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on the Red Sea Coast in May 1908. 
surroundings of rock. It breeds before assuming the 
white crown, and pairs may be seen composed of two white- 
capped birds, two black-headed birds, or one of each. 
35. Myrmecocichla leipura (Hempr. & Ehr.). 
a. S (breeding). Jebel Bawati, 9. 5. 08. 
b. <$ . Jebel Bawati, 9. 5. 08. 
c. d • Khor Arbot, 5. 5.08. 
d. S juv. a 7.5.08. 
«. <J. „ 1-5.08. 
These little Ant-Chats were common in the hills round 
Khor Arbat, and especially numerous near the stream. 
They were charmingly tame and familiar, venturing very 
close to my tent. The young bird (d) had apparently only 
left the nest a few days. 
36. Muscicapa grisola Linn. 
a . ? . Khor Arbat, 2.5. 08. 
A few Spotted Flycatchers were seen during the first 
four days of May only. 
37. Batis orientalis Heugl. 
A single individual seen among a few stunted trees high 
up on Jebel Bawati was the only specimen of this little 
Flycatcher that I noticed (May 11th). 
38. Hirundo rustica Linn. 
The Common Swallow was numerous during the whole 
month. I noted it daily from May 1st to 29th, excepting 
from the 9th to 12th, when I was at Jebel Bawati. 
39. Hirundo urbica (Linn.). 
Some House-Martins were seen on the first four days 
of May. 
40. Cotile riparia (Linn.). 
Sand-Martins were common during my stay, and were 
noted daily, except at Jebel Bawati, from April 30th to 
May 29th. 
41. Ptyonoprogne obsoleta (Cab.). 
a. S • Khor Arbat, 6. 5.08. 
This Cliff-Swallow was common on the rocky hills round 
