Hwialayan and Kashmiri Birds 



of hills. In the Himalayan stations this species 

 is not often seen as in the summer it lives 

 rather above their level. 



99. Emheriza stracheyi : The Eastern Mea- 

 dow Bunting. F. 794, J. 714, +1. W. K. 



This is the common bunting of Kashmir 

 and the western hill stations. 



Easily recognised by two longitudinal black 

 bands (with a grey one between them) running 

 from the bill over the head to the neck, and 

 two black moustachial stripes. 



Upper plumage reddish-brown streaked with 

 black. Throat and breast grey with brown 

 spots. Rest of lower plumage chestnut 

 brown. Tail black, with a good deal of white 

 in the outer feathers, visible only during 

 flight. 



This bird feeds on the ground and is common 

 in gardens and on open ground. Abundant 

 at Gulmarg, Murree, Dharmsala, and Simla. 



Swallows 



100. Hirundo rustic a : The Swallow. F. 813, 

 J. 82, I, with tail 4i inches long. E. W. K. 



This is the common swallow of England. 

 Forehead, chin and throat chestnut ; rest 

 of upper plumage steel-blue. Wings and tail 

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