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Show A few Pin-tailed Ducks were also seen, but no Mallard at any time. Teal are not uncommon; and in the Rufusa Stream and the swampy streams draining the Karenge Lake the Snipe were fairly numerous in December and January. Along the lake-shore, especially among the ambatch trees, were vast communities of Weaver-birds. No less than seventeen forms are represented in the collection of these, many belonging to the brilliant species found inland. Ibises are not uncommon near the water. The Glossy Ibis is a common bird, and most travellers are familiar with its exasperating cry when disturbed. The Sacred Ibis, on the other hand, is much shyer, and confined to larger and remote sheets of water. Crowned Cranes are common, especially in the west. Bustards are not uncommon, especially in the open cattle-country in the west, about December. Denham's Bustard, the large red-necked species, was frequently seen. Pigeons are not often seen, but the Doves in places were very numerous indeed, especially in Bukanga. Parrots were scarce, except the one small species collected. Grey Parrots, so common in Uganda, were never seen near the Kagera. Birds of Prey were represented by the Bateleur Eagle and another species which was frequently observed pursuing guinea-fowl. Vultures were rarely seen except in Bukanga, where the lions pi'ovided them with frequent meals. It is worth noting that in April a migration of Hobbies appears to pass through the country. Enormous numbers of this handsome little falcon were seen at the same time busily engaged in pursuing locusts, large clouds of which appear to make their appearance at the same time. In the neighbourhood of the lake Hornbills of two species are common, and Touracoes of two species make their appearance in the dense forests. An interesting bird was the Honey-guide, which in Bukanga and the narrow valley of the Kagera River very frequently provided us with honey by leading to the nests of wild bees. Goatsuckers are common, and in March, April, and May the pennant-winged species became very conspicuous, as when the long feathers are developed the bird has the appearance, when on the wing, of a toy Japanese kite. Three species of Bee-eaters were seen, but the Roseate Bee-eater of East Africa and the Nile countries did not make an appearance. The birds belonging to the scrub and open forest country, the Bar bets, Woodpeckers, Pittas, Swallows, Flycatchers, Thrushes, Shrikes, Tits, and Finches, were never to be seen in large numbers, though appearing in isolated parties sufficiently often to preserve the district from the appearance of lifelessness, which is a disappointing feature in other parts. 19 0 NATURAL HISTORY OF UGANDA ANGLO-GERMAN BOUNDARY. [ JU lie 6 , |