Blackboard Drawing : Snipe and Common Quail ; height of each 

 about 9 inches. 



78. The SNIPE, a much smaller bird than the 

 Heron, has long legs and a long, slender bill, 

 which are admirably adapted to procuring its 

 food insects and worms on coasts and marshes. 



79. The Snipe belongs chiefly to North America and 

 Europe. Included in this family are the WOODCOCK and 

 PLOVER, which are highly prized by sportsmen. The 

 PENGUIN of the Antarctic Regions, and the PUFFIN and 

 AUK of the Arctic Regions sit upright when on shore. 



80. The QUAIL has a short bill and feeds on 

 grain, seeds, berries and insects, which it finds 

 on the ground. It flies low and only when 

 startled lights upon trees. 



81. Quails pass the night on the ground, all huddled 

 together in a circle, with their heads outward, the better 

 to listen and fly if danger approaches. 



82. Similar to the Quail are the Partridge, Pheasant, 

 and Grouse ; indeed, these names are sometimes applied 

 indiscriminately to the same kind of bird. 



