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Mr. W. L. Sclater on Birds collected 
335. Lioptilus nigricapillus. 
Tv. Zuurbron, May (3) ; Woodbusli Hills, Nov. (4). 
[The South-Eastern and North-Eastern Transvaal are the 
only two localities where T have seen examples of this species. 
It haunts the woodlands and is very shy and retiring, and 
consequently difficult to secure. It has a sharp call-note, 
and in appearance and movement in a wild state much 
resembles the Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) , but owing to its 
frequenting the thickest and densest part of the brush, little 
could be learnt regarding it. 
The soft parts are :—Hides reddish brown ; bill, base pale 
coral, apical portion brownish white; legs and toes pale 
brown.] 
336. Melzenornis ater. 
Tv. Legogot, May (8) ; P. Tete, Sept. (1). 
[1 have noted the Black Flycatcher from several localities 
on the eastern side of South Africa; it is especially 
plentiful in the Barberton district of the Transvaal. 
I must say that 1 at first mistook it for the male of 
Campothera nigra or Dicrurus ludwigi. These three species 
can easily be confounded, until the calls and habits have 
been carefully noted. 
It frequents well-timbered country, especially where the 
bush is patchy, and is usually observed sitting on dead 
branches, from which it darts out on insects like a true Fly¬ 
catcher. The call is low and not often heard, and the flight 
much resembles that of Dicrurus ludwigi . 
The soft parts are :—Irides dark brown; bill, legs and 
toes black.] 
337. Bradyornis infuscatus. 
CO. Klipfontein, Apl., June (3) ; Port Nolloth, July (6). 
[Namaqualand is the only locality where I have met with 
this species. It is commonly seen perched on the tops of 
the bushes, but is not always easy of approach. In habits 
and appearance it much resembles the Chats, with which it 
was formerly associated. 
The soft parts are :—Irides dark hazel ; bill dark brown ; 
legs and toes black.] 
