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278. PoRPHYRIO HYACINTHINUS, Temm. 
In the marshes of Huleh. 
279. Fuxica atra, L. 
Frequent. One shot by H. M. Upcher, Esq., under Jebel Usdem, 
in the Dead Sea. 
280. PH@NICOPTERUS ANTIQUORUM, Temm. 
Shot on the Kishon, and frequently seen in other districts. 
281. Cyenus musicus, L. 
I possess a specimen which was brought into Jerusalem from the 
Pools of Solomon, and purchased by Dr. Chaplin, of the Jewish mis- 
sion, a scientific and energetic naturalist, who presented it to me in 
a fresh state on December 26th. 
282. CHENALOPEX xGyPTIACA (L.). 
Frequently observed on the coast and by the Dead Sea. 
283. ANSER SEGETUM, Bechst. 
In the market at Beyrout. 
284. ANSER BRENTA, Pall. 
On passage. 
285. CASARCA RUTILA, Pall. 
In the Sebkha Safieh, at the south end of the Dead Sea, and breed- 
ing in the hills of Northern Galilee. 
286. AnAs BoscHas, L. 
In winter. 
287. ANAS STREPERA, L. 
In winter. 
288. Anas crecca, L. 
Not uncommon. 
289. ANAS MARMORATA, Temm. 
Very numerous in the marshes of Huleh, where it evidently breeds, 
but in places wholly inaccessible. 
290. Anas acuta, L. 
In winter. 
291. Ruyncuaspis cLypeata (L.). 
Observed in various districts. 
292. MARECA PENELOPE, L. 
In winter on the Jordan. 
