2J.8 Mr. H. F. V^iihexhy—Ornitkological 



Chin-feathers huffish white. Chin -feathers reddish brown, 



with white tips, giving a spotted 

 appearance. 



Upper breast and flanks hw^sh. Upper breast and flaiikshn^sh. 



■white. white, strongly barred with buff. 



These little birds were by no means plentiful. They were 

 found in small parties of five or six, generally sitting close 

 together on a twig of some bush or tree near the river. They 

 seemed most inactive, their sole occupation consisting, appa- 

 rently, of singing sotto voce. 



Iris hazel; bill light slate-colour; legs and feet bluish 

 pink. 



17. EsTRiLDA PHCENicoTis Swains. 



We only saw this bird at our southernmost camp, where 

 it was common. 



Iris dark red ; bill purple ; legs and feet whitish grey. 



18. ZoNOGASTRis ciTERioR (Strickl.). 



Wherever the sont-trees were thick enough to form a 

 wood these birds were generally to be found. 



Adult. Iris light brown ; bill dull red ; legs and feet light 

 brown. 



19. SiTAGRA LUTEOLA (Licht). 



Only one specimen obtained. 



20. Hyphantornis galbula (Riipp.). 



These Weavers were very common and to be found in every 

 stretch of wooded or bushy country. They were generally in 

 small flocks, and often associated with Passer luteus. They 

 have a wheezing little song, sounding more like the creaking 

 and squeaking of two small boughs rubbing together than 

 the voice of a bird. All those that we obtained were in 

 immature plumage. 



21. Oriolus galbula Linn. 



We obtained a pair of these birds at Shebesha on 

 April 25th. Two or three were also observed at Gerazi 

 on April 30th and May 1st. They were very wild. 



