probably formed the opinion that the Senegal is one of 

 the most delightful avian pets in existence, and I 

 should say that generally speaking they would be right. 

 But all are not as the two which have so endeared 

 themselves to their respective owners. Shortly after 

 Dr. Hopkinson's kindness in giving " Jobo " to me, he 

 added to my obligation by sending me another speci- 

 men of a presumed opposite sex, which after seven or 

 eight months is still nothing less than a perfect savage. 

 Although full of fun and humour, as evidenced by its 

 numberless pranks in its cage, it gives never the ghost 

 of a chance of anyone being able to make even the 

 earliest advances towards a mutual understanding. It 

 is but seldom indeed that it will even take a tit bit 

 from the fingers, and when it does it generally bites 

 the hand that feeds it. 



In Vol. III. oi Bit d Notes Dr. Hopkiuson gives us 

 a few interesting particulars as to the wild life of this 

 bird. In Gambia, where it is very common, it is con- 

 stantly to be seen flying about in flocks 20 or 30 strong, 

 and feeding largely on ground nuts when these are in 

 season. Although generally so tame and confiding 

 in captivity, they are exceedingly shy and wary at 

 liberty, and when feeding on the ground always post a 

 sentinel in a commanding position to warn the flock 

 of impending danger. Their nesting time practically 

 coincides with the breeding season over here, since 

 they breed from May to September, laying two eggs in 

 a hole in a tree. W. Geo. Creswei^l. 



