348 HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA. 



Grouse (Tetrao Obscurus\ less than the preceding in 

 size, and the Rock Grouse {Tetrao rupestris), is also 

 common in the mountainous regions. Also the 

 Ruffed Grouse ( Tetrao timbellas), called in the South- 

 ern States, Pheasant, and in the Northern States, the 

 Partridge, is found here. The White-tailed Grouse 

 (Tetrao Leucurus), is common in different places, as 

 also the Pinnated Grouse (Tetrao cupido,) called the 

 Prairie Hen, of which species the male has a singular 

 wing-like appendage to the neck. 



PINNATED GROUSE. 



There are also several species of the Quail in Cali- 

 fornia. Of the common Quail, called in the Middle 

 States the Partridge (Ortyx Virginana), Nuttallsays: 



The Partridge of America, exceedingly prolific, has 

 extended its colonies from the inclement coasts of 

 New England and the western plains of Missouri to 

 the mild latitudes of Mexico and Honduras. In 

 Jamaica, where it has long been introduced and natu- 

 ralized, the inhabitants distinguish it as the Partridge, 

 an appellation sufficiently prevalent in various parts 



