WEB-FOOTED BIRDS. 



THE birds arranged in this order are also known, under the 

 name of aquatic birds. They are distinguished by their feet, 

 the toes being united by a broad membrane, which assists them 

 in swimming. Several live uniformly on the water, others in 

 oin] anics on the water and on the land. There are many 

 that, may be tamed, but 1 shall only speak of those that are 

 able to live without being on the water. The number la thus 

 onnried to six species, easily tamed at any age. 



