THE BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA. 
and fifth primaries have the outer webs anteriorly incised for about half thek 
length. 
The tail is slightly emarginate. 
The legs are thin, seven scutes being counted in front and six behind; 
the anterior toes are long, the hind-toe short, the hind-claw long and straight, 
longer than the toe; the hind-toe and claw longer then the middle toe and 
claw; the outer toe shorter than the uuier, the outer toe and claw equal to 
middle toe alone, anterior claws short and straight. 
