99 THE GAME BIRDS 
105; WILSONS- PEOVER. 
Migialitis wilsonia. 
This bird resembles No. 104 very closely, 
but differs in having a black band on the neck 
which does not extend over upon the back. 
The bill is very stout and large, and the 
legs are flesh-colored. Shghtly larger than 
No. 104; that is, a small specimen of this 
species would be about the same size as a 
large specimen of the other. 
It is found quite commonly on the shores 
of the South Atlantic and Gulf States. 
106. MOUND AIN {PEOVER 
Mgialitis montana. 
Prevailing color grayish-brown. Entirely 
white beneath. Forehead white, bordered 
with black. In winter, or in the young birds, 
the black marks on the head are not present, 
and the plumage has a rusty tinge. Bill 
black and slender. Legs pale brown. Length 
about 10 inches. Extent 18 inches. Eyes 
dark brown. 
These birds inhabit the high prairies, and 
seldom are found near marshy lands. They 
feed upon insects. 
