78 MR. A. ANDERSON ON THE [Jan. 16, 



offspring. During midday they frequently soar to a tremendous 

 height, uttering a harsh, clanging cry, which can be heard a mile 

 off. I have frequently been guided to their nest from their noise. 



42 bis. Haliaetus albicilla (H. pelagicus et H. brooksii, 

 Hume). (The White-tailed Eagle.) 



I once saw an immature bird of this species ; and as it was in com- 

 pany with a young H. leucotyphus, there was no doubt as to its 

 identity. Tt was dreadfully wild and unsettled, not allowing me to 

 approach within any thing like shot. 



Several immature White-tailed Eagles have been seen and pro- 

 cured in the country to which these notes refer ; and the recent 

 capture of a mature specimen in the Punjab * places the identity of 

 this species beyond doubt. 



45. Buteo ferox, Gmelin. (The Long-legged Buzzard.) 



This large and handsome Buzzard occurs in great numbers through- 

 out all the districts of the North-western Provinces, affecting alike 

 both moist and dry localities ; it avoids, however, well wooded 

 country. It is only a cold-weather visitant, arriving in October, 

 and leaving again for their breeding-haunts by the first week in 

 April. 



In the arid dry plains of the Etawah and Mynpoory districts, 

 where these birds occur in surprising numbers, they feed almost ex- 

 clusively on desert-rats ; but in swampy localities their food consists 

 to a great extent of frogs, crabs, &c. 



I h&\e frequently found these Buzzards flying about late in the 

 evening, even after dusk ; but have rarely got within shot of them 

 at that hour. Their acute sight and noiseless flight makes one 

 believe they are somewhat crepuscular in their habits. These 

 Buzzards are subject to almost more variation in their plumage than 

 any other bird ; but their transitional stages are as yet desiderata. 



48. Poliornis teesa, Franklin. (The White-eyed Buzzard.) 



Abundant, and appears to have no choice as to habitat, as they 

 are found alike everywhere. Feeds on rats, mice, and all manner of 

 crustaceans. Is extremely noisy and easily tamed. Breeds in March 

 and April, laying usually three eggs, of the Goshawk type. 



50. Circus cyaneus, Linn. (The Hen-Harrier.) 

 Rather rare. 



51. Circus swainsoni, A. Smith. (The Pale-chested Harrier.) 



Common. I have several times seen this Harrier in the act of 

 killing small birds. 



54. Circus ^eruginosus, Linn. (The Marsh-Harrier.) 



Abundant in marshes and neighbourhood of jheels. Obtained in 

 everv variety of plumage, including a uniform dark brown, nearly 



* This. 1871. p. 404. 



