ortolan

The reed-bird—in the West Indies called “ortolan”—is also found in the same markets with the canvas-back.

There is a small bird called the ortolan, which is highly esteemed by the Italian gourmands.

I will complain no more, my son,” said Lamme, rising up: “the herring is ortolan; malvoisie is small beer to free hearts.

An ortolan thus fed is a perfect ball of most delicious fat, weighing about three ounces.