Snow- Partridges. 199 



next to them are broadly tipped with 

 white. The whole lower plumage from 

 the throat downwards is rich chestnut, 

 splashed with white. The lower part of 

 the belly and the thighs are cross-barred 

 with brown and white. The feathers under 

 the tail are chestnut tipped with white. 



Length about 15; wing about ;J ; tail 

 about 4^ ; legs and bill red ; irides brown. 

 Weight up to 22 oz. 



