51. THE SNOW-PARTRIDGE. 



Lerwa krtva, (Hodgson). 



Tarsus feathered half-way down to the 



toes. 

 Eyelid completely feathered. 



Sexes alike. 



Vernacular Names -.—Lm-wa, Nepal ; 

 Jungooria, Kumaon ; Quozr-?noo7tal, 

 Koor-7noonal, Garhwal ; Golahi, Bhair, 

 Ter-tetur, Busahir and other Hill-States ; 

 Barf-ka-tetu7'y Kulu ; Bijti, Chamba. 



The Snow-Partridge occurs on the higher 

 ranges of the Himalayas from Sikhim to 

 Kashmir. It is probable that this species 

 occurs also in Bhutan, but we have no 

 certain knowledge of this. It Hkewise 

 extends to Moupin and Western China. 



The following remarks by Mr. Hume 

 give us a good idea of the habits of this 

 Partridge : — " Although in severe winters, 

 and after heavy falls of snow, crowds of 

 Snow-Partridges may be met with at from 

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