184 A LIST OF THE BIRDS OF PEQU. 
across the chest, there will then be no character by which 
it can be distinguished from the American form.” 
Now the band of tyélert is constantly interrupted, and in 
no instance have I ever seen it continuous. Mr. Hume also 
confirms this (S. F., VI, p. 42). 
The American Barn Swallow visits Pegu in large numbers 
almost every winter. In 1874 they were remarkably nume- 
rous near Pegu, and it would be interesting to know whether 
the winter of 1873-74 was very severe in North America.* 
Under the head of H. ¢ytleri, Mr. Hume quotes some 
remarks of mine (8. F., III, p. 41) which I certainly intended 
to apply to A. rustica. I never got the former bird at 
Thyetmyo to the best of my _ recollection.t Before the 
paper on the birds of Upper Pegu was completely written, I 
was transferred from Thyetmyo to Pegu, and it was from 
the latter locality I sent Mr. Hume a specimen of JZ. tytleri. 
50.—Hirundo filifera, Steph. (84.) 
Lieutenant Ramsay records this species from Tounghoo. I 
have never met with it. I have reason to believe it is common 
near Rangoon. 
51.—Hirundo nipalensis, Hodgs. (85 dis.) 
The only Red-rumped Swallow I have procured in the pro- 
vince is this species. It is abundant, and some may be seen 
in every month of the year. 
52.—Cotile riparia, Lin. (87.) 
I procured two birds in the Peeu river, and I have no 
doubt the bird is common in the dry weather. I have fre- 
quently seen a Sand Martin larger than the next, and it must 
have been riparia. 
53.—Cotile sinensis, J. #. Gr. (89.) 
Very abundant in the Irrawaddy, Pegu, and Sittang rivers. 
54.—Cypselus affinis, J. 2 Gr. (100.) 
I noticed a pair of these Swifts in January at a place 
about 30 miles above Rangoon, on the road to Pegu. They 
had a nest under a wooden bridge. To my great disappoint- 
* But please note that they have been met with in myriads at Dacca and other 
places in Eastern Bengal in June, This does not look as if they came from 
America.—Ep., S. F. ee 87) es 
+ This is a mistake ; my friend Mr. Oates sent me aspecimen, which is still in our 
museum, marked rustica, but clearly tytleri; it is marked “male, Palow, Thyetmyo 
district, 11th May 1873.” No doubt he also sent me two specimens, also in the 
Sg from Pegu, which bear date 20th March 1874 and February 1875.— 
D., 8, F. 
