Upland Game Birds (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Weston, Jessie Laidlay

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440072272 ISBN 13 : 9781440072277

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the habits, habitats, and hunting lore of upland game birds. This illustrated reference introduces the birds prized by upland hunters, from quail and partridges to grouse and sage-dun habitats, with clear notes the reader can use in the field. Learn what to look for to identify species, where they live, and how they behave across different seasons.

This edition gathers practical profiles, general behavior, and historical context in one compact guide. It emphasizes the civilian hunter’s perspective, offering approachable explanations without overwhelming detail, so you can enjoy smarter, safer outings and a deeper appreciation for the birds and their life on the land.

What you’ll experience

• Species snapshots including Bob White, mountain and valley quail, and sage-grouse.


• Habitat ranges, feeding habits, nesting, and seasonal movements.


• Field-ready hunting insights and notes on how to observe without disturbing the birds.


• Notes on plumage, calls, and other identifying traits supported by illustrations.

Ideal for readers planning a field trip or studying the lore and natural history of upland game birds.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

UPLAND GAME
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY
Class Aves - Order Gallinae (gallinaceous birds-scratching on the ground like domestic fowl-also called Rasores, from the Latin "rasor," a scraper) : having fowl-like feet.
Family Tetraonidce- Grouse, partridges, quails, etc. Sub-families - Odontophorituz (American partridges) and Tetraonina (grouse and ptarmigan).
Genus Colincs, which includes (i) the Bob White, C. virginianus; (2) Texas Bob White, C. v. texanus; (3) Florida Bob White, C. v. floridanus; (4) Masked Bob White, C. ridgivayi.
Family Type - Body short, rounded, giving a plump appearance; feathers of crown slightly rounded and erectile, but not forming a true crest. Tail about three-fifths length of wing. Flight vigorous, whirring. Numbers 1,2, and 3 much alike, sexes also showing close resemblance, except in color of throats and superciliary stripes. In color C. ridgwayi differs broadly from others. C. virginianus-total length, about 9! inches; wing, 4|; tail, 2|; tarsus, \ bill

Table of Contents

CONTENTS; UPLAND GAME By Edwyn Sandys THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY; PAGB; The Quail i; The Shooting of the Quail 30; Near the End of the Season 64; The Enemies of the Quail 69; A Day over Dogs 73; The Florida Bob-white 85; The Texan Bob-white 87; The Masked Bob-white 89; The Partridges 91; The Mountain Partridge 91; The Plumed Partridge 93; The San Pedro Partridge 94; The Scaled Partridge 94; The Chestnut-bellied Scaled Partridge 96; The California Partridge 96; The Valley Partridge 100; Gambel's Partridge 101; The Massena Partridge 104; THE GROUSE FAMILY; The Ruffed Grouse 108; Some Glimpses of Grousing 132; vi Contents; PACE; Sabine's Grouse *43; The Canadian Ruffed Grouse 144; The Gray Ruffed Grouse r4&~; The Dusky Grouse 147; The Sooty Grouse lS2; Richardson's Grouse J53; The Can

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440072272
• ISBN 13: 9781440072277
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 468
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