BLACK WOODPECKER. 75 



legs r slate-colour, partly feathered; two of the toes are 

 turned backwards, the inner one being only half as long as 

 the outer one; claws, black, much curved, strong, and sharp. 



The female has the crimson colour only at the back of the 

 head. 



The young males have the iris grey, and the crown of the 

 head only spotted with red. 



