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(35) RALLUS INDICUS, BLYTH. 
(KUINA.) (EASTERN WATER-RAIL.) 
Gr ALL AE.- R ALLID AE. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It is a native of Japan and breeds near ponds, marshes and small streams. 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
Both sexes are alike in the color of the plumage. It is active and walks 
very rapidly. As the primaries are very short, it cannot fly well. It cries in 
a peculiar voice, and is fond of small insects, snails etc. 
UTILITY. 
It belongs to the group of the birds used for food. 
(36) CREX ERYTHROTHORAX, T. & S. 
(HIKUINA.) (SIBERIAN RUDDY CRAKE.) 
Grallae.—Rallidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It is a native of Japan and inhabits the neighborhood of marshes. 
CHARACTERISTICS. 
It resembles the preceeding species in character, but the bill is a little 
shorter. AVhen it walks, it constantly moves, the tail. It is rapid and active 
in movement, and feeds upon insects. 
UTILITY. 
It is of the same utility as the last species. 
(37) GALLINULA CHLOROPUS, L 
(KOBAN.) (WATER-HEN.) 
Grallae.—Rallidae. 
WHERE FOUND. 
It is a native of Japan and lives in ponds and marshes or near the water. 
