NATURALIST'S CABINET. 



Description Master of the farm-yard. 



peculiarities sufficient to prove they were natives 

 of that climate, and not descended from birds of 

 the same species brought from the ancient con- 

 tinent. 



The appearance of the cock, when in his full 

 plumage, is strikingly grand and animated. His 

 head, which is small, is adorned with a beau- 

 tiful red comb and wattles, his eyes sparkle with 

 fire, and his whole demeanour bespeaks boldness 

 and freedom. The feathers, on his neck are long, 

 and fall gracefully .down upon his body, which 

 is thick, firm, and compact. His tail is long, 

 forming a beautiful arch, and giving grace to all 

 his motions; his legs, which are strong, are 

 armed with sharp spurs, with which he defends 

 himself and attacks his antagonist. His whole 

 aspect, when surrounded by his females, is full 

 of animation ; he allows of no competitor, but 

 on the approach of a rival or an enemy, he 

 rushes instantly to the combat, and either drives 

 him from the field, or perishes in the attempt. 

 In short, he remains entire master of the farm- 

 yard, a representation of which scene, though 

 familiar to our readers, accompanies this article. 



(( I have just witnessed," says M. de Buffon, 

 fe a singular scene. A sparrow-hawk alighted in 

 a pretty populous court-yard; a young cock of 

 this year's hatching darted at him and threw him 

 on his back. In this situation the hawk de- 

 fended himself with his talons and his bill, and 

 intimidated the hens and the turkeys, which 



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