422 THE LIFE OF A BIRD. 



thigh bone, the second representative of two leg 

 bones in man, the third representing his ancle, 

 and the fourth representing his foot. The first 

 part or thigh of the bird consists only of one bone 



1. Thigh. 2 and 3. Leg-bones. 4. Ancle. 5. Toes. 



as with ourselves, which is very short and strong, 

 and is hid among the feathers, and so concealed 

 that many persons are not even aware of its- 

 existence, except those who have to study anatomy 

 at the dinner table. The next part of the leg 

 consists of two bones, as in fact our own leg bone 

 does. But these are separated only at the upper 

 part, being both grown together at the lower end, 

 so as to form a single shaft. The third part con- 



