Folio 57v - the caladrius, continued. De coturnice ; Of the quail

Folio 58r - the quail, continued. De cornice ; Of the crow

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COMMENTARY

Text

The quail, its migration.

Illustration

Portrait of the quail.

Comment

This rather characterless and legless portrait shows the correct tawny colour of the quail but is the wrong shape. The quail has a plump body and minimal tail. Rubrics return in quire 'I'. Initial type 2.

COMMENTARY

Text

The crow.

Illustration

Portrait if the crow.

Comment

Folio mark CC' in bottom left margin. Initial type 2.