Elements of comparative zoology (1904) Elements of comparative zoology elementsofcompar1904king Year: 1904 BIRDS. 359 ORDER IV.—GRALLATORES (Wading Birds). The wading birds have long legs, the tarsal region being extremely long, and the shank partly naked. Correlated with length of leg is length of neck. Here belong a long series of forms, some of which, like the snipe, are of value FIG. 153.—Wilson's Snipe (Gattinago wilsoni). After Wilson. to man as game-birds; while others, like the cranes, herons, storks, etc., have less importance. Some, like the ibis and the flamingo, are brightly co
Elements of comparative zoology (1904) Elements of comparative zoology elementsofcompar1904king Year: 1904 BIRDS. 359 ORDER IV.—GRALLATORES (Wading Birds). The wading birds have long legs, the tarsal region being extremely long, and the shank partly naked. Correlated with length of leg is length of neck. Here belong a long series of forms, some of which, like the snipe, are of value FIG. 153.—Wilson's Snipe (Gattinago wilsoni). After Wilson. to man as game-birds; while others, like the cranes, herons, storks, etc., have less importance. Some, like the ibis and the flamingo, are brightly colored, while marabou and egret furnish feathers for human adornment. In all the foregoing groups of birds the hinder toe is, as a rule, small and of little use. In all that follow it is usually well developed. ORDER V.—RAPTORES (Birds of Prey). The owls, hawks, eagles, and their allies are characterized by short, stout, curved beaks, strong feet and large wings; all structures admirably adapted to the capture of prey
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