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Mr. E. C. Chubb on the Birds of 
the same sound as “ tut/* which we often use to indicate 
vexation. The “q” click is very similar to the “pop” of 
a cork when extracted from a bottle. 
I have to express my best thanks to Dr. Bowdler Sharpe, 
who has been good enough to look over this paper and has 
identified a number of species for me, and also to Mr. F. P. 
Mennell, the Curator of the Bhodesia Museum, for muck 
assistance and encouragement. 
1. Francolinus coqui. 
Francolinus coqui Stark & Scl. Birds S. Afr. iv. p. 197. 
“ Iswempi.” 
Fairly common throughout the year and breeds here. 
It begins to pair at the end of October, and lays from four 
to eight eggs in a slight hollow in the grass. 
2. Francolinus shelleyi. 
Francolinus shelleyi Ogilvie-Grant, Ibis, 1890, p. 348; 
Stark & Scl. Birds S. Afr. iv. p. 208. 
“ Inkwali.” 
This bird, known locally as the “ Bedwing,” occurs on 
the granite kopjes at Hillside, three miles from the town. 
It pairs at the end of October, and half-grown birds may be 
seen at the beginning of May. It lays from five to ten eggs 
in a slight hollow in the ground. The covey consists of 
from three to ten brace. 
3. Pternistes swainsoni. 
Pternistes swainsoni Stark & Scl. Birds S. Afr. iv. p. 217. 
“ Isikwehli.” 
A common resident. It has no particular breeding* 
season, and its nests may be found at all times throughout 
the year. These are formed of grass, and placed under 
bushes or in the bed of a river. Nine appears to be the full 
complement of eggs. 
4. COTURNIX DELAGORGUII. 
Coturnix delagorguei Stark & Scl. Birds S. Afr. iv. p. 224. 
Common during the summer months, and sometimes, 
arrives in abnormal numbers. 
