DIKKOPS 217 



IJ inches ; these are deposited in a mere depression in the 

 ground. 



Kg. 113. — Cape Dikkop"s eggs. 



The Water Dikkop {(E. vemiculatus) is slightly smaller 

 than the Bush Dikkop, and has the back vernaiculated 

 with dusky feathers with black shaft streaks. Under- 

 surface much like that of the first-mentioned species. The 

 legs and feet are greenish-slate, which in itself is quite 

 sufficient to distinguish this bird from the other species. 

 Length, 15| inches ; wing, 8 inches. 



The Water Dikkop is fairly common in the neighbourhood 



