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95. Diaphorophya castanea (Fras.): Sharpe, Ibis, 1873, 
p. 172. 
Very common in certain parts of Fantee. It appears to 
like the close vicinity of houses, and I have also observed it 
along running streams, frequenting the trees overhanging the 
water. It is an active, bright little bird and reminded me 
of the common English Wren, in its restless movements. 
When excited the bright red wattles about the eye appear to 
become more erect. 
96. Terpsiphone nigriceps, Temm.: Sharpe, p. 44. 
This pretty Flycatcher is exceedingly common upon the 
Gold Coast. It is an active, sprightly little bird, and quick 
in its movements. 
The sooty black colour of the head and dull tone of the 
bill in the preserved specimen by no means afford an idea of 
the brilliancy of its plumage in life. The head is then of a 
rich black with deep blue reflections in the light, the legs and 
bill being of a most delicate lilac. 
It is frequently to be obtained near Cape Coast. 
97. Terpsiphone atrochalybea (Thoms.): Sharpe, p. 44. 
Scarce. From Denkera. 
98. Psalidoprocne holomeltEna (Sund.): Sharpe, p. 45. 
This little Swallow is to be observed in considerable num¬ 
bers near Cape Coast, and along the roads towards evening, 
when they flit about after insects with inconceivable rapidity. 
A flock generally appears to select some large tree as a station 
or standing-point; and thither each bird seems to return and 
rest after a successful foray on the insects. ' 
I have observed them also in considerable numbers in the 
morning, collecting in bare gravelly places, and lying on the 
ground enjoying the morning sun. After a little time they 
flit away, and during the extreme heat of the day appear to 
affect the forest or large trees in preference to open and ex¬ 
posed places. 
99. Psalidoprocne nitens, Cass. : Sharpe, Ibis, 1872, 
p. 70. 
