Phabotreron occipitalis Salvadori, Cat. Birds Brit. Mus. (1893),
21, 68; Sharpe, Hand-List (1899), 1, 55.
Phapitreron occipitalis McGregor and Worcester, Hand-List
(1906), 10.
Basilan (Everett, Steere Exp., Bourns & Worcester, McGregor).
Adult (sexes similar).--"Similar to P. leucotis, but the rufous
throat more vinous, and the occiput of a coppery amethystine, very
conspicuous; the back and wings of a more greenish hue. 'Iris light
warm brown; bill black; feet carmine.' (Everett.) Length, about 230;
wing, 127; tail, 91; bill, 15; tarsus, 20." (Salvadori.)
"Iris purple; legs and feet dark pink; nails brown; bill black. Length,
250; wing, 126; tail, 86; culmen, 18; tarsus, 18.5; middle toe
with claw, 28. Abundant in Basilan. A deep woods bird." (Bourns and
Worcester MS.)