मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

with small beaks. Their necks 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 husbauds. 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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