84 THE GAME BIRDS 
97. HUDSONIAN CURLEW. 
JACK-CURLEW. 
Numenius hudsonicus. 
Very similar in general appearance to No. 
96, but smaller and lighter in color. More 
gray in general tone than reddish, and whit- 
ish underneath. Length 18 inches. Extent 
32 inches. Bill black, and much shorter in 
proportion than that of No. 96, seldom being 
over 33 inches long, but with the decided 
downward curve peculiar to the family. 
This is our common Curlew, although the 
Dough-bird, No. 98, is most often seen in the 
market, being more prized for its flesh; the 
“Jack” being ranker, more like its larger 
relative, No. 96. 
The flight of any of the Curlews is not 
very rapid, but is strong and well sustained. 
98. ESKIMO CURLEW. DOUGH-BIRD. 
Numenius borealis. 
Very similar in appearance to the other 
Curlews, but smaller than either of the others, 
and of a generally richer tone of color than 
No. 97, from which it varies in having V- 
shaped marks on the breast instead of short 
bars; but the size of the bird is the best 
point of difference. Length about 13 inches. 
Extent 28 inches. Bill- blackish, about 22 
