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The Eastern Golden Plover has the iris dark hazel, the bill black, and 
the feet greenish-lead colour. 
207. Streps!las interpret, (Lirm.) 
Arenaria interpres, Sharpe, Cat . B. Brit. Mus. xxiv, p. 92 (1896). 
$ , 9 imm. Tanjong Budi, Jhering, aand and 13rd 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 (1 Sarcogrammtts atrinuchalis) were very abundant on Tanjong Patani 
during the first few days of October. 1 
LARIDAE 
208. Sterna sinensis, Gmel. 
Sterna sinensis, Bonhote, p. 80. 
$, 9 ad, Tanjong Budi, Patani. t6th 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. ridihundus in winter plumage were noted off Tanjong Patani/ 
HELIORNITHIDAE 
209. Heflopats person at a, (Gray) 
Heliopais personata, Bonhote , p. 79. 
£ ad, Jcrara Kawan, South Perak. 13 th February. (No. 66a) 
The Masked Finfoot has the iris chrome, the bill bright yellow, and the 
feet pale apple-green* 
c 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, 
(Flatus 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. 
