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Mr. H. T. Ussher on the 
uttering its peculiar cry, hoot-toot-toot , which has earned for 
it the name of “ Scotchman ” among the white settlers. Al¬ 
though I have not seen any in captivity, I have little doubt 
that it could he easily domesticated. It is by no means shy, 
and is found almost everywhere, usually in pairs. During 
the breeding-season they can be heard uttering their loud and 
monotonous note for hours together. 
47. Centroptjs francisci, Bp.: Sharpe, p. 13. 
One or two specimens collected by Aubinn in Denkera. 
48. Centropus monachus, Hupp.: Sharpe, Ibis, 1872,p. 68. 
Bather rare, but occasionally to be obtained, more especially 
in the vicinity of Accra. 
49. Ceuthmochares ^ineus (Y.): Sharpe, P. Z. S. 1873, 
p. 610. 
A common bird in Fantee; but I have never received spe- 
mens from Accra and the eastern districts, nor did I observe 
it on the Yolta. It is a very active bird ; and by remaining 
quiet for a short time amongst the trees bordering the Sweet 
Biver at Abrobonko, the collector will be certain to observe 
them hopping from bough to bough. I have not been able 
to ascertain their habits or their food. 
50. Trichol^ma hirsuta (Sm.): Sharpe, p. 15. 
Common in most wooded portions of the Gold Coast. I 
have not met with it in the eastern districts, although it is 
probably to be obtained in the forests of Aguapim, which join 
the wooded districts of Fantee. 
51. Pogonorhynchus vieilloti (Leach): Sharpe, p. 15. 
I have myself only obtained a single specimen of this Bar- 
bet ; and that I killed on ConnoFs Hill at the same shot as 
a White-breasted Glossy Starling (Pholidauges leucogaster ). 
They were both perched on a small tree in this very prolific 
locality, where I have obtained some of the best and rarest 
specimens in my collections. Aubinn assures me that it is 
not common in Fantee. 
52. Pogonorhynchus bidentatus (Shaw): Sharpe, p. 15. 
I have already noticed this bird (Cf. Marshall, Monogr. 
Capit. pi. vi.) and its fondness for thorn-bushes. 
