THE CHUKOR 



good sport, and is not worth cooking when bagged. 

 I always avoided eating these birds on account of 

 their uncleanly habits in the matter of their food. 



THE BLACK PARTRIDGE (Francolinus vulgaris) 



This bird belongs to the north, and to Bengal, 

 and is not found in the south of India. I have 

 met with and have shot it in Assam. In parts 

 of Bengal, black partridges afford very pretty 

 shooting when beaten out of high reed jungle. 



THE CHUKOR (Caccabis Chukor) 



This fine species is found throughout the 

 Himalayas, including Thibet, and also in the salt 

 range of the Punjab. In different localities, it is 

 found at all elevations from sea-level to at least 

 16,000 feet. 



It is fond of well- wooded hills, provided that 

 cultivation and plenty of water be in the vicinity. 

 It is also found in deserts, and on barren, rocky 

 ranges. 



The best month for shooting chukor on the 

 lower hills is October, when the young birds are 

 strong and in good condition. They are found 

 in coveys of from ten to fifteen, or even more, 

 birds. On being flushed, they fly down hill, 

 scatter, and at once begin to call, and if followed 

 up, a number of them may generally be bagged. 

 The chukor exhibits considerable difference in size, 

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