and observed around ITanover, Cape Colony. 29 



70. Francolinus afer. (Grey-winged Francolin.) 

 (Layard, p. 595.) 



Local : fairly plentiful among kopjes and rocky ground. 

 Migratory : moves about, as a rule, in parties of about ten or 

 twelve. 



*71. Francolinus levaillanti. (Le Vaillant's Francolin.) 

 (Layard, p. 596.) 

 Said to occur at Hanover, but, unlike the preceding species, 

 to keep always to the open veldt. 



*72. FuLicA CRisTATA. (Red-knobbed Coot.) 

 (Layard, p. G21.) 

 Said to occur, often numerously, on the Seacow River in 

 the Hanover district. 



^73. Balearica chrysopelargus. (Southern Crowned 

 Crane.) 



(Layard, p. 629.) 

 Occurs in the district around Hanover. 



74. Otis c^rulescens. (Blue Bustard.) 

 (Lajard, p. 638.) 



Plentiful : generally found in pairs, but occasionally in 

 small flocks. When on the ground these birds, in spite of 

 their size, are very difficult to see even when the very spot 

 they have alighted on has been marked, whilst if they think 

 themselves watched they will often creep away unseen 

 amongst the karroo-scrub a few inches in height for a 

 considerable distance. When put to flight they will seldom 

 fly far, but they become more difficult to approach every 

 time they are flushed. They are generally shot with a rifle, 

 as it is not easy to get within gunshot in the open districts 

 which they frequent. The Paauw {Otis Jcori) is said to 

 occur near Hanover, and also a smaller species of Bustard 

 with a black breast like Otis afra (African Black Bustard). 



75. (Edicnemus capensis. (South African Thick-knee.) 

 (Layard, p. 645.) 



Migratory: very plentiful at certain times of the year; 

 crepuscular in its habits. Its wings are curiously mottled 



