140 0. T. Bingham & H. N. Thompson— Birds collected and [No. 2, 



277 (1484). Gallinago ccelestis, Frenzel. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 286. 



278 (1485). Gallinago stenura, Kuhl. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 289. 



Both species of Snipe are common. The latter is perhaps more 

 plentiful than the former. 



279 (1487). Gallinago gallindla, Linn. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 292. 



A few are shot every year on the shores of the Fort Stedman lake. 

 It is also found at Hopong Saga and Mawkmai. (H.N.T.). 



280 (1488). Rostea'iula capensis, Linn. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 293. 

 Very common. (H.N.T.). 



Family Laril^e. 



281 (1491). Larus brunneicephalus, Jerdou. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 301. 



Two specimens procured on the Fort Stedman lake. 



282 (1496). Hydrochelidon htbrida, Pallas. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 307. 



Found on the Fort Stedman lake. I have not noticed it anywhere 

 else except on the Salween river. (H.N.T.). Three specimens pro- 

 cured. 



Family Phalacrocoracil\e. 



# 283 (1526). Phalacrocorax carbo, Linn. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 340. 



*284 (1528). Phalacrocorax javanicus, Horsf. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind,, Birds, IV, p. 342. 



Both species are common in the States in suitable localities. 

 (H.N.T.). 



*285 (1529). Plotus melanogaster, Pennant. 

 Faun. Brit. Ind., Birds, IV, p. 344. 



Very common. (H.N.T.). I passed within a few feet of one seated 

 on a fishing stake in the lake at Fort Stedman. (O.T.B.). 



