98 Mr. Hugh Whistler on the 



Turtur risorius. The Indian Ring-Dove. 



A most abundant resident, occurring throughout the 

 district, but less numerous in the Salt Range than the last 

 species. About January and February the Ring-Dove 

 collects in large flocks, and is then very noticeable in the 

 fields. Nests throughout the hot weather. 



(Enopopelia tranquebarica. The Red Turtle-Dove. 



A common summer visitor, arriving about the middle of 

 March and becoming general before the end of the month ; 

 it leaves again in August, the last bird being seen ou 

 2nd September. Nests in April and May. 



Pterocles arenarius. The Large or Black-bellied Sand- 

 Grouse. 



A winter visitor, occurring in flocks on the Chakwal 

 plateau and in larger numbers towards Pind Dadan Khan. 

 Not observed near Jhelura. The first birds were reported 

 to me as seen on the 1st of October. Last noted on 

 February 22 ; but I did not have an opportunity of visiting 

 the best ground for them after that date. 



Pteroclurus exustus. The Common Sand-Grouse. 



698. 30 4.1913. Jhelum. ? . 



848. 7.9.1913. Lilla. J . Wing 175 mm. 



862.14.9.1913. „ <^ . „ 185 mm. 



A resident species, whose numbers are very largely 

 increased during the winter by migration commencing about 

 the beginning of September. Most numerous on the Pind 

 Dadan Khan side of the Salt Range. 



[Iris dark brown ; feet and bill lead-slate ; eyelids lead- 

 colour. Seeds and beetles in gizzard. Just completing a full 

 moult.— e. B.T.^ 



Pavo cristatus. The Common Pea-fowl. 



Very numerous in the gardens of the Salt Range and 

 about Jelalpur, but not occurring on the Chakwal plateau 

 or about Jhelum. It is, of course, a resident species. 



