THE BIRD-LIFE OF LONDON 



the base ; cere, orbits, tarsi, and toes yellow ; claws black. 

 Trie 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 

 I2i inches. Young birds in first plumage resemble the 

 female. 



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