The practical naturalist's guideMaclachlan & Stewart, 1858 - 82 páginas |
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Página 18 - The length in inches from the tip of the bill to the end of the tail ; the distance between the two extremities of the outstretched wings ; and the length of the wing from the carpal-joint.
Página 18 - Whenever convenient the following notes should be made previous to commencing the operation of skinning, as they will add much to the value of the specimens : 1. The length, in inches, from tip of bill to the end of the tail; the distance between the two extremities of the outstretched wings; and the length of the wing from the carpal or wrist-joint.
Página 18 - The numbers may be recorded as follows : 44, 66, 12 (as for a swan), without any explanation ; it being well understood that the above measurements follow each other in a fixed succession. These numbers may be written on the back of the label attached to each specimen. 2. The color of the eyes, that of the feet, bill, gums, membranes, caruncles, &c. 3. The date, the locality, and the name of the collector. 4. The sex. All these points should be recorded on the label. Immediately after a bird...