. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. r ^ J„,f%0%^t*,^mmi0m0mi0tii^"*^*^'^^^f. RAILS, GALLINUUB8 ANDCOOTS-Family Rallidae 208. KaUun elegans. 18 In. Back handsomely patterned with black, oUve brown -nrt eray wing coverts reddish brown; neck ard S?east richX^amon brown, brightest on the breast SHcs sharply barred with black and white. This s ecles lithe handsomest of the rails and Is the m^st distinctly and brightly marked. They are ex- rpllpnt runners and are very dlfncult to Starr iroui me marsh grass within which they are concealed^ They are usually found in
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. r ^ J„,f%0%^t*,^mmi0m0mi0tii^"*^*^'^^^f. RAILS, GALLINUUB8 ANDCOOTS-Family Rallidae 208. KaUun elegans. 18 In. Back handsomely patterned with black, oUve brown -nrt eray wing coverts reddish brown; neck ard S?east richX^amon brown, brightest on the breast SHcs sharply barred with black and white. This s ecles lithe handsomest of the rails and Is the m^st distinctly and brightly marked. They are ex- rpllpnt runners and are very dlfncult to Starr iroui me marsh grass within which they are concealed^ They are usually found in fresh water marshes, while the next species is most abundant In salt marshes thiy are both often found in the «aine place and must be seen at close range to distinguish them. loud "bup, bur, bup" repeated and end- '"l,;grastCd^eeds on the ground In marshes. The eggs are pale buft. spotted with red- '%\ng°e::^BVeedf frL'trOulf coast north to Ont., and Minn. Winters in Southern U. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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