552 GREAT WHITE HERON. 



The Young are at first covered with white down, and when fledged are 

 of the same colour. An individual just able to fly was of the following 

 dimensions. 



Length to end of tail 43^, to end of claws 56 ; wing from flexure 18 ; 

 biU 5^*^ ; along the edge 7^ ; tarsus 6^ ; middle toe 4^, its claw |. 

 The serrature of the middle claw is distinct at this age. 



In this species, the skin is uncommonly tender, and of a yellow co- 

 lour. 



