The strong bill of this bird indicates its character as living on insects. It is common, and has been so often described as to require no notice here.
33. PACHYCEPHALUS PECTORALIS, VIG. AND HORSF.--Banded Thick-head.
Similar in habits to the last; and is abundant in all parts of South America.
34. COLLURICINCLA HARMONICA.--Harmonious Colluricincla.
A bird of dull plumage, with the habits of a thrush, keeping in the bushes or young sapling gum-trees, near water, and living on insects of various kinds. Its note is sweet, and amongst Australian birds it may be considered a good songster. Its range is extensive. It was numerous on Cooper's Creek, in lat. 27 1/2 degrees and long. 142 degrees.
35. OREOICA GUTTURALIS.--Crested piping Thrush.
I found this bird common on the plains eastward of the Darling, and also in the western interior. It visits the south-eastern parts of the continent, and is common in South Australia; frequenting open forests, and betraying its presence by its monotonous notes. It is a strong built bird, with a dull plumage, but its crest adds much to its beauty, and it has a deep yellow iris.
36. ERYTHRODRYAS RHODINOGASTER.--Pink-breasted wood Robin.
This pretty little bird is, like our own native Robin, fond of woodlands, and is generally found amongst thick brush, issuing from it to perch on dead branches. Its breast is a fine bright pink; its plumage is otherwise black and white, and it has a spot of white over the nostrils. The range of this bird is extensive, and it is common to many localities.
37. PETROICA GOODENOVII.--Red-capped Robin.