Inhabits the north coast. I have not figured this species because it only differs from R. rufifrons in being of a smaller size, and in the red colouring at the base of the tail-feathers being more extensive.

132. Rhipidura isura, Gould[Vol. II. ] Pl. 85.
133. Rhipidura Motacilloïdes, Vig. & Horsf.[Vol. II. ] Pl. 86.
134. Rhipidura picata, Gould.

Not figured, being similar in colour but much smaller than R. Motacilloïdes; it inhabits Port Essington.

Genus Seïsura, Vig. & Horsf.

The present genus and Rhipidura are mere modifications of each other; a difference of structure, however, exists of sufficient importance to justify their separation, and, as is always the case, a corresponding difference is found in the habits of the species.

The present form is restricted to Australia.

135. Seïsura inquieta[Vol. II. ] Pl. 87.

Genus Piezorhynchus, Gould.

Generic characters.