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with small beals. Their neeks and ends of wings are red in colour. They increase passion of young couple by exhibiting their skill in various dances. They are fond of living with their female birds. Their eyes and walk are very beautiful. They would play in water often
with their couples.'
[3rd variety of RUDDY GEESE]
(RATHANGA)
These kinds of ruddy geese are white in colour. 'Their wings are long to a little extent. Their feet are red. There are various coloured dots on their breasts. Their tone would be cheerful. They are much afraid of people. They fly in the sky in couples. They have very smooth bodies. They would be bathing both in the morning and evening. They have much puffed haughtiness in their youth. Their eyes are opened broad owing to cheerfulness. They have a little sleep. Peoples' passion is increased in their youth when they see these birds. The emale birds too resemble the male in all respects. They feel much dejected by the separation of their husbands. Their youth extends from 2 to 5 years. Their utmost age is 6 years. These birds like swan are caught and kept in cages by Kings, Ministers, Nobles and other persons. These birds are also classified under Rajasa Uttama or
superior in 2nd class like Swan.
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