FORKTAIL 13 (1998): 109-120 A birdwatching visit to the Chin Hills, West Burma (Myanmar), with notes from nearby areas C. R. ROBSON, H. BUCK, D. S. FARROW, T. FISHER and B. F. KING From 30 March to 10 April 1995, we visited the Chin Hills and some nearby areas in West and Central Burma (Myanmar). Nearly 400 species were recorded, including two new records for Burma, 20 new for West Burma and three new for Central Burma. Observations were also made of seven vulnerable species, 11 near-threatened and one data-deficient species. The Chin Hills form a southward extension of the Himalayas ITINERARY into South-East Asia from neighbouring Manipur in India. The history of ornithology in these remote mountains is all MARCH too brief and the last comprehensive field-work in the area 27 Flew from Bangkok to Rangoon (Yangon) was carried out on Mount Victoria in the summer of 1937 28 Rangoon (Stresemann and Heinrich 1940). The Chin Hills were first 29 Flew from Rangoon to Pagan; rest of day at Pagan explored ornithologically by Lieutenant H. Wood, who 30 Drove from Pagan to Mount Victoria visited Mount Victoria and nearby areas during the winter 31 Mount Victoria of 1901-02 (Wood and Finn 1902). Following Wood’s initial findings, Colonel G. Rippon spent several months on Mount Victoria in 1904, collecting a large number of specimens, APRIL many of which are to be found in the Museum of Natural 1-4 Mount Victoria History, Tring, U.K. The north Chin Hills, were worked 5 Mount Victoria; drove to Mindat first by Captain F. E. W. Venning, who collected a few 6 Mindat specimens and many nests and eggs in the vicinity of Haka, 7 Drove from Mindat to Bonzon during 1909-1910 (Venning 1912). Further field-work, also 8 Bonzon; drove to Ramhtlo concentrating on breeding biology, was carried out in the 9 Ramhtlo northernmost Chin Hills by J. C. Hopwood in May 1913, by Hopwood and J. M. D. Mackenzie during April and May 10 Ramhtlo; drove to Kalemyo 1914, and by Mackenzie in April and May 1915 (Hopwood 11 Drove to Aung Chan Tha and Mackenzie 1917). Finally, P. F. Wickham toured the 12 Aung Chan Tha; drove to Monywa Hills during April and May 1916 (Wickham 1918, 1929). 13 Drove from Monywa to Mandalay; flew to Rangoon Our own expedition was carefully designed and planned 14 Hlawgaw Park; flew to Bangkok for some time in advance by Dr Hugh Buck and operated by Dr Htin Hla of Yangon. Although our visit was short, we were able to make observations in a good cross-section LOCALITY ACCOUNTS of habitats and found almost 400 species. Two species, White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus and Russet 1 Pagan (21°10'N 94°52'E) Bush Warbler Bradypterus seebohmi were recorded for the Spectacular archaeological site on the east bank of the first time in Burma, and we identified 20 new species for Irrawaddy River, Central Burma. Semi-desert with scrub West Burma and three new species for Central Burma. Also and scattered trees, intersected by fairly shallow dry stream of interest were seven species considered Vulnerable, beds in places and dry cultivation. Irrawaddy River with including Blyth’s Tragopan Tragopan blythii and two extensive broad sand-bars and some muddy edges. endemic species: Hooded Treepie Crypsirina cucullata and Elevation 65 m. White-browed Nuthatch Sitta victoriae\ 11 species considered Near-threatened, including the localized Striped 2 Pagan - Saw (21°09'N 94°09'E), via Chauk, Kazunma, Laughingthrush Garrulax virgatus and one Data Deficient Kyaukswe and Thigon. species, the little-known Brown-capped Laughingthrush G. Lowlands of Central Burma. Semi-desert, with low hills austeni (Collar et al. 1994). Another Near-threatened species. deeply bisected by streams and dry ‘wadis’ between Chauk White-bellied Minivet Pericrocotus erythropygius was recorded and Kazunma. Undulating country with patches of stunted outside the area under review (see Appendix 1). dry deciduous woodland in vicinity of Kazunma. Dry deciduous forest on hills, degraded forest and some cultivation between Kazunma and Saw. Elevation 65- ORNITHOLOGICAL REGIONS OF BURMA 670 m. For the purposes of this paper we are following the 3 Mount Victoria (Kanpetlet 21°11.5'N 94°03'E; Camp regionalization of Burma used by King et al. (1975), who, 21°13.5'N 93°58'E; Summit 21°14’N 93°54'E) in turn, followed Smythies (1953). Highest peak in Chin Hills (3,095 m), south Chin Hills, 110 C. R. ROBSON et al. Forktail 13 (1998) INDIA < I Field Site 95°E ^ Kennedy Peak (MIZORAM) I \ Kalewa ^Thiangin Aung Chan Tha (base) Kalemyo (Kale) ’yingaing UPPER CHI1 'N. (WEST BURMA) 23°: A Kaduma Laivaj ralam RamhtlgW'— Haka kms Sokhua CENTRAL BURMA Bonzon (cid:9632) CHIN No HTT T S : < Gangaw (WEST BURiMA) Monywa Altitude Boundary of ornithological 22°N 0-1,525 m region (following 1,525-2,135 m Yemyetni Smythies 1953) ] > 2,135 m Rivers Htiltn ARAKAN (WEST BURMA) TRAIL HEAD £ Ry^uktu Mindat ^ Kangvi Mount Victoria1 ^Kanpetlet CAMP 1 Saw^ g^ Kyaukswe ~Pagan Thigon 21°N 21°N Kazunma Chauk • (cid:9632) SOUTH BURMA 95°E: Figure 1. The Chin Hills, Burma (Myanmar), showing locations mentioned in the text. Forktail 13 (1998) Birdwatching visit to the Chin Hills, West Burma (Myanmar) 111 West Burma. Cultivation, pine forest, scrub, grass and 2,565 m). Small reservoir with artificial mud banks (Laiva some secondary growth from Kanpetlet (1,390 m) up to Dam; 1,975 m). boundary of natural forest (2,135 m). Native pine forest on south-facing aspects and mixed oak forest with some 10 Ramhtlo - Kalemyo (Kale) (23"11.5'N 94°04'E) rhododendrons, mostly on north-facing aspects, between Highlands of north Chin Hills, West Burma; lowlands of forest edge and camp (2,440 m), continuing up to area West Burma. Steep slopes with cleared areas, cultivation, below summit peaks (2,745 m). Stunted oak and some patches of forest, secondary growth and scrub rhododendron forest with small grassy clearings on summit between Ramhtlo and Manipur River. Very steep slope with peaks (2,745-3,095 m). open, low stature deciduous woodland and bare slopes in Manipur River valley (305-915 m). Steep slopes with 4 Saw - Mindat (21°23'N 93°56.5'E), via Kangyi and broadleaved evergreen forest on ridge tops, secondary Kyauktu. growth, scrub, cultivation and cleared areas between Lowlands of Central Burma; lower hills of West Burma. Manipur River and Thiangin (915-2,285 m). Various quality dry deciduous forests, with small areas of dry cultivation and larger areas of well irrigated cultivation 11 Thiangin (23°12’N 93°48.5'E) in river valley plains around larger settlements (275- Highlands of north Chin Hills, West Burma. Mixed oak 915 m). Largely deforested with some scrub, grass and a forest with some rhododendrons, secondary growth, scrub, few trees, in the Mindat area (915-1,555 m). grass, cultivation (1,830-2,135 m). 5 Mindat (Trail head 16 miles west north-west, 21°24'N 12 Kalemyo-Monywa (22°07'N 95°08'E) 93°49'E) Lowlands of West and Central Burma. Scruffy, degraded Highlands of south Chin Hills, West Burma. Mixed oak dry deciduous forest and some cultivation between forest with some rhododendrons and some native pine Kalemyo and Kalewa (120-185 m). Largely unbroken dry forest on southerly aspects, clearings, recently burnt areas deciduous forest mixed with extensive areas of lowland (2,135-2,530 m). More stunted oak and rhododendron broadleaved evergreen and mixed forest between Kalewa forest with clearings (2,530-2,590 m). and a point half way between Pyingaing and Kaduma (120- 490 m). Mostly dry cultivation with patches of scrub and 6 Mindat - Bonzon, via Kangyi, Htilin, Yemyetni and scattered trees, intersected by various waterways and with Gangaw. some small wetland areas, between Kaduma and Monywa Lowlands of Central and West Burma. Various quality dry (75-150 m). deciduous forests, dry cultivation bordered with scrub and scattered trees, broad cultivated river plains around larger 13 Aung Chan Tha (Base 23°12'N 94°35'E; Field site settlements. Elevation 275-915 m. 23°20.5'N 94°40'E) Lowlands of West Burma. Good quality mixed lowland 7 Bonzon (22°17’N 93°57'E) broadleaved evergreen and dry deciduous forest (305-455 m). Lowlands of West Burma. Situated by a medium-sized, shallow river in an extensive dry deciduous forest (310 m); small cleared areas in immediate vicinity of settlement. RECORDS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST 8 Bonzon - Ramhtlo (Ramkhlau), via Sokhua and Haka. Blyth’s Tragopan Tragopan blythii A single male was observed briefly on Mount Victoria (2,315 m) on 31 March Lowlands of West Burma; north Chin Hills, West Burma. (D.S.F.); a fresh feather was found at a site identified as Extensive, unbroken dry deciduous forest from 305-915/ good for the species by a local hunter near Mindat (2,500 1,220 m; good quality mixed native pine and low stature m) on 6 April; a preserved wing, taken from a bird killed broadleaved evergreen forest from 915/1,220 m-1,465 m nearby (c. 2,135 m), was shown to us at Ramhtlo on 9 April. on eastern flank of hills; then cleared areas and cultivation with patches of scrub and secondary growth. More-or-less Considered a Vulnerable species by Collar et al. (1994). semi-natural vegetation at 1,220-2,135 m between Sokhua Although we had little time to assess the current status of and Haka, consisting of steep slopes with a mosaic of this species, it appeared to be, at best, scarce to uncommon stunted mixed pine and oak forest. Cultivation, including at all three localities. Oak forest with a relatively dense herb some terracing, with patches of scrub and secondary growth layer or undergrowth of bamboo, on steep slopes, appears and planted pines between Haka and the Ramhtlo area to be the preferred habitat. (1,495-1,890 m). Mrs Hume’s Pheasant Syrmaticus humiae Feathers of recently killed birds were found near Mindat (c. 2,285 m) on 6 April and at Htin Yu Sakan (1,735 m), near Thiangin 9 Ramhtlo (Ramkhlau) (22°50'N 93°34'E), including Laiva on 10 April. Dam (22°51'N 93°32'E) and Mount Zei-hmu (22°49.5'N 93°32.5'E) Considered Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994). It was very difficult to assess the status of this species but it was thought, Highlands of north Chin Hills, West Burma. Steep slopes at best, to be scarce to uncommon in the Chin Hills. with low stature broadleaved evergreen forest, secondary growth, scrub, grassy areas, clearings and cultivation Crimson-breasted Woodpecker Dendrocopos cathpharius (1,480-1,975 m). Mixed oak forest with some A single male seen well and tape-recorded calling and rhododendrons, more stunted at higher elevations (1,975- drumming on Mount Victoria (2,255 m), on 3 April 2,565 m). Steep cliffs surrounding peak (Mount Zei-hmu; (C.R.R.). 112 C. R. ROBSON et al. Forktail 13 (1998) A new record for West Burma (King et al. 1975, Smythies Indian Skimmer Rynchops albicollis Three birds at Pagan 1953). Based on field-notes, the subspecies was identified on 29 March. as pyrrhothorax, which occurs in neighbouring Manipur and Considered Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994). Observed Mizoram, India (Ripley 1982). in a suitable breeding area. Brown Hornbill Anorrhinus tickelli A single bird at Aung Brown-headed Gull Larus brunnicephalus A single bird Chan Tha, on 12 April (B.K). at Laiva Dam, near Ramhtlo on 8 April. Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. The first record for the Chin Hills (Smythies 1953). 1975, Smythies 1953). Considered near-threatened by Black-bellied Tern Sterna acuticauda At least five birds Collar et al. (1994). Although the subspecies was not at Pagan on 29 March. identified, it is likely to have been austeni, which would also Considered Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994). Also seen be a new record for Burma as a whole. in a suitable breeding area. Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting A single bird Oriental Honey-buzzard Pemis ptilorhyncus Two birds seen well at Bonzon on 8 April. on Mount Victoria on 3-4 April and a single near Mindat The first record for West Burma (King et al. 1975, on 6 April. Smythies 1953). According to Smythies (1953, 1986), there are no Oriental Cuckoo Cuculus saturatus A single bird heard definite records from the Chin Hills. However, Heinrich calling near Haka, on 8 April and up to three calling at (Stresemann and Heinrich 1940) recorded it on Mount Ramhtlo on 9-10 April. Victoria. According to King et al. (1975) and Smythies (1953), Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caemleus A single near there are no records from West Burma. However, Heinrich Mindat on 5 April. (Stresemann and Heinrich 1940) collected it on Mount Not previously recorded from the Chin Hills (Smythies Victoria. 1953). Green-billed Malkoha Phaenicophaeus tristis Two birds White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis A group of three near Mindat on 5 April and two at Ramhtlo on 9-10 April. at Ramhtlo (2,590 m) on 9 April (D.S.F.) were seen flying The first confirmed records from the Chin Hills from steep cliffs in a westerly direction (towards India ?). (Smythies 1953). Only recorded up to 1,370 m in South-East Asia Parakeets Psittacula We think it is worth reporting here, the according to King et al. (1975). Considered near- continued existence of apparently healthy parakeet threatened by Collar et al. (1994). No other vultures were populations in western Central Burma and the lowlands of seen during our visit to Burma. West Burma below the Chin Hills. Wherever we passed Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus Single birds were through dry deciduous forests, open dry deciduous woodland, observed on Mount Victoria (up to 2,440 m) on 31 March secondary growth and even scrub with scattered tall trees and 3 April and there were two near Mindat on 6 April. bordering cultivation, we encountered flocks of parakeets and The first records for West Burma and previously only all five species occurring in Burma were recorded. Grey¬ recorded up to 1,830 m in South-East Asia (King et al. headed Parakeet P. finschii was particularly abundant with up 1975, Smythies 1953). to 100 birds seen daily in lowland areas between Kazunma and Bonzon. Next commonest was Red-breasted P. alexandri, Common Buzzard Buteo buteo One or two birds on Mount followed by Rose-ringed P. krameri, Alexandrine P. eupatria Victoria (up to 2,745 m) between 31 March and 4 April and Blossom-headed P. roseata. Parakeet populations are fast and single birds near Mindat on 6 April, near Haka on 8 dwindling in South-East Asia and Burma is clearly an April and between Ramhtlo and Thiangin on 10 April. important country for their continued existence in the region. Not previously recorded from West Burma and not recorded above 1,525 m in South-East Asia (King et al. Hlnialayan Swiftlet Collocalia brevirostris Four birds on 1975). Mount Victoria on 3 April and a single at Bonzon on 8 April. Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. Black Eagle Ictinaetus malayensis Single birds were seen 1975, Smythies 1953). displaying on Mount Victoria on 3 April, where they occurred up to 3,170 m and near Mindat on 6 April. White-throated Needletail Hinmdapus caudacutus A According to King et al. (1975) and Smythies (1953), it single bird seen well near Mindat on 6 April (C.R.R.). has only been recorded up to 2,590 m in South-East Asia Surprisingly, the first record for Burma (King et al. 1975, and is not known to be resident in West Burma. Smythies 1953). Smythies (1986) mentioned records from NE Burma but lumped Silver-backed Needletail H. White-rumped Falcon Polihierax insignis A single male cochinchinensis with caudacutus and did not differentiate near Kazunma on 30 March. between the two. Considered near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). Observed in open, stunted dry deciduous woodland on low Ashy Wood Pigeon Columba pulchricollis Fairly common hills. on Mount Victoria during 1-4 April, four near Mindat on 6 April and at least 26 birds at Ramhtlo on 9-10 April. Chinese Pond Heron Ardeola bacchus A single bird in According to Smythies (1953, 1986), there are no definite breeding plumage at Bonzon on 8 April. records from the Chin Hills. However, Heinrich (Stresemann Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. and Heinrich 1940) collected it on Mount Victoria. 1975, Smythies 1953). Ri\ 'ER Lapwing Vanellus duvaucelii A pair at Bonzon on 7- Black Stork Ciconia nigra A single bird between Haka 8 April. and Ramhtlo on 8 April. The first confirmed record for the Chin Hills (Smythies The first record for the Chin Hills and the first confirmed 1953). sighting in West Burma (King etal. 1975, Smythies 1953). Forktail 13 (1998) Birdwatching visit to the Chin Hills, West Burma (Myanmar) 113 Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus Three birds Pi .umbeous Water Redstart Rhyacomis fuliginosus Three north of Htilin on 7 April; two near Shwe Yeu, north of birds at Ramhtlo on 9 April. Monywa on 11 April and another nearby on 12 April. The first confirmed record for the Chin Hills (King et Threatened throughout South-East Asia, though not al. 1975, Smythies 1953,1986). internationally. Little Forktail Enicurus scouleri Two pairs at Ramhtlo Hooded Treepie Crypsirina cucullata A single bird near on 10 April. Kazunma and a group of three near Thigon on 30 March; The only previous Burmese records are from the north a roving flock of 13 birds between Kangyi and Kyauktu on (King et al. 1975, Smythies 1986). Recorded as far south 5 April; two birds between Mindat and Kangyi (West as Nagaland in India (Ripley 1982). Burma) and a total of three near Kyauktu on 7 April. White-browed Nuthatch Sitta victoriae Ten to 14 birds Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. on Mount Victoria (2,590-2,895 m) on 1 and 3 April and 1975, Smythies 1953). Considered Vulnerable by Collar 3 near Mindat (2,440-2,560 m) on 6 April. et al. (1994). Observed on low hills, mostly in scrub The records near Mindat are the first away from Mount bordering small areas of dry cultivation, with few trees but Victoria, suggesting that the species is more widely also in open, low stature dry deciduous woodland. There distributed in the south Chin Hills than was supposed did not appear to be any current threats to the species’s previously. Considered Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994). population in the areas that we visited and birds were Birds were mostly paired and primarily observed in stunted, observed close to human habitation on a number of lichen-covered oaks above the limit of native pine forest (a occasions. zone occupied by Chestnut-vented Nuthatch V. nagaensis). Black-winged Cuckooshrike Coracina melaschistos Up to However, a single bird was observed in mature pines where 12 birds at Ramhtlo on 8-10 April, including singing males. they were mixed with oaks. This appears to be a relatively According to King et al. (1975) and Smythies (1953), low density species but, due to the largely intact condition these are the first records for the Chin Hills. However, of forest within its altitudinal range, is probably not under Heinrich (Stresemann and Heinrich 1940) recorded it on any immediate threat. Mount Victoria. Aslan House Martin Delichon dasypus Up to 60 birds over Long-tailed Thrush Zoothera dixoni Three birds on Mount Victoria between 31 March and 4 April; up to 30 Mount Victoria on 1 April and a single bird near Mindat between Bonzon and Haka on 8 April; four birds between on 6 April. Ramhtlo and Thiangin on 10 April. Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. 1975, Smythies 1953). Occurs in neighbouring Manipur, 1975, Smythies 1953). India (Ripley 1982). Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephalus Two birds on Black-breasted Thrush Turdus dissimilis A total of five Mount Victoria on 3 April showed white head and breast birds on Mount Victoria (2,440-2,590 m) on 1-3 April and and were probably the migrant subspecies leucothorax. at least ten at Ramhtlo (1,480-1,675 m) on 9-10 April. This subspecies has not previously been recorded from Considered near-threatened by.Collar et al. (1994). Most West Burma (Smythies 1953). of our records were of singing males; in open, mature native Chestnut-flanked White-eye Zosterops erythropleurus pine forest as well as degraded and secondary broadleaved Three birds on Mount Victoria on 2 April (D.S.F.). evergreen forest and scrub with clearings. On provisional The first record for West Burma (King et al. 1975, evidence, it appears to breed throughout the Chin Hills. Smythies 1953). Grey-sided Thrush T. feae Six birds on Mount Victoria between 31 March and 4 April and two birds near Mindat Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler Cettia fortipes Fairly common on Mount Victoria (1,525-2,135 m) between 30 on 6 April. March and 5 April and common at similar altitudes at Considered Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994). Perhaps a Ramhtlo on 8-10 April. regular winter visitor to the Chin Hills in relatively small Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. numbers. Often associates with Eyebrowed Thrush T. 1975, Smythies 1953) but occurs in neighbouring ob scurus. Mizoram, India (Ripley 1982). Brown-breasted Flycatcher Muscicapa muttui A single bird at Ramhtlo (1,645 m) on 10 April (D.S.F.). Brown Bush Warbler Bradypterus luteoventris Common on Mount Victoria (2,135-2,745 m), with up to 25 birds The first record for West Burma (King et al. 1975, heard singing between 30 March and 5 April; two birds Smythies 1953), though previously recorded from heard singing near Mindat (2,500 m) on 6 April; three neighbouring Manipur and Mizoram in India (Ripley singing at Ramhtlo (1,830-1,975 m) on 8-9 April. 1982). Considered near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). According to King et al. (1975), there are no records from Observed in a stream gully in low stature broadleaved West Burma. However, it has previously been found on evergreen forest. Mount Victoria (2,600-3,000 m) and in the north Chin Blue-fronted Redstart Phoenicurus frontalis Up to ten Hills (Smythies 1953,1986, Stresemann and Heinrich birds on Mount Victoria on 1-4 April, two near Mindat 1940). on 6 April and five at Ramhtlo on 9 April. Russet Bush Warbler B. seebohmi A single bird heard The first definite records for West Burma (King et al. singing near Kanpetlet (c. 1,800 m), Mount Victoria on 1975, Smythies 1953,1986). Wickham (1929) listed it as 31 March (C.R.R.) and at least nine birds heard singing a resident in the Chin Hills, without supplying details. at Ramhtlo (1,830-1,975 m) on 8 April. Recorded from neighbouring Manipur in India (Ripley The first records for Burma (King et al. 1975, Smythies 1982). 1953,1986), though clearly overlooked in the past. 114 C. R. ROBSON et al. Forktail 13 (1998) Oriental Reed Warbler Acrocephalus orientalis A single Spotted Wren Babbler Spelaeomis formosus At least four bird at Pagan on 29 March. birds, including three singing, at Ramhtlo (1,645-1,975 The first confirmed record for Central Burma (King et m) on 9-10 April. al. 1975, Smythies 1953). Considered near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). Found in open, steep-sided gullies with tangles of twigs Dark-necked Tailorbird Orthotomus atrogularis Two and weeds, as well as undergrowth in evergreen forest. On birds between Saw and Mindat on 5 April and two at Aung provisional evidence, it appears to occur throughout the Chan Tha on 11 April. Chin Hills. The first records for Central Burma and Upper Chindwin respectively (King et al. 1975, Smythies 1953). Rufous-fronted Babbler Stachyris rufifrons Ten at Aung Chan Tha on 12 April. Yellow-streaked Warbler Phylloscopus ami and'ii At least The first confirmed records for Upper Chindwin eight birds at Pagan on 29 March, 20 between Pagan and (Smythies 1953,1986). Reference to our records from the Saw on 30 March and several between Saw and Mindat Chin Hills being the first for that region (Robson 1995) on 5 April. were incorrect, as it was collected on Mount Victoria by The first records for Central Burma (King et al. 1975, Heinrich (Stresemann and Heinrich 1940). Smythies 1953). Black-headed Shrike Babbler Ptemthius rujiventer Two Broad-billed Warbler Tickellia hodgsoni A total of four males near Mindat (2,530 m) on 6 April. birds on Mount Victoria (2,195-2,375 m) on 2 and 4 April; Considered near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). two near Mindat (2,135 m) on 6 April; three at Ramhtlo Found in mature oak forest with some rhododendrons and (2,135-2,440 m) on 9 April. bamboo undergrowth. Considered near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). Appeared to be uncommon, though evidently distributed Streak-throated Fulvetta Alcippe cinereiceps Three birds at Ramhtlo (2,440 m) on 9 April (D.S.F.). throughout the Chin Hills. Birds were mostly paired-off and probably in the process of breeding, reducing the According to King et al. (1975) and Smythies (1953) number of observations. Usually in bamboo but also in there are no records from West Burma. However, Stanford and Mayr (1941) mention a specimen collected in the Chin other undergrowth, in broadleaved evergreen forest. Hills by Wickham, which was recently located by P. Striped Laughingthrush Garrulax virgatus Fairly Rasmussen (AMNH 590119; Wickham, April 1916, Chin common, with at least 11 birds recorded on Mount Victoria Hills, 8,000'). Wickham was in the north Chin Hills in April (1,615-2,135 m) on 4-5 April; two or three near Haka 1916 (Wickham 1918) and almost certainly collected his (1,525-2,135 m) on 8 April; common, with up to 15 birds specimen on Kennedy Peak; where P. Rasmussen et al. daily, at Ramhtlo (1,585-1,975 m) on 8-10 April; one or found it to be abundant on 25-28 April 1995 (Robson two calling at Thiangin (1,920 m) on 10 April. 1995). On current evidence, it appears to be restricted to Considered near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). This the north Chin Hills. species was only found in grass and scrub, often well away Grey Sibia Hetemphasia gracilis Very common, with up to from forest, even in very open areas near villages. Common 60 daily, on Mount Victoria (1,980-2,745 m) between 31 and evidently distributed throughout the Chin Hills; its March and 5 April; common near Mindat (2,135-2,530 near-threatened status should be withdrawn. m) on 6 April; several birds between Bonzon and Ramhtlo Brown-capped Laughingthrush G. austeni Common on (1,495-1,830 m) on 8 April; common to very common, Mount Victoria (2,010-3,050 m) between 31 March and with up to 40 recorded daily, at Ramhtlo (1,525-2,440 m) 5 April; common near Mindat (2,285-2,560 m) on 6 April; on 8-10 April; several at Thiangin (2,135 m) on 10 April. seven birds at Ramhtlo (1,975-2,440 m) on 9 April. Considered near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). One Classified as Data-deficient by Collar et al. (1994). This of the commonest birds at higher elevations throughout the species appears to be common throughout the Chin Hills, Chin Hills. Found in oak and rhododendron and mixed particularly at the highest levels and under no immediate native pine and broadleaved evergreen forest, degraded threat. forest and secondary forest with scattered tall trees. Its near- threatened status should be withdrawn. Ri iD-faced Liocichla Liocichla phoenicea Uncommon on Mount Victoria (1,675-2,195 m), with a total of seven birds Spot-breasted Parrotbill Paradoxornis guttaticollis recorded on 2 and 4 April; a single bird between Haka and Uncommon on Mount Victoria (1,980-2,440 m), with Ramhtlo (1,525 m) on 8 April; two at Ramhtlo (1,645 m) seven birds observed between 31 March and 5 April; a on 9-10 April. single bird near Mindat (2,440 m) on 6 April. According to King et al. (1975) there are no records from According to King et al. (1975), the species does not West Burma. However, it has previously been recorded occur in West Burma. However, it seems likely that there from both the north and south Chin Hills (Hopwood and has been some confusion with Black-breasted Parrotbill P. Mackenzie 1917, Stresemann and Heinrich 1940). flavirostris, which is listed by King et al. (1975) for the region. There are no definite records of Black-breasted Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler Xiphirhynchus Parrotbill from Burma but there are historical records of superciliaris A total of five birds on Mount Victoria (2,195- Spot-breasted from both the north and south Chin Hills 2,745 m) between 31 March and 4 April. (Hopwood and Mackenzie 1917, Stresemann and Heinrich Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. 1940). 1975, Smythies 1953). Occurs in neighbouring Manipur and Mizoram, India (Ripley 1982). Considered near-threatened Yellow-bellied Flowerpecker Dicaeum melanoxanthum by Collar et al. (1994). Usually in bamboo but sometimes A single bird near Mindat on 6 April. other kinds of undergrowth, in broadleaved evergreen forest. Not previously recorded from West Burma (King et al. Uncommon but very unobtrusive unless calling. 1975, Smythies 1953). Forktail 13 (1998) Birdwatching visit to the Chin Hills, West Burma (Myanmar) 115 Yellow-breasted Greenfinch Carduelis spinoides Two Ripley, S. D. (1982) A synopsis of the birds of India and Pakistan together birds near Haka on 8 April and up to 20 at Ramhtlo on 9- with those of Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Bombay: Bombay Natural History Society and Oxford University Press. 10 April. Robson, C. R. (1995) From the field. Bull. Oriental Bird Club 22: 57- Previously only recorded from Mount Victoria in the 62. Chin Hills (King et al. 1975, Smythies 1986). Smythies, B. E. (1953) The birds of Burma. Second edition. London: Oliver & Boyd. Smythies, B. E. (1986) The birds of Burma. Third edition. Liss, Hampshire and Pickering, Ontario: Nimrod Press and Silvio We would like to thank Dr. Htin Hla, Dr. Maung Shwe and the road Mattacchione. crew for taking good care of us throughout our stay in Burma and P. Stanford, J. K. andMayr, E. (1940-41) The Vernay-Cutting expedition Rasmussen for providing valuable comments. to northern Burma. Ibis. (14)4: 679-711; (14)5: 56-105, 213- 245, 353-378, 479-518. Stresemann, E. and Heinrich, G. (1940) Die Vogel des Mount REFERENCES Victoria. Mitt. Zool. Mus. Berlin. 24: 151-264. Venning, F. E. W. (1912) Some birds and birds’ nests from Haka, Collar, N. J., Crosby, M. J. and Stattersfield, A. J. (1994) Birds to Chin Hills. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 21: 621-633. watch 2. The world checklist of threatened birds. Cambridge, U.K.: Wickham, P. F. (1918) Miscellaneous notes on some birds in the BirdLife International (Conservation Series No. 4). Chin Hills, Burma. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 25: 750-751. Hopwood, J. C. and Mackenzie, J. M. D. 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Forktail 13 (1998) APPENDIX 1 ADDITIONAL RECORDS White-bellied Minivet Pericrocotus erythropygius A group of Considered near-threatened by Collar etal. (1994). The birds five birds between Monywa and Mandalay on 13 April. were feeding low down in roadside grass and in the canopy of acacias. APPENDIX 2 NEW ALTITUDINAL RECORDS FOR SOUTH-EAST ASIA Altitude (m) Locality This study King et al. Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos 3 <2,590 1,830 Grey-headed Woodpecker Ficus canus 3 <2,135 1,830 Great Barbet Megalaima virens 3 <2,440 2,135 Golden-throated Barbet Megalaima franklinii 3 <2,285 2,135 Large Hawk Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides 3 <2,135 1,830 Eurasian Cuckoo Cuculus canorus 3 <2,195 1,830 Green-billed Malkoha Phaenicophaeus tristis 9 <1,675 1,525 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis 3 <1,800 1,220 Himalayan Swiftlet Collocalia brevirostris 3 <2,745 2,285 Fork-tailed Swift Apus pacificus 3 <3,050 2,440 House Swift A. nipalensis 3 <2,345 1,830 Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides 3 <1,980 1,220 Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis 8 <2,040 1,830 Brown-headed Gull Lams brunnicephalus 9 <1,975 ‘lowlands’ Crested Serpent Eagle Spilomis cheela 3 <2,470 1,525 Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius 3 <2,195 2,135 Green Magpie Cissa chinensis 6 <2,075 1,830 Maroon Oriole Oriolus traillii 3 <2,285 2,135 Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei 5 <2,620 2,135 Black-winged Cuckooshrike C. melaschistos 9 <1,675 1,525 Grey-chinned Minivet Pericrocotus Solaris 3 <2,195 1,830 Long-tailed Minivet P. ethologus 3 <2,590 2,135 Siberian Rubythroat Lnscinia calliope 3 <1,585 1,525 Crested Finchbill Spizixos canifrons 3 <2,745 2,285 Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer 3 <1,830 1,525 White-crested Laughingthrush Garrulax leucolophus 9 <1,615 1,220 Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush G. monileger 9 <1,525 1,220 Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus mficollis 3 <2,745 2,440 White-browed Fulvetta Alcippe vinipectus 3 >2,255 2,440 Rusty-capped Fulvetta A. dubia 3 <2,440 1,830 Nepal Fulvetta A. nipalensis 3 <2,285 2,135 Forktail 13 (1998) Birdwatching visit to the Chin Hills, West Burma (Myanmar) 117 APPENDIX 3 COMPLETE LIST OF BIRD RECORDS The numbers following each species correspond to the localities as described in the key below KEY 1 Pagan (21lT0'N 94°52'E) 2 Pagan - Saw (21°09'N 94°09'E), via Chauk, Kazunma, Kyaukswe and Thigon. 3 Mount Victoria (Kanpetlet 21°11.5'N 94°03'E; Camp 21n13.5'N 93°58'E; Summit 2r'14'N 93°54'E) 4 Saw - Mindat (21°23'N 93°56.5'E), via Kangyi and Kyauktu. 5 Mindat (Trail head 16 miles west north-west, 21°24'N 93°49'E) 6 Mindat - Bonzon, via Kangyi, Htilin, Yemyetni and Gangaw. 7 Bonzon (22°17'N 93°57'E) 8 Bonzon - Ramhtlo (Ramkhlau), via Sokhua and Haka. 9 Ramhtlo (Ramkhlau) (22°50'N 93°34'E), including Laiva Dam (22"5 l'N 93°32'E) and Mount Zei-hmu (22"49.5'N 93”32.5'E) 10 Ramhtlo - Kalemyo (Kale) (23°11.5'N 94°04'E) 11 Thiangin (23°12'N 93°48.5'E) 12 Kalemyo-Monywa (22°07'N 95°08'E) 13 Aung Chan Tha (Base 23°12'N 94°35'E; Field site 23°20.5'N 94°40'E) Letter codes (in parentheses) represent the following details of breeding and occurrence: () feathers found/examined and presence reported by local people f dependent fledged young observed m adult/s seen carrying nest material or seen nest-building n nest found: ne with eggs ny with young no occupied but no contents nu contents unknown nb under construction Chinese Francolin Francolinus pintadeanus 2,3,6,10,13 Blue-eared Kingfisher A. meninting 7 Rain Quail Cotumix coromandelica 1 Stork-billed Kingfisher Halcyon capensis 7 Hill Partridge Arborophila torqueola 3,5 White-throated Kingfisher H. smymensis 1,2,4,6,7 Rufous-throated Partridge A. rufogularis 3,5,9 Black-capped Kingfisher H. pileata 12 Mountain Bamboo Partridge Bambusicola fytchii 3,5,9 Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis 6 Blyth’s Tragopan Tragopan blythii 3,(5),(9) Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyomis athertoni 9 Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus 6.12.13 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis 1,2,4,6,12,13 Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos 3.5.6.13 Blue-tailed Bee-eater M. philippinus 1,2,4,6,12,13 Mrs Hume’s Pheasant Syrmaticus humiae (5),(10) Chestnut-headed Bee-eater M. leschenaulti 6.7.13 Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica 12 Large Hawk Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides 3.9.13 Ruddy Shelduck Tadoma ferruginea 1 Indian Cuckoo Cuculus micropterus 3.6.13 Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha 1 Eurasian Cuckoo C. canorus 3.9 Barred Buttonquail Tumix suscitator 1 Oriental Cuckoo C. saturatus 8.9 Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla 1 Banded Bay Cuckoo Cacomantis sonneratii 2,13 White-browed Piculet Sasia ochracea 8 Plaintive Cuckoo C. merulinus 6,12 Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Dendrocopos canicapillus 2.6.13 Asian Emerald Cuckoo Chrysococcyx maculatus 13 Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker D. macei 2 Drongo Cuckoo Sumiculus lugubris 13 Stripe-breasted Woodpecker D. atratus 3 Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopacea 1,12,13 Rufous-bellied Woodpecker D. hyperyihrus 3,5,9 Green-billed Malkoha Phaenicophaeus tristis 2,4,5,9,13 Crimson-breasted Woodpecker D. cathphanus 3 Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis 1-6,8,12,13 Darjeeling Woodpecker D. darjellensis 5 Lesser Coucal C. bengalensis 3 Great Spotted Woodpecker D. major 3 Alexandrine Parakeet Psitiacula eupatria 2,4,6,7 White-bellied Woodpecker Dryocopus javensis 6,7 Rose-ringed Parakeet P. krameri 2,6 Lesser Yellownape Picus chlorolophus 3.9.13 Grey-headed Parakeet P. finschii 2-4,6,7,12,13 Greater Yellownape P. flavinucha 2 Blossom-headed Parakeet P. roseata 2,4,6 Streak-throated Woodpecker P. xanthopygaeus 2,4,7 Red-breasted Parakeet P. alexandri 2,6,7,12,13 Grey-headed Woodpecker P. canus 2.3.13 Himalayan Swiftlet Collocalia brevirostris 3,7 Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes lucidus 2,13 White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus 5 Bay Woodpecker Blythipicus pyrrhotis 3.5.9.13 Brown-backed Needletail H. giganteus 6,7 Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus 6 Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis 1,2,4,6,12,13 Great Barbet Megalaima virens 3,5,9 Fork-tailed Swift Apus pacificus 3,5 Lineated Barbet M. lineata 2.6.13 House Swift A. affinis 1,3,12 Golden-throated Barbet M. franklinii 3,5,9 Crested Treeswift Hemiprocne coronata 2,4,6,7,13 Blue-throated Barbet M. asiatica 8.9.13 Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia 13 Coppersmith Barbet M. haemacephala 6.7.13 Collared Scops Owl O. bakkamoena 3 Oriental Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris 13 Tawny Owl Strix aluco 3 Brown Hornbill Anorrhinus tickelli 13 Collared Owlet Glaucidium brodiei 3,5,8,9 Common Hoopoe Upupa epops 2,4,6,7,12 Asian Barred Owlet G. cuculoides 3,6,9,13 Red-headed Trogon Harpactes erythrocephalus 8 Spotted Owlet Athene brama 1,12 Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis 1,2,4,6,12,13 Brown Hawk Owl Ninox scutulata 13 Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis 1,2,6,7 Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus indicus 3,9 118 C. 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Forktail 13 (1998) Large-tailed Nightjar C. macrurus 7,13 Grey Treepie D. formosae 3.5.8 Indian Nightjar C. asiaiicus 1 Hooded Treepie Crypsirina cucullata 2.4.6 Rock Pigeon Columba livia 1,2,6,8-10,12 House Crow Corvus splendens 1,2,12 Ashy Wood Pigeon C. pulchricollis 3,5,9 Large-billed Crow C. macrorhynchos 2-7,9,12 Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientals 3,8,9,12,13 Ashy Woodswallow Artamus fuscus 2-6,8 Spotted Dove S. chinensis 1,2,4,6,8,9,12,13 Slender-billed Oriole Oriolus tenuirostris 2.9 Red Collared Dove S. tranquebarica 1,2,4-6,8,12,13 Black-hooded Oriole O. xanthomus 4.6.7.13 Eurasian Collared Dove S. decaocto 2,12 Maroon Oriole O. traillii 3.5.9.13 Barred Cuckoo Dove Macropygia unchall 3,5,9 Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei 2.3.5.8.13 Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica 13 Indochinese Cuckooshrike C. polioptera 13 Pompadour Green Pigeon Treron pompadora 13 Black-winged Cuckooshrike C. melaschistos 9 Thick-billed Green Pigeon T. curvirostra 13 Rosy Minivet Pericrocotus roseus 6.7 Yellow-footed Green Pigeon T. phoenicoptera 6 Small Minivet P. cinnamomeus . 2.6.7 Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon T. sphenura 3 Grey-chinned Minivet P. solans 3(Nb),5,8,9 Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aeuea 13 Long-tailed Minivet P. ethologus 3.5.9 Mountain Imperial Pigeon D. badia 3,9 Short-billed Minivet P. brevirostris 9 White-breasted Waterhen Amauromis phoenicurus 4,6,7,12 Scarlet Minivet P. flammeus 2.4.6.9.13 Pintail Snipe Gallinago stenura 1,6,12 Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus picatus 6.9.13 Common Snipe G. gallinago 12 Yellow-bellied Fantail Rhipidura hypoxantha 3(No),5,9 Spotted Redshank Tringa eryihropus 1 White-throated Fantail R. albicollis 3-5,9 Common Redshank T. totanus 1 Black Drongo Dicntrus macrocercus 1,2,4,6,12,13 Common Greenshank T. nebularia 1 Ashy Drongo D. leucophaeus 2,3,5,6,9(Nb) Green Sandpiper T. ochropus 12 Bronzed Drongo D. aeneus 2.9.13 Wood Sandpiper T. glareola 1,12 Spangled Drongo D. hottentottus 2.3.6 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos 1,6,7 Greater Racicet-tailed Drongo D. paradiseus 13 Temminck’s Stint Calidns temminckii 1 Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea 3.6.7.13 Great Thick-knee Esacus recurvirostris 1 Asian Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi 6 Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus 12 Common Iora Aegithina tiphia 1.2.4.6.13 Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius 1.4.6 Common Woodshrike Tephrodomis pondicerianus 2.6.7 River Lapwing Vanellus duvaucelii 1.6.7 Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush Monticola rufiventris 3.5.8 Red-wattled Lapwing V. indicus 1,2,4,6,7,12 Blue Rock Thrush M. solitarius 1,2,6,7 Small Pratincole Glareola lactea 1 Blue Whistling Thrush Myophonus caeruleus 3,7-9 Indian Skimmer Rynchops albicollis 1 Long-tailed Thrush Zoothera dixoni 3,5 Brown-headed Gull Larus brunnicephalus 9 Scaly Thrush Z. dauma 3.9 River Tern Sterna aurantia 1,12 Black-breasted Thrush Turdus dissimilis 3,9 Little Tern S. albifrons 1 Grey-sided Thrush T. feae 3,5 Black-bellied Tern S. acuticauda 1 Eyebrowed Thrush T. obscunts 3,5 Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes 2,4,13 Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica 3,5,9,11 Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus 2-6,8 Asian Brown Flycatcher M. dauurica 9 Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus 1,2,4-6,12 Brown-breasted Flycatcher AI. muttui 9 Black Kite Milvus migrans 1,12 Ferruginous Flycatcher M. ferruginea 9 White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis 9 Slaty-backed Flycatcher Ficedula hodgsonii 3.5.9 Crested Serpent Eagle Spiloniis cheela 2-4,6-9 Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher F. strophiata 3(M),5(Ne,No) Eastern Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosas spilonotus 1,12 Red-throated Flycatcher F. parva 1-3,7,9,13 Pied Harrier C. melanoleucos 2 12 Snowy-browed Flycatcher F. hypervthra 3.9 Shikra Accipiter badius 2,6,7,10,12,13 Little Pied Flycatcher F. westermanni 3,5(Nb),9 Besra A. virgatus 2,3 Slaty-blue Flycatcher F. tricolor 3,5,9,11 Eurasian Sparrowhawk A. nisus 3,5 Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassina 3,5,9 White-eyed Buzzard Butastur teesa 2 12 Large Niltava Niltava grandis 3,5,9 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo 3,5,8,10 Rufous-bellied Niltava N. sundara 3.5.9 Black Eagle Ictinaetus malayensis 3,5 Pale Bi.ue Flycatcher Cyomis unicolor 3 Changeable Hawk Eagle Spizaetus cirrhatus 6 Blue-throated Flycatcher C. rubeculoides 9.13 White-rumped Falcon Polihierax insignis 9 Pygmy Blue Flycatcher Muscicapella hodgsoni 3,5 Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus 1,12 Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis 3.9.13 Little Egret Egretta garzetta 1,12 Siberian Rubythroat Luscinia calliope 1,3 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea 1,12 Bluethroat L. svecica 1,12 Great Egret Casmerodius albus 1,12 Indian Blue Robin L. bnmnea 3.8.9 Intermediate Egret Mesophoyx intermedia 12 Orange-flanked Bush Robin Tarsiger cyanurus 3,5,9,11 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis 11 3 —9> j 1J. 2Z, Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis 1,2,4,6,9,12,13 Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii ? 7 12 White-rumped Shama C. malabaricus 7.13 Chinese Pond Heron A. bacchus 7.12 Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros 7.9.10.12 Black Stork Ciconia nigra 8 Daurian Redstart P. auroreus 1-3 Woolly-necked Stork C. episcopus 6.12 Blue-fronted Redstart P. frontalis 3.5.9 Long-tailed Broadbill Psarisomus dalhousiae 3,5,8,9 White-capped Water Redstart Chaimarromis leucocephalus 8.9 Asian Fairy Bluebird Irena puella 13 Plumbeous Water Redstart Rhyacomis fuliginosus 9 Blue-winged Leafbird Chloropsis cochinchinensis 13 White-tailed Robin Myiomela leucura 3,5,9 Golden-fronted Leafbird C. aurifrons 2,6,7 Little Forktail Enicurus scouleri 9 Orange-bellied Leafbird C. hardwickii 3 Black-backed Forktail E. immaculatus 7.12.13 Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus 1,2,6,7,12 Slaty-backed Forktail E. schistaceus 9 Burmese Shrike L. collurioides 1,2,12 Spotted Forktail E. maculatus 9 Long-tailed Shrike L. schach 3.8.9 Common Stonechat Saxicola torquata 4,12 Grey-backed Shrike L. tephronotus 4,6 Pied Bushchat S. caprata 1 (Ne),2,4,6,12 Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius 3,9 Grey Bushchat S. ferrea 3,5,8,9 Yellow-billed Blue Magpie Urocissa flavirostris 3.5.9 Chestnut-tailed Starling Stumus malabaricus 4.7 Red-billed Blue Magpie U. erythrorhyncha 6,7,10 Black-collared Starling S. nigricollis 2,4,12 (Nb) Common Green Magpie Cissa chinensis 3,5,9 Vinous-breasted Starling S. burmannicus 1.2.4.6.12 Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda 2,4,6,7 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis 1,2,4,6,12