84 FAMILIAR WILD BIRDS. 



The tail is a reddish or brownish ash colour, yellowish 

 towards the outer edge ; upper tail coverts are tinged with 

 tawny rust colour ; the under tail coverts, reddish-yellow 

 tipped with white. The legs, toes, and claws are pale 

 yellow-brown ; the claws are very long and much curved. 



The female resembles the male in size and plumage. 



