the Birds of Central India. 53 



We went to Mhow in September 1881. Swinhoe remained 

 there for ten continuous months ; Barnes for a shorter period ; 

 subsequently the latter went to Neemuch for some months^ 

 and has again returned to that station^ where he is at present 

 quartered. The result is that up to the present we have been 

 able to record the occurrence of 255 species in this district, 

 our collections and observations not having been confined to 

 the immediate neighbourhood of Mhow and Neemuch, but 

 including the surrounding districts, and particularly the lake 

 countries round about. Moreover we hope shortly to be able 

 to submit another paper showing the further results of collec- 

 tions and observations still being made by Barnes. 



1. VULTUR MONACHUS, LiuU. 



cJ . Length 43-5 inches, expanse 108, tail 14"75, tarsus 5, 

 bill from gape 3*8. 



The Cinereous Vulture is comparatively rare, and only 

 occurs during the winter months. The one from which the 

 above measurements were taken was shot close to Neemuch 

 in March. 



2. Otogyps calvus (Scop.). 



Length 32 inches, expanse 86, wing 23, tail 10, tarsus 4*4, 

 bill from gape 2"9. 



The Indian King Vulture is far from uncommon; it ap- 

 pears to be solitary in its habits, rarely more than two being 

 seen together. It is pugnacious in disposition, and will not 

 allow others to approach while feeding. It is a permanent 

 resident, and breeds during February and March. A nest 

 found on 13th February contained a single fresh egg; it was 

 built in a fork near the top of a high tree, and was a huge 

 structure, composed of stout twigs, lined with finer twigs and 

 green leaves. Others were found, but in no case was there 

 more than one Q^^. 



The eggs are glossless white, fine in texture, but very 

 strong. The egg-lining is green. They measure 3"6 by 2"5. 



3. Gyps fulvescens, Hume. 



Length 44 inches, expanse 101, wing 28, tail 13, tarsus 4, 

 bill from gape 31. 



