distribution except in tidal mangrove areas is the coconut, if coconuts are present in any type of habitat Lichmera will almost certainly be present. This species nests more or less all the year round, some birds rearing as many as 3 broods, most year 2 broods, one about July or August and one about December. Nest is a cup-shaped nest of bark and fibres placed invariably in a close dark leaved tree at varying heights from 6-8 feet up to 20 feet, but generally about 6 to 10 feet from the ground, very rarely lower and seldom above 12 feet and very rarely above 15 feet. Generally the site of the nest is close to the outer leaf canopy (amongst the small twigs) but where a cleft or indentation appears in the outer contour of the foliage and thus often well in towards the centre of the tree thus PLAN: BIRDS EYEVIEW OF TREE SECTION AT 10 FT. ABOVE GROUND. On the other hand, if the nest is not well in towards the trunk of the tree it will be seen that immediately above it an outwards bulge in the vegetation forms a ledge or cover of some sort. Birds often leave and approach the nest via the centre of the tree and the opposite side of the tree. Nest is well hidden and inconspicuous and considerable camouflage is used to conceal it, it being noticeable bark and fibres blending with the surrounding twigs almost invari- ably being used. Eggs 2 White with reddish spots and a tendency to and often distinct zone at the larger end. Red