Note Book VII. Chap. 4. Note (k) — BOOK VII.

[k] The Colymbi, or Douckers, having their Food near at hand in the Waters, are remarkably made for Diving therein. Their Heads are small, Bills sharp-pointed, Wings small, Legs flat and broad, and placed backward, and nearer the Tail than in Other Birds; and lastly, their Feet; some are whole-footed, some cloven-footed, but withal fin-toed. Vid. Willugh. Ornith. L. 3. §. 5.