. Birds of the world for young people . 186. Curlew Sandpiper(Eholia ferrujjinea). 187. Knot(Triiiga eonutut).. fOalidria arenariaj. FHALAROFE—GULLS 113 inches. Like that of the Snipe and Woodcock, thisplumage is worn throughout the year. A commoner species along our coasts is the Hud-sonian Curlew, a smaller form than the Eskimo Curlew is more frequently met with inthe interior, being more of a field bird than either ofthe others mentioned. The species figured is the European Curlew, whichclosely resembles the American. See Plate 31, The Phalaropes are sma
. Birds of the world for young people . 186. Curlew Sandpiper(Eholia ferrujjinea). 187. Knot(Triiiga eonutut).. fOalidria arenariaj. FHALAROFE—GULLS 113 inches. Like that of the Snipe and Woodcock, thisplumage is worn throughout the year. A commoner species along our coasts is the Hud-sonian Curlew, a smaller form than the Eskimo Curlew is more frequently met with inthe interior, being more of a field bird than either ofthe others mentioned. The species figured is the European Curlew, whichclosely resembles the American. See Plate 31, The Phalaropes are small birds, in general appear-ance resembling the Sandpipers, but having lobedtoes. The wings are long and the tail rather breed in the Arctic regions and migrate south-ward in winter. The largest and most beautiful species is WilsonsPhalarope, found only in America, chiefly in the in-terior of the country. The female exceeds the malein size and beauty, and he performs the duties of nest-building and brooding the eggs. The plumage is ash-colour above, varied with chestnut, and white below;the bi
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