394. Stachyris chrysaea, Hodgson.
J. A. S., XIII, 379 - Blyth, Cat. 864 - Horsf., Cat. 342 - Syak-birang-pho, Lepch.
The Golden-Headed Wren-babbler.
Descr. - Above yellow olivaceous ; forehead and crown yellow, the latter with black streaks ; lores black ; wings and tail dusky, margined with olive ; beneath bright yellow.
Bill plumbeous ; legs pale brownish yellow ; hides light brown- Length 4 1/2 inches ; wing 2 1/8; tail 2 ; bill at front nearly 1/2; tarsus 11/16.
The Golden-headed Stachyris is found in the S. E. Himalayas, the Khasia hills, and Arrakan, generally at a lower level than the last, from 3,000 to 5,000 feet or so. It frequents high trees generally feeding on the minute Insects that infest flowers and buds, and often has its forehead powdered with the pollen of flowers, as we sec in Zosterops and other birds.
This species differ from its congeners in Its mode of coloration, more pointed bill, and other points, and perhaps should be removed to a distinct genus near Zosterops or Myzornis. Very probably some of the smaller Timaliae; of the Malayan Fauna should be placed in Stachyris. Tim. polioephala, Temm., judging from the figure, has much of the character and plumage of Stachyris.
J. A. S., XIII, 379 - Blyth, Cat. 864 - Horsf., Cat. 342 - Syak-birang-pho, Lepch.
The Golden-Headed Wren-babbler.
Descr. - Above yellow olivaceous ; forehead and crown yellow, the latter with black streaks ; lores black ; wings and tail dusky, margined with olive ; beneath bright yellow.
Bill plumbeous ; legs pale brownish yellow ; hides light brown- Length 4 1/2 inches ; wing 2 1/8; tail 2 ; bill at front nearly 1/2; tarsus 11/16.
The Golden-headed Stachyris is found in the S. E. Himalayas, the Khasia hills, and Arrakan, generally at a lower level than the last, from 3,000 to 5,000 feet or so. It frequents high trees generally feeding on the minute Insects that infest flowers and buds, and often has its forehead powdered with the pollen of flowers, as we sec in Zosterops and other birds.
This species differ from its congeners in Its mode of coloration, more pointed bill, and other points, and perhaps should be removed to a distinct genus near Zosterops or Myzornis. Very probably some of the smaller Timaliae; of the Malayan Fauna should be placed in Stachyris. Tim. polioephala, Temm., judging from the figure, has much of the character and plumage of Stachyris.
