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to which, as it seems to me, they are more nearly allied than to 

 Dnjmoeca. — J. H. G.] 



85. (L. 182.) Aedon leucophrys (Vieill.). White-browed 

 Aedon. 



Total length 6^ inches; tarsi and feet pale, iris dusky. 



These birds inhabit the bush, but appear to be rather scarce. 

 Their food consists of insects ; and I noticed one feeding on the 

 ground. In habits they appear much to resemble the Warblers. 



86. (L. 181.) Aedon p^na (Smith). Smith's Aedon. 

 Total length 6^ inches ; iris dusky, bill black. 



These also are by no means plentiful ; and the two I obtained 

 were very shy and difficult to approach. Their stomachs con- 

 tained insects. This species is found amongst thorn-trees, and 

 high grass, and when in motion constantly jerks the tail, show- 

 ing to advantage the broad white tips of the feathers. 



87. (L. 171.) Eremomela flaviventris (Burch.). Yellow- 

 bellied Bush-chirper. 



Female. — Total length 4 inches, bill VVj tarsus ff, wing 2^, 

 tail 1|. 



In appearance and habits this species resembles Zosterops 

 virens. 



88. Eremomela usticollis, Sundev. Brown-throated Bush- 

 chirper. 



Male, total length 4| inches, bill -^, tarsus yf j wing 2^^, 

 tail lyf ; female slightly smaller; iris light tawny in male, 

 nearly white in female ; tarsi yellow. 



This species also much resembles a Zosterops in its habits. 

 It sings sweetly, but not loudly ; and when in a tree only a few 

 feet overhead, its voice sounds as though it came from a distance. 

 Its food consists of insects, for which it may generally be found 

 searching actively amongst the upper branches and leaves of 

 trees and bushes. 



89. (L. 187.) Bradypterus SYLVATicus, Sundev. Pavaneur 

 Reed- Warbler. 



This species is common amongst the high grass and rushes 

 of the swamps of the Trans-Vaal. 



