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96. Wryneck, lynx torquilla torquilla. 
Yunx torquilla, S. 161. 
A regular visitor, in small numbers, in spring. Not yet observed in 
autumn. 
97. Kingfisher, Alcedo ispida pallida. 
Alcedo bengalensis , S. 166. 
Several arrive in the Gardens every August, and remain till the 
following April. 'The common European Kingfisher has not been 
seen in these Gardens up to the present time. 
98. Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis. 
S. 167. 
Seen in varying numbers throughout the year. On the 5th May 
1902 twenty-four of these Kingfishers were counted in one party 
in the Gardens. 
99. Roller, Coracias garrulus. 
Coracias garrula, S. 168. 
A regular visitor during autumn migration; very rare in spring. 
100. Bee-eater, Merops apiaster. 
S. 169. 
A regular visitor in large numbers during both migrations 
101. Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Merops persicus. 
Merops aegyptius, S. 170. 
On 26th March 1911 three of these bee-eaters were seen flying over 
the Gardens. 
102. Green Bee-eater, Merops lamark cleopatra. 
Merops viridis . S. 171. Merops viridis cleopatra, Nicoll, Bull. B.O.C. 
November 1910, p. 11. 
Two seen on several occasions during January 1907, eight on the 
21st November 1907, and two during October 1908. Three seen 
on 17th October 1911. 
103. Hoopoe, Upupa epops epops. 
S. 165. 
Fairly numerous in spring and autumn. 
