. Reptiles and birds : a popular account of their various orders : with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting . Birds; Reptiles. THE HAZEL GEOUSE. 403 affords good sport to the lovers of the gun. The Pinnated Grouse, frequently called Prairie Chicken or Hen, pair in March; they lay from twelve to fourteen eggs, and are most devoted parents. Of this species there are two strongly-marked varieties, differing in size and formation of tail. The Ruffed Grousk (Fig. 160) is also an American bird, but differs essentially from the last mentioned in size, habits, and selec- ti
. Reptiles and birds : a popular account of their various orders : with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting . Birds; Reptiles. THE HAZEL GEOUSE. 403 affords good sport to the lovers of the gun. The Pinnated Grouse, frequently called Prairie Chicken or Hen, pair in March; they lay from twelve to fourteen eggs, and are most devoted parents. Of this species there are two strongly-marked varieties, differing in size and formation of tail. The Ruffed Grousk (Fig. 160) is also an American bird, but differs essentially from the last mentioned in size, habits, and selec- tion of food. The hill-sides, densely covered with evergreens or birch, are its favourite retreats ; on the wing it is remarkable for its swiftness. Although not migratory, it is very _1 Fig. 160.—Rufl'ed Grouse [ Tetrao umU'Uuf!,_AvL(i,). The Hazel Grouse, or Gelinoti'e {Bonasia europaa, Gray), inhabits the same description of country, and has habits very similar to the Black Grouse. Like them, it is suspicious and timid, and hides itself among the thick foliage of the green trees at the least appearance of danger. This bird flies awk- wardly, but runs very swiftly. Its flesh, which is both deli- cate and savoury, brings a high price in the market. It is much less rare in France than the Cock of the Woods, and is frequently met with in the departments of Vosges and Ardennes. It is about the size of a Partridge, and the prevailing colour of its plumage is a reddish brown mixed with white, or variegated with D D 2. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Figuier, Louis, 1819-1894; Gillmore, Parker. New York : D. Appleton
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