THE BIRD-LIFE OF LONDON 
russet-brown, shading into chestnut-brown on the tail ; 
the under parts are very pale buff, tinged with grey on 
the breast and flanks. Bill brown, palest below ; tarsi 
and toes brown; irides rich brown. Length 64 inches. 
The nestlings are spotted above and below with pale brown, 
showing close affinity with the Robin, although generically 
distinct. 
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