Book Title: Mriga Pakshi Shastra
Author(s): Hamsadeva, M Sundaracharya
Publisher: V Krishnaswamy

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________________ crowns on their heads, are malo ones. They see the clouds with amusement and curiosity, and they dance. They are stout in rainy Feason. The parrots and peacocks are called house ornaments. They eat curd, milk-food, grains, fruits' and insects etc. They would, at tinues, dwell in branches and bushes. They are very keen and shrewd. They are naturally coward. They cannot endure hot Sun, cool winds etc. They have neither passion por pride. They have much passion in spring and sanmer seasons. Their prime youth begins in 11 years. They cohabit with the female ones and give pregnancy to thein. Their Varieties are described below: [1st variety of PEACOCKS] (MAYURA) These kinds of peacocks are green in colour, tall in size, having long neoks and long legs. They have broad crests. They cry often. They fly in different ways. They dance more in evenings. They are not gluttons and are mach passionate. They are calm-natured birds. They feel much delighted at the noise of thunders. They would sleep in summer to a little extent. They hear the good words. [2nd variety of PEACOCKS] (BARAT) These kinds of peacocks are very tall having very broad crests. There are different varieties of spots on their bodies. They walk swiftly. They have small beaks and long legs. They have a little irritation of anger. They are fond of eating much. They would dance both in the mornings and evenings in various modes when they are - 113

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