Range—From Florida to Hudson Bay, and winters from New Jersey southward.

Nest—In a hole in a tree, frequently in a Woodpecker's deserted nest.

Eggs—Three to seven, creamy white to rufous, generally finely and evenly marked with shades of the ground color.


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SILVER PHEASANT.Phasianus nycthemerus. Other name: "Penciled."

Range—Throughout China.


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SCALED PARTRIDGE.Callipepla squamata. Other name: "Blue Quail."