(349) Ixulus humilis clarkii.
OATES'S IXULUS.
Ixulus clarkii Oates, Bull. B. O. C, iii, p. 41 (1894) (Byingyi); Blanf. & Oates, iv. p. 481.
Vernacular names. None recorded.
Description. Differs from the last in having a much greyer back, well defined from the brown head, the shafts on the back are also paler, showing up as better-defined streaks.
Measurements. " Wing 66 mm.; tail 50 mm.; tarsus 19 mm.; bill from gape 12.7 mm."
Distribution. At present only known from Byingyi, a mountain on the borders of the Shan States.
Nidification unknown.
Habits. Oates records that he " found this bird very common on Byingyi, in small parties, searching the blossoms of small trees for insects." Byingyi is at about 6,200 feet elevation.
BookTitle:
The Fauna Of British India, Including Ceylon And Burma-birds(second Edition)
Reference:
Baker, EC S (1922–1930) The fauna of British India including Ceylon and Burma. Second edition. vol.1 1922.
Title in Book:
349. Ixulus humilis clarkii
CatNo:
349
Year:
1922
Page No:
324
Common name:
Oatess Ixulus
M_ID:
25377
M_SN:
Yuhina humilis clarki
Volume:
Vol. 1
Term name:
id:
2794
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