d he skin, according to the late Mr. Rowley, is so thick and tough that a pair of light shoes might easily be made of it, 
as it resembles leather, or the skin of a mammal, more than that of a bird. 
The figure represented in the plate is from a specimen in my collection. 
Adult Male . — -Wing rudimentary, entirely concealed by feathers; entire body covered with long, hairdike feathers of 
a light brown color, edged with very dark brown and black ; throat and face grayish, shading into the brown of the body ; 
a number of long black hairs springing from the base of the upper mandible; nostril situated at the tip of the upper 
mandible, — a very curious feature; bill, yellowish horn color; feet, brown; iris, brown. The sexes are similar. 
Length about 16; bill 4.30; tarsus 2.50. 
