150 JACK SNIPE. 



The female may be known by being rather larger in size than the other sex; and by 

 the plumage wanting the rich brilliancy of that of the male. 

 The young birds want the iridescent colours on the back. 

 In weight it seldom exceeds two ounces and a quarter. 

 The extreme length is from eight inches to eight inches and a half. 



