to the Oniitholoyy of Eijypt. 481 



S. V. poltaratskyi, shot by myself at Bilbeis in Lower 

 Egypt. 



Sturnus vulgaris purpurascens lias not previously been 

 recorded from Egypt. 



110. CORVUS CORNIX CORNIX. 



Corvus comix Linn. ; Shelley, p. 159. 



Corvus comix sharpii Hartert, Vog. d. pal. Fauna, i. 

 p. 10. 



The Hooded Crow is abundant and resident in the 

 alluvium of the Giza Province. 



An example with much white in the wings and tail has 

 frequented the Zoological Gardens for over a year and is 

 still living there. 



I cannot separate the Egyptian " Hoodie " from the 

 Northern European form. 



111. Corvus corax umbrinus. 

 Corvus umbrinus Shelley, p. 158. 



The Brown-necked Kaven is a common resident in the 

 desert parts of the Province. 



112. Cypselus apus murinus. 

 Cypselus pallidas Shelley, p. 172. 



The Pale Swift is a common breeding-bird in the Province 

 and I believe that a few stop for the winter. 



I have not met with the Common Swift for certain, 

 though it possibly passes through on migration. At a 

 distance it is impossible to distinguish between the two 

 forms. 



113. Cypselus melba. 

 Cypselus melba Shelley, p. 171. 



The Alpine Swift is an uncommon visitor to the Province 

 during the autumn migration. 



114. Caprimulgus europ^us. 

 Caprimulgus europtBus Shelley, p. 174. 



The Nightjar is a regular visitor during both the spring 

 and autumn migrations. 



