﻿take it from the ground. They have a loud chattering note, somewhat similar to the 

 "Laughing Jackass" (Dacelo gigas) of South Australia, but do not laugh in the same 

 ludicrous manner ; they have a dipping flight, seldom flying far at once." 



Heine's Museum contains specimens of the Brown-hooded Kingfisher from Kaffraria. 

 Besides the testimony above-given of Mr. Ayres, Dr. Finsch has recorded it (I.e.) from 

 Natal, and. I have a specimen in my own collection from the same locality. The furthest 

 northern limit at which the species seems to have been met with, is the River Limpopo, 

 where it was found by Mr. Ayres, but was scarce in this district. 



The description, measurements and. figure are taken from an adult specimen given me 

 by my friend Mr. Layard from the Cape Colony. The young bird described was purchased 

 by me of Mr. Frank of Amsterdam. 



