OF NORTH AMERICA. Fae 
spent in wading the meadows in pursuit of 
these birds. They do not rise much more 
readily than others of the family, and have 
a way of skulking which is conducive of 
bad language. 
60. YELLOW RAIL. 
Porzana noveboracensis. 
Predominating color dull yellowish, barred 
with black and white; belly lighter, but with 
a more yellowish tinge than any of the other 
varieties. Bill darker than the others; feet 
and legs flesh-colored ; eyes hazel. A smaller 
bird, about 6 inches long and a foot or less in 
extent. This bird is not common anywhere, 
more reserved in his habits, not so noisy, and 
moves about mostly in the twilight. It 
ranges all over the continent. 
61. BLACK RAIL. 
Porzana jamaicensis. 
Very dark colored, and finely speckled 
with white, with some bars ; bill black; legs 
and feet greenish-yellow; eyes red. Smaller 
than any of the others, being under 6 inches 
long and about 11 inches in extent. Also 
widely distributed, but not commonly seen. 
The reason that I note these birds is that 
sportsmen may look for them and report their 
capture that their relative abundance may be 
better known. 
