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127. Numenius (Curlew, Whimbrel). Bill much larger than the head, slender, curved downwards.

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ORDER GAVIÆ

Front toes entirely connected by webs. Primaries, ten large and visible, one minute and concealed.

FAMILY LARIDÆ
(Gulls, Terns, Skuas)

SUB-FAMILY STERNINÆ

Bill straight, rather slender; mandibles of about equal length.

128. Hydrochelidon (Black, White-winged, and Whiskered Terns). Tail feathers rounded or slightly pointed; tail short, less than half length of wing.