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30. Francolinns adspersns — Ued-billecl Francolin, 

 Common, and found in tlie same localities as the previous 

 species, hut it seems to be more confined to the vicinity of 

 water-courses. It is an even worse skulker than the 

 Pternistes. 



31. Francolinns jugularis pallidior — Eriksson's 

 Francolin. This species is not common, and aj)parently con- 

 fined to the hills. 



32. Otogyps auricularis — Black Vulture. I have 

 seen only a single specimen of this vulture. 



33. Lophogyps occipitalis — White-headed Vulture. 

 This appears to be the common vulture of the country. I 

 have usually seen them singly or in pairs, but large numbers 

 may be found consorting together at a carcase. It is really 

 marvellous how quickly all vultures observe a newly killed 

 animal. I remember one day shooting a gemsbuck amongst 

 fairly thick cover ; after opening it, I left the beast 

 to be fetched by a cart, which arrived at the spot within an 

 hour, and yet the vultures had already discovered and eaten 

 practically all the meat. When I left it there was not a 

 sign of a bird in the sky, and as the body was lying fairly 

 well concealed by trees, 1 never thought it would be dis- 

 covered. 



3-1. Serpentarius secretarius — Secretary Bird. I 

 think this bird must be rather rare in this country. I have 

 seen only a single specimen. 



35. Polyboroides typicus — Harrier Hawk. I have 

 seen only a single adult and a young specimen of this 

 species. 



36. Melierax canorus — Chanting Goshawk. Fairly 

 common. Usually to be seen perched on telegraph poles or 

 on some dead tree near the road. 



37. Astur polyzonoides — Little Banded Goshawk. 

 This little hawk is not common. I have met with only two 

 or three specimens, all immature birds. 



