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203. Eupodotis kori. (Kori Bustard.) 
The “ Gom-Paauw ” seems to occur sparingly in most 
parts of the country, though personally I have seen hut few 
of them. 
204. GEdicnemus capensis. (South-African Thick-knee.) 
The “ Dikkop ” is decidedly scarce in Mashonaland, fre¬ 
quenting rough open country in small flocks. It is usually 
easy to approach, as it relies much on its admirably protective 
colouring, but soon becomes wild on being shot at. It is at 
least partially nocturnal in its habits. 
205. CEdicnemus vermiculatus. (Vermiculated Thick- 
knee.) 
Recorded by Mr. Ayres from the Umfuli and Rwerwe, 
but I have not yet recognized the species. 
206. Cursorius temmincki. (TemminclPs Courser.) 
Fairly common, being found in small flocks in open 
country where the grass is sufficiently short, and especially 
on the new “ burus ” in spring. It relies much on its run¬ 
ning powers, which are certainly remarkable for so small a 
bird; it is also fairly strong on the wing, the course of its 
flight being usually semicircular. 
207. Rhinoptilus chalcopterus. (Violet - winged 
Courser.) 
A single specimen of this scarce Courser has been brought 
to me; it was shot in close proximity to the town. 
208. Lobivanellus lateralis. (Wattled Plover.) 
This large Plover is plentiful in open country in the 
neighbourhood of streams or vleis, where it appears to feed 
chiefly on beetles. It is usually found in small flocks, but 
occasionally 50 to 100 may be seen together. These birds 
are noisy on the wing, and seem to move about a good deal 
at night, when they may often be heard calling. I once 
observed two, presumably male, birds fighting, and I noticed 
that they made considerable use of the powerful spurs on the 
wings as weapons of offence. 
