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Lcydea Museum as Angola; but, according to Professor Bocage, if it occurs tlicrc it must bo very
rare, and probably is only found in the districts north of the Quanza. II. Ancliieta during his long
residence in Angola never met with the species.
Eill yellowish white, brownish at the tips of the mandibles; a brown Ime also runs along the
commissure for half its length from the tip. A low crest rises at the base of the culmen and
extends two thirds its length, with grooves on either side. Ilead, nock, upper part of breast,
back, wings, and Hanks black with a slight greenish gloss. Tail black, with the exception of the
two lateral rectrices next to the outermost ones, which are pure white. Tai'sus black.
Total length 18 inchos, wing 9^, tail 10, bill
Specimens described and figured arc in my own collection.
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