A History of North American Birds; Land Birds; Vol. 3 of 3

by Spencer Fullerton Baird; T. M. Brewer; Robert Ridgway

Boot, n. The tarsal envelope when entire.

Boot´ed (tarsus), a. Having the tarsal envelope entire, i.e. undivided in most or all of its extent, by fusion of the usual scales or plates. (111.)

Bo´real, a. Northern.

Boss, n. Stud; knob; protuberance; short stout process.

Brach´ial, a. Pertaining to the wing.

Brachyp´terous, a. Short-winged.

Brachyu´rous, a. Short-tailed.

Breast, n. (62.) See Pectus.

Bris´tle, n. Small stiff hair-like feather, especially about the mouth or eyes. Compare Vibrissa.

Bron´chial, a. Pertaining to the bronchi.