baie in the last-named bird. The present species has the cheeks denuded of feathers, and 
only a few bristles over the ears. In colouring they are very similar, being earthy-brown 
with an olivaceous tinge. The distinguishing feature which separates these two species is the 
thick tuft of coarse yellowish bristles behind each nostril in addition to the rictal bristles. 
Mons. Jules Verreaux was the first to describe the Dusky Barbet. He obtained it 
fiom the Gaboon country, and gives the following note on the subject : — 
“ This s P ec ies is found in numerous flocks in the smaller woods, a short distance from 
the Gaboon coast ; they feed on insects and their larvae, and migrate during the winter 
months ; they are dull, stupid birds, and not at all shy.” 
This is one among several rare Barbets which Professor Schlegel permitted us to bring 
to England, from the Leyden Museum, to describe and figure in this work. No plate of 
this species has been given before. 
