25 
17, Tail feathers ending in sharp 
spines. 
Me MMNPSU ES oop ws aang te ee eee Boe i ees 
18, Bill very slender and awl-shaped. 
Exceedingly minute birds. 
PPOIMMINGDITA 2. 2. 0 es 2s a ene ee et ae eine 
n, Feet, medium-sized or small, but not 
noticeably weak, flabby, or loose 
jointed. Legs covered with scales 
or plates. 
19, Two toes in front, either one 
or two directed backwards. Bill 
chisel-shaped at tip. 
eee re a Se a pees Se ees Sa = 054 ages a 
20, Three toes in front; hind toe as well 
developed and as long as middle toe; 
claw on hind toe usually as long as 
or longer than that on middle toe. 
urate Ce eer ata As My eRe Lo ric 2 Oded cera eae cae 
Bill wider than high at base; 
tip shghtly hooked. 
SRE II es 2... a oe A ee ia tana SEAN 
Note ear tufts and long hind 
toe nail. Longspur and 
Pipit only other species 
having latter feature. 
a rears Pea SIS or ae es es oe ak ee tes 
