Order SCANSORES, 



Char. Toes in pairs, two in front and two behind, the enter anterior 

 being usually directed backwards. Tail feathers eight to twelve. Prima- 

 ries ten. Tarsi (in our species), with broad plates anteriorly, small scales 

 behind. 



In this order we find the most perfect development of the bird type, 

 analogous to Quaclrumana. 



The parrots and trogons of the tropics are members of this order, as usu- 

 ally understood. There are, however, none of these two families found 

 within our State. 



The term Zi/fjodactyle, or cross-toed, is also applied to these birds. 



Family CUCULID^, The Cuckoos. 



Chak. Bni compressed laterally, gently curved, sometimes attenuated 

 and generally lengthened. A few bristles at the base of bill or none. 

 Tarsi lengthened, toes rather short. Tail long and soft, of ten feathers iu 

 our genera. 



This family is numerously represented in warm countries. The genus 

 Cuculus, and allied forms of the Old World, are celebrated for never Ijuikl- 

 ing a nest of their own, Ijut laying eggs in those of others birds, like our 

 Molothrus. 



Genus GEOCOCCYX, Wagler. 



GeococcijT, TVagler, Isis, IS-Tl, .^24. 



Lrptoslomii, SwAiNSON, Classilicatiou BiiJs, II. 1837, .325. 



Gex. Cii.\r. Bill lung nnil strong, sliglitly compressed, .and nt least as long as the 

 Lead ; head crested ; loral leathers and those at base of biU stiffened and bristly. Nostrils 



