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NATURAL HISTORY. 
corn-fields. It is one of the most timid and vigilant 
of birds. 
60. There are several other species of the Grous. 
The Black Loch, or common Grous, is found only in 
Scotland. The White Grous is met with as far 
north as Greenland They are also found in heathy 
mountains or piny forests, at a distance from the 
haunts of man. 
THE PARTRIDGE. 
61. Partridges are generally found in temper- 
ate climates, the extremes of heat and cold being 
unfavourable to them. They are not migrating birds, 
being found in our forests at all seasons of the year ; 
sometimes, in the winter, buried in the snow. 
62. Great numbers of them are killed by the 
sportsman for the purpose of being served up at ta- 
ble, as they are considered very delicious food. 
63. It is ten or twelve inches in length. It has a 
fine, small head, plump body, and short tail. Its 
feathers, though not elegant, are pleasing to the eye, 
consisting of a mixture of light and dark brown. 
What is the character of the Wood-Grous 1 What other species 
are named ? 
Where are Partridges generally found ? What are they killed 
for 1 Describe the Partridge. 
