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(1167) Bubo ignavus. — The Great-horned Owl. 

 I only obtained two specimens, both at Drosh (4,500 feet). One 

 (a female) was caught in a starving condition in December. 

 (1173) Scops giu.— The Scops Owl. 

 Common in summer in the valleys of Upper Chitral and probably in 

 Lower Chitral, although not noted. 



ORDER XI.— ACCIPITRES. 

 Family Vulturidce. 

 (1198) Neophron percnopterus. — The Egyptian Vulture, or 

 Large White Scavenger Vulture. 

 As I did not skin any of this genus I am not certain whether this 

 species or N. ginginianvs is seen in the country during summer. 

 Possibly both species will be found to visit the lower country. Not 

 present during winter. They appear in March and remain till Sep- 

 tember, seldom mounting to any altitude above 7,000 feet. 



Two nested in a small cave in the face of a cliff overhanging the 

 river, and the female was sitting at the end of March. They are not 

 very common. 



Family Falconidce. 

 (1199) Gypaetus barbatus. — The Bearded Vulture, or 



Lammergeyer. 

 Present throughout the year. Common around Drosh. During 

 summer they ascend to high elevations. During winter they are 

 found at lower ranges and can usually be seen about the Fort feeding 

 on offal, etc. 



(1208) Hieraetus pennatus. — The Booted Eagle. 

 I only obtained one specimen (male) of this species, on 11th May, 

 at Drosh, 4,500 feet. 



(1230) Milvus melanotis. — The Larger Indian Kite. 

 Only one specimen (male) obtained, 16th April, at 6,000 feet. 

 (1232) Elanus o^ruleus. — The Black-winged Kite. 

 Not present in winter. Arrives in April and is common in summer 

 in the wooded valleys of Lower Chitral, and about cultivation. 

 (1233) Circus macrurus. — The Pale Harrier. 

 A single specimen $ obtained at Drosh, 4,500 feet, in April. 



(1247) Accipiter nisus. — The Sparrow- Hawk. 

 A single specimen $ obtained in May at 8,000 feet. 



