Bill slender and Warbler-like, but first primary only one-third as long as the fourth.
Family 67. THRUSHES, BLUEBIRDS, ETC. Turdidæ.
Tarsus 'booted', without scales, ([see foot of Robin] under Synopsis of Order Passeres); tail square; mandible notched and slightly hooked; outer primary an inch or less in length; second to fourth of about equal length.
COLOR KEY TO
NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS
Order I. DIVING BIRDS.
PYGOPODES.