The data contained in this circular, on the geographical and ecological distri- 

 bution of each species of American gallinaceous gome bird, the formation of each 

 species by geographical races, and the habitat requirements of these species, is 

 presented in this form for use by State game technicians working on Federal aid pro- 

 grams to determine the distribution of the species in each State,- by State game man- 

 agers planning introductions or restocking with preodapted stock; and by hunters 

 and bird watchers to locate the birds by areas and types of cover. 



