Cuass II.» THICK-KNEED. 
be heard near a mile ina ftill night. They in- 
habit fallow lands and downs; affect dry places, 
never being feen near any waters. When they 
fly, they extend their legs ftrait out behind: are 
very fhy birds; run far before they take to wing; 
and often fquat: are generally feen fingle; and 
are efteemed very delicate food. 
In habit, make, and manners, thefe birds ap- 
proach near to the Buffard. We have therefore 
removed them into that cenus, from that of Ph- 
VErS. | : 
_ They are migratory: appear in Exgland about 
the middle of Apri/, and retire in autumn. 
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