ANSERIFORMES. 29 
Order LAMELLIROSTRES. 
So far as is known, the Lamellirostres are the only birds which combine the following 
two characters :— 
A. Palate desmognathous. B. Young born covered with down, and able to run in a 
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Some doubt stili lingers over the history of the Flamingoes. Disputes have arisen as to 
their affinities, some ornithologists regarding them as allied to the Ducks, whilst others have 
supposed them to be more nearly related to the Storks. The mystery which so long enveloped 
their breeding-habits has not yet been entirely dissolved. There is much circumstantial 
evidence in favour of the theory that the young are born coyered with down and able to run 
about in a few hours, like young Ducks, and that they are neither born naked like young 
Herons, nor require to be fed in the nest by their parents for many days like young Petrels ; 
but until their breeding-habits have been accurately observed and described it is impossible 
not to feel some doubt as to their real position. 
