198 Mr. L. B. :Mouritz on the 



39. X Francolinus coqui. Coqui Francolin. 

 Sind. "newcmpe " or '' iswempe.^' 



Another ratlier uncommon species, but I have seen it in 

 IMatondo's Valley, and also beyond the hills in the 

 " araaqaqa^' country. 



40. \ Coturnix delagorguei. Harlequin Quail. 

 Sind. " isakwaca." 



The Ilarleqnin Quail is a common summer visitor, but its 

 numbers are dependent greatly upon the rainfall, and con- 

 sequent food supplies. April 2 is the latest date I have seen 

 them ; but in 1912, owing to dry spells, the majority 

 departed about the middle of February. I am almost sure 

 the Cape Quail (^Coturnix capensis) also occurs but I have 

 not procured a specimen. 



41. J Serpentarins serpentarius. Secretary-Bird. 

 Serpeniarius secretavius (Sparrm.) ; Scl. iii. p. 402. 

 Sind. " udwai.'^ 



The Secretary-Bird is of course not found within the hills, 

 but it is not uncommon on the surrounding veld, albeit 

 showing a preference for the '' amaqaqa " country. Occa- 

 sionally, these birds soar to a great height until they become 

 mere specks to the vision. Although hardly appealing to the 

 average mau's palate, this bird is by no means bad eating, 

 a fact already noted by Sowcrby. I have been unable to 

 obtain any information as to the botanical name for the 

 tree " umlaladwai," and have come to the conclusion that 

 this term is simply applied by the natives to any tree to 

 which a Secretary-Bird resorts for purposes of nidification. 



42. Polyboroides typicus. Harrier-Hawk. 



On Ai)ril 21, 1912, I disturbed an adult (a female, by 

 its size) from the upper branch of a bare tree on the side of 

 a kopje. It was very sluggish, and although flushed several 

 times it never flew far, but perched on a tree or '' dwala '* 

 within twenty or thirty yards. I noticed that when leaving 

 a perch this Harrier Hawk kept its legs hanging down 



