Although riflemen are sexually dimorphic, both the male and the female have this pearly-white chest and belly, along with these grandad eyebrows. Young birds are more mottled on their chests, and the pearly chest and white brow seem to come in as the birds mature. Both male and female have the yellow sweat stains under their wings. It’s hard work hopping up trees hunting insects all day long!
Turning his gaze on the photographer
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