332 Mr. G. Despott on the [Ibis, 



99. (47) Acrocephalus arundinaceus arundinaceus (L.). 

 The Great Reed-Warbler. 



Local name : Baghal. 



Both Schembri and Wright say that this species is not 

 common, and that it occurs on passage during the autumn. 

 From my personal experience I can say that during some 

 years it is pretty common, especially during the autumn, 

 and I have often met with it also during the spring. In 

 1911 these birds were exceptionally abundant during both 

 seasons, and many were taken, especially in September 

 and October. Besides the name here used, Giglioli gives 

 Gharab. This, however, I have never heard, and at present 

 is undoubtedly not in use. 



100. (46) Acrocephalus streperus streperus (Vieill.). The 

 Reed-Warbler, 



Local name : Bug/ml second. 



Both Schembri and Wright say that this species is not 

 common, and that it occurs on passage in September and 

 October. Wright records a specimen taken in the last week 

 of August by Mr. J. Home. I have never met with the 

 Reed-Warbler, and personally consider it very rare. The 

 local name given is taken from Giglioli. 



101. (49) Acrocephalus schcenobaenus (L.). The Sedge- 

 Warbler. 



Local name : Baghal terz. 



Schembri says that this species is rather common, and 

 occurs on passage in March and September. Wright says 

 it is not uncommon in April, May, September, and October, 

 but is not seen in any great numbers. I have only met with 

 the species about a dozen times, and this was always during 

 the spring. Schembri gives the local name Violin, but this, 

 as we have seen, is applied to the Cliiffchaff ; so I think 

 that the one I have selected, which has been suggested by 

 the Hon. Dr. Magro, is to be preferred. 



103. (48) Acrocephalus aquaticus (Gm.). The Aquatic 

 Warbler. 



Local name : Baghal rar. 



