238 Maj.-Gen. Hardwicke On the Wild Dog of Sumatra, $c. 



sub-equal feathers, about six inches in length ; shafts white, 



rounded, the ends whitish ; the coverts both above and beneath 



a rich crimson red. 

 Legs deep red, armed with three unequal spurs, but varying in 



number in different subjects ; toes long; claws strong, long and 



black. 

 The hen is similar to the cock in plumage and all other marks. 



but smaller and without spurs. 



This fine species of Pheasant is a native of the Nepaul hills ; 

 and it is to the liberal contributions of the Honourable Edward 

 Gardner, Resident at the Court of Nepaul, that I am indebted 

 for the opportunity of presenting to the Linnean Society this de- 

 scription, from well preserved dead subjects in my possession. 



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