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ing account of it. Judging from his and Wilson's accounts, it 

 seems very probable that the species would thrive in all parts 

 of Britain. The above descriptions I have been obliged to take 

 from American skins, not having been able to procure English 

 specimens, which it seems are not easily obtained, as Mr. 

 Jenyns, who resides nearer their head-quarters, states that his 

 account is copied from Temminck. Mr. Audubon states that 

 it " has been introduced into various parts of Europe, but is 

 not much liked there, being of such pugnacious habits as to 

 drive off the common Grey Partridge, which is considered a 

 better bird for the table/' 



