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to the Ornithology of Egypt. 
195. CoLUMBA L1VIA LIVIA. 
CoLUMBA LIVIA SCHIMPERI. 
Shelley, pp. 211-212. 
Both these forms of Rock-Dove occur in the Province, 
but I cannot believe that any examples I have seen are 
“ pure bred,” owing to the enormous numbers of domestic 
Pigeons which live in a semi-wild state over the whole of 
Egypt. In isolated places away from human habitations 
the wild Pigeons may be pure bred, but there is no place 
that I know of in the Giza Province far enough away from 
villages for the Pigeons to be isolated. 
196. Turtur communis communis. 
Turtur auritus Shelley, p. 214. 
Great numbers of Turtle-Doves pass through the Province 
during both migrations. 
197. Turtur communis isabellinus. 
Turtur sharpii Shelley, p. 215. 
This subspecies of Turtle-Dove passes through the Pro¬ 
vince in some numbers slightly later than the common form. 
It is difficult to distinguish it from T c. communis when 
seen flying, but I have positively identified numbers in the 
Zoological Gardens during both migrations. 
198. Turtur senegalensis ^egyptiacus. 
Turtur senegalensis Shelley, p. 217. 
This form of the Senegal Dove is very abundant and 
resident in the Province. It is a tame bird and fre¬ 
quents houses, especially during the nesting-season. The 
male is easily distinguishable from the female by its richer 
coloration. 
199. Caccabis chukar (?). 
I insert this Red-legged Partridge on the strength of 
footmarks of a large Partridge found by myself in the Wadi 
Hof. I have no specimens, but as we have living examples 
said to have been obtained at El Arish it is quite likely to 
occur on the deserts of the Province. 
