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Birds of Burma Border
1 Jungle-fowl -
Seen in small parties two daily, in rice fields. Often seen or pairs in jungle + often bird crowing in jungle cover. wary + some hunted by natives.
2 [illegible]
Often seen in rice fields + heard calling in morning,
One shot.
3 Bamboo Partridge -
Several caws seen in forest live taken.
4 White Throated Mallard -
Seen creek side, one collected.
5 Mormon Plover -
Common in fields.
6 Pygmy Crow
Abounds in trees at camp
7 Raven - Seen at camps
8 Magpie (blackbird)
Few seen at village.
9 [illegible] Common.