prairie-fowl

They are identical with the prairie-fowl, so common at the West, and are said to be delicious eating.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 Various

Turkeys, too, were calling in the timber, and the boom of the prairie-fowl, at rise and set of sun, was heard on every side.

Wild Life in the Rocky Mountains 1916

He was rather a nuisance than otherwise when stalking prairie-fowl, but he was an affectionate beast, and I felt glad of his company.

Lorimer of the Northwest Harold Bindloss 1905

The shooting of prairie-fowl still continued almost daily, and our table was always well supplied with delicious game.

Documenting the American South: The Southern Experience in 19-th Century America 1903

It was a picture to see him with the undercut of a haunch of deer or buffalo, or with a whole prairie-fowl on his plate, his eyes measuring it shrewdly, his coat and waistcoat open, and a clear space about him -- for he needed room to stretch his mighty limbs, and his necessity was recognised by all.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People", v1 Gilbert Parker 1897

It was a picture to see him with the undercut of a haunch of deer or buffalo, or with a whole prairie-fowl on his plate, his eyes measuring it shrewdly, his coat and waistcoat open, and a clear space about him -- for he needed room to stretch his mighty limbs, and his necessity was recognised by all.

The Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Gilbert Parker Gilbert Parker 1897

It was a picture to see him with the undercut of a haunch of deer or buffalo, or with a whole prairie-fowl on his plate, his eyes measuring it shrewdly, his coat and waistcoat open, and a clear space about him -- for he needed room to stretch his mighty limbs, and his necessity was recognised by all.

Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People" Gilbert Parker 1897

Sage-fowl and prairie-fowl, ducks of all sorts, swans, and wild cranes were plentiful, while huge, flapping geese nested in the tops of the cottonwood-trees.

Stories of Later American History Wilbur Fisk Gordy 1891

"Seth is right," said Mr Rawlings; "you will have a varied choice there likewise: grouse, partridge, prairie-fowl, wild geese, ducks -- these two, however, are more to be met with in the winter months, and will be off to the Arctic regions soon -- all sorts, in fact.

Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek