N. Rhodesia and Katanga District of Couyolaml. 125 



IS?. Alseonax infulata. 



Alseonax infulata (Hart.); Reich, loo. cit. vol. ii. p. 157. 



No. 597. ? . Lake Bangweolo, July 5, 1908. 



Bill and feet black; iris brown. 



This was one of a pair of birds seen among the reeds in 

 a lagoon forming part of L. Bangweolo and quite a mile 

 from dry land. It was not observed elsewhere. 



183. Alseonax melanoptera. 



Alseonax melanoptera Jackson, Bull. B. O. C. xvi. p. 88 

 (1906). 



No. 725. Kalungwisi K., Sept. 15, 1908. 



Bill black ; feet dark brown ; iris dark brown. 



It seems doubtful whether this bird is really distinct from 

 A. lug ens (Hartl.). 



184. MeljEnornis ater. 



Melcenornis ater (Sund.) ; Neave, loc. cit. p. 53. 

 No. 101. (J . Dikulwe R., 4000 ft., March 20, 1907. 

 Bill and feet black ; iris brown. 



This bird is not uncommon in woodland country. It lias 

 a habit of sitting at the top of a tall tree. 



185. Bradyornis murinus. 



Bradyornis murinus Finsch & Hartl. ; Neave, loc. cit. 

 p. 53. 



No. 157. <J. Kaluli R., Lualaba Valley, 2500 ft., April 

 27, 1907. 



Bdl and feet dusky brown ; iris dark brown. 



No. 590. J 1 . West coast of Lake Bangweolo, July 1, 1908. 



Bill dusky ; feet dark brown ; iris brown. 



This bird is rather wary for a Flycatcher. It frequents 

 the bushes in open spaces and clearings, such as native 

 gardens. 



186. Bradyornis griseus. 



Bradyornis griseus Reich. J. f. O. 18S2, p. 211. 

 Bradornis griseus Reich, loc. cit. vol. ii. p. 438. 

 No. 527. ? . Chambezi R., 4000 ft., May 7, 1908. 

 Bill dark brown ; feet black ; iris dark brown. 



