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4, Bill rather decidedly heavier at base 
than at tip. 
Rails (King and Virginia Rails). .......... .--++- 
j, Bills short. 
5, Bill soft at base ending in hard 
terminal enlargement. Toes three, 
except Black-bellied Plover. (p. 103). 
ae 
Figure 23. 
SSS Wine ae p. 86. 
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6, Bill quite stout. 
Rats (Sora and Yellow Rails) 2... 2.2.0) o.0. 8.000. 
7, Bill stout with frontal shield extending 
on forehead. 
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8, Bill horny to base, wedge-shaped in 
profile, and appearing to be slightly 
turned up. 
LU TUSEOILE ee aoe iy a hoes Aaa oe Sd A Ry ae 
G, Legs short for perching, walking, climbing, 
and living in trees or on land. 
k, Feet chicken-like, strong and compact; 
toes less flexible; claws strong and 
blunt for scratching. Tarsus feathered 
or bare. With or without comb-like 
appendages on toes. 
PLE Peach: it p. 88. 
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Figure 26. 
ede Wie pane ae p. 88. 
Lo atag Ret ame p. 105. 
