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Show 390 MR. R. B. SHARPE ON BIRDS FROM MADAGASCAR. [June 9, 9. CALICALICUS MADAGASCARIENSIS. Calicalicus madagascariensis (Linn.) ; Hartl. Faun. Madag. p. 50 (1861); Grand. Rev. et Mag. de Zool. 1867, p. 386. Lanius madagascariensis, Schl. & Poll. Faun. Madag. Ois. p. 99. Hylophorba ruticilla, Scl. P. Z. S. 1865, p. 326, pl. 12. "Nossi Vola, Nov. 13th, 1869, and Saralalan, Nov. 18th, 1869. Native name Tit k'rush. Eyes dark blue." Mr. Crossley has sent two males. This bird appears to be rare in collections, and was not obtained by Mr. Edward Newton or his companions. M. Grandidier states that it is only found in the woods, singly or in pairs. 10. DICRURUS FORFICATUS. Dicrurus forficatus (Linn.) ; Hartl. Faun. Madag. p. 49 (1861); Roch & E. Newt. Ibis, 1862, p. 274 ; E. Newt. Ibis, 1863, p. 348 ; Scl. P. Z. S. 1863, p. 163 ; A. Newt. P. Z. S. 1865, p. 834 ; Grand. Rev. et Mag. de Zool. 1867, p. 386 ; Schl. & Poll. Faun. Madag. Ois. p. 79. " Nossi Vola. Eyes red. Native name RyA^i' Every one interested in the Dicruridee should read the entertaining account of the habits of the present bird, as detailed by Messrs. S. Roch, E. Newton, Pollen, and Van Dam, the particulars adduced by the last-named authors being especially worthy of perusal. The habits, mode of breeding, and form of nest are thoroughly Shrikelike. All the specimens sent by Mr. Crossley were in fine condition, the plumage being especially bright and glossy. I have also in m y collection a specimen from Madagascar, purchased from the " Maison Verreaux ;" but the exact part of the island in which it was collected is not specified. This bird is somewhat smaller, has a much slighter crest, and has the whole plumage less bright; indeed it would seem to constitute a small race of Dicrurus forficatus. This is worth noticing, though no one would wish, in the face of the difference of measurements brought forward by Professor Schlegel as occurring in specimens from the same locality, to separate the two birds as distinct species. Fam. ZosTEROPiDiE. 11. ZOSTEROPS MADAGASCARIENSIS. Zosterops madagascariensis (Linn.) ; Hartl. Faun. Madag. p. 40 (1861); Scl. P. Z. S. 1863, p. 163; E. Newt. Ibis, 1863, p. 346; A. Newt. P. Z. S. 1865, p. 834; Grand. Rev. et Mag. de Zool. 1867, p. 357; Schl. & Poll. Faun. Madag. p. 71, pl. 19 (1868). "Tamatave." Fam. SYLVIAD,E. 12. EROESSA TENELLA. Eroessa tenella, Hartl. P. Z. S. 1866, p. 219; Grand. Rev. et |
