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Birds of Burma Border Tham-ting River

1  Jungle-fowl - 
Seen in small parties & pairs daily in rice fields.  A few seen on paths in jungle & often herd crowing in jungle cover.  Wary & much hunted by natives. Several collected.

2  Francolin - A few seen in rice fields & heard calling in morning.  One shot.

3  Bamboo-Partridge - Several coveys seen in forest.  One taken.

4  White throated Gallinule - Seen on creek side.  One collected.

5  Morning Dove - Common in fields.

6  Pygmy crows - Abundant in trees at camp

7  Raven - Seen at camp

8  Magpie (black & white)  A few seen at village.

9  Kite (brown)  Common.