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



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A. Bill, slender, longer than head. RALLUS. 



B. Bill, comparatively stout, shorter than head. 



PORZANA. 



2. A horny frontal plate or shield; toes, without large lobate 

 webs. Subfamily GALLINULIN.^. Gallinules. 



A. Toes, without narrow lateral margin. lONORNIS. 



B. Toes, with narrow lateral margin. GALLINULA. 



3. A horny frontal shield; toes, with large lobate webs. 



Subfamily FULICIN^. Coots. 



A. General plumage, slate color; pale on under parts. 



FULICA. 



Subfamily RALLINiE. Rails. 



Birds which frequent marshy places. Toes, long; wings, short 

 and rounded ; bill, shorter than middle toe and claw together. 



Virginia Rail. 



King Rail. 



Black Rail. 



Sora Rail. 



