. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. 582 POULTRY POULTRY Anderson's Kaleege (Gennmus Andersoni).âThis type is native of the Himalayas. It is as handsome as any of the Kaleege, and as hardy. It is slightly lighter than the Lineated and darker than the Sil- ver pheasants. The Melanotus or Black -backed Kaleege {Gennmus Muthura).âThis pheasant inhabits Sikhim, Napal. It is characteristic of the male to churn the air with his wings until he causes vibrations that are truly remarkable in their effect. Swinhoe's pheasant (Gennmus Swinhoii).â This bird inhabits Formosa. It
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. 582 POULTRY POULTRY Anderson's Kaleege (Gennmus Andersoni).âThis type is native of the Himalayas. It is as handsome as any of the Kaleege, and as hardy. It is slightly lighter than the Lineated and darker than the Sil- ver pheasants. The Melanotus or Black -backed Kaleege {Gennmus Muthura).âThis pheasant inhabits Sikhim, Napal. It is characteristic of the male to churn the air with his wings until he causes vibrations that are truly remarkable in their effect. Swinhoe's pheasant (Gennmus Swinhoii).â This bird inhabits Formosa. Its glossy feathers have the appearance of blue velvet. The female of this spe- cies is unlike most of the other dull brown hens, as her feathers resemble exquisite tapestry, so deli- cate and finely are they marked. The Lady Amherst (Chrysolophus Amherstim), Fig. 596. â This bird, as an ornament for the aviary, cannot be surpassed. It is more striking, even, than its relative, the Golden pheasant. It is found in China, bordering on Eastern Tibet, and is called by the natives the Flower pheasant. The species de- rived its name from the fact that Lady Amherst, of England, is considered to have received the first pair that ever came to Europe. The Golden (Chrysolophus pictus).âThis pheasant, perhaps, needs no description. It is to be seen in every zoological garden. It inhabits the mountains of Western and Central China. The male bird is much prized for his gaudy red and golden feathers. Black-throated Golden.âThe habitat of this beau- tiful pheasant is not known. It varies slightly from the common species. The hens are darker and handsomer, and the chicks when small have white throats. Jungle-fowl. The jungle-fowl are of the genus Gallus, of the pheasant family. They are native of southeastern Asia, India, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. Four spe- cies are known, and all bear striking resemblance to the common domestic fowls, being rather over bantam size. They possess the carriag
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