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and the tail-coverts. The feathers of the 

 train are of great length, beautifully 

 ocellated and capable of being erected 

 and held in a vertical position with the 

 assistance and support of the stiff tail- 

 feathers. 



Two species of Pea-Fowl are at present 

 known, one being peculiar to India, but 

 the second having a wide distribution 

 throughout the Indo-Burmese and Siamese 

 countries. 



Pea-Fowl occur in large flocks, and are 

 polygamous. 



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