FASCICULI MALATENSES 



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The Eastern Golden Plover has the iris dark hazel, the bill black, and 

 the feet greenish-lead colour. 



207. Strepsilas interpres, (Linn.) 

 Arenaria interpres, Sharpe, Cat. B. Brit. Mus. xxiv, p. 92 (1896). 



$ , 9 imm. Tanjong Budi, Jhering. 22nd and 23rd September. (Nos. 401, 405) 



The Turnstone has the iris dark brown, the bill black, reddish-brown at 

 the base, and the feet yellowish-orange. 



' Shore-birds become abundant on the coasts of the Peninsula towards the 

 end of August, rapidly increasing in numbers during September and October. 

 In addition to the species enumerated above, Curlews and the Burmese Wattled 

 Plover {Sarcogrammus atrinuchalis) were very abundant on Tanjong Patani 

 during the first few days of October.' 



LARIDAE 



208. Sterna sinensis, Gmel. 

 Sterna sinensis, Bonhote, p. 80. 



$ , $ ad. Tanjong Budi, Patani. 1 6th August. (No. 337, 338) 



The White-shafted Little Tern has the iris dark brown, the bill chrome- 

 yellow, tipped with greenish-black, and the feet chrome. 



'In addition to the above species, Sterna bergii and a gull resembling 

 L. ridibundus in winter plumage were noted off Tanjong Patani.' 



HELIORNITHIDAE 



209. Heliopais personata, (Gray) 



Heliopais personata, Bonhote, p. 79. 



£ad. Jeram Kawan, South Perak. 13th February. (No. 662) 



The Masked Finfoot has the iris chrome, the bill bright yellow, and the 

 feet pale apple-green. 



' Rareas this species is in collections, it is by no means uncommon in suitable 

 localities throughout the Peninsula. It frequents the upper reaches of rivers 

 where the current is strong and the water is clear, and is very shy. When 

 disturbed it only takes to flight with the greatest reluctance, and then for a 

 very short time. Normally it escapes down stream, using its wings as paddles 

 and with his head bent back, very much in the attitude of the Snake-bird, 

 (Plotus melanogaster), which affects similar situations. If the opportunity is 

 afforded it, it takes refuge beneath the overhanging banks.' 



' The Malay name is Itek ayer (Water-Duck).' N.A. 



