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

[4th variety of CUCKOOS]
(PIKA)
This kind of cuckoo is whitish-black in colour and their legs
and stomachs are of some other colour. They have red eyes and small
and smooth bodies. They are beautiful in spring and summer seasons.
They are coward by nature. They would amuse people by their
various plays. They are a little irritated when hungry. After their
hunger is appeased they would be fair and calm. They are afraid of
great noises. They would fly in groups both in mornings and evenings.
They have a little sleep in nights, They are fond of sweet words. They
are superior in creed. There are many cuckoos in forests of possessing
better qualities. Their female birds also resemble them in all respects.
The cuckoos have their youth till their 4th year. Their utmost age
is 5 years. Owing to good nature and qualities, they are calle Rajasa
Uttama or Superior in 2nd class.
30th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PEACOCKS.
There are 6 varieties of peacocks. They have blue, green, and
red colours on the whole of their bodies. Their necks are greenish
blue. They have big and broad crests on their tails. Those crests are
of different coloured feathers. They are fond of dwelling in houses
and they would dance in different modes. Those peacocks, which have
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