Plate 26. 



Photo copyright by D. Seth-Smith. 



ANOTHER ASPECT OF THE KAGU'S 



DISPLAY. 



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Herein two birds are seen facing one another with the great head-crest fully 

 erected. While in this mood these birds will strut up and down with mincing gait 

 and drooping wings. This is a posture commonly assumed during momentary 

 excitement, whereas the posture shown in plate 24 is apparently only assumed 

 during moments of sexual excitement. 



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