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without spurs. This family is dispersed oter most parts of 

 the globe ; the species are numerous, and the flesh of all is 

 exceedingly delicate : they feed principally on grain ; all of 

 them nestle on the ground, their young run as soon as ex- 

 cluded, often with the shell adhering. They fly heavilv, but 

 run exceedingly swift ; may be taken by means of a net 

 drawn over the places they frequent, as instead of taking 

 wing, they mostly, on being surprised, instantly squat on 

 the ground. Three species are natives of this countryj see 

 British Ornithology ^ vol. 1, 2, 3. 



9. Psophiet. Trumpeter. Bill conical, convex, pointed, the 



tipper mandible largest ; nostrils oval, pervious ; tongue 

 cartilaginous, flat, fringed at the tip; feet four toed. 



This genus is confined to Africa, and South America ; the 

 species are frequently tamed ; their flesh is used as food ; 

 and they affect mountainous situations. 



10. Otis. Bustard. Bill nearly conical, very strong, blunt 

 pointed ; nostrils ovaU pervious ; tongue bifid, pointed | 

 legs longish, hare above the knees ; feet three toed. 



The Bustards are native's of Europe, Asia, and Africa ; 

 they are all exceedingly swift on foot, but fly heavily ; they 

 frequent open campaign countries ; feed on grain, vegetables, 

 and worms. Their flesh is in high esteem as food ; are so 

 Tery shy, as to be rarely obtained but by the gun. 



The males of this genus are furnished with a jugular pouch, 



