442 BIRDS OF BRITISH BURMAH. 



Mr. Dresser disallow it, in which case the south-eastern limit of the 

 present species will be the islands of the Malay archipelago. 



The Little Grebe is found in every part of the country, but chiefly in 

 ponds and swamps covered with weeds. It is a poor flier ; but it swims 

 and dives well. I found the nest near Paghein in July, with five dull white 

 chalky eggs. The nest is a mass of weeds floating on the surface of the 

 water, and the female when disturbed is in the habit of covering up the 

 eggs with a few weeds. It is a constant resident in British Burmah. 



