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"It is rather rare ; comes generally in the spring, and remains 

 about three months." 



Lanius riifiis, Linn. Arabic name, Raich el Rra. "Rare." 

 Oriolus Galbula, Linn. Arabic name, Teir Sofar. 



" Rare : makes its appearance in the beginning of the spring, and 

 leaves at the end of the spring." 

 Ixos ohscura. Arabic name, Chouchou. 



"Very common, especially in the orange plantations; destroys 

 much of this fruit. Seen throughout the year." 

 Curruca melanocephala. Arabic name, Chorrir. " Rare." 

 Curruca atricapilla, Bechst. Arabic name, Chorrir el Quebir. " Rare." 

 PhcETiicura Tithys, Jard. and Selby. 

 Phcenicura ruticilla. " Common." 



St/lvia cisticola, Savi. Arabic name, Boussiou. 



" Rather uncommon : builds near hedges." 

 Saxicola Stapazina. " Uncommon." 

 Saxicola aurata, Temm. " Common." 

 Saxicola Rubicola, Bechst. " Common." 

 Anlhus arboreus, Bechst. Arabic name, Koba. " Common." 

 Anthus pratensis,'Q&c\i%t. Arabic name, ifoia. "Common." 

 Emberiza Hortulana, Linn. " Common." 

 Serinvs jlavescens, Go\x\A. Arabic name, CAtWrees. "Rare." 

 Sturnus unicolor, Temm. Arabic name, Garzor Quehal. 



" Rather rare : generally settles in the mosques, where it probably 

 builds." 

 Upupa Epops, Linn. Arabic name, Hadhud. " Common : generally 



seen about dunghills." 

 Glareola torquata, Briss. Arabic name, Harrak Diad. 



" Lays on the ground in barren situations, and does not build a 

 regular nest, but merely places a few straws, &c., loosely together." 

 Cursorius isabellinus, Meyer. Arabic name, El-Gueta. 



" Very rare : builds in the desert, in the sand. From the great 

 resemblance between the colour of this bird and that of the sand, it is 

 with difficulty seen, even when flying, since it then keeps very close 

 to the ground." 

 Ciconia nigra, Ray. Arabic name, Geringa. 



" Rare. The Moors believe evil spirits to exist in this bird, it being 

 black, whilst the good spirits are supposed to inhabit the white birds." 

 Platalea Leucorodia, Linn. Arabic name, Boucarcaba. " Rare." 

 Ardea purpurea, Linn. Arabic name. Said el Meresh, or Hunter of 



the Marsh. " Rare." 

 Botaurus stellaris, Linn. Arabic name, Seba el Meresh, the Lion 



of the Marsh. 



" Both the Ardea purpurea and the Botaurus stellaris are exceed- 

 ingly pugnacious in theii' habits, and will not allow any other bird 



