BIRDS OF THE BRITISH ISLES. 



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THE Redshank (Tolanus calidris, Linnaeus) is a resident in 

 the British Isles. It also inhabits the Palearctic Region, 

 but wends its way to Africa to pass the winter. The adult 

 in summer is pale brown on the upper parts, streaked 

 profusely and barred with umber ; secondaries, nearly 

 white; rump, white flecked with dusky; rectrices, white, 

 with blackish bars, central pairs tinged with light brown ; 

 under parts, white, streaked on the neck and breast, and 



