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Things to Enow and Do 339 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias). This bird is commonly called Blue Crane. Its great size will distinguish it. It is about 4 feet from tip of beak to tip of tail. In general it is blue-gray above, white below; head, white, with black hind head, crest and marks on neck and shoulders. Its thighs are chest- Bittern Great Blue Heron out. It is found throughout North America to the limit of heavy timber. Quail, or Bobwkile (CoUnus Virginianus). This famous and delicate game bird is about ten inches long. Its plumage is beautifully varied with reddish brown, lilac, and black mark- ings, on a while ground. Its whistle sounds like "Bob White." It is found in eastern North America up to Massachusetts and South Ontario. Ruffed Grouse, or Partridge {Bonasa umhellus). It is known by its mottled and brown plumage, its broad and beautiful fan tail, and the black rufiFs on each side of the neck. It is noted for its drumming, which is usually a love song — a call to its mate. Found in the heavy woods of North America, north of the Gulf States.