LESSER PRAIRIE HEN. 121 
darker above, and barred by light brown or buff, inclosed be- 
tween two black bars, as is also the case on the flank feathers; 
the brown bars on the pale brown under parts are narrow and 
close together, especially on the breast; under tail-coverts, barred 
with dark brown and white, and tipped with white; neck tufts, 
broad, and feathers rounded at tip; loose skin beneath neck tufts. 
Total length, about 15 inches; wing, 84; tail, 4. 
Adult Female.—Like male, without air sacs on neck, and 
rudimentary neck tufts; tail barred with rusty. Wing, 8 inches; 
tail, 34. 
