216 HKKOXS. 



sharp squeak when niiich annoyed. The 

 downy young keep up a constant peeping 

 when running ahout in the marshes. N. A. 

 from Canada south in early Oct.; winters 

 from N. C. to Guntemahi; north in early 

 April. 



177. CLAPPER RAIL 



Differs from the King Rail in being 

 smaller, 14, and in being overwashed with 



Fi2. 166 



Merganser. 



ashy above and below; streakings not as 

 distinct, Notes fig. 160. The usual rail-like 

 crake and a harsh scream when annoyed. 

 Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the U. S. north 

 to Conn.; casual in Mass.; resident from the 

 Potomac southward. Breeds in March and 

 April. 



