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(1375). Francolinus pondicerianus. — The Grey Partridge is confined to the 

 plains. 



(1377). Perdix hodgsonice. — The Tibetan Partridge is a rare bird, but has 

 been obtained near the Panjong Lake, and the eggs were taken near Tsaka 

 Ladak on the 8th July, the nest contained 13 eggs. 



(1378). Tetraogallus himalayensis. — The Himalayan Snow-Cock is common 

 at high altitudes in Kashmir and Baltistan, &c. 



(1379). Tetraogallus tibetanus. — The Tibetan Snow-Cock. This bird is 

 found to the eastward of Ladak, the eggs were obtained at Troakpu-Kurbu 

 close to the borders on 20th June at an altitude between 16,000 and 17,000 

 feet. 



(1380). Lerioa nivicola. — The Snow-Partridge. I enter this bird in the list, 

 as it is said to have been found within the limits of Kashmir and Jammu 

 territories. 



Order Grall^e. Fam. Rallid^e. (Rails, Crakes, &c.) 



(1387). Rallus indicus. — Indian Water-Rail. 



^1388). Rallus aquaticus. — The Water-Rail breeds in the Kashmir valley, 

 nests have been found in the swamps in the main valley on several occasions. 



(1391). Crex pratensis. — The Land-Rail appears to be very rare, but 

 undoubtedly does visit Kashmir. 



(1392). Porsana parva. — The Little Crake breeds in Kashmir. 



(1393). Porzana pusilla. — The Eastern Baillon's Crake. 



(1398). Amaurornis fuscus. — The Ruddy Crake breeds in Kashmir, some- 

 times on the edges of the rice fields. 



(1402). Gallinula chloropus. — The Moorhen. 



(1404). Porphyrio poliocephalus. — The Purple Moorhen is a rare visitor to 

 Kashmir. The only specimen I have myself secured was in December at 

 Sudnora near the Wular Lake. 



(1405). Fulica atra — The Coot. 



Fam Gruid^e. (Cranes). 

 (1409). Grus antigone. — The Sarus has been seen in the valley of Kashmir 

 on two occasions. 

 (1411). Anthropoides virgo. — The Demoiselle Crane is a winter visitor. 



Fam. Otididve. 

 (1413). Otis tetrax. — The Little Bustard. A single specimen was obtained 

 near Hajan-Kashmir in December. 



Order Limicoloe. Fam. cedicnemid/e. — (Plovers, Snipes, &c.) 

 (1418). (Edicnemus scolopax. — The Stone-Curlew. 



Fam. Glareolid^e.— Swallow Plovers. 

 (1425), Glareola orientulis. — The Large Indian Pratincole or Swallow- 

 Plover. 



(1427). Glareola lactea. — The Small Indian Pratincole appears to be 

 seldom met with in Kashmir, but is reported from the Wular Lake. 

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