Descriptive List of the Common Birds 
is not my experience. I have never seen this 
species soar in the middle of the day, or at any 
time save the very early morning. 
This is a permanent resident and builds a 
nest on the ground like that of the common 
skylark. 
98. Alaudula raytal:. The Ganges Sand- 
lark. (F. 866), (J. 762), (-I.) 
This is distinguishable from the skylark by 
its smaller size and its white under plumage. 
It is a permanent resident, but is confined 
to the sandy beds of the rivers of N. India. It 
runs about near the edge of the water. 
The Bush Larks, 99 and 100 
These are distinguished by having no white 
in the tail. They frequently perch in bushes 
or low trees, whence they sometimes take 
short flights in the air. 
99. Mirafra assamica: ‘The Bengal Bush- 
lark. (F. 870), (J. 754), (I.) 
Found in U. P., Bengal, and Assam. 
100. Mirafra affinis: The Madras Bush- 
lark. (F. 872), (J. 755), (1) 
Found in S. India. It is common in Guindy 
Park. 
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