GAME-BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA 



they occasionally run into cover. The cock-bird calls 

 frequently during the day, uttering a loud, defiant note, and is 

 said to be very pugnacious, its spurs being long and pointed. 

 These birds nest in the open grass. The last clutch coming 

 under my observation consisted of five eggs, creamy-white 

 in colour and almost round in shape, and measuring 1.25 

 by 1.0 in. They were shghtly incubated when found on 

 March 10th. 



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