THE AMERICAN PARTRIDGE, OR
QUAIL.

Tue call of the Partridge or Quail, is
well-known in parts of the United States,
and bears much resemblance to the sound
of the words “ Bob White.” This bird is
the favorite of sportsmen and is considered
excellent eating. The Partridges are par-
tial to the depths of the forest; but they
sometimes seek the shelter of trees and
perch on the low branches, or hide among
the brush and underwood. Their favorite
food, however, eften conducts them to the
open fields, where they glean up various.
kinds of grain, and are especially fond of

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