﻿the description in the above-mentioned work, and I found, as I expected, that it was 

 perfectly distinct, and I therefore named it with much pleasure after Mr. Dillwyn, who has 

 done so much to increase our knowledge of Bornean Ornithology. 



Ceyx Dillwynni is allied to Ceyx rujidorsa, but is a little larger, and may at once be 

 distinguished by the blue scapularies. 



The description, measurements and figure are from the type-specimen, which was very 

 kindly presented to me by Mr. Dillwyn. 



