190 NATURAL HISTORY OF UGANDA ANGLO-GERMAN BOUNDARY. [June6, 
A few Pin-tailed Ducks were also seen, but no Mallard at any 
time. ; 
Teal are not uncommon; and in the Rufusa Stream and the 
swampy streams draining the Karenge Lake the Snipe were fairly 
numerous in December and January. 
Along the lake-shore, especially among the ambatch trees, were 
vast communities of Weaver-birds. No less than seventeen 
forms are represented in the collection of these, many belonging 
to the brilliant species found inland. 
Ibiges are not uncommon near the water. The Glossy Ibis is a 
common bird, and most travellers are familiar with its exasperating 
ery when disturbed. The Sacred Ibis, on the other hand, is much 
shyer, and confined to larger and remote sheets of water. 
Crowned Cranes are common, especially in the west. 
Bustards are not uncommon, especially in the open cattle- 
country in the west, about December. Denham’s Bustard, the 
large red-necked species, was frequently seen. 
Pigeons are not often seen, but the Doves in places were very 
numerous indeed, especially in Bukanga. 
Parrots were scarce, except the one small species collected. 
Grey Parrots, so common in Uganda, were never seen near the 
Kagera. 
Birds of Prey were represented by the Bateleur Eagle and 
another species which was frequently observed pursuing guinea- 
fowl. 
Vultures were rarely seen except in Bukanga, where the lions 
provided them with frequent meals. 
It is worth noting that in April a migration of Hobbies appears 
to pass through the country. Enormous numbers of this 
handsome little faleon were seen at the same time busily 
engaged in pursuing locusts, large clouds of which appear to 
make their appearance at the same time. 
In the neighbourhood of the lake Hornbills of two species 
are common, and Touracoes of two species make their appearance 
in the dense forests. 
An interesting bird was the Honey-guide, which in Bukanga 
and the narrow valley of the Kagera River very frequently 
provided us with honey by leading to the nests of wild bees. 
Goatsuckers are common, and in March, April, and May the 
ennant-winged species became very conspicuous, as when the 
long feathers are developed the bird has the appearance, when 
on the wing, of a toy Japanese kite. 
Three species of Bee-eaters were seen, but the Roseate Bee-eater 
of East Africa and the Nile countries did not make an appearance. 
The birds belonging to the scrub and open forest country, the 
Barbets, Woodpeckers, Pittas, Swallows, Flycatchers, Thrushes, 
Shrikes, Tits, and Finches, were never to be seen in large numbers, 
though appearing in isolated parties sufficiently often to preserve 
the district from the appearance of lifelessness, which is a 
disappointing feature in other parts. 
