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This bird is of very general distribution tliroughout the Phihppine 

 Arcliipelago, but seems to be practically identical on the several 

 islands, at least on the considerable number from which we have 

 seen specimens. A single example from Formosa, however, is rather 

 lighter, less purplish blue above, though this is possibly individual. 

 The immature male of tliis species is practically identical in color 

 with the adult female. 



Measurements of specimens of Hypothymis azurea azurea examined. 



