| 1. | The scapulars, wing and upper tail coverts have pale tips.
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| 2. | The face around the tail coverts and tail are dark blue.
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| 3. | The back, upper tail coverts and most of the tail are white.
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| 4. | The breast is vinaceous, the abdomen and under tail coverts are white.
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| 5. | Both sexes have long upper tail coverts which cover the actual tail underneath.
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| 6. | The under-tail coverts are barred with white.
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| 7. | When walking, they cock their tails showing the white under tail coverts.
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| 8. | The tail coverts have a golden-greenish lustre.
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| 9. | The upper tail coverts are washed with yellow and the belly is dark purple.
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| 10. | The white on the upper tail coverts is difficult to see in the field.
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