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Melittophagus pusillus ocularis, Reichw., Orn. Monatsb. 1900. p. 86; Vög. Afr. II. 
p. 306 (1902-1903). 
cf $ . Senga, L, III. 1911. 
2 . Luieza, Binder, 4, II. 1911. 
cf 2 • Beida, Binder, 11—15 II. 1911. 
8 ad. Semsir, Binder, 21—26. I. 1912 (Count Königsegg). 
2 . Gallegua, 9. I. 1912 (Count Königsegg). 
cf 2 • Bjerif, 20. II. 1912 (Count Königsegg). 
This little Bee-eater was first seen on 28 th of January between El- 
Erediba and Shalläl. They were sitting on drey durrah-blade from which 
they now and then darted to the ground catching insects and then return 
to their former place. Southwards from El-Erediba they increased in number 
and were abundant along the rivers. 
Melittophagus frenatus (Hartl.) 
Merops frenatus, Hartl. Jour. f. Orn. 1854. p. 257 ; Butler. Ibis, 1908. p. 241. 
Melittophagus frenatus (Hartl.) Sharpe.. Cat. B. Br. Mus. XVII. p. 52 (1892); 
Beichw. Vög. Afr. II. p. 310 (1902-1903); Butler, Ibis, 1905. p. 349. 
cf. El-Erediba, 27 I. 1911. 
8 cf , 1 2 • Luieza, Binder, 8—4 II. 1911. 
The nesting place of Melittophagus frenatus. 
