Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 64) and index

What are galliforms? -- Where in the world do quail and other galliforms live? -- What is under all those feathers? -- What's for dinner if you're a quail? -- Why do quail swallow pebbles and sand? -- How does a quail care for its young? -- What is a covey of quail? -- How do quail escape from predators? -- How fast are quail? -- Who is bob white? -- Why are some galliforms show-offs? -- Who has a big, showy fan? -- What are pheasants? -- Who has a crown of gold? -- How can pheasants take a bath in dust? -- Who comes to Thanksgiving dinner? -- What are grouse? -- Which kind of grouse snacks on evergreen needles? -- Can a grouse play the drums? -- What is a prairie-chicken? -- What is a ptarmigan? -- Do some birds wear snow boots? -- What are partridges? -- What are guineafowl? -- Who cries 'chu kahr!'? -- How do wild birds become farm animals? -- Is a chicken's comb cool? -- Are quail and other galliforms in danger? -- Galliform fun facts -- Glossary -- Index and resource list -- Galliform classification
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