30 Hon. N. C. Rothscliild and Mr. A. F. R. Wollastou 
91. ^PlATALEA LEUCORODIA (Lillll.). 
Spoonbills were seen in one or two places south of Shendi. 
92. *Anastomus lamelligerus Temm. 
These strange-looking birds were sometimes seen standing 
in solitary fashion on the river-bank, sometimes flying south- 
wards in large flocks. 
93. *Leptoptilus crumenifer (Cuv.). 
The hideous Marabou was always to be seen if a horse 
or camel died in the neighbourhood. It is very expert in 
stealing choice pieces of carrion from the Egyptian Vultures. 
94. Phalacrocorax africanus (Gm.). 
396 (sex?). 
We did not see this little Cormorant at Shendi. Our 
specimen was obtained at Wad-Habushi, where the river is 
very swift and full of rocks. 
95. *Pelecanus onocrotalus Linn. 
Pelicans were sometimes seen flying northwards in enor- 
mous numbers ; they fly in a single line at a great height. 
On one occasion a flock of several hundreds of these 
birds settled on a sandbank opposite to Shendi; unfortu- 
nately our boat grounded before we could get within 
reach of them either with a gun or a camera. They soar 
to a very great height, apparently without a single flap of 
the wings. 
96. Gelochelidon anglica (Mont.). 
196 ? . 
Gull-billed Terns were seen almost every day flying down 
the river singly or in small parties. They were sometimes 
seen hawking for insects over the beau-fields and dhurra- 
fields. 
97. *Sterna caspia Pall. 
Three or four pairs of this handsome Tern were seen 
flying about the ferry at Omdurman on March 26th ; while 
a week or so before that date we saw it migrating north- 
wards near Shendi. 
