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108. X Upupa africana. African Hoopoe. 

 Sind. " lipupu.^' 



Not uncommon, and more numerous in the hills than 

 elsewhere. It may be looked for in the mopani belts, 

 principally on the surrounding veld. 



109. X Irrisor erythrorynchos. Wood-Hoopoe. 

 Sind. " iuhlaza.^' 



Although praptically unknown on Lucydale farm, I found 

 this species quite numerous in the hills proper ; but, being 

 a bit of a rover, it appears even there to be somewhat un- 

 common. I have frequently noticed these birds, on my 

 way out hunting, perched on the top of large boulders 

 lustily calling as the sun rises. At other times they are 

 to be found in their usual parties going noisily through 

 the bush. 



110. J Rhinopomastus cyanomelas. Scimitar-billed Wood- 

 Hoopoe. 



A rare bird, but I have seen it in May on Lonsdale 

 farm, and in August in Mpimbo's valley — on both occasions 

 in mopani. 



111. Caprimulgus fervidus. Fiery-necked Nightjar. 

 Sind. " mnambkwa " or " moubani." 



On Feb. 11, 1912, I shot a female — one of several flying 

 round a bush after termites. Soft parts : iris hazel ; eyelids 

 Naples yellow ; legs and feet dark flesh-coloured. Length 

 9'50, wing 6*35, and tail 5'45 inches. 



112. X Caprimulgus rufigena. PLufous-cheeked Nightjar. 



I have been unable to determine which is our commonest 

 Nightjar — this or the last named. Both species seem to 

 have migratory tendencies. 



113. J Caprimulgus trimaculatus. Freckled Nightjar. 



A rarity, but I have examined a skin obtained in the 

 vicinity of the World's View. 



114. t Caprimulgus fossei. Mozambique Nightjar. 



A male obtained on March 24, 1912, had: iris hazel; 

 bill pale horn with darker tips ; legs and feet dark flesh- 

 coloured. Length 10"25, wing G'50, and tail 5-00 inches ! 



