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collecting in vast flocks. Like 7. suratensis it breeds almost 
throughout the year, never, I think, in verandahs or out-houses, 
though often in gardens, and very abundantly in all dhak 
jungles. 
Average measurement of 10 eggs 1°17 by 91 inches. 
Measurement of largest ege ... 1°22 ,, 98 ,, 
Measurement of smallestegg ... 1:10 ,,°88  ,, 
797.—Turtur tranquebaricus, Herm, Native name— 
Biki and Ghirwee Fachta. 
The Ruddy Ring-Dove, though not so common as the two 
preceding species, is a permanent resident and frequents 
gardens and groves. It is very partial to bamboo brakes and 
to the babool fences along the railway. Dhak and thorn jungle, 
if old and tall, is also much resorted to by this species. 
Average measurement of 6 eggs 1:02 by ‘81 inches. 
Measurement of largestege ... 1:08 ,, ‘83 ,, 
Measurement of smallestegg ... 1:00 ,, “77 ,, 
799.—Pterocles arenarius, Pall. Native name— 
Bhut-Titur. 
There is no doubt that the Large or Black-bellied Sand- 
grouse occasionally occurs, but nowhere in the Division, that 
I am aware of, is there any locality that it habitually frequents. 
It is, however, common in the Hurdui district, where I have 
seen and shot many, and possibly it is equally abundant in the 
west of the Unao district. 
802.—Pterocles exustus, Zem. Native name—Bur- 
Titur. 
The Common Sand-grouse, though a permanent resident, is 
rarely met with strictly within the limits of the Division. I 
have seen and shot it occasionally on barren land on the banks 
of the Baita nuddy near Rahimabad, where a few may now 
and then be found. It is said to be, and probably is, much 
more common in the west of the Unao district, and I have 
seen vast flocks on the wing steering in that direction. 
803.—Pavo cristatus, Zin. Native name—Wor, 
The Common Peacock is found permanently throughout the 
Division wherever suitable localities occur, being abundant 
in dhak and thorn jungles, particularly on the banks of 
streams passing through these, and also in bamboo brakes. 
It is not here the object of that veneration which saves it from 
molestation elsewhere. In its habits it is pretty regular, 
