330 THE GREAT CRESTED GREBE 



which surrounds the sides of the head and the throat. 

 The legs are constructed for propelling by a sideways 

 stroke ; instead of a true web, it has divided, cross- 

 ribbed broad flaps on the toes, the pads of which are 

 flat and broad. Beak sharp and pointed as a dagger; 

 tail consists of a few little ragged feathers. The spot 

 on the wings is white. The female has a smaller collar, 

 and is more uniform in colour. 



