to the Ornithology of Egypt. 481 
S. v. poltaratskyi, shot by myself at Bilbeis in Lower 
Egypt. 
Sturnus vulgaris purpurascens has not previously been 
recorded from Egypt. 
110. CoRVUS CORNIX CORNIX. 
Corvus cornix Linn. ; Shelley, p. 159. 
Corvus cornix sharpii Hartert, Yog. d. pal. Fauna, i. 
p. 10. 
The Hooded Crow is abundant and resident in the 
alluvium of the Giza Province. 
An example with much white in the wings and tail has 
frequented the Zoological Gardens for over a year and is 
still living there. 
I cannot separate the Egyptian Hoodie ” from the 
Northern European form. 
111. Corvus corax umbrinus. 
Corvus umbrinus Shelley, p. 158. 
The Brown-necked Haven is a common resident in the 
desert parts of the Province. 
112. Cypselus apus murinus. 
Cypselus pallidus Shelley, p. 172. 
The Pale Swift is a common breeding-bird in the Province 
and I believe that a few stop for the winter. 
I have not met with the Common Swift for certain, 
though it possibly passes through on migration. At a 
distance it is impossible to distinguish between the two 
forms. 
113. Cypselus melba. 
Cypselus melba Shelley, p. 171. 
The Alpine Swift is an uncommon visitor to the Province 
during the autumn migration. 
114. Caprimulgus europasus. 
Caprimulgus europceus Shelley, p. 174. 
The Nightjar is a regular visitor during both the spring 
and autumn migrations. 
