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The range of this species appears to be limited to the Gold Coast, where, according 

 to Messrs. Shelley and Buckley (Ibis, 1872, p. 288), it " is very plentiful tbroughout the 

 country, especially in the more wooded districts, where during the heat of the day 

 flocks may be seen sitting together on the more shaded dead boughs of the large trees, 

 and may frequently be met with after the sun lias set, still in pursuit of insects." 

 Governor Ussher gives similar information, but adds : — " I have observed them also in 

 considerable numbers in the morning, collecting in bare gravelly places, and lying on the 

 ground enjoying the morning sun." Mr. Blissett forwarded us examples from the 

 Province of Wasa. 



The figure in the Plate has been drawn from a specimen in Capt. Shelley's 

 collection, the description being taken from the ' Catalogue of Birds in the British 

 Museum.' 



