PLATE LII 



KIRGHIZ MONGOLIAN PHEASANT 



Phasianus colchicus mongolictis Brandt 



These splendid northern Ring-necks range over an amazing diversity of country in the heart of 

 Asia. They are fast runners and high-flyers and afford magnificent sport on the steppes and sand 

 dunes where they make their home. In the winter the Kirghiz practice falconry with enthusiasm, and 

 their favourite sport is flying goshawks at pheasants. 



