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3. Changes of plumage, if any, from young to adult stage, and the period 
occupied in such changes:— Newly hatched young, are covered 
with short, hair-like down; upper surface and sides of 
body, pale creamy brown, three dark brown stripes down 
the back and two shorter and fainter colored stripes on 
the sides; head, rufous; under surface, cream colored, 
Irides, bluish grey. Bill and Legs yellowish brown. 
4. Duration of Nesting Season :— 
5. Situation in which nest is usually found (stating botanical and popular names 
of tree or shrub used as site): give details of any abnormal site :— 
Placed on the ground. 
6. Size and shape of nest, and materials of which it is composed; state whether 
both sexes share in work of building:— A layer of grass and 
leaves; about three feet in diameter and two inches in 
depth, 
7. Number of eggs in clutch; particulars of abnormal clutches :— 
8. Variations in size and colour of eggs :— 
9. If migratory, dates of arrival in and departure from district :— 
10. Economic Notes: usual food of species, ete.:— Wild fruits of 
various kinds. 
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