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The handsomest of the Kalijes is the White-crested 

 (G. albocristatus) . The crest of the cock is very long and 

 flowing, and pure white in color. He possesses, also, the 

 white-tipped back and ashy breast. This is an uncommon 

 bird, very seldom seen in collections. 



Horsfield's or the Black-breasted Kalij (G. hors- 

 fieldi) is the darkest in color, and probably the rarest of 

 those which have reached civilization alive. The cock is 

 glossy blue-black, the only white markings being those of 

 the lower back. 



The SwiNHOE Pheasant (G. swinhoei) seems to fall in 

 this group, but is quite distinct from its congeners. It is 

 not rare in confinement and is a most brilliant and 

 pleasing bird. The general color of the cock is a metallic 

 blackish-blue, with white crest and central tail feathers. 

 The upper back is white also, with a bright patch of ma- 

 roon at each side. The hen is mottled black and buff, 

 with bare, red face, and is easily distinguished from all 

 others. 



The Elliot Pheasant (Calophasis ellioti) is a Chinese 

 species, which is always obtainable from dealers. The cock 

 is strikingly marked, the general coloration being rich, 

 golden-brown, set off by white underparts and wing bars, 

 and grayish-white neck. This bird does not seem as hardy 

 as most others and is rather difficult to acclimatize, but once 

 established is as long-lived as any. 



Curious little birds with superficial resemblances to the 

 peacock are the Peacock Pheasants (Polyplectron). Al- 

 though six species are known, but two have ever reached 

 America alive, and only one of these, the Common (P. chin- 

 quis), is usually to be had. The cock and hen are much 

 alike, dark grayish in color, the feathers of the lower back, 

 wing coverts and tail being ornamented with round ocelli or 

 " eyes." In the male these eyes are a brilliant green, but in 



