Grey Partridges. 173 



whole lower plumage, from the throat 

 downwards, is pale buff, shaded with 

 rufous, closely and delicately but irregu- 

 larly barred with black. 



The male is larger than the female. 

 Length of the former about 13 ; wing 

 nearly 6 ; tail about 3^ ; length of the 

 latter nearly 12; wing about 5^ ; tail 

 about 3! ; legs bright red ; irides dark 

 brown; bill blackish. Weight up to 12 

 oz. 



