observed in Oudh and Kumaon . 
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Another species, probably R. rufiventris , was very common in 
Oudh throughout the year, frequenting bushy jungle. 
88. Stoparola melanops. (Blue Fly-catcher.) 
Common near Nynee Tal. Not seen in Oudh. 
89. Certhia himalayana. 
Seen in Kumaon. 
90. Hirundo rustica, ^ 
91. Hirundo urbica. 
>■ Common in the cold season. 
92. Hirundo sinensts. „ 
93. Tchitrea paradisea. (Paradise Fly-catcher.) 
Common in Kumaon in May 1859. Not observed in Oudh. 
94. Leucocirca albofrontata. 
Common throughout the year : generally seen in mango topes. 
A species of Bulbul ( Pycnonotus) was common both in Oudh and 
Kumaon, but I did not identify it. 
95. Oriolus kundoo. 
Common in the hot season, frequenting mango topes. I did 
not see O. melanocephalus in Oudh, but I have seen a specimen 
from Allahabad. 
96. Treron chlorogaster. 
Common in Oudh throughout the year. 
97. Sphenocercus cantillans. 
Found in Kumaon wherever there were trees. Both this 
species and the preceding are excellent eating. 
98. Alsocomus hodgsonit. 
Frequently seen in Kumaon in April and May: at that time 
some nested in inaccessible cliffs near Moonsheyaree, about 70 
miles from Almorah. 
Two species of Columba are common in Oudh : one very much 
like the Stock Dove, Columba oenas } and the other resembling 
the Bock Dove, C. livia , except that it settles on trees. The 
latter is not found west of the rivers Gogra and Choka. I un¬ 
luckily did not identify these two species. 
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