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38. Buceros melanoleucus, Licht. 
Tockus melanoleucus , Elliot, Monogr. Bucerotidse, pi. 49. 
$ 9 , 5000 feet. 
[39.] Bucorvus abyssinicus. 
The ground hornbill, very frequently seen on Kilima-njaro and 
elsewhere in vicinity of native villages, not higher than 5000 feet. 
Never noticed in open country away from human habitations. 
Rigorously protected by natives, on account of its scavenging habits. 
40. Turacus Hartlaubi (Fischer and Reichenow). 
Corythaix Hartlaubi, Fischer, Zeitschr. ges.Orn.(Maclaraz),1884, p.363. 
£ 9 , 10,000 feet. Bill red and green. Skin round the eyes scarlet. 
Sexes similar. 
It frequents the forest, and is most abundant at about 9000 feet. 
Its loud cry may be frequently heard, but it is difficult to see amongst 
the thick foliage, and still more difficult to approach, being very shy. 
41. COLIUS LEUCOTIS, Rupp. 
Colius leucotis, Fischer, Zeitschr. ges. Orn. (Madaraz), 1884, p. 363. 
$ , 5000 feet; 2 $, 6000 feet. 
[42.] PCEOCEPHALUS RUPPELLII. 
Observed in the country of Taita. 
Not met with on Kilima-njaro. 
43. Francolinus Schuetti, Cab. 
Francolinus (Scleropterai) Schuetti, Cab. J. f. 0.1880, p. 351; 1881, 
pi. 2. 
Francolinus Schuetti , Fischer, Zeitschr. ges. Orn. (Madaraz), 1884, 
p. 382. 
£, 6000 feet. 
Frequents the rocks and was very abundant at 5000 feet. It was 
not met with in the plains. 
44. Francolinus Altumi, Fischer and Reichen. 
Francolinus Altumi , Fischer and Reichen. J. f. O. 1884, p. 179, 
pi. 2; Fischer, Zeitschr. ges. Orn. (Madaraz), 1884, p. 383. 
S , 6000 feet. 
This species frequents the plains more than the mountains. 
[45.] Numida cristata. 
The crested guinea-fowl. Often killed in plains and ravines at the 
base of the mountain. 
[46.] Numida cornuta. 
Yery common in low country. 
[47.] COTURNIX HISTRIONICA. 
Common in plains. 
[48.] Otis sp. 
Frequently met with in plains at base of the mountain. 
