lämmergeier (Gypaëtos), ii., 67; the Bearded Vulture (G. barbatus), ii., 67.
FAMILY IX.—THE VULTURES PROPER (VULTURES), ii., 69.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Wattled Vultures (Sarcorhamphus), ii., 70; the Condor (Sarcorhamphus gryphus), ii., 70; the Californian Condor (S. Californianus), ii., 71; the King of the Vultures (S. papa), ii., 71.[Pg 277] |
| " " | 2.—The Goose Vultures (Gyps), ii., 73; the Tawny Goose Vulture (G. fulvus), ii., 74; the Sparrow-hawk Goose Vulture (G. Rüppellii), ii., 74. |
| " " | 3.—The Crested Vultures (Vultur), ii., 75; the Cowled or Brown Vulture (V. cinereus), ii., 75; the Crested Vulture (Vultur or Lophogyps occipitalis), ii., 76. |
| " " | 4.—The Eared Vultures (Otogyps), ii., 76; the Eared Vulture (O. auricularis), ii., 77. |
FAMILY X.—THE RAVEN VULTURES (CATHARTÆ), ii., 77.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Scavenger Raven Vultures (Percnopterus), ii., 78; the Egyptian Raven Vulture (P. stercorarius), ii., 78. |
| " " | 2.—The Collared Vultures (Neophron), ii., 79; the Monk Vulture (N. pileatus), ii., 79. |
| " " | 3.—The True Raven Vultures (Cathartes), ii., 82; the Urubu (C. aura), ii., 82. |
| " " | 4.—The Crow Vultures (Coragyps), ii., 82; the Gallinazo (C. atratus), ii., 82. |
FAMILY XI.—THE DAY OWLS (SURNIÆ), ii., 85.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Falcon Owls (Surnia), ii., 85; the Sparrow-hawk Owl (S. Ulula), ii., 85. |
| " " | 2.—The Hare Owls (Nyctea), ii., 86; the Snow Owl (N. nivea), ii., 86. |
| " " | 3.—The Stone Owls (Athene), ii., 87; the Stone Owl (Athene noctua), ii., 87. |
| " " | 4.—The Burrowing Owls (Pholeoptynx), ii., 89; the Brazilian or Rabbit Owl (P. cunicularia), ii., 90; the Prairie Owl (P. hypogæa), ii., 90. |
| " " | 5.—The Sparrow Owls (Microptynx), ii., 91; the European Sparrow Owl (M. passerina), ii., 91. |
FAMILY XII.—THE EARED OWLS (BUBONES), ii., 91.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Uhus (Bubo), ii., 91; the Uhu (B. maximus), ii., 93. |
| " " | 2.—The Water Owls (Ketupa), ii., 95; the Brown Fish Owl (K. Ceylonensis), ii., 95. |
| " " | 3.—The Eared Owls (Otus), ii., 97; the Woodland Owl (O. sylvestris), ii., 97; the Marsh Owl (O. brachyotus), ii., 98. |
| " " | 4.—The Dwarf Eared Owls (Ephialtes), ii., 98; the Dwarf Eared Owl (E. Scops, or E. Carniolica), ii., 98. |
FAMILY XIII.—THE NOCTURNAL OWLS (STRIGES), ii., 99.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Tree Owls (Syrnium), ii., 99; the Tree Owl (S. aluco), ii., 99. |
| " " | 2.—The Night Owls (Nyctale), ii., 100; the Hairy-footed Night Owl (N. dasypus), ii., 100. |
| " " | 3.—The Veiled Owls (Strix), ii., 102; Kirchhoff's Owl (S. Kirchhoffii), ii., 102; the Barn Owl (S. flammea), ii., 102. |
SUB-ORDER V.
THE GAPERS (HIANTES).
FAMILY I.—THE SWALLOWS (HIRUNDINES), ii., 104.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Swallows (Cecropis), ii., 105; The Chimney Swallow (C. rustica), ii., 106; the Senegal Swallow (C. Senegalensis), ii., 109; the Thread-tailed Swallow (C. filifera), ii., 110. |
| " " | 2.—The Martins (Chelidon), ii., 110; the House Martin (C. urbica), ii., 110; the Ariel (C. Ariel), ii., 113.[Pg 278] |
| " " | 3.—The Mountain or Shore Swallows (Cotyle), ii., 111; the Rock Swallows (C. rupestris), ii., 111; the Sand Martin (C. riparia), ii., 112. |
| " " | 4.—The Wood Swallows (Atticora), ii., 114; the Striped Wood Swallow (A. fasciata), ii., 114. |
| " " | 5.—The Sailor Swallows (Progne), ii., 114; the Purple Swallow (P. purpurea), ii., 114. |
FAMILY II.—THE SWIFTS (CYPSELI), ii., 115.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Tree Swifts (Dendrochelidon), ii., 118; the Klecho (D. klecho), ii., 118. |
| " " | 2.—The Salanganes (Collocalia), ii., 118; the Salangane Proper (C. nidifica), ii., 118; the Kusappi (C. fuciphaga), ii., 119. |
| " " | 3.—The Prickly-tailed Swifts (Acanthylis), ii., 121; the White-throated Prickly-tailed Swift (A. caudatus), ii., 122. |
| " " | 4.—The Swifts Proper (Cypselus), ii., 122; the Dwarf Swift (C. parvus), ii., 122; the Palm-tree Swift (C. palmarum), ii., 122; the Steeple Swift (C. apus), ii., 122; the Alpine Swift (C. Melba), ii., 123. |
FAMILY III.—THE GOATSUCKERS (CAPRIMULGI), ii., 124.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Podagers (Podager), ii., 125; the Nacunda (P. nacunda), ii., 125. |
| " " | 2.—The Twilight Night Jars (Chordeiles), ii., 126; the Night Falcon (C. Virginianus), ii., 126. |
| " " | 3.—The Goatsuckers (Caprimulgus), ii., 127; the European Night Jar (C. Europæus), ii., 127; the Resplendent Goatsucker (C. eximius), ii., 128. |
| " " | 4.—The Bristled Night Jars (Antrostomus), ii., 128; the Whip-poor-Will (A. vociferus), ii., 128. |
| " " | 5.—The African Night Jars (Scotornis), ii., 129; the African Night Jar (S. climacurus), ii., 129. |
| " " | 6.—The Lyre-tailed Night Jars (Hydropsalis), ii., 130; the Lyre-tailed Night Jar (H. forcipata), ii., 130. |
| " " | 7.—The Streamer Night Jars (Macrodipteryx), ii., 131; the Long-winged Macrodipteryx (M. longipennis), ii., 131; the Streamer-bearing Night Jar (M. or Cosmetornis vexillarius), ii., 131. |
| " " | 8.—The Giant Goatsuckers (Nyctibius), ii., 134; the Ibijau, or Earth-eater (N. grandis), ii., 134. |
FAMILY IV.—THE OIL BIRDS (STEATORNITHES), ii., 135.
Sub-Family 1.—The Guachero, or Oil Bird (Steatornis Caripensis), ii., 135.
FAMILY V.—THE OWL SWALLOWS (PODARGI), ii., 136.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Dwarf Owl Swallows (Ægotheles), ii., 136; the Dwarf Owl Swallow (Æ. Novæ-Hollandiæ), ii., 137. |
| " " | 2.—The Giant Owl Swallows (Podargus), ii., 138; the Giant Owl Swallow (P. humeralis), ii., 138. |
| " " | 3.—The Frog-mouths (Batrachostomus), ii., 140; the Plumed Frog-mouth (B. cornutus or Javanicus), ii., 140. |
SUB-ORDER VI.
SINGING BIRDS (OSCINES).
FAMILY I.—THE SHRIKES (LANII), ii., 141.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Butcher Birds (Lanius), ii., 141; the Sentinel Butcher Bird, or Great Grey Shrike (L. excubitor), ii., 142; the Southern Shrike (L. meridionalis), ii., 143; the Black-browed Shrike (L. minor), ii., 143.[Pg 279] |
| " " | 2.—The Butcher Birds Proper (Enneoctonus), ii., 146; the Red-backed Shrike, or True Butcher Bird (E. collurio), ii., 146; the Red-headed Shrike (E. or Phoneus rufus), ii., 146; the Masked Shrike (E. personatus), ii., 147. |
| " " | 3.—The Thick-headed Shrikes (Falcunculus), ii., 147; the Falcon Shrike (F. frontatus), ii., 147. |
FAMILY II.—THE BUSH SHRIKES (MALACONOTI), ii., 148.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Flute-voiced Shrikes (Laniarius), ii., 149; the Scarlet Shrike (L. erythrogaster), ii., 149; the Flute Shrike (L. Æthiopicus), ii., 150. |
| " " | 2.—The Hooded Shrikes (Telephonus), ii., 150; the Tschagra (T. erythropterus), ii., 150. |
| " " | 3.—The Helmet Shrikes (Prionops), ii., 151; the Helmet Shrike (P. cristatus), ii., 151. |
FAMILY III.—THE RAVEN SHRIKES (THAMNOPHILI), ii., 152.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Crow Shrikes (Cracticus), ii., 151; the Magpie Shrike (C. destructor), ii., 151. |
| " " | 2.—The True Raven Shrikes (Thamnophilus), ii., 152; Vigors' Raven Shrike (T. undulatus), ii., 153. |
FAMILY IV.—THE DRONGO SHRIKES (EDOLII), ii., 154.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The King Crows (Dicrourus), ii., 154; the King Crow, or Finga (D. macrocercus), ii., 154. |
| " " | 2.—The Drongos (Chaptia), ii., 154; the Singing Drongo (C. musica), ii., 154. |
| " " | 3.—The Flag-bearing Drongos (Edolius), ii., 155; the Bee King (E. paradiseus), ii., 155. |
FAMILY V.—THE SWALLOW SHRIKES (ARTAMI), ii., 156.
Sub-Family 1.—The Swallow Shrikes (Artamus), ii., 156; the Wood Swallow Shrike (A. sordidus), ii., 156.
FAMILY VI.—THE TYRANT SHRIKES (TYRANNI), ii., 158.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Tyrants (Tyrannus), ii., 158; the Tyrant Shrike, or King Bird (T. intrepidus), ii., 158. |
| " " | 2.—The Screaming Tyrants (Saurophagus), ii., 159; the Bentevi (S. sulphuratus), ii., 159. |
| " " | 3.—The Fork-tailed Tyrants (Milvalus), ii., 161; the Scissor Bird (M. tyrannus), ii., 161. |
| " " | 4.—The Crowned Tyrants (Megalophus), ii., 162; the Royal Tyrant (M. regius), ii., 162. |
| " " | 5.—The Stilted Fly-catchers (Gubernates), ii., 163; the Yiperu, or Yetapa (G. Yiperu), ii., 163. |
| " " | 6.—The Cock-tailed Fly-catchers (Alectrurus), ii., 163; the Cock-tailed Fly-catcher (A. tricolor), ii., 163. |
FAMILY VII.—THE CATERPILLAR EATERS (CAMPEPHAGÆ), ii., 164.
Sub-Family 1.—The Red Bird (Pericrocotus), ii., 164; the Red Bird (P. speciosus), ii., 164.
FAMILY VIII.—THE FLY-SNAPPERS (MYIAGRÆ), ii., 164.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Paradise Fly-catchers (Terpsiphone), ii., 166; the Paradise Fly-snapper (T. paradisea), ii., 166. |
| " " | 2.—The Fantails (Rhipidura), ii., 166; the Wagtail Fantail (R. motacilloides), ii., 167. |
FAMILY IX.—THE FLY-CATCHERS (MUSCICAPÆ), ii., 167.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Fly-catchers (Butalis), ii., 168; the Grey or Spotted Fly-catcher (B. grisola), ii., 168. |
| " " | 2.—The Mourning Fly-catchers (Muscicapa), ii., 169; the Black-capped or Pied Fly-catcher (M. atricapilla), ii., 170; the Collared or White-necked Fly-catcher (M. albicollis), ii., 170. |
| " " | 3.—The Dwarf Fly-catchers (Erythrosterna), ii., 171; the Dwarf Fly-catcher (E. parva), ii., 171. |
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FAMILY X.—THE SILK-TAILS (BOMBYCILLÆ), ii., 171.
Sub-Family 1.—The Silk-tails (Bombycilla), ii., 171; the Bohemian Chatterer, or Wax-Wing (B. garrula), ii., 172.
FAMILY XI.—THE MANAKINS (PIPRÆ), ii., 174.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Rock Birds (Rupicola), ii., 174; the Cock of the Rock (R. crocea), ii., 174. |
| " " | 2.—The True Manakins (Pipræ), ii., 176; the Long-tailed Manakin (P. caudata), ii., 177; the Tije (P. pareola), ii., 177; the Black-cap Manakin (P. manacus), ii., 178. |
| " " | 3.—The Panther Birds (Pardalotus), ii., 178; the Diamond Bird (P. punctatus), ii., 178. |
FAMILY XII.—THE BALD-HEADED CROWS (GYMNODERI), ii., 179.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Bald Fruit Crows (Gymnocephalus), ii., 180; the Capuchin Bird (G. calvus), ii., 180. |
| " " | 2.—The Umbrella Chatterers (Cephalopterus), ii., 181; the Umbrella Bird (C. ornatus), ii., 181. |
| " " | 3.—The Bell Birds (Chasmarhynchus), ii., 182; the Bare-necked Bell Bird (C. nudicollis), ii., 182; the Araponga (C. variegatus), ii., 183; the True Bell Bird (C. carunculatus), ii., 183; the Three-wattled Bell Bird (C. tricarunculatus), ii., 183. |
FAMILY XIII.—THE GROUND SINGERS (HUMICOLÆ), ii., 184.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Nightingales (Luscinia), ii., 186; the Nightingale (L. Philomela), ii., 186. |
| " " | 2.—The Tree Nightingales (Aëdon), ii., 187; the Tree Nightingale (A. galactodes), ii., 187. |
| " " | 3.—The Blue-throated Warblers (Cyanecula), ii., 188; the Swedish Blue-throat (C. Suecica), ii., 189; the White-starred Blue-throat (C. leucocyana), ii., 189. |
| " " | 4.—The Ruby Nightingales (Calliope), ii., 190; the Calliope of Kamschatka (C. Camtschatcensis), ii., 190. |
| " " | 5.—The Redbreasts (Rubecula), ii., 191; the Robin Redbreast (R. sylvestris), ii., 191. |
FAMILY XIV.—THE WARBLERS (MONTICOLÆ), ii., 193.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Redstarts (Ruticilla), ii., 194; the Black-capped Redstart (R. atra, or R. titys), ii., 194; the Garden Redstart (R. phœnicura), ii., 195. |
| " " | 2.—The Meadow Warblers (Pratincola), ii., 195; the Brown-throated Meadow Warbler (P. rubetra), ii., 195; the Black-throated Meadow Warbler (P. rubicola), ii., 196. |
| " " | 3.—The Chats (Saxicolæ), ii., 198; the Fallow Chat, or Wheat-ear (S. œnanthe), ii., 198; the Eared Stone Chat (S. aurita), ii., 198; the Black-throated Stone Chat (S. stapazina), ii., 198. |
| " " | 4.—The Running Warblers (Dromolæa), ii., 199; the White-tailed Wheat-ear (D. leucura), ii., 200. |
| " " | 5.—The Stone Thrushes, or Rock Wagtails (Petrocincla), ii., 202; the Stone Thrush, or Rock Wagtail (P. or Turdus saxatilis), ii., 202; the Blue Rock Wagtail (P. cyanea), ii., 203. |
| " " | 6.—The Bush Warblers (Thamnolæa), ii., 204; the Bush Warbler (T. albiscapulata), ii., 204. |
FAMILY XV.—THE THRUSHES (TURDI), ii., 205.
Sub-Family 1.—The Wood Thrushes (Turdus), ii., 206; the Missel Thrush (T. viscivorus), ii., 206; the Song Thrush (T. musicus), ii., 207; the Fieldfare (T. pilaris), ii., 207; the Redwing (T. iliacus), ii., 210; the Ring Ouzel (T. torquatus), ii., 211; the Blackbird (T. merula), ii., 211.
FAMILY XVI.—THE MOCKING THRUSHES (MIMI), ii., 213.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Mocking Thrushes (Mimi), ii., 214; the Mocking Bird (M. polyglottus), ii., 214.[Pg 281] |
| " " | 2.—The Red Mocking Thrushes (Taxostoma), ii., 216; the Ferruginous Mocking Bird (T. rufum), ii., 216. |
| " " | 3.—The Cat Birds (Galeoscoptes), ii., 216; the Cat Bird (G. Carolinensis), ii., 216. |
FAMILY XVII.—THE BABBLERS (TIMALIÆ), ii., 218.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Grey Birds (Pycnonotus), ii., 218; the Grey Bird (P. arsinoë), ii., 218; Le Vaillant's Grey Bird (P. Vaillantii), ii., 219. |
| " " | 2.—The True Babblers (Timalia), ii., 220; the Red-headed Babbler (T. pileata), ii., 220. |
| " " | 3.—The Hook-clawed Babblers (Crateropus), ii., 221; the White-rumped Babbler (C. leucopygius), ii., 221. |
| " " | 4.—The Laughing Thrushes (Garrulax), ii., 222; the White-tufted Laughing Thrush (G. leucolophus), ii., 223. |
FAMILY XVIII.—THE WATER OUZELS (CINCLUS), ii., 223.
Sub-Family 1.—The Water Ouzels (Cinclus), ii., 223; the Water Ouzel, or Dipper (C. aquaticus), ii., 223; the American Water Ouzel (C. Americanus), ii., 228.
FAMILY XIX.—THE PITTAS (PITTÆ), ii., 228.
Sub-Family 1.—The Pittas, or Painted Thrushes (Pitta), ii., 228; the Nurang (P. Bengalensis), ii., 228; the Pulih (P. Angolensis), ii., 229; the Noisy Pitta (P. strepitans), ii., 229.
FAMILY XX.—THE ANT THRUSHES (MYIOTHERÆ), ii., 230.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Ant Birds (Pyriglena), ii., 230; the Fire Eye (P. domicella), ii., 230. |
| " " | 2.—The Ant Kings (Grallaria), ii., 231; the Ant King (G. rex), ii., 231. |
| " " | 3.—The Tapacolos (Pteroptochus), ii., 231; the Tapacolo, or Tualo (P. megapodius), ii., 231. |
FAMILY XXI.—THE LYRE-TAILS (MENURÆ), ii., 232.
Sub-Family 1.—The Lyre-tails (Menura), ii., 232; the Lyre Bird (M. superba), ii., 232.
FAMILY XXII.—THE SONG WARBLERS (SYLVIÆ), ii., 237.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Song Warblers (Curruca), ii, 238; the Sparrow-hawk Warbler (C. nisoria), ii., 238; the Orpheus Warbler (C. Orphea), ii., 239; the Greater Pettichaps (C. or Sylvia hortensis), ii., 240; the Lesser White-throat (C. garrula), ii., 242; the Capirote, or Black-cap (C. atricapilla), ii., 243; the White-throat (C. cinerea), ii., 245; the Spectacled Warbler (C. conspiculata), ii., 246; the White-throated Warbler (C. leucopogon), ii., 247. |
| " " | 2.—The Fire-eyed Warblers (Pyrophthalma), ii., 247; the Black-headed Fire-eyed Warbler (P. melanocephala), ii., 248; the Sardinian Fire-eyed Black-head (P. Sarda), ii., 249; the Provence or Dartford Warbler (P. Provincialis), ii., 249. |
FAMILY XXIII.—THE TREE WARBLERS (PHYLLOSCOPI), ii., 252.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Tree Warblers (Phyllopneuste), ii., 252; the Field Tree Warbler, or Willow Wren (P. Trochilus), ii., 252. |
| " " | 2.—The Leaf Wrens (Reguloides), ii., 254; the Leaf Wren (R. Proregulus), ii., 254. |
| " " | 3.—The Garden Warblers (Hypolais), ii., 254; the Melodious Willow Wren (H. hortensis, or H. salicari), ii., 254; the Chiff-Chaff (H. or Sylvia rufa), ii., 255; the Ashy Garden Warbler (H. cinerescens), ii., 256. |
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FAMILY XXIV.—THE MARSH WARBLERS (CALAMODYTÆ), ii., 257.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Reed Warblers (Acrocephalus), ii., 258; the True Reed Warbler (A. turdoides), ii., 258. |
| " " | 2.—The Sedge Warblers (Calamodus), ii., 259; the Sedge Warbler (C. phragmitis), ii., 259. |
| " " | 3—The Grasshopper Warblers (Locustella), ii., 261; the Grasshopper Warbler (L. certhiola), ii., 261. |
FAMILY XXV.—THE BUSH WARBLERS (DRYMOICÆ), ii., 262.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Bush Warblers (Cisticola), ii., 262; the Pinc-Pinc (C. schœnicola), ii., 263. |
| " " | 2.—The Tailor Birds (Orthotomus), ii., 264; the Tailor Bird (O. longicauda), ii., 265. |
| " " | 3.—The Emu Wrens (Stipiturus), ii., 266; the Emu Wren (S. malachurus), ii., 266. |
FAMILY XXVI.—THE WRENS (TROGLODYTÆ), ii., 269.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Wrens Proper (Troglodytes), ii., 270; the Common Wren (T. parvulus), ii., 270. |
| " " | 2.—The Marsh Wrens (Thryothorus), ii., 271; the Carolina Wren (T. Ludovicianus), ii., 272; the House Wren (T. platensis), ii., 273. |
| " " | 3.—The Flute Players (Cyphorhinus), ii., 273; the Flute Players (C. cantans), ii., 273. |
FAMILY XXVII.—THE PIPITS (ANTHI), ii., 274.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Pipits (Anthus), ii., 274; the Meadow Pipit (A. pratensis), ii., 274; the Tree Pipit (A. arboreus), ii., 275; the Rock Pipit (A. petrosus), ii., 278. |
| " " | 2.—The Field Pipits (Agrodroma), ii., 279; the Stone or Fallow-land Pipit (A. campestris), ii., 279. |
| " " | 3.—The Spurred Pipits (Corydalla), ii., 281; Richard's Spurred Pipit (C. Richardii), ii., 282. |
FAMILY XXVIII.—THE WAGTAILS (MOTACILLÆ), ii., 282.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The True Wagtails (Motacilla), ii., 282; the White Wagtail (M. alba), ii., 283; the Pied Wagtail (M. Yarrellii), ii., 285; the Dhobin (M. Dukhunensis), ii., 286; the Rock Wagtail (M. Lichtensteinii), ii., 286. |
| " " | 2.—The Mountain Wagtails (Calobates), ii., 287; the Mountain Wagtail (C. sulphurea), ii., 287. |
| " " | 3.—The Sheep Wagtails (Budytes), ii., 288; the Cow or Meadow Wagtail (B. flavus), ii., 289; Ray's Wagtail (B. Rayii), ii., 289; the Velvet-headed or Sheep Wagtail (B. melanocephalus), ii., 290; the Yellow-headed Wagtail (B. citreolus), ii., 291. |
| " " | 4.—The Wood Wagtails (Nemoricola), ii., 291; the Gomarita, or Garden Wagtail (N. Indica), ii., 291. |
| " " | 5.—The Swallow Wagtails (Enicurus), ii., 192; the Meninting (E. coronatus), ii., 292. |
FAMILY XXIX.—THE ACCENTORS (ACCENTORES), ii., 292.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Hedge Sparrows, or Hedge Warblers (Tharraleus), ii., 294; the Hedge Warbler (T. modularis), ii., 294; the Siberian Accentor (T. montanellus), ii., 295. |
| " " | 2.—The Lark Accentors (Accentor), ii., 295; the Alpine Accentor (A. Alpinus), ii., 295. |
FAMILY XXX.—THE TITS (PARI), ii., 296.
| Sub-Family | 1.—The Crested Wrens, or Kinglets (Regulus), ii., 297; the Golden-crested Wren (R. auricapillus), ii., 298; the Dalmatian Wren (R. modestus), ii., 298; the Fire-crested Wren (R. ignicapillus), ii., 299; the Satrap Crowned Wren (R. satrapa), ii., 299; the Ruby-crowned Wren (R. calendulus), ii., 301. |
| " " | 2.—The Penduline Titmice (Ægithalus), ii., 302; the Penduline Titmouse (Æ. pendulinus), ii., 302.[Pg 283] |
| " " | 3.—The Reed Titmice (Panurus), ii., 303; the Bearded Titmouse (P. biarmicus), ii., 303. |
| " " | 4.—The Long-tailed Titmice (Orites), ii., 306; the Long-tailed Titmouse (O. caudatus), ii., 306. |
| " " | 5.—The Crested Titmice (Lophophanes), ii., 307; the Crested Tit (L. cristatus), ii., 307; the Toupet Tit (L. bicolor), ii., 309. |
| " " | 6.—The Wood Tits (Parus), ii., 309; the Great Tit (Parus major), ii., 309; the Sombre Tit (P. lugubris), ii., 311; the Cole Tit (P. ater), ii., 311; the Blue Tit (P. cœruleus), ii., 314; the Azure Tit (P. cyaneus), ii., 316; the Siberian Tit (P. Sibericus), ii., 316; the Marsh Tit (P. palustris), ii., 317; the Carolina Titmouse (P. Carolinensis), ii., 318; the Black-capped Titmouse (P. atricapillus), ii., 318. |