Faux's Memorable Days in America, 1819-20; and Welby's Visit to North America, 1819-20, part 2 (1820)

Note 58 — PREFACE (continued 3)

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In the Middle and Southern states the ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbella) is called a pheasant. The English pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) does not exist in the United States. Similarly, the American partridge is entirely different from the English, being the bob white or quail (Ortyx virginiana).—Ed.

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