. Birds of America;. Birds -- North America. ORDER OF TOTIPALMATE SWIMMERS Order Stcgaiwpodes IX families are gathered in this order. All the members are large birds, two feet or more in length, but they differ greatly in appearance and habits. However, they agree in having all four toes joined with webs — hence the name " Totipalmate " has been applied to this group. Their bills are horny and are usually hooked and hard at the tip. Their mouths can be opened very wide; their tongues are small and knoblike. Each bird is equipped with a gular or throat pouch. The nostrils are very sma
. Birds of America;. Birds -- North America. ORDER OF TOTIPALMATE SWIMMERS Order Stcgaiwpodes IX families are gathered in this order. All the members are large birds, two feet or more in length, but they differ greatly in appearance and habits. However, they agree in having all four toes joined with webs — hence the name " Totipalmate " has been applied to this group. Their bills are horny and are usually hooked and hard at the tip. Their mouths can be opened very wide; their tongues are small and knoblike. Each bird is equipped with a gular or throat pouch. The nostrils are very small or rudimentary. Nests are built on the ground, on rocky ledges, or in brushy trees near the water. The eggs are single or few, usually plain-colored, but covered ^- with a chalky incrustation. The young are hatched helpless and naked, but are soon covered with down. All of the Totipalmate Swimmers are carnivorous in diet, their food consisting almost entirely of 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 Pearson, T. Gilbert (Thomas Gilbert), 1873-1943. New York, The University Society
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