3. Changes of plumage, if any, from young to adult stage, and the period 
occupied in such changes: — Newly hatched sOUne Male. 
Irides greyish brown. Bill light brown, Legs rich yellow 
tinged with olive. 
4, Duration of Nesting Season:— The birds usually start to open up 
and renew the mounds from September on. 
December, January and February, appear to be the months, © 
during which, most eggs are laid. 
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 :— 
Mainly in the scrubs; occasionally in the forest country. 
6. Size and shape of nest, and materials of which it is composed ; state whether 
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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.:— Small wild fruits of 
various kinds. Beetles, Grubs, Crickets (Grillidae) 
and numerous other insects. Snails. Roots of 
kinds and other vegetable matter. 
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