l> SHOKT-TOED LAEK. 



brown, the two outer feathers white on their outer edge. 

 Legs, toes, and claws, which are short, light brown. 



The female resembles the male, but her plumage is more 

 dull in colour. 



The young, during the first autumn, have the outer edges 

 of each feather margined with buff*. 



