THE SNOW-PARTRIDGES. 



The Snow-Partridge, which bears a 

 general resemblance to the Ptarmigan 

 in summer plumage, differs from all the 

 Indian Gallinaceous birds in having the 

 tarsus feathered half way down to the 

 toes ; the eyelid is also completely covered 

 with plumelets, a feature of unique occur- 

 rence among Indian game birds. 



In the Snow-Partridge the sexes are 

 similar in plumage and in size. The tail 

 is composed of 14 feathers. The male is 

 furnished with one strong but blunt spur. 

 The w^ing is very pointed, and the first 

 quill reaches almost to the tip of the 

 wing. 



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