Their body length ranges from 16 to 18 centimeters and their weight is between 35 to 40 grams. The wingspan is about 25 centimeters. Their bodies are stocky, with short legs, short tail feathers, and broad wings. A large head with a sharp beak about four centimeters long is set on a short neck – the head and beak are almost the length of the torso.
These birds are interestingly colored; on the outside they are blue, the back is light blue, and the wings have a greenish tinge that glistens in light. Their underside is orange with a white throat.
Males and chicks have black beaks, which may be slightly flared from below. Females’ beaks have orange underside.
