342 A HAND-BOOK OF THE MANAGEMENT OF ANIMALS 



(386) THE MALAYAN PEACOCK PHEASANT. 

 (POLYPLECTKON BICALCARATUM— (Linn.) ) 



Hab. — Southern Tenasserim and Malay peninsula. 



The males of these birds look, like diminutive peacocks, and are 

 adorned with eyelets over the body. 



Though generally delicate, they have done tolerably well, some 

 having lived more than seven years. 



(387) THE ARGUS PHEASANT. 

 (AKGTTS GIGANTEUS— Temm.) 



The secondary quills are much longer than the primaries, and all 

 of them, including the tail feathers, are covered with beautiful eyelets; 

 the general arrangement and design of the colouring is perfect without 

 being gaudy. 



Hab.— Southern Tenasserim, Malay peninsula, Sumatra, and Siam. 



Length of life in captivity. 

 Specimens have lived upwards of ten years. 



Treatment in health. 



Much of what has been said regarding the housing and feeding of 

 other pheasants apply to these also. They appear to be more fond of 

 fruits than other food. 



Observations on their habits. 



The Argus pheasant is solitary, cleanly, and methodical in habits. 

 It has never been found, even after long years of captivity, to com- 

 pletely overcome shyness and timidity. Its call-note is loud and 

 sonorous, and sometimes heard at night also. 



(388) THE DOMESTIC TURKEY. 

 (MELEAGEIS MEXICANA— Linn.) 

 Is seldom exhibited. 



(389) THE COMMON GUINEA-FOWL. 

 (NUMLDA MELEAGEIS-(Xiww.) ) 



(390) THE MITRED GUINEA-FOWL. 



(NUMIDA MITRATA-Pa^.) 

 Hab. — Madagascar. 



