from the Colony of Natal. 267 



The Caffres call this bird " Imboos Ischlaty " (signifying 

 " bush-goat"), from its curious notes when it sees an object of 

 suspicion or dislike, which much resemble the bleating of a kid 

 at a distance, although the tiny bird may be within a few feet 

 of the listener, hopping and creeping about the dense under- 

 wood, and peering through the crevices at its supposed enemy; 

 the tail is then carried erect, like that of the English Wren, and 

 the bird in almost constant motion ; it has also a loud and oft- 

 repeated " chucking " note, which it uses as a call to its mate 

 during the breeding months. Its food consists entirely of small 

 insects. 



260. Phyllopneuste trochilus (Linn.). British Willow 

 Warbler. 



Female. This was also killed by Mr. Norris ; it was perched 

 on the top of a high tree. 



[This species has also been obtained by Mr. Andersson in 

 Damara Land. — J. H. G,] 



261. ZosTEROPs CAPENSis, Sundcv. Cape Zosterops. 

 Male. 



[Mr. Ayres does not make any remark as to the habits of this 

 species. — J. H. G.] 



262. MusciCAPA ADUSTA, Bp. Cinereous Flycatcher. 

 Male and Female. The irides are very dark hazel ; the bill 



black ; tarsi and feet dusky. 



The sexes of these Flycatchers are very similar in size and 

 plumage. They are solitary in their habits, and fond of station- 

 ing themselves on the bough of some tree, from thence darting 

 upon the small insects which fly around them. They also feed 

 upon seeds and berries in an equal degree ; and this cannot pos- 

 sibly be for want of more congenial food, for insects of all kinds 

 abound throughout the year in Natal, although far more nume- 

 rous in the hot months. 



263. BuTALis c^RULESCENS, Hartl., sp. nov. Ashy Fly- 

 catcher. 



Male and Female. Irides very dark brown ; the upper mandi- 



