Records of ‘Indian’ Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus philippinus (linnaeus, 1766) and Hooded Wheatear Oenanthe monacha (temminck, 1825) from Afghanistan (Aves: Passeriformes)

摘要

Here we present the first record of Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus for the country of Afghanistan. A specimen was collected on May 29, 1967 in the vicinity of Bari Kowt ( ??? ??? ) in the province of Kunar ( ???? ). In addition, a Hooded Wheatear Oenanthe monacha was collected on January 17, 1968 in the vicinity of Farah ( ???? ) in southwestern Afghanistan. Hitherto the status of the species in Afghanistan is unclear. We describe both specimens and shortly discuss the records.