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158. Schimper’s Rock Pigeon, Columba livia schimperi. 
S. 212. 
Both of the aoove Rock Pigeons have been seen in the Gardens; the 
latter, however, is the commoner, though it is doubtful if any rock 
pigeons seen near Cairo are really true bred. 
159. Stock Dove, Columba cenas. 
S. 213. 
On 17th December 1911 a flock of about fifteen seen flying over the 
Gardens. 
160 Turtle-Dove, Turtur turtur lurlur. 
Turtur auritus , S. 214. 
A regular visitor in spring and autumn. 
161. Pale Turtle-Dove, Turtur turtur arenicola. 
Hartert, Nov. Zool. Vol. I, p. 42. 
This Turtle-Dove, which differs from the typical Turtle-Dove in 
having blue on the rump, pale edges to the wing coverts and 
shorter wings, is an abundant visitor during both migrations. 
This desert Turtle-Dove was originally described from Faointhe 
Persian Gulf and has not previously been recorded from Egypt. 
162. Isabelline Turtle-Dove, Turtur isabellinus. 
Turtur Sharpii, S. 215. 
Turtur isabellinus , S. 216. 
Seen in spring and autumn, but difficult to tell from the other forms 
of Turtle-Doves when flying over 
163. Palm-Dove, Turtur senegalensis cegyptiacus. 
Turtur senegalensis, S. 217. 
Abundant and resident : nests in the Gardens. 
164. Quail, Coturnix coturnix coturnix. 
Coturnix communis , S. 223. 
One seen in the Gardens 18th September 1909, and one picked up 
dead 1st October 1909. One seen on 7th October 1911. 
165. Land-Rail, Crex pratensis. 
Ortygometra crex , S. 274. 
One recorded, 29th September 1908. 
