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(1260) Faloo subbutbo.— The Hobby. 

 Only one specimen, a female, was obtained at Reshan (6,000 feet) 

 in May. 



(1265) Tinnunculus alaudakius. — The Kestrel. 

 Very common throughout the year at elevations of 4,000 feet and 

 upwards according to season. While resting on a pass overlooking the 

 Wakhan country, at an elevation of 18,000 feet, a pair of these birds 

 crossed over from the Chitral side (July). They are very common round 

 Drosh. In winter they are not in the least shy, allowing one to 

 approach quite close to them and then only rising to alight a few yards 

 further off. In summer they may be frequently seen hovering over the 

 crops. They commence nesting in April. 



ORDER XII.— COLUMBiE. 

 Family Columbidce. 

 (1292) Columba intermedia. — The Indian Blue. Rock-Pigeon. 

 Common throughout the year in the valley of the Chitral river up to 

 Shost (10,000 feet) and in some of the side valleys. 



(1296) Columba leuconota. — The White-bellied Pigeon. 

 The " Snow Pigeon" is not uncommon in summer at elevations 

 of 11,000 to 14,000 feet at the head of the Shishi Koh and Turikho. 



In the latter valley, although I was unable to find a nest, I believe 

 the birds were nesting. (July.) (Also noted in Yasin. July). 

 (1305) Turtur perrago.- The Indian Turtle-Dove. 

 A common visitor to the valleys of Lower Chitral. Arrives during 

 the second or third week in April, and leaves in August and September. 

 I noted what I believe to be birds of this species at the head of the 

 Turikho Valley in July in the birch jungle at 11,000 feet. 



(1307) Turtur suratensis.— The Spotted Dove. 

 Common in summer in the valleys of Lower Chitral at elevations of 

 4,000 to 8,000 feet. Not a winter resident. Arrives in April. Depar- 

 ture not noted. 



(1309) Turtur cambayensis. — The Little Brown Dove. 

 Only one specimen, a male, was obtained on 18th April at Drosh. 

 It is probably common. 



(1310) Turtur risorius. — The Indian Ring-Dove. 

 Common in cultivated districts, arriving in April from lower country. 

 It is not present in winter. 



