On Birds from the Ruivenzori Range, <§fc. 505 



124. Megapodius cumingi. 



Megapodias cumingi Dillw. ; McGregor & Worcester, p. 7 



a. <$ juv. Mt. Apo, 8000 ft., March. No. 297 a. 



b, c. £ ? . Piso, April. Nos. 367, 473. 

 d. ? . Mapugba River, May. No. 437. 



" Iris dark golden-brown ; bill black, dull yellow at the tip ; 

 feet black." 



The immature bird resembles the adult in colour, but is 

 about half the size. 



A number of eggs of this species were sent home. 



XXX. — On a Collection of Birds made by Mr. Geoffrey 

 Archer during a Journey to the Ruwenzori Range. By F. 

 J. Jackson, C.B., C.M.G. With Notes by R. Bowdler 

 Sharpe, LL.D. 



In 1902 my nephew, Geoffrey Archer, made an excursion to 

 Ruwenzori, pi-oceeding by way of Unyoro and the Albert Lake. 

 The collection of birds from the latter place consisted chiefly 

 of Waders, of which I was anxious to secure a good series, 

 since much interest attaches to the winter-residences of the 

 European Charadriida. Many species were plentiful on the 

 Albert Lake and were very tame. My nephew went on the 

 water in a ' dug-out/ and the birds, being accustomed to the 

 native fishermen in similar canoes, were quite fearless and 

 could be approached within a dozen yards. 



For the whole distance between the shores of the Albert 

 Lake and the escarpment good shooting may be had, although 

 in quantity and variety it cannot be compared with that 

 of East Africa. Thomas's Kob, Water-buck, Bush-buck, 

 Harnessed Antelope, Hartebeeste, and the little Duykers 

 were, however, all fairly common. 



In the wet season this must be a grand place for Elephants, 

 judging by their innumerable tracks. Buffalo-spoor was also 

 plentiful, but none of the animals were seen. On Archer's 

 return journey, however, he came up with a herd, which, he 



