LITTLE BROWN CRANE.
205. Grus canadensis. 36 inches.
This smaller variety is very much like the Sandhill Crane, but more brown, especially on the wings. When in flight this family always carry the neck fully extended, while the Herons draw the neck back between the wings. Unlike herons the young birds are born covered with down, and can run about as soon as they appear.
Range.—In northern Canada, where it breeds.
LIGHT-FOOTED RAIL.—Family Rallidæ.
210.1. Rallus levipes. 10 inches.
They inhabit the grassy marshes, and keep closely concealed if any danger is lurking about the locality where they are. They are very quick to get away in the tall grass if startled, and rarely take to the wing for protection. This species is found about the marshes in southern California.
CALIFORNIA CLAPPER RAIL.
210. Rallus obsoletus. 15 inches.