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dark greenish. The stomach contained many remains of 
much digested beetles. 
227. Mycteria senegalensis. (African Jabiru.) 
This grand bird is decidedly scarce, and I have seen only 
a few single examples at long intervals. One has been shot 
recently not far from Salisbury. 
228. Leptoptilus crumenifer. (African Marabou.) 
Although I have never personally seen this species to the 
north of the Limpopo, I have heard of its occurrence in 
several parts of Mashonaland, and one was shot by Mr. Jame¬ 
son on the Umfuli. 
229. Anastomus lamelligerus. (African Openbill.) 
I saw a single specimen of this curious Stork in January 
last, sitting on the summit of a tree overhanging the Makabusi 
river, about two miles from the township. 
230. Phalacrocorax lucidus. (South-African Cor¬ 
morant.) 
A common species, occurring singly or in pairs along 
every river, sitting on the rocks or overhanging branches. 
On the Umfuli I noticed that a dozen or more would collect 
together to roost for the night in some overhanging bush, 
though they separated during the day. 
Examples of another Cormorant with black underparts 
have occasionally been observed, but not yet identified. 
231. Plotus levaillanti. (African Darter.) 
Obtained by the Jameson expedition. 
232. Plectropterus gambfnsis. (Spur-winged Goose.) 
Fairly common in suitable localities throughout the 
country, but I have always found it to be a very shy bird. 
A flock of them may occasionally be seen flying high over the 
town in their usual Y-shape formation; but the Makabusi is 
too small a stream to attract them much. 
233. Sarcidiornis melanonota. (Knob-billed Duck.) 
The only specimen I have seen was one shot by Mr. J. IF. 
Darling on the Upper Mazoe, in 1894. 
