The underparts are white with a broad black breast band and black speckles on the flanks. The female and juvenile plumages differ in that there is no black breast band, but the throat and breast are a warm buff colour.
The description of this bird's underparts reveals white with a broad black stripe across its chest and small black spots on its sides. Notably, female and juvenile plumages lack this characteristic black band, whereas the throat and breast areas in these younger birds display a warm, golden coloration.