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Francolinus natalensis. Smith. 

 a,b,s9- Transvaal, July 3rd, 1873. 

 Beak and legs red ; iris dark hazel. 



The commonest Francolin throughout the Transvaal up to 

 the Matabili country. 



TURNIX LIPURANA (Smith). 



I saw this bird on several occasions in the Matabili country ; 

 they are generally to be found in pairs. 



Chettusia LATERALIS (Smith). 



a, 6 . Transvaal November 27th, 1873. 



Beak greenish, black at tip ; legs lemon-yellow ; iris dirty 

 straw-colour ; upper wattle scarlet, lower one light yellow. 



Only seen in this one locality on our way down. From 

 what I saw of its habits they seem to resemble those of 

 Hoplopterus coronatus. 



HOPLOPTERUS ARMATUS, J. & S. 



a, 6, d 2 . Transvaal, December 8th, 1873. 



Beak and legs black ; iris crimson. 



Common in suitable localities from the Transvaal to the 

 Matabili country. Generally to be found either in pairs or 

 in companies of five or six. Watchful and noisy in their 

 habits, though not shy. They breed on the banks of rivers or 

 near marshes. 



Hoplopterus coronatus (Temm.). 

 a, 6 . Natal, :March 14, 1873. 



Beak pink, black at tip ; legs pink ; iris light yellow. 

 Common throughout Natal and the Transvaal, going about 

 in flocks in the winter. 



Charadrius tricollaris, V. 



«, 6 . Natal, May 22nd, 1873. 



Beak orange-red at base, black at tip ; legs pink ; iris light 

 brown. 



h, S . Transvaal, December 9th, 1873. 



Beak as above ; legs flesh-coloured ; iris dark hazel ; rim 

 round the eye brick-red. 



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