THE GROUSE.

Many sportsmen esteem the Grouse,
or Prairie Hen, as the chief of all game-
»irds. It is found in many parts of the
United States and territories. The Grouse
‘s about nineteen inches long. It is
partly crested and mottled; the tail is
rather short, much rounded, formed of
eighteen dusky feathers, tipped with
white. The neck of the male is furnished
with wing-like appendages. The female
is considerably smaller than the male.
Dislike of moisture, as with the Turkey,
but principally the nature of their food,
appears to influence them in the choice

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