ORDER 



SHORE BIRDS AND MARSH BIRDS. 



Family PHALAROPODID^E. Phalaropes. 



Phalaropes somewhat resemble sandpipers in appearance, but 

 unlike them, are fond of swimming about on the water like miniature 

 ducks. One species is often seen in flocks far out at sea. The inland 

 forms frequent the ponds, lakes, and rivers. The female, contrary 

 to the usual rule (in birds), is more highly colored than the male 

 and is larger. All of the three species comprising this small family 

 occur in North America. The marginal webs on the toes will distin- 

 guish them from the sandpipers. 



Wilson's Phalarope. 



Red Phalarope. Winter plumage. 



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