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BLUE-CAPPED, TURTELINE. 



Ptilinopus monachus. SWAINSON. 

 PLATE IV. 



Columba monacha, Reinwardt Temm. PL Col. 253 Wag, 



Syst. Av. sp. 35. 



THIS beautiful little species, which belongs to the 

 same group as the P. purpuratus, is a native of 

 the Celebes, and was first discovered by M. Rein- 

 wardt, and afterwards figured by M. Temminck in 

 his splendid work, the " Planches Coloriees." In 

 size it is inferior to the above mentioned bird, as its 

 utmost length does not exceed seven inches. Of its 

 habits we have no detailed account, the description 

 given by Temminck being confined to the colours 

 and disposition of its plumage, which in a great de- 

 gree is analogous to that of the other species. The 

 forehead, the crown, the corners of the mouth, and 

 a large patch upon the central part of the abdomen, 

 are of a brilliant Berlin blue. Over the eyes, and 

 encircling the occiput, is a band of king's-yellow, 

 and the same colour prevails upon the chin and 

 throat, vent, and under-tail coverts. The rest of 



