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

crowns on their heads, are male ones. They see the clouds with
amusement and curiosity, and they dance. They are stout in rainy
season. The parrots and peacocks are called house ornaments. They
eat curd, milk-food, grains, fruits and insects etc. They would, at
times, 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 nor pride. They have much passion in
spring and summer seasons. Their prime youth begins in 1½ years.
They cohabit with the female ones and give pregnancy to them. Their
varieties are described below:—
[1st variety of PEACOCKS]
(MAYURA)
These kinds of peacocks are green in colour, tall in size, having
long necks 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 much 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]
(BARHI)
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
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