374 Mr, V. G. L. van Someren on Birds 



nestlings were taken in May, and yo\ing well able to fly 

 in December. Tlie eggs are like those of the Common 

 European Swallow. 



Localities. Kyetema and Busiro, in Uganda. 



Hiruudo smithi. 



(?. 17.vi. 12. 



$. 13.xii. 14. 



The little Red-capped Swallow is fairly common in 

 British East Africa, but not in Uganda. We have taken 

 the eggs in June, October, and December. The nest is an 

 open cup, built of mud and lined with straws and feathers ; 

 it is usually constructed under the eaves of a building, or in 

 caves or under bridges. The eggs, three to four in number, 

 are pale pink, heavily spotted and blotched with Indian-red 

 and liver-colour. 



Localities. Sio River, Uganda border ; Nakuru, Naivasha, 

 and Nairobi, in British East Africa. 



Hiruudo puella. 



S 1-2. 13.iii. 12 ; 12.vii.09. 

 ?. 12.xii.l4. 



This is one of the commonest species, usually found in 

 townships and villages, and occasionally seen in the open 

 acacia-country and along the lake-shore. 



They are extremely tame and confiding. They construct 

 nests like those of the House-Martin, but with a long 

 tubular entrance. The eggs vary in colour. We have taken 

 them from May to July, and in October and December. 



Localities. Jinja, Kyetema, Busiro, in Uganda; Kisumu 

 and Nairobi, in British East Africa. 



Hiruudo senegalensis. 



cJ & ?. 25.V. 10; 5.V.09. 



Very common. Breeds under bridges, in caves, and under 

 eaves of buildings. The nests are usually found in May- 

 July and October-January. 



Localities. Kalwanga, Kyetema, in Uganda ; Kisumu, in 

 British East Africa. 



