NUTHATCH. 79 



tips lead-colour; the wings reach more than half way on the tail; 

 legs rather long ; toes greatly so, especially the hind one ; the claws 

 large, and hooked ; outer and middle toes united just at the base. 



Inhabits New-Holland. — In the collection of Lord Stanley. It 

 has, from the general appearance, that of a Nuthatch, though the 

 bill is somewhat similar to that of a Creeper ; hence may be esteemed 

 rather a doubtful species. 



