A, HINDUSTANI NAMES OF 
COMMON BIRDS 
Ababil, Swallow, Martin, Swift (80-90, 124 
and 125).* 
Ablak Maina, Pied Myna (54). 
Bagla, Paddy bird (224). 
Bara Kowa, Corby (1). 
Batér, Quail (171). 
Baya, Baya or Weaver bird (70). 
Baz, Eagle (146); also Goshawk. 
Bhairi, Peregrine Falcon. 
Bhimraj, Racket-tailed Drongo (27). 
Brabmini Chil, Brahminy Kite (151). 
Buchanga, King Crow (25). 
Balbal, Bulbul (15-21). 
Chaba, Snipe. 
Chakwé, Brahminy Duck (229). 
Chandal, Lark (97-103). 
Chil, Kite (152). 
Chota Chaba, Jack Snipe. 
* Tn all cases the number in brackets which follows the 
name of a bird is the number of the bird in the Descriptive 
List that composes Part II of this book, 
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