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has been separated by Blyth ; I have not had an opportunity of 

 comparing them. 



270. Leptoptilos javanica, Horsf. 



I have seen this Stork close to Aripo and a few miles from Trin- 

 comalie, on both occasions in small parties. I believe it is a winter 

 visitor and that it is only found in the northern half of the island, 

 although by no means uncommon in particular districts. 



Ceylon, India, Burmah to part of Malaya, Hainan. 



271. Mycteria australis, Shaw. 



Layard mentions having seen this bird near Jaffna ; but I have 

 never met with it. 



Ceylon, India to Australia. 



272. Ciconia episcopus, Bodd. 

 Ciconia leucocephala, Gmel. 



Described by Layard as common in swampy lands ; and although 

 I have not met with the bird, it appears to be well known in suitable 

 situations. 



Ceylon, India to Malaya. 



273. Ardea cinerea, Linn. 



This Heron, considered by Layard to be very rare, is not at all 

 uncommon in Ceylon. I have seen it in many parts of the island, 

 and have had an opportunity of examining young birds on more than 

 one occasion. 



Asia, Africa, Europe. 



274. Ardea purpurea, Linn. 



More common than the last species ; it is very numerous in the 

 south, and breeds near the Amblangodde Lake, a few miles from 

 Galle. 



Asia, Africa, Europe. 



275. Herodias alba, Linn. 



276. Herodias egrettoides, Temm. 

 Ardea intermedia, Wagler, apud Layard. 



277. Herodias garzetta, Linn. 



278. Demiegretta asha, Sykes. 



279. Buphus coromandus, Bodd. 



These five species are all said by Layard to be common, and to 

 breed in Ceylon. I have no doubt he is quite correct. Egrets of 

 different kinds are abundant in the swamps throughout the island ; 

 but as I brought home no specimens with me, I cannot be sure of 

 the correctness of my identifications. I have occasionally seen spe- 



