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white, with black hind head, crest and marks on neck, 

 and shoulders. Its thighs are chestnut. It is found 

 throughout North America to the limit of heavy tim- 

 ber. 



Quail or Bohwhite {Colinus virginianus) . This famous 

 and delicate game bird is about ten inches long. Its 

 plumage is beautifully varied with reddish brown, Hlac, and 

 black markings, on a white ground. Its whistle sounds 

 like "Bob White." It is found in eastern North America 

 up to Massachusetts and South Ontario. 



Quail or Bobwhite 



Ruffed Grouse or Partridge 



Ruffed Grouse or Partridge {Bonasa umhellus). It is 

 known by its mottled and brown plumage, its broad and 

 beautiful fan tail, and the black ruffs on each side of the 

 neck. It is noted for its drumming, which is usually a 

 love song — a call to its mate. Found in the heavy woods 

 of North America, north of the Gulf States. 



Dove (Zenaidura macroura) . This is an abundant inhabi- 

 tant of the farming country as far north as wheat is 

 now grown. It is about twelve inches long, and known 



