DLstr/cf. of Matatiele, East (J i-irjadland. '.Vo 



54. Pterocles namaquus (Gm.). Nani;i(iu;i Sand- 

 Grouse. 



This species has only appeared in this district during the 

 last few years, and then only in small numbers during 

 the winter. 



55. Ibis .^thiopica (Lath.). Sacred Ibis. 



Fairly common, and remaining in the district throufi;hout 

 the year, with the exception of short al)sences in spring and 

 autumn, probably for the purpose of breeding, as on their 

 return they are usually accompanied by a large number of 

 young birds. 



56. Geronticus calvus (Bodd.). Bald Ibis. 

 Occasionally seen in small flocks. 



57. Thehisticus hagedash (liath.). Hadadah Ibis. 

 Rare. A specimen was lately seen by a friend perched on 



some rocks near his farm, calling loudly ; the natives told 

 him they had never seen the bird before. 



58. Plegadis autumnalis (Hasselq.). Glossy Ibis. 

 Very rare. A specimen was shot by Mr. Gould. 



59. Platalea alba. Scop. Spoonbill. 



Not common, but found all over the district in small 

 numbers, principally during the summer months. They 

 usually associate with the Ibises ; but whereas the Ibises 

 are always seen scattered about all over the marsh, the 

 Spoonbills are usually in small flocks. I have never shot an 

 adult bird with a well-developed crest. 



GO. Tantalus ibis, L. Wood Ibis. 



Rare. A few seem to visit the district annually ; these 

 appear to be all immature birds in the brownish plumage. 

 Mr. Gould has shot one or two, and I saw a flock of six 

 last summer ; they were associating with Ibises and Spoon- 

 bills, and were quite unapproachable. 



61. Leptoptilos crumenifer ([Cuv.] Less.). Marabou 

 Stork. 



Very rare. One of these birds visited the district during 

 1906, and remained about the vleys for some time. 



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