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 6% inches. 

 The nestlings are spotted above and below with pale brown, 

 showing close affinity with the Robin, although generically 

 distinct. 



