bare in the last-named bird. The present species has the cheeks denuded of feathers, and
only a few bristles over the ears. In colouring they are very similar, being earthy-brown
with an olivaceous tinge. The distinguishing feature which separates these two species is the
thick tuft of coarse yellowish bristles behind each nostril in addition to the rictal bristles.
Mons. Jules Verreaux was the first to describe the Dusky Barbet. He obtained it
from the Gaboon country, and gives the following note on the subject:—
" This species is found in numerous flocks in the smaller woods, a short distance from
the Gaboon coast; they feed on insects and their larva?, and migrate during the winter
months; they are dull, stupid birds, and not at all shy."
This is one among several rare Barbets which Professor Schlegel permitted us to bring
to England, from the Leyden Museum, to describe and figure in this work. No plate of
this species has been given before.
