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s Africa, but is now common in this country and Eu- 
, rope. It was in high esteem among the Romans, 
and is now considered a great delicacy. In their 
wild state they associate in numerous flocks. 
57. It is about the size of the common hen, but, 
being supported on longer legs, it looks much larger. 
Its head is covered with a kind of helmet ; the back 
is round, and the tail like that of a partridge. The 
plumage is black, diversified with white spots. In 
all their habits they resemble the poultry kind. 
THE WOOD-GROUS. 
58. The Wood-Grous is found in the northern 
parts of Europe, but principally in the British islands. 
It is nearly the size of a turkey, and often weighs 
twelve or fourteen pounds. 
59. It is chiefly found in mountainous and wooded 
situations, but occasionally makes depredations upon 
Where was the Guinea Fowl originally found ? Describe its 
size ; appearance, and habits. 
In what countries is the Wood-Grous found ? What is its size ? 
