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KKY TO THE BIRDS OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA. 



* Group 2. Wing, from 3.75 to 4.75 inches long. 



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Virginia Kail. 



Back, black or fuscous, the feathers edged with brownish or grayish olive.; underpants, 

 cinnamon rufous, whitish OQ the throat; bill, slightly curved. 



Ralltis virginianus. Virginia Rail. 



See No. 169. 



Back, with more or less white streaks ; breast, gray 

 or tawny, according to age; lower belly, dull white. 



Porzana Carolina. Carolina Rail or Sora. 

 See No. 171. 



* For directions for measurement, see page !). 



