It is about 34
centimeters tall and
the sexes are alike, with adults being ashy grey above
and whitish with brownish-buff colouring below, that
changes into brownish-buff crossed bars towards the
belly. They have a broadly barred tail and a distinctive
yellow eye-ring.
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Common
Hawk Cuckoo |
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