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

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]
(SIKHAVALA)
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 embrace the pea-hens when fatigued. They have red eyes
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