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

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________________ young. Some times, they live in slades with their per-hero. They are much delighted by hearing the noise of thunder. They are very happy in evenings. They never wander in hot sun but always are in shades. They are easily capturable and trainable, and they are good to people and hear the sweet words. [3rd variety of PEACOCKS] (NEELAKANTHA) As this variety of peacock have deep green necks they are called Neelakanthas. They have green colour throughont their bodies. They are short-bodied and short legged ones. Now and then they would jump and play in various modes. They are fond of music. They always sing songs. They do dance in various ways in rainy season. They are fit for the females' play. They are much passionate. They would always be with Pea-hens. They have a little sleep in nights. Their cry is pleasant. They increase passion of cohabitation to young couples." They wander beautifully in gardens and creepers. They have boautiful eyes, crests and necks. They are somewhat impatient when hungry. Good odour would come out from their bodies. They will play in water in summer sension. [4th variety of PEACOCKS] (BHUJANGABIIUK) As this variety of peacock eats serpants, they are called Blujangabhuk. Their bodies are sinall. They live in forests alone. They would often cry in inornings. Their eyes are red when angry. They 114 -

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