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upon the head, formed of distorted and erectile feathers. They 



Fig. 179. Impeyan Pheasants (Lophophorus Impeyanui, Gould). 



live in numerous troops in the midst of forests, and feed upon 



lig. ISO. Cmasaow, or Hocco (Crax alector, Linn 



seeds, berries, and buds. Naturally very gentle, they readily yield 

 to captivity, when they, become familiar, and evince pleasure in 



