Genus— PEDIONOMUS. 
Pedionomus Gould, P.Z.S., p. 114 (1840) P. torquatus. 
Turnicigralla Des Murs, Rev. ZooL, p. 276 (1845) . . . . P. torquatus. 
Differs from Turnix in having a weU-developed, though feeble, hind toe; 
the biU more elongated, and the structure of the plumage different, the 
feathers being softer, shorter, more rounded, and somewhat scaly in appearance. 
Distribution. Australia (one species only). 
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