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paratively so long strides as the ostrich tribe. The 

 foot of the common plover is nearly an average 

 example. 



r lover. 



The bustards form a sort of connecting link between 

 the "stilt" birds, which run upon dry and naked 

 places, and the gallinidae, which frequent richer and 



softer ground. They can fly, and flight is their means 

 of escape from serious danger, and also of transport 

 on their longer journeys ; but in general they walk 



