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According to Dr. F. H. H. Guillemard " this little species was abundant 

 in Sulu, collected in flocks of from ten to thirty individuals, and feeding in 

 the grass. Their habits and note reminded me strongly of the African 

 Estrelda astrild." 



The species has been procured in many of the smaller islands of the 

 Philippine Archipelago which I have placed under the habitat. 



I am indebted to Canon H. B. Tristram for the loan of the specimen 

 procured by Mr. A. H. Everett in Cebu, one of the Philippine Islands. 



The adult bird has not hitherto been figiired. 



Specimens examined. 



Locality. 

 Philippines. 

 Philippines. 

 Cebu, Philippines (Everett). 4-05 



Tlie figure (Plate VI. fig. 1) is taken from the male in my owTi 

 collection. 



