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BRITISH BIRDS. 



THE birds of this genus, though by some ar- 

 ranged amongst the Waders, have many of the 

 external characters of the order Gallinae, such as 

 the bulky, heavy body, short, strong, curved bill, 

 &c. They are very wild and difficult to be dis- 

 covered, and show considerable address in evading 

 pursuit ; the moult takes place twice a year. 



It is much to be wished that the Bustard were 

 more cultivated in this country; but we suspect 

 that the division and inclosure of commons will 

 now oppose an effectual barrier to every attempt, 

 unless by domestication. 



