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Sub-family Aquilinse. 



Halicetus leucogaster (the Wliite-bellied Sea Eagle). — This species 

 is common at Batticaloa. Specimens were also seen at Niroddu- 

 munai and Trmcomalee (Fort Frederick). 



Poliocetus ichthycetus (the Bar -tailed Fish Eagle). — A specimen 

 of this bird was shot at Kaddukkammiai (Batticaloa), and another 

 at a small pond near Kottiar, which it was guarding in company 

 mth its mate. 



Haliastur indus (the Brahminy Kite). — Very common every- 

 where, A pair flew out to the steamer on anchoring in Batticaloa 

 roads, and gave a very pretty exhibition of clever flight in seizing 

 offal thrown overboard. 



Milvus govinda (the Pariah Kite). — Very common at Jaffna, but 

 more shy and wary than the former species. 



Sub-family Falconinae. 



Falco peregrinator (the Indian Peregrine or Shahin). — One of these 

 fine birds was observed at Fort Frederick. It was evidently making 

 its abode amongst the cliffs and rocks which guard the seaward face 

 of the promontory, and we had a good view of it whilst we were 

 rowing round the Saamy rock on a dredging expedition. 



Sub-order Pandiones. 



Pandion halicetus (the Osprey). — A hawk was observed at 

 Kadukkamunai which had all the appearance of an osprey, but it 

 would not permit a near-enough approach to make certam by 

 shooting it. 



Order PSITTACI. 



Famity Psittacidce. 



Sub-family Palaeorninse. 



Palceornis eupatrius (the Alexandrine Parrakeet). — Large flocks 

 of these birds were seen at Batticaloa. They flew in a south-easterly 

 direction every evening, apparently commg from the head of the 

 lagoon, and roosted in the palms of the more cultivated areas. 



Order PICARI^. 



Family Picidce. 



Sub-family Gecininse. 



Brachypternus ceylonus (the Common Red Woodpecker). — 



Several woodpeckers of this species were seen at Kottiar, and one 



was shot. 



Family Capitonidce. 

 Sub-family Megalseminse. 



Megalcema zeylanica (the Brown-headed Barbet). — Common at 

 Tamblegam. 



