tail; the first quill feather rudimentary, the third, fourth, and fifth equal and
longest, the second and sixth equal and rather shorter. Tail slightly rounded.
Tarsi and toes moderately robust, the former scutellated anteriorly, entire
posteriorly. Claws very much curved and pointed, the hinder toe and claw
strongest.
DIMENSIONS OF MALE.
Inches. Lines. Inches. Lines.
Length from point of bill to base of Length of tarsus................... .......... 0 10
tail.................................... 3 7 outer toe............... .......... 0 4j
of bill to angle of mouth ... ft 7i middle to e ........... .......... 0 6*
of wings when folded........... 3 1 inner toe............... .......... 0 *4
of tail.................................... 2 4 hinder toe ........... ......^ 0 4
This species, like most of the others of the group, is gregarious, and inhabits the banks of
rivers to the northward of Kurrichaine, especially those near to the tropic of Capricorn.