THE BIRD-LIFE OF LONDON 
crown having dark centres; the wings and tail are dark 
brown ; the under parts are greyish white, darkest on the 
flanks and breast, the latter streaked with brown. Bill 
dark brown ; tarsi and toes black ; irides brown. Length 
nearly 5¢inches. ‘The nestling is profusely spotted on the 
upper parts with buff, but otherwise resembles its parents. 
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