| 192. Hylacola pyrrhopygia | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 39. |
| 193. Hylacola cauta, Gould | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 40. |
When I characterized this species in the ‘Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London,’ I had only seen a single example; I have since received a second, proving the correctness of my view of its being quite distinct from the H. pyrrhopygia, a fact disputed by Mr. Strickland, who had stated it to be his opinion that my figures were referable to one and the same species, but who upon an examination of the specimens themselves acknowledged he was in error.
Subfamily ——?
Genus Cysticola, Less.
However numerous birds of this form may be in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Indian Islands, Australia outvies them all in the number of species that frequent its grassy plains. With the exception of Van Diemen’s Land, every colony is inhabited by one or more species performing there precisely similar offices to those executed by the remaining species in the other parts of the world.
| 194. Cysticola magna, Gould | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 41. |
| 195. Cysticola exilis | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 42. |
| 196. Cysticola lineocapilla, Gould | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 43. |
| 197. Cysticola isura, Gould | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 44. |
| 198. Cysticola ruficeps, Gould | [Vol. II. ] Pl. 45. |
Subfamily ——?
Genus Sericornis, Gould.
Generic characters.
Bill strong, straight, nearly as long as the head, compressed laterally towards and notched at the tip; nostrils basal, lateral, oval, and covered by an operculum; wings moderate, rounded, the first quill very short, the fourth, fifth and sixth nearly equal and the longest; tail moderate and square; tarsi long; hind-toe and claw strong, and nearly equal to the middle toe and claw in length; outer and inner toes equal; plumage soft and silky to the touch.