222 DR. p. L. SCLATER ON THE BIRDS OF BORNEO [May 26, 



Fam. Phasianid^. 



116. Argus giganteus (Temm.). 



The Argus Pheasant, called, from its note, "Kuan" in most Malay 

 countries, is a bird of the most sequestered forest- country, and is 

 rarely seen, though often heard in the night. I had this specimen 

 alive, but it lived only a short time ; it was caught in a noose. 



Fam. CHARADRIIDiE. 



117. ^GIALITIS GEOFFROYII (Wagl.). 



From Tabanio. 



[This appears to be the larger of the two species distinguished by 

 Blyth, J.A.S.B. xii. p. 181.— P. L. S.] 



118. ^GIALITIS PHILIPPINUS (ScOp.). 



Procured by my hunter on the sea-shore at Tabanio, a little to the 

 south. 



119. Charadritjs longipes, Temm. (Sintar.) 



This Plover is a very common bird here, flying in large flocks, 

 and especially frequenting the bare muddy places where buffaloes 

 are in the habit of bathing. They are difficult to approach, except in 

 a high wind, when they are very tame, and a large number may be 

 shot at once as they rise. When disturbed, they usually perch on 

 some bare stony spot ; and by knowing this place, and walking to 

 and fro between it and their feeding-ground, whither they return 

 when again flushed, I have often made a good bag. They are excel- 

 lent eating, and form a great item in our game-lists here. 



Fam. ScoLOPACiD^. 



120. TOTANUS HORSFIELDI, SykcS. 



From the sea-shore at Tabanio. 



[Determined by Mr. A. Newton, as were also the two following 

 species. — P. L. S.] 



121. ToTANUs AFFiNis, Horsfield. {Junggit-batang.) 



A truly freshwater species, frequenting rivers, and perching on the 

 "batangs" or large logs of drift timber, whence its name. These 

 birds are frequently seen in small packs, probably families, and fly 

 close under the banks of the river, with a jerking, uneasy flight. 



122. Tringoides hypoleuctjs (Linn.). {Junggit-junggit.) 



I cannot refer this precisely to any of the species which I sent 

 from Labuan. 



Fam. Ardeid^. 



123. Ardea purpurea (Linn.). (Balakokan.) 



Here a very common bird in marshy places; its habits when 



