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perhaps in other parts of Bombay. It breeds during 

 the hot season, in holes in trees or walls, but I do not 

 think its nest is likely to be found in Bombay. It lays 

 half-a-dozen white eggs, or more. In spite of the 

 dainty appearance of the bird, its nest gives off an 

 abominable stench, the cause of which does not 

 appear to have been well ascertained. The object 

 may be to keep unwelcome visitors at a distance. 



