JACK SNIPE . — Gallindgo gallinula. COMMON SNIPE . — Gallina media. 
The little Jack Snipe is seldom seen in this country, except in the winter, 
and is remarkable for its tenacity in clinging to the ground even on the near 
approach of an enemy. Terror seems to have some part in the propensity, for 
Mr. Yarrell remarks that a Jack Snipe has allowed itself to be picked up by 
hand before the nose of a pointer. 
The plumage of the Jack Snipe is very like that of the common species, but 
may be at once distinguished by the absence of the pale brown streak over the 
top of the head. 
The Common Snipe is too well known to need much description. Its habits, 
however, are interesting, and deserve some notice. 
The male bird has a curious habit of rising to a great height in the air, circling 
reportedly over the same ground, and uttering continually a peculiar cry, like the 
words “ chic ! chic ! chic-a, chic-a, chic -a,” constantly repeated. 
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