Birds of Kohat and Kurram, 
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seeing the Sparrows flutter up makes a dash and gets en¬ 
tangled in the net. The bazaar rate varies from 2 d. to KB*. 
[1254.] Falco peregrines. The Peregrine Falcon. 
Ward, J. B. N. H. S. xvii. p. 729 (common in Kashmir). 
This species occurs chiefly on migration in spring and 
autumn, but is by no means common. Mr. Donald only 
knows of one instance of its being snared in the District, but 
has often observed it on passage. The bazaar rate for a good 
female is about Us. 30. 
[1255.] Falco peregrinator. The Shahin. 
Rattray, J. B. N. H. S. xii. p. 344 (Thall: common along 
the foot of the hills'); Ward, op. cit. xvii. p. 729 (occasionally 
caught near Srinagar). 
A resident, and after the Laggar the commonest of our 
larger Falcons. Mr. Donald generally keeps a pair for 
hawking Chukor, Partridges, Teal, &c. He speaks highly of 
their courage, and has known one strike and kill a Mallard, 
but says that, though comparatively easy to tram, after a 
year or two in captivity they deteriorate rapidly. There 
are many eyries scattered through the District. In June 
and July Mr. Donald has often seen them taking Bats; 
these he thinks must be young birds practising. 
[1257.] Falco jugger. The Laggar Falcon. 
Marshall, J. B. N. H. S. xv. p. 352 (Quetta: fairly 
common); Ward, op. cit. xvii. p. 729. 
Resident and common in open, cultivated country. Mr. 
Donald says that this species is the most frequent lure 
for taking other and more valuable Falcons. It is usually 
trained to take hares, but is not thought very much of, 
being too slow. The bazaar price is R. 1. 
[1258.] Falco cherrug. The Cherrug or Saker. 
The Cherrug occurs in open country like the last species, 
but is not nearly so common, and is a winter visitor only, 
arriving about October and leaving in April. Mr. Donald 
kept two birds which he trained very successfully to take 
Milvus govinda as well as Houbaras, Bustards, and Hares. 
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