GALLINACEOUS BIRDS. 



In the birds of this order, the bill is convex, the upper mandible 

 tying in an arch over the lower one ; and the nostrils are arched over 

 with a cartilaginous membrane. The feet are formed for running, 

 without a back toe ; and the toes are rough underneath. 



GALLINACB0U6 BIRPfi. 



THE AMERICAN, OR COMMON TURKEY. 



The hunting of these birds forms one of the principal diversions of 

 the natives of Canada. When they have discovered the retreat of a 

 flock of Turkeys, which in general is near fields of nettles, or whero 

 there is plenty of any kind of grain, they send a well-trained dog into 

 the midst of the flock. The birds no sooner perceive their enemy, 

 then they run off at full speed, and with such swiftness, that they leave 

 the dog far behind. He, however, follows ; and at last forces them to 

 take shelter in a tree; where they sit, spent and fatigued, till the 

 hunters come up, and with long poles knock them down one after 

 another. 



Turkeys were first introduced from North America mto England in 



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