WoRMS taxon details
basis of record
Urban, E. K.; Fry, C. H.; Keith, S. (1986). The Birds of Africa, Volume II. <em>Academic Press, London.</em> [details]
Unverified
Description Size: small. Plumage: brown or pale grey; wings and tail short; wings with rufous; iridescent spots present in several species; black and white bars on rump. Other characteristics: highly terrestrial, feeding, nesting and perching on or near ground; relatively weak fliers. [details]
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