454 A LIST OF BIRE-B OBSERVED IN THE 



254 — Upupa epops, Lin. 



The European Hoopoe is very common, arriving early in 

 March and breeding soon after its arrival. 



256— Lanius lahtora, Sykes. 



This is the commonest Shrike in the country ; it breeds in 

 March and April, and the young are easily reared in captivity. 



260.— Lanius vittatus, Valenc. 



Not uncommon ; it \vas not observed until the end of March. 

 I never found a nest, but have no doubt that it breeds at 

 Chaman. 



278. — Buchanga atra, Eerm. 



Very rare. 



299 Us.— Butalis grisola, Lin. 



Very rare ; only seen once ; this was in October. 



323 his.— Erythrosterna parva, Bechst. 



Not uncommon. 



365. — Turdus atrogularis, Tern. 



The Black-throated Thrush was very common during January, 

 but remained a very short time. 



481.— Pratincola caprata, Lin. 



Not uncommon. 



488.— Saxieola opistholeucus, Strickt. 



Occurs sparingly. 



489. — Saxieola picatus, Ely. 



The Pied Stonechat is very common and breeds, arriving at 

 the end of February and leaving in September. 



490. — Saxieola monachus, Bupp. 



Very rare. 



491.— Saxieola isabellinus, Btipp. 



Extremely common and breeds. 



492.— Saxieola deserti, Miipp. 



Common. 



497.— Ruticilla rufiventris, Vieill. 



Common, 



