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47. Ammomanes cinctura (Gould). 
A good series, $ and ? , some obtained at Sofedjin, Sin- 
zerat, and Buzzra in April, and others obtained at Oumsi- 
nerma and Wed-Aggar in July. 
Writing of these little Desert-Larks in July, Mr. Dodson 
says :— ^^ They are all in flocks now, frequently combining 
with the Horned Larks (0. bilopha)." 
48. Calanduella brachydactyla (Leisl.). 
A large series, J , ? , and young, from Wed-Nefed, 
Buzzra, and Oumsinerma, in April and July. 
Mr. Dodson says that lie met with the Short-toed Lark 
in immense flocks in July. 
49. Calandrella minor (Cab.). 
Two examples, (^ and ? , from Tarhuna and Wed-Nefed, 
in April. 
50. Bhamphocorys clot-bey (Bp.). 
Seven examples, ^ and 2 , from Sofedjin, Wed-Nefed, 
and Buzzra in April, and from Oumsinerma and Wed-Aggar 
in July. 
Mr. Dodson says that these Larks were abundant at Sofedjin. 
51. Otocorys bilopha (Biipp.). 
A large series, ^, $, and young, from Sofedjin and 
Buzzra in April, and from Oumsinerma, Wed-Wagis, and 
Zimherbuk in July. 
Mr. Dodson says that these Shore-Larks were to be seen 
in small parties in the spring and in large flocks later. 
He adds that they have a peculiar habit of flying in curves 
when ascending, uttering a short sharp note while doing so, 
and then a more prolonged note when descending. 
52. Caprimulgus EUROPiEus Linn. 
Two examples, S and $ , from Wed-Domaran, April 15th, 
and Desert of Dufer, April 17th. 
53. Upupa epops Linn. 
A ? from El Hamman, April 26th. 
54. Athene glaux (Savigny). 
Two examples, ^ and $ , from Tarhuna and Ghodua, in 
April and May. 
