194. :\rr. L. B. ^rouritz on the 



23. + Scopus umbretta. Hammerhead. 

 8ind. " itegwani." 



Uncommon in the Matopos compared to other districts in 

 Southern Rhodesia, but it is to be seen here and there 

 throughout, wlierever there are suitable localities. The old 

 nests of these birds are sometimes utilized by Barn-Owls. A 

 nest on Lucydale, upon being examined, yielded a "dag- 

 wala " — one of the divining bones ('' araatambo ") of the 

 Matabele ! 



24. Ardetta payesi. Red-necked Little Bittern. 



I obtained an immature specimen on the 18th of January 

 at the spruit on Lucydale. 



25. Ardea purpurea. Purple Heron. 



(?. February 1, 1912. Rhodes Estate, 4350 ft. 

 This bird was very wild, and it was some time before I 

 could get within gunshot. The stomach contained the 

 remains of frogs and also a large grasshopper. 



26. Ardea cinerea. Grey Heron. 



There is usually a pair to be seen on the Dam, and I have 

 no doubt they wander occasionally, as my notes include 

 occurrences on Lonsdale and Lucydale farms. 



27. Herodias alba. Large White Egret. 



Individuals were noticed at the Dam in September 1903, 

 April 1911, and January 1912. 



28. JVinago delalandei. Cape Fruit-Pigeon. 



Only occurring in the hills, where it is not uncommon ; 

 indeed, whilst at Fortusher in 1908, I found it rather 

 numerous, frequenting the fig-trees ("imkiwana") in 

 parties of seven and eight. At other times they may be 

 found amid the lai'ger trees high up the sides of the range, 

 but they are hard to shoot in such surroundings, being 

 exceedingly quick on the wing, and twisting and turning 

 amongst the dense trees with the greatest rapidity and ease. 

 The call of this pigeon is peculiar and hard to render in 

 syllables- 



