JAN., 1909. BIRDS OF ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN CORY. 131 



First primary, never less than three-fourths as long as third ; base 

 of bill, extending backward, forming a point, dividing the feathers 

 of the forehead; nostrils, exposed; outer tail feathers, shorter than 

 middle feathers. 



Family ICTERID^E. Blackbirds, Orioles, Meadowlarks. 



See page 179. 



First primary, not short, never less than two-thirds as long as sec- 

 ond or third; bill, stout, and conical; nostrils, high, near the cul- 

 men; primaries, nine; tarsus, flattened behind. 



Family FRINGILLIDvE. 



Sparrows, Finches, Crossbills, Buntings, etc. 



See page 190. 



