Gen. Hodgsonius, Bonap.

Syn. Sylvania, Blyth -  Bradypterus, Hodgson, Gray, Zool. Misc.  - Bradybates, Gray, Genera of Birds.

Char. - General structure of Callene, but the bill much more slender and straighter, less curved on the culmen, distinctly notched; a few short strong rictal bristles ; wings short, moderately rounded ; 4th and 5th quills equal and longest; tail rather long, rounded ; tarsus long, entire; feet large; toes slender; middle toe elongate ; laterals nearly equal; claws moderate, slightly curved.