The underparts are tawny, the back and head are dull brownish-olive, and the tail and wings are contrastingly black (the latter with a white speculum that is difficult to see when perched, but conspicuous in flight).
This bird has a distinctive color pattern, with its underparts being tawny, its back and head having a dull brownish-olive tone, and its tail and wings standing out as black, especially when it's flying.