91. =Under=, cover the bases of the secondary quills, on the
upper or under surface of the wings, being generally those
referred to as “coverts.”
92. =Greater coverts= (_Tectrices majores_). The longest coverts
projecting beyond the rest, and resting directly upon the bases of
the secondary quills.
93. =Lesser coverts= (_Tectrices minores_). The succession of many
series of small feathers beginning at and covering the anterior
edge of the wing, very small at first and increasing in size
behind.
94. =Middle coverts= (_Tectrices mediæ_). One or more rows of
coverts, intermediate in size as well as position, between the
lesser and greater coverts.
95. =Edge of the wing= (_Campterium_; _Margo carpi_). The small
feathers covering the anterior edge of the wing, both along the
forearm and the hand or first joint, including the bend of the wing.
G. The Legs (_Pedes_).
96. =Legs= (_Pedes_). The posterior pair of limbs inserted in the
pelvis, and used in walking or running.
97. =Thigh= (_Femur_). The basal joint of the leg, its head
articulating with the pelvis. This is generally imbedded in the
flesh, and covered by the skin so as not to be appreciable,
especially in the prepared specimen.
98. =Shin= (_Tibia_). The second or middle joint of the leg,
articulated above to the thigh, below to the tarsus. The upper part,
sometimes the whole, is enveloped in flesh, and covered by skin and
feathers; sometimes the lower extremity is covered by horny plates,
the