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PHEASANTS FOR COVERTS AND AVIARIES. 



that the common ring-neck does to the pure blooded 

 Chinese species. 



The vignette at the end of this chapter represents the 

 head of a partridge with a perfectly formed claw growing 

 from the loose skin in the centre of the lower jaw ; owing to 

 the kindness of Mr. A. H. Stokes-Roberts I had the oppor- 

 tunity of examining the bird shortly after it had been shot. 



