It has a dark head with a rufous stripe behind the eyes, a white throat, a rufous neck collar and underparts, a bright blue rump, brown iris, brownish-black bill with paler mandible (entire bill often appears brownish due to earth), and pale feet.
This bird has a dark head with a reddish-orange stripe behind the eyes, accompanied by a white throat, an orange-brown neck band, and lighter-colored underparts. Its rump is a vibrant blue color, while its iris and bill are brown, giving it a earthy appearance overall. The feet are pale in color.