INDEX TO KEY TO FAMILIES. 



LAND BIRDS. 



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Group 1. Birds having wings less than 1.75 inches long 133 



Group 2. Birds having wings from 1.75 to 2.75 inches long . 133 



Section 1. First primary less than half as long as third . 133 



Part 1. Tip of upper mandible with small but 



distinct hook or notch . . 133 



Part '2. Upper mandible without notch or hook 



at tip 134 



Section 2. First primary more than half as long as third . 135 

 Part 1. Tip of upper mandible with small but 



distinct hook or notch . . . !.">.'> 

 Part 2. Tip of upper mandible not notched or 



hooked . . . . . .135 



Group 3. Birds having wings measuring from 2.75 to 3.25 inches 



long 136 



Section 1. First primary less than half as long as third . 136 

 Part 1. A .small but distinct hook or notch at tip 



of upper mandible . . . .136 



Part 2. Tip of upper mandible not notched or 



hooked . . . . . .137 



Section 2. First primary not short, always more than half as 



long as third . . . . . . .137 



Part 1 . Tip of upper mandible with small but 



distinct hook or notch . . .137 



Part 2. Tip of upper mandible not notched or 



hooked . .... 138 



(131) 



