LUSOmiDM. 85 



[The female specimen whose measurements are given above 

 by Mr. Andersson is now in the collection of Mr. R. B. Sharpe, 

 who has a fine series of specimens of this Drymoica and who is 

 of opinion that Mr. Andersson was correct in his views respect- 

 ing this species, and that Drymoica flavicans, pallida, pectoralis, 

 and Ortleppi must be regarded as identical; this opinion is 

 shared by Mr. Jules P. Verreaux, who has recently examined 

 Mr. Sharpe's collection ; and a similar examination has led me to 

 concur in the same view. Some specimens show no trace of a 

 black gorget, as in Levaillant^s plate of Le Citrin, fig. 2 ; others 

 show it partially, as in fig. 1 of the same plate ; and others, again, 

 fully, as portrayed in Sir A. Smith's plate of D. pectoralis above 

 referred to. The absence or presence of the black gorget is 

 proved by Mr. Sharpe's specimens not to be a sexual difference ; 

 but the gorget may not improbably be a nuptial dress assumed 

 by both sexes : Sir A. Smith, however, gives it as his opinion 

 that the absence of the gorget is a mark of immaturity, which 

 may perhaps be the correct explanation, — Ed. J 



105. Drymoica OCularius, Smith. Eufous- cheeked Drymoica. 



Drymoica ocularius, Smith's Zool. of S. Afiica, pi. 75. fig. 1. 



„ „ Layard's Cat. No. 150. 



Drymceca ocularius, Chapman's Travels in S. Afr., App. p. 898. 



„ „ Sharpe's Cat. No. 278. 



This species is very sparingly found in Damara Land, 

 but is more common in some parts of Great Namaqua 

 Land. It is generally met with singly or in pairs ; and 

 it is usual to find it amongst the most arid scenes, hop- 

 ping slowly about amongst the branches of low bushes 

 in search of insects. 



The iris is ochry brown, the bill bluish black, the legs 

 and toes flesh-coloured. 



