198 GAME BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA. 
Two species are included in this genus, both of which are es- 
sentially Mexican, the present one only coming within our bor- 
ders. They are remarkable for the fantastic coloring of the 
head, short tail, and long claws, as well as for their unsuspicious 
dispositions, which have earned for them the soubriquet of 
‘“Fool quail.” The species found in the Southern United States 
is not very abundant anywhere, and will probably soon be very 
much less so, as making but little effort to escape their pursuers, 
the members of a flock, when met with, usually all fall victims to 
their misplaced confidence in man’s forbearance. 
