BIRDS OF KASHMIR AND JAMMU. 109 



(6). Corvus comix. — The Hooded-crow, is a rare visitor ; observed in Gilgit 

 and near Domel, Jhelum Valley, A single specimen shot Febnary 1905 in 

 Srinagar. 



(7). Corvus splcndens. — The Indian House-crow, is chiefly confined to 

 Srinagar in Kashmir, but, of course, is common in the low country. 



(9). Corvus monedula. — The Jackdaw, is abundant ; eggs are found in the 

 early spring, this bird ascends to about 8,000', but, as a rule, breeds in the main 

 valleys. 



(10), Pica rustica. — The Magpie, is excessively rare in Kashmir and the only 

 record is from the Sinde Valley. Very common in Ladak and parts of Baltistan. 

 Eggs taken May and June. 



(13). Urocissa flavirostris.. — The Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, is common in 

 Kashmir and the neighbouring districts, eggs found throughout May and June 

 at elevations of about 6,000' to 7,000'. 



(16). Dendrocitta rufa. — The Indian Tree-pie, is apparently confined to 

 Jammu. 



(18). Dendrocitta himalayensis. — The Himalayan Tree-pie, is found in the 

 Jhelum Valley, a solitary specimen recorded from Kashmir Vale Febuary 1905. 



(26). Garrulus bispecularis. — The Himalayan Jay, obtained at Allahabad. 

 Sarai Poonch, at 8,000' in April and September. Breeds in the outer ranges. 



(24). Garrulus lanceolatus. — The Black-throated Jay. Common in Poonch 

 and the outer ranges. 



(28). Nucifraga mult./ punctata. — The Larger-spotted Nut Cracker. Common 

 in the larger forests. Breeds from May to July at altitudes varying from 8,000' 

 to 10,000'. 



(29). Graculus eremita. — The Red-billed Chough, descends into the main 

 valley in winter : in summer breeds at about 12,000', in Ladak, but at lower 

 elevations in Kashmir. Eggs taken on May 14th in Ladak ; young birds on 

 Gangong, 26th June. 



(30). Pyrrhocorax alpinus.— The Yellow-billed Chough, is found at 5,500' in 

 winter but ascends to great altitudes in summer ; it is said to breed in inaccessible- 

 cliffs in May and June. This bird is often caught in winter in traps set round 

 carrion for foxes, &c. 



(31). Par us atriceps. — The Indian Grey Tit, is common. 



(34). Parus monticola— The Green-backed Tit, is common. 



(35). jSSgitkaUsGus erythrocephalus.— The Red-headed Tit, appears to be con- 

 fined to moderate altitudes, when it is plentiful. 



(37). Afgithaliscus leucogenys.— The White-cheeked Tit, is resident in Kash- 

 mir and is found in Gilgit and Baltistan. 



(38). JEgitlialiscus niveigularis— The White-throated Tit, is rare. Three 

 were obtained in willow trees on February 19 at 6,000' and one at 11.000' 

 on 25th August 1905. 



(40). Sylviparus mcdeslu*.—T\\Q Yellow-browed Tit, recorded from Kash- 

 mir and Kishtwar. 



