Jan., 1909. Birds of Illinois and Wisconsin — Cory. 135 



Toes, four, two in front and two behind "* * -^^ ^ 



(zygodactyle) ; tail feathers, stiff and pointed. ' i 



Family PICID^E. Woodpeckers. .? .^;; f 



See page 163. ^^ .^f' <X 



Plumage, glossy black; first primary, much 

 shorter than second, not exceeding half as long 

 as third; fourth, or fifth primary, longest; bill, 

 stout and strong; the nostrils, concealed by 

 coarse, hair-like feathers; outer tail feathers, 

 shorter than middle feathers. 



Family CORVIDiE. Crows and Ravens. 

 See page 178. 



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