COCK OF THE PLAINS. 
507 
less curved, but more conspicuously acuminate and narrow for 
nearly two inches, all but the middle ones being slightly square 
at their narrow tips. 
Though we have reason to believe that the specimen de- 
scribed and figured is a female, yet, from the broad patch upon 
the belly, and other marks unnecessary to be specified, we 
should not be surprised at its being a young male just begin- 
ning to change. In that case, and supposing him to have 
attained his full growth, this species would prove to be inferior 
in size to the cock of the woods, as its male would only be 
equal to the female of the latter. 
FINIS. 
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