GUAN. 143 



Inhabits the hotter parts of Mexico, " it flies near the ground, 

 " and makes but short flights ; but runs so swiftly, that it far exceeds 

 " the speed of the fleetest horses." Its flesh is not in much esteem. 



The bird described by Brisson from Fernandez, is said to be much 

 larger than our Quail. The bill and legs black; head and neck 

 varied white and black ; back whitish, the rest of the body fulvous ; 

 the quills tipped with white. 



It is much to be wishqd that a more accurate account could be 

 had of this bird. 



