THE SNOW-PARTRIDGES. 



THE Snow- Partridge, which bears a 

 general resemblance to the Ptarmigan 

 in summer plumage, differs from all the 

 Indian Gallinaceous birds in having the 

 tarsus feathered half way down to the 

 toes ; the eyelid is also completely covered 

 with plumelets, a feature of unique occur- 

 rence among Indian game birds. 



In the Snow-Partridge the sexes are 

 similar in plumage and in size. The tail 

 is composed of 14 feathers. The male is 

 furnished with one strong but blunt spur. 

 The wing is very pointed, and the first 

 quill reaches almost to the tip of the 

 wing. 



