268 071 Mashonaland Birds. 



dark grreeiH.sli. The stomach contained inanv remains of 

 much digested beetles. 



227. MvcTERiA SENEGALENsis. (African Jabiru.) 



This grand bird is decidedly scarce, and I have seen only 

 a few single examples at long intervals. One has been shot 

 recently not far from Salisbury. 



228. Leptoptilus crumenifer. (African Marabou.) 

 Although I have never personally seen this species to the 



north of the Limpopo, I have heard of its occurrence in 

 several parts of Mashonaland, and one was shot by Mr. Jame- 

 son on the Umfuli. 



229. Anastomus lamelligerus. (African Openbill.) 



I saw a single specimen of this curious Stork in January 

 last, sitting on the summit of a tree overhanging the Makabusi 

 river, about two miles from the township. 



230. Phalacrocorax lucidus. (South-African Cor- 

 morant.) 



A common species, occurring singly or in pairs along 

 every river, sitting on the rocks or overhanging branches. 

 On the Umfuli I noticed that a dozen or more would collect 

 together to roost for the night in some overhanging bush, 

 though tiiey separated during the day. 



Examples of another Cormorant with black underparts 

 have occasionally been observed, but not yet identified. 



231. Plotus levaillanti. (African Darter.) 

 Obtained by the Jameson expedition. 



232. Plectropterus gambknsis. (Spur-winged Goose.) 

 Fairly common in suitable localities throughout the 



country, but 1 have always found it to be a very shy bird. 

 A flock of them may occasionally be seen flying high over the 

 town in their usual V-shape formation ; but the Makabusi is 

 too small a stream to attract them much. 



233. Sarcidiornis melanonota. (Knob-billed Duck.) 

 The onl}^ specimen I have seen was one shot by Mr. J. flf. 



Darling on the Ujjper ]\Iazoe, in 1894. 



