and observed around Hanover, Cape Colony. 23 



28. Laniarius gutturalis. (Bacbakiri Shrike.) 

 (Stark, voL ii. p. .33.) 



Rare. 1.8.03, $ ; 23.8.03, ? . 



29. Pycnonotus nigricans. (Black-fronted BulbuL) 

 (Stark, vol. ii. p. G-i.) 



Fairly plentiful : the conspicuous wattle round the eye is 

 a bright orange-colour. 



30. Parisoma layardi. (Layard's Tit-Babbler.) 

 (Stark, vol. ii. p. 76.) 



Fairly plentiful among bushes on or near kopjes. It 

 resembles A. scita (Fairy Warbler) very much in flight, 

 in spite of its larger size. All the specimens of this bird 

 obtained by me had their heads covered with a yellow dust, 

 probably pollen from flowers caught whilst in pursuit of 

 insects. 



31. Eremomela flaviventris. (Yellow - bellied Bush- 

 Warbler.) 



(Stark, vol. ii. p. 106.) 

 Generally plentiful : frequenting open country ; frequently 

 seen on the top of some low karroo-bush ; flying on to the 

 nest when disturbed. 



32. Sylviella rufescens. (The Crombek.) 

 (Stark, vol. ii. p. 115.) 



Rare ; one specimen obtained among rocks on a kopje on 

 21.8.03, a male. 



33. Apalis scita. (Fairy Warbler.) 

 (Stark, vol. ii. p. 122.) 



Probably migratory ; it appeared quite suddenly in some 

 numbers towards the end of August; it flies about amongst 

 bushes on kopjes. It has a weak flight, and its tail, which 

 seems rather heavy for the bird, is spread out like a fan 

 whilst flying. It does not resemble A. thoracica (Bar-throated 

 Warbler) either in habits or movements. 



34. Prinia maculosa. (Cape Wren- Warbler.) 

 (Stark, vol. ii. p. 133.) 



Not common : a much more shy bird here than at the 

 Cape. Male, 5.8.03 ; female, 25.9.03. 



