The AFRICAN OX-BITER (_Buphaga Africanus_) is about nine inches long and
thirteen and three-quarters broad, the tail measures three and a half
inches. The whole of the upper part of the body, including the throat and
a portion of the breast, are of a uniform reddish brown, the belly and
rump being of a light reddish yellow; the wings and tail are deep brown,
the beak is of a reddish tint at its extremity and yellow towards its
base; the feet are brownish grey, and the eyes bright reddish brown.