TWITE. 125 



colour, and without the reel on the lower part of the back. 

 Length, not quite five inches and a quarter. The bill is 

 less clear yellow at the base, and dusky brown at the tip. 

 The wings expand to the width of eight inches and three 

 quarters. 



The young are lighter-coloured at first; bill, pale greyish 

 brown. The white on the wings is less extended; legs and 

 toes, light brown; claws, dusky. 



