100 
997) (PERDIX\CINEREA .: .. .« .« .» « +» «+ VOlLMEY., Pl exci: 
PARTRIDGE. 
A stationary species. 
Genus CaccaBIs. 
A genus instituted for the Red-legs, which differ conspicuously by 
their finer plumage and the presence of spurs on their tarsi. 
DOS IOKCCABIS RUBRA.. «© %  < e. (¢ ) 2, 0) se OLAMINV ei eenelaue 
ReEp-LEGGED PARTRIDGE. © 
A stationary species. 
229. CACCABIS PETROSA. 
It is stated that wild specimens of this bird have been killed in 
England ; but as this is questionable I do not figure it. 
Genus CoTuRNIX. 
A form comprised of a limited number of species, which range 
generally over the Old World—Europe, India, China, the southern- 
most parts of Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. 
930: CoruRNEX COMMUNIS . 2. . =. « © « MOl- JiVenPIeeXaye 
Common QUAIL. 
A summer but uncertain migrant to England, while in Ireland it 
appears to be stationary; at least Quails are frequently seen there in 
winter. 
Family TURNICID A. 
The Turnices (or Hemipodes, as they are frequently called) con- 
stitute a distinct group among the Gallinacese. About fifteen species 
are known, all of which inhabit the sandy portions of the Old World, 
but are most abundant in Australia. The European fauna comprises 
but one, individuals of which have now and then wandered to 
Britain, probably from Spain. ; 
931. TURNIX AWRICANA.-. «. . « «.¢+5 6 VOlOEViOEIE Oo avae 
ANDALUSIAN TURNIX, 
An accidental visitor. 
Family OTIDID. 
The Bustards, from their large size and noble bearing, constitute 
one of the most remarkable groups in ornithology. They are all in- 
