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144.— Ocyceros birostris, Scop. 



Moderately numerous in suitable localities. 



148.— Palseornis torquatus, Bodd. 



Common, breeding in December, January and February. 



149.— Palaaornis purpureus, P. L. S. Mull 



Abundant in the Satara Districts, where it is a permanent 

 resident. It breeds in the plains there in December and on the 

 ghats in March. During the rains it is very common through- 

 out the Sholapoor Districts. 



151.— Palseornis columboides, Vigors. 



Moderately common along the very top of the ghats, and 

 breeds there. 



An old bird shot, whilst feeding a young one, in March. 



160.— Picus mahrattensis, Lath. 



Commonest in suitable localities, and certainly breeds. 



166 Ms.— Chrysocolaptes delesserti, Malh. 



Not uncommon on the gMts. Nest, in a small tree, near the 

 roots, found in March. 



171.— Grecinus striolatus, Blyth. 



A Green Wood-pecker, probably this one, observed near the 

 top of the Bhore Gh&t in September. Not thoroughly identified. 



188.— Yunx torquilla, Linn. 



As a winter visitant, moderately common. One obtained 

 near Poona on 10th February was moulting. 



194.— Megalsema viridis, Bodd. 



Common in suitable localities and breeds. W. has frequently 

 noticed them climbing like a Wood-pecker, but has not heard 

 them tap. 



197.— Xantholsema hsemacephala, Mull. 



Very common and breeds. 



199.— Cuculus canorus, Linn, 



Appears sparingly during the rains and cold weather. 



201.— Cuculus poliocephalus, Lath. 



Scarce, but seen and procured during the rainy and cold 

 seasons. 



