3. Changes of plumage, if any, from young to adult stage, and the period 
occupied in such changes:— Newly hatched young. Male. 
Irides greyish brown. Bill light brown. Legs rich yellow 
tinged witn 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 serubs; occasionally in the forest country. 
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Size and shape of nest, and materials of which it is composed; state whether 
both sexes share in work of building:— Mounds of earth or sand 
and decaying vegetation,of various dimensions. 
From newly built mounds, a few feet in diameter and a 
couple of feet height; to old ones that have been used 
- Number of eggs in clutch; particulars of abnormal clutches = 
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