calling hare

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Pika \Pi"ka\, n. (Zool.)
   Any one of several species of tailless rodents of the genus
   {Ochotona} (formerly {Lagomys}), resembling small rabbits,
   but with short ears alnd legs. They inhabit the high
   mountains of Asia and America. Called also {calling hare},
   and {crying hare} and {rock rabbit}. See {Chief hare}.
   [1913 Webster +PJC]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Chief hare \Chief" hare`\ (Zool.)
   A small rodent ({Lagamys princeps}) inhabiting the summits of
   the Rocky Mountains; -- also called {crying hare}, {calling
   hare}, {cony}, {American pika}, and {little chief hare}.
   [1913 Webster]

   Note: It is not a true hare or rabbit, but belongs to the
         curious family {Lagomyid[ae]}.
         [1913 Webster]

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