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dwell on trees and under the trees. They are good to all birds and even go and remain in lotus ponds in the forests. They eat flesh. They have rough feathers. They are cruel and do not like the scent of human beings, when they are irritated. They have a little passion and eat a little food. They have lean bodies, lean legs and short wings. They cannot dance appreciably and bad odour would come out of their bodies. They are devoid of sweet words. They should not be tamed.
[5th variety of PEACOCKS]
(SIKITAVALA)
These kinds of peacocks have different shining colours on their bodies. They are short. They have different coloured marks, very long necks, long beaks and smooth bodies. They would always be wandering. They are grateful. They are fond of dwelling in houses. They imitate the dance of the dancing girls. They are fond of going out in evenings even if they are kept in cages. They eat flesh, fruits and food etc. They are very keen, easily capturable and trainable.
[6th variety of PEACOCKS]
(KEKEE)
As these peacocks would be crying often as "Ke-ka" while wandering and sitting, they are called Keki. They are a little tall. They desire to live in houses and bungalows and wander in streets. They have very smooth-bodies. They dance very often while they are young. They are much fatigued in hot Sun and hence they desire to go and remain on the shores of the water, and thick shady bushes. They would einbrace the pea-hens when fatigued. They have red eyes
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