Watev-Binh of the Zicaavthops River. Ail 



and associating with the succeeding species when it arrives 

 in April. 



13. Chettusia melaxoptera. (Black - winged Lap- 

 wing.) 



(Layard, p. 6G9.) 

 A regular winter migrant to this locality ; common and 

 spread all over the country. 



14. Squatarola helvetica. (Grey Plover.) 

 (Layard, p. 658.) 



A rather uncommon summer visitor. 



15. EuDROMiAS ASiATicus. (Asiatic Dotterel.) 

 (Layard, p. 665.) 



An almost regular summer visitor, arriving in large flocks. 

 Occurs both in breeding and non-breeding plumage. Found 

 on the flats away from the water. 



16. ^GiALiTis TRicoLLARis. (Trcble-collared Sand- 

 Plover.) 



(Layard, p. 662.) 

 Not very common. Resident. More plentiful in winter. 



17. Jl^GlALiTis HIATICULA. (Common Ringed-Plover.) 

 (Layard, p. 660.) 



Very common in summer. Occurs on the river, the sea- 

 shore, and the grassy flats away from water. Specimens 

 vary in size. 



18. ^GiALiTis MARGINATA. (White-fronted Sand-Plover.) 

 (Layard, 659.) 



A common resident. It is never found away from the 

 water. 



19. JiIgialitis varia. (Kittlitz's Sand-Plover.) 

 (Layard, p. 661.) 



More often found on the flats away from water. The 

 bulk migrate in winter ; the few remaining then become 

 very wild. 



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