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VERTEBRATES; RIRDS. 



her nest of leaves upon tlie !^n-ound, and lays a dozen 

 or more dint;-)'-white eggs. 



Fig. 144. — Quail 



ftuails. 

 These Birds are much smaller than the Grouse. The 

 Quail has a body about as large as a Pigeon, and its 



Fig. 145. — Mountain Quail. 



