276 BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES. 



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THE Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia, Linnaeus) is an occa- 

 sional straggler to the British Islands during migration, 

 and is found inhabiting the Palearctic and Western Oriental 

 Region, migrating southward in winter. The adult male 

 has the whole of the plumage white, with the exception of 

 the crest and feathers on lower neck, which are slightly 

 suffused with pale yellow; irides, red; bill, tipped with 

 yellow ; remainder, black with yellow bars ; naked spot on 

 throat, yellow ; legs and feet, black. Length, about thirty- 

 two inches. The adult female is a trifle less, and the crest 

 is not so much developed. 



WHITE STORK. 



THE White Stork (Ciconia alba, Brisson) is a rare irregular 

 spring and autumn migrant to the British Isles, and inhabits 

 the Western Palearctic Region. The adult has the whole 

 of the plumage white, with the exception of the secondaries 

 and quills, which are black ; irides, brown ; naked space 

 round eye, black; bill, legs, and feet, red. Length, from 

 forty to forty-four inches. (P. 277.) 



