78 UlrJs h) fJw Transvaal Museum from Boror. 



370 ; AV. IGl ; Tl. 205 (shorter feathers 133) ; Ts. 22 ; 

 C. 30. F. : Leng. 350; AV. 1(J7 ; Tl. TJO (sliorter feathers 

 138) ; Ts. 23 ; C. 32. 



This UoUcr was I'ouml in the (h'i'T open forest more 

 frequently t\\v.\\ in the marsh region. It usually perches on 

 the top of some dead tree, sometimes singly but more often 

 in family parties. One was startled I'rom a nest early in 

 November near Matiwe, but I wns too early for eggs ; the 

 nest seemed to be one which had been made by Parrots and 

 deserted before completion. 



EuiiYSToMUs AFEK (Latli.j. U. 7'.t7. (3 M., 1?.) Sept.- 

 Nov. 



J. light dusky; B. pale yellow; L. greenish Ijrown. 

 Leng. 2f)5-2'J2;*^ W. lt]8-180 ; Tl. 90-103; Ts. 18-20; 

 ('.2-4-25. 



Tlie Cinnamon-backed Holler was first seen at Namal)ieda, 

 and subsequently also to the south and near Villa I'ereira. 

 Clutches of two and four eoos were taken on the 14tli and 

 16th of October, respectively, at Buruma. Many nests were 

 observed in holes in decayed branches of trees, usually at a 

 great height from the ground and inaccessible, and therefore 

 not examined ; any old Parrot's nest or natural liole is 

 utilized, and the cock remains on guard in the vicinity, 

 fiercely attacking intruders, in the shape of Hawks or other 

 large birds, with loud, harsh shrieks, until the very often 

 well-intentioned trespasser is only too glad to get away from 

 the clamour. After having made one of these noisy sallies, 

 it returns to its {)ost, uttering croaks of self-satisfaction at 

 having so ably discharged its duty ! The eggs which were 

 taken are pure white and measure 31*5-31'lx 25-2tj"7. 



[To be cuulinut'cl.] 



