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on returning to the spot I was struck by the difference in 
its habits as it crept about in the undergrowth on a large 
termite-heap, and then recognized it as the present species. 
I can hardly doubt that this is a case of mimicry, for its 
resemblance to the fearless, bullying Drongo must be of great 
service to so feeble a bird, and there is a parallel instance in 
India in the Drongo-Cuckoo ( Sui'niculus lugubris). The 
stomach contained a grasshopper, three small caterpillars, 
and two spiders. 
15. Pachyprora molitor. (White-flanked Flycatcher.) 
Very common throughout the year, especially in mosasa- 
bush. The birds are usually seen in pairs, passing from tree 
to tree, diligently hunting for small insects of all kinds, 
and rising now and then to capture some flying beetle 
with a loud snap of the beak. They have several calls, some 
being rather harsh, but the most characteristic consists of 
three pleasant notes on a falling scale, uttered slowly one 
after the other. 
16. Muscicapa grisola. (Spotted Flycatcher.) 
Only a single example of this common European migrant 
has come under my notice. 
17. Pratincola torquata. (South-African Stonechat.) 
Abundant throughout the year, frequenting low bushes in 
open country, especially along streams. Gizzards contained 
small beetles and ants. 
18. Hyliota australis. (Mashona Flycatcher.) 
A common resident, frequenting the open forests of 
mosasa-trees ( Brachystegia ), which afford a plentiful supply 
of small phytophagous beetles, especially during the spring 
months. It is by no means shy, as it diligently and 
methodically searches the twigs of the low trees and bushes, 
uttering its short call at intervals. 
19. Terpsiphone perspicillata. (Paradise Flycatcher.) 
These elegant little birds are not uncommon in the denser 
parts of the bush, and are occasionally met with in parties of 
