198 Major H. J. Kelsall on 



Estrilda melpoda. 



Observed near Freetown only during the rainy season. 

 In the evenings it may be seen in flocks of from twenty to 

 fifty or more in the tall grass, in company with Estrilda 

 occidentalis, Spermestes cucullatus, &c. 



Hypargos schlegeli. 



I only saw one pair, which I obtained near Freetown on 

 the 10th of August, 1912. 



Malimbns malimbicus. 



MalinilDus nitens. 



These two species, so far as my observations go, occur 

 only in forest country, and only singly or in pairs. 



Colinspasser macronra. 



Lives in open grassy country. Common everywhere in 

 suitable localities. Is in full breeding-plumage in August. 



Vidua Serena. 



Appears to be more or less migratory. I only saw it 

 about Freetown during the rains. Seven or eight males are 

 sometimes seen in a flock. 



Nigrita bicolor. 



Mendi name, '' bundujukuli." 



Irides dull red. 



Kigrita emilise, 



Irides hazel. These two species frequent low scrubby 

 bush and are seen singly or in pairs. 



Pyromelana flammiceps. 

 Mendi name, "puli.^" 



Inhabits dry gra&sy country. Assumes its breeding- 

 plumage in August. 



Pyromelana afra. 



I only noticed this species amongst the long reeds in 

 swampy districts, especially in the Sherbro District. 



