THE BIRD-LIFE OF LONDON 
the base ; cere, orbits, tarsi, and toes yellow ; claws black. 
The female has the entire upper parts chestnut barred 
with black, and the under parts are much ‘more streaked. 
Length of adult male about 12 inches ; female about 
12% inches. Young birds in first plumage resemble the 
female. 
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