TERNS. 



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Young, covered with down and active when 

 hatched. Inhabit nearly all regions of the 

 globe. 



PHALAKOPES. 



Sandpiper-like with duck- like habits; 

 breed far inland, but pass a greater portion 



Fig. 98. 



Wilson Phalarope. 



of lives on open ocean upon which their 

 thick plumage enables them to float readily, 

 while their lobed toes enable them to swim 

 with ease. Sexes, disimilar the females, 

 being brighter than males; gregarious. 



