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19. Saddle, a term applied to flowing feathers over base of tail in male. 



20. Tail, including the main tail feathers and the sickles, the long 

 curved feathers covering the tail shafts. 



21. Tail coverts. 



22. The fluff, region below the vent. 



23. Body, all between back and sternum. 



24. Thigh, the leg above the shank. 



25. Hock, knee joint, or joint between shank and thigh. 



26. Shank, between hock and toes. 



27. Spur, a horny growth on side of shank. 



28. Feet, including ball of foot, toes and nails. 



29. Toes, usually four, may be five in number, and may be feathered 

 or naked. 



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