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4, Bill rather decidedly heavier at base 
than at tip. 
Rails (King and Virginia Rails). ............---- 
j, Bills short. 
5, Bill soft at base ending in hard 
terminal enlargement. Toes three, 
except Black-bellied Plover. (p. 103). 
2 PE er AAS A ER ea RT OOO EE UR ON OL AAU eA 
6, Bill quite stout. 
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Figure 23. 
fae? 3 eae a p. 86. 
© 's, 6) ‘w) wijel le ees) teens 
Rails (Sora and Yellow Rails). oe. ed a a 
7, Bill stout with frontal shield extending 
on forehead. 
CUTTY VTA gees eae gies Ct TO eR AS ep gia ye aM 
8, Bill horny to base, wedge-shaped in 
profile, and appearing to be slightly 
turned up. 
AEP IESLOTEE SE Noe hg ids MN GAN A Sai AT Re oe ea 
G, Legs short for perching, walking, climbing, 
and living in trees or on land. 
k, Feet chicken-like, strong and compact; 
toes less flexible; claws strong and 
blunt for scratching. Tarsus feathered 
or bare. With or without comb-like 
appendages on toes. 
Figure 26. 
REGU ogee iN p. 105. 
