166 KNOWING BIRDS THROUGH STORIES 



which is an abundance of minnows, tho a few varieties live 

 in the forest far from water and eat insects. Even there 

 they are contented to be wholly alone. They live in pairs 

 only during the nesting season. 



Key to the Families of Coccyges 



Alcedinidje — Kingfishers. 



With 3 toes in front and 1 behind, 

 CucuLiD^ — Cuckoos, 



With 2 toes in front and 2 behind, but with the anterior toes separated 



to their bases. 

 Troconid^k — Trogons. 



With 2 toes in front and 2 behind, but with the anterior toea united 



for their basal half. 



