This species differs so little from (No. [70]) P. baya, that I am inclined to regard it as a local race of the latter species.
[72]. Ploceus bengalensis: The Black-throated Weaver-bird. (F. 722), (J. 696), (-I.)
This species is very like [70] and [71] in appearance, but may be distinguished by (1) a yellow patch on the side of the neck, (2) the black breast, (3) by the fact that the tubular entrance to the nest is short and not long like that of P. baya and P. megarhynchus.
This is a comparatively rare species and is not found in S. India.
[73]. Ploceus manyar: The Striated Weaver-bird. (F. 723), (J. 695), (I.)
This species is distinguishable from Nos. [70], [71], and [72], by having the feathers of the breast streaked longitudinally with black.
It is found all over India, but is not nearly so commonly seen as P. baya.
The Munias, 74-79
Munias are diminutive birds, considerably smaller than the sparrow, characterised by very thick bills. Except when breeding they usually go about in flocks. The nest, which is rarely situated at any great distance from the ground, is a large, ball-like structure, having an entrance at the side. The eggs are white.
[74]. Munia malacca: The Black-headed Munia. (F. 725), (J. 697), (-I.)