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159. TuRTUR TRANQUEBARicus, Herm. 



The Ruddy Turtle-Dove is not uncommon, but is locally 

 distributed. 



160. PtEROCLES ARENARIUS, Pall. 



The Large Sand -Grouse, or, as it is generally called by 

 sportsmen, the " Imperial Grouse,'^ is common at and beyond 

 Nusseerabad, but only occurs in the vicinity of Neemuch as 

 a rare straggler. 



161. Pterocles fasciatus, Scop. 



The Painted Sand-Grouse is common, but very local. 



162. Pterocles exustus, Temm. 



The Common Sand-Grouse, as its name implies, is exces- 

 sively common, and breeds apparently all the year round. 



163. Pavo cristatus, Linn. 



Peafowl are common, but only in a semi-domesticated 

 state, in and near villages. 



164. Gallus sonnerati, Temm. 



The Grey. Juugle-fowl is not uncommon in bamboo- 

 jungle on the principal hill-sides. 



165. Galloperdix spadiceus, Gm. 



The above remark applies also to the Red Spur-fowl. 



166. Francolinus pictus, Jard. & Selb. 



The Painted Partridge is common, and is a permanent 

 resident. 



167. Ortygornis pondiceriana, Gm. 



The Indian Grey Partridge is very common, 



168. Perdicula asiatica. Lath. 



The Jungle Bush-Quail is common in suitable localities. 



169. Perdicula argoondah, Sykes. 

 The Rock Bush-Quail is very common. 



170. COTURNIX COMMUNIS, BoUU. 



The Large Grey Quail is very common during the cold 

 season. 



