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95. DiAPHOROPHYA CASTANEA (Fras.) : Sharpe, Ibis, 1873, 

 p. 172. 



Very common in certain parts of Fantee. It appears to 

 like the close vicinity of houses, and I have also observed it 

 along running streams, frequenting the trees overhanging the 

 water. It is an active, bright little bird and reminded me 

 of the common English Wren, in its restless movements. 

 When excited the bright red wattles about the eye appear to 

 become more erect. 



96. Terpsiphone nigriceps, Temm. : Sharpe, p. 44. 

 This pretty Flycatcher is exceedingly common upon the 



Gold Coast. It is an active, sprightly little bird, and quick 

 in its movements. 



The sooty black colour of the head and dull tone of the 

 bill in the preserved specimen by no means afford an idea of 

 the brilliancy of its plumage in life. The head is then of a 

 rich black with deep blue reflections in the light, the legs and 

 bill being of a most delicate lilac. 



It is frequently to be obtained near Cape Coast. 



97. Terpsiphone atrochalybea (Thorns.) : Sharpe, p. 44. 

 Scarce. From Denkera. 



98. Psalidoprocne holomel^na (Sund.) : Sharpe, p. 45. 



This little Swallow is to be observed in considerable num- 

 bers near Cape Coast, and along the roads towards evening, 

 when they flit about after insects with inconceivable rapidity. 

 A flock generally appears to select some large tree as a station 

 or standing-point ; and thither each bird seems to return and 

 rest after a successful foray on the insects. 



I have observed them also in considerable numbers in the 

 morning, collecting in bare gravelly places, and lying on the 

 ground enjoying the morning sun. After a little time they 

 flit away, and during the extreme heat of the day appear to 

 aflect the forest or large trees in preference to open and ex- 

 posed places. 



99. Psalidoprocne nitens, Cass. : Sharpe, Ibis, 1872, 

 p. 70. 



