that of M. caniceps; but the terminal spots on the wing-coverts and tertiaries are almost
altogether wanting. The absence of the broad pale median streaks on the pectoral
plumage readily distinguishes it from that species."
Lord Walden gave the above description from seven specimens in his collection, two from
Malabar, two from Coorg, and three from Candeish: it is from one of these that our description
and figure in the Plate are taken.