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Mr. R. B. Sharpe on Birds from Fao. 
67. Cuculus canorus, L.; Blanf. t. c. p. 119. 
No. 119. A young bird. 
[This single bird was shot by me on the 10th of October, 
1884. I frequently thought I had seen Cuckoos flying in 
amongst the date-trees during early morning and about 
sunset, but was unable to secure any other specimen, though 
I tried hard. Never heard any note.] 
68. Turtur auritus, Gray; Blanf. t.c. p. 270. 
Three specimens. 
[Arrives in March, leaving in September. Breeds in May 
and June, laying two eggs.] 
69. CoTURNIX COTURNTX (L.). 
Coturnix communis , Blanf. t. c. p. 278. 
A female. 
[Arrives in April, leaving in November. Scarce in June 
and July.] 
70. Gallinula chloropus (L.) ; Blanf. t. c. p. 288. 
[Winter visitant from October to March.] 
71. Fulica atra, L.; Blanf. t. c. p. 289. 
[No. 6. Have observed the Coot from October up to 
March. I shot a single specimen in May 1884. This was the 
only bird I saw during the two months March and April. It 
was in very poor condition, and, probably owing to its weak 
state, the bird was unable to continue its flight, and rested, 
with intent to move forward after a day or so; but chance 
brought it across my path, and I nipped its intentions in the 
bud.] 
72. PoRZANA PORZANA (L.) . 
Porzana maruetta , Dresser, B. Eur. vii. p. 267, pi. 496. 
[No. 118. Resident, from the autumn to spring.] 
73. Porzana bailloni (V.) ; Dresser, t. c. p. 275, pi. 497. 
[No. 120. Shot in October. Occurs from autumn to 
spring.] 
