27 
j, Bills long, flex- 
ible, and even- 
ly tapered. 
Figures 22 and 23 
3, Bill rather slender, not markedly deeper at 
base than tip, in some cases markedly 
decurved or recurved. Toes four, except 
Sanderling (p. 141). 
Phalaropes, Snipe , Sandpipers p. 127 
4, Bill rather decidedly heavier at base 
than at tip. 
Figure 24 
Rails (Virginia Bail) p. 125 
k, Bills short. 
5, Bill soft at base ending in hard ~ l, r 
terminal enlargement. Toes three, • 
except Black-bellied Plover (p. 151). 
Figure 25 
Plover p. 151 
6, Bill quite stout. 
Figure 26 
Bai7s^(Sora and Yellow Rails) p. 126 
7, Bill horny to base, wedge-shaped in 
profile, and appearing to be slightly 
turned up. 
Turnstone 
G, Legs short for perching, walking, climbing, 
and living in trees or on land. 
1, Feet chicken-like, strong and compact; 
toes less flexible; claws strong and 
blunt for scratching. Tarsus feathered 
or bare. With or without comb like 
appendages on toes. 
Figure 27 
p. 156 
Figure 28 
