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THE BUSTARD. 



Great Bustard, female. 



Great Bustard, male. 



The Bustard family of birds are distinguished for their powers of running and their shynesss : some 

 of the Asiatic species are much sought for by the Indian sportsman as a delicacy for the table. The Great 

 Bustard is the largest of European land birds, the male being about four feet long, and measuring nine 

 feet from tip to tip of the wings when extended, while its weight is on an average twenty-five pounds. The 

 female is not much more than half the size of the male. There is likewise another very essential differ- 

 ence between the male and the female ; the former being furnished with a sack or pouch, situated in the 

 fore part of the neck, and capable of containing nearly two quarts ; the entrance to it is under the tongue. 

 This singular reservoir the bird is supposed to fill with water, as a supply in the midst of those dreary plains 

 where it is accustomed to wander. 



The Kori Bustard, of which we give an engraving of the head, is a magnificent bird, inhabiting Southern 

 Africa, where it is accounted the best of the winged game to be found. 



Pinnated Grouse. 



Game Cock. 



Head of Kori Bustasd 



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