Spermestes fuscans Cassin, Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philad. (1852),
6, 185.
Uroloncha fuscans Sharpe, Cat. Birds Brit. Mus. (1890), 13,
364; McGregor, Bull. Philippine Mus. (1903), 1, 6; McGregor and
Worcester, Hand-List (1906), 105.
Cagayan Sulu (McGregor). Borneo.
Adult (sexes alike).--Entire plumage chocolate-brown; chin, throat,
wings, and tail darker; lower breast and abdomen with indications of
light shaft-lines. A male measures: Wing, 49; tail, 37; culmen from
base, 10.5; tarsus, 13. Female, wing, 50; tail, 39; culmen from base,
10.5; tarsus, 14.