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I once met with an example—an adult male—in Decem¬ 
ber, but as it had half its tail missing I imagine that it had 
been delayed by injury from continuing its migration 
southwards. 
115. Caprimulgus ^gyptius. 
Caprimulgus cegyptius Shelley, p. 175. 
The Egyptian Nightjar is a resident, though I believe 
that its numbers are increased during the spring by migrants 
passing through on their way northwards. 
116. Iynx torquilla. 
Yunx torquilla Shelley, p. 161. 
The Wryneck is a regular visitor during both the spring 
and autumn migrations. 
117. Alcedo ispida bengalensis. 
Alcedo bengalensis Shelley, p. 166. 
This small Kingfisher arrives in the Giza Zoological 
Gardens in August and remains till April. I have no 
records of its remaining throughout the summer. Neither 
have I ever seen the common European Kingfisher, A. ispida 
ispida . 
118. Ceryle rudis. 
Ceryle rudis Shelley, p. 167. 
The Pied Kingfisher is common and resident. 
119. CoRACIAS GARRULTJS. 
Coracias garrula Shelley, p. 168. 
The European Roller is a spring and autumn visitor on 
migration. 
In the autumn the adults appear to arrive first and are 
immediately followed by the young birds. 
120. Merops apiaster. 
Merops apiaster Shelley, p. 169. 
The Common Bee-eater is a regular visitor in very large 
numbers during both migrations. 
