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during a journey to the Matabili Country. 
Francolinus natalensis, Smith. 
a, b } d $. Transvaal, July 3rd, 1873. 
Beak and legs red; iris dark hazel. 
The commonest Francolin throughout the Transvaal up to 
the Matabili country. 
Turnix lipurana (Smith). 
I saw this bird on several occasions in the Matabili country; 
they are generally to be found in pairs. 
Chetttjsia lateralis (Smith). 
a , d . Transvaal November 27th, 1873. 
Beak greenish, black at tip ; legs lemon-yellow; iris dirty 
straw-colour; upper wattle scarlet, lower one light yellow. 
Only seen in this one locality on our way down. From 
what I saw of its habits they seem to resemble those of 
Hoplopterus coronatus . 
Hoplopterus armatus, J. & S. 
a, by d 2 • Transvaal, December 8th, 1873. 
Beak and legs black ; iris crimson. 
Common in suitable localities from the Transvaal to the 
Matabili country. Generally to be found either in pairs or 
in companies of five or six. Watchful and noisy in their 
habits, though not shy. They breed on the banks of rivers or 
near marshes. 
Hoplopterus coronatus (Temm.). 
a 3 d . Natal, March 14, 1873. 
Beak pink, black at tip; legs pink ; iris light yellow. 
Common throughout Natal and the Transvaal, going about 
in flocks in the winter. 
Charadrius tricollaris, Y. 
a, d . Natal, May 22 nd, 1873. 
Beak orange-red at base, black at tip; legs pink; iris light 
brown. 
b } d . Transvaal, December 9th, 1873. 
Beak as above; legs flesh-coloured ; iris dark hazel; rim 
round the eye brick-red. 
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