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233. Cossypha caflFra. Cape Robiii-Cliat. 



The Cape Robin-Chat occurred in August, but I only 

 noticed it in one locality — a densely wooded kloof on the 

 Inengwi Range. It is a shy species, and very apt to be 

 overlooked, aud possibly, in common Avitli the last named, 

 may prove more numerous than anticipated upon further 

 research. 



234. Cossypha heuglini. Heuglin's Robin-Chat. 



These Robin-Chats are easily our best songsters, but one 

 must be up early in the morning to hear their melodious 

 babbling notes and modulated song ; shortly after sun- 

 rise they become silent, and spend the remainder of the 

 day skulking through the denser bush around the kopje- 

 bases. 



235. Erythropygia leucophrys. White-browed Ground- 

 Robin. 



This Ground-Robin is an uncommon species, occurring 

 principally in the open country and foot-hills. As I have 

 already remarked, I found this bird the host of the South 

 African Cuckoo. 



236. Erythropygia psena. Smith's Ground-Robin. 



On January 21 I met with this species in the gardens of 

 the Terminus Hotel, but I never saw it again. 



I believe Tarsigcr stellatus Vieill. occurs within the hills, 

 but have been unable to procure specimens of the bird in 

 question. 



237. Phcenicurus familiaris. Familiar Chat. 

 Saxicula familiaris Steph. ; Scl. ii. p. 201. 



The Familiar Chat is resident aud plentiful throughout. 

 Wliilst at Fortusher, these birds, in company with Bulbuls, 

 used to frequent the verandas and sometimes even venture 

 inside the huts. Three eggs, taken from a nest under the 

 roof of a hut, were a beautiful bright blue, with a confluent 

 zone of reddish towards the obtuse end. 



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