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and snaky, the brows over the eyes 
bird a cruel and fierce expression; 
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the neck is long, and scanty of hackle; 
the skin of the throat is a bright red, 
and the scantiness of the plumage 
causes the red to show distinctly. 
This is a characteristic of the breed. 
The wattles and earlobes are slight in 
development; theshanks and toes are 
bright yellow. The Malays are large 
and hardy, and are used for crossing 
with other breeds to infuse vigor and 
size. In disposition they are reputed 
to be very savage, and in battle often 
literally tear their opponents to pieces. 
BLACK SUMATRA GAMES. 
heavy and projecting, giving the 
Although a beautiful bird and pos- Fig - 37 •— Cornish Indian Game lien, 
sessing many fine points worthy the 
consideration of the fancier and breeder, the Black Sumatra game is 
little known. Ir is gentle 
of disposition and atten¬ 
tive to its youug. There 
is considerable comment 
against the Sumatras on 
account of the long flowing 
tail and apparent lack of 
pit qualities; but as to 
this those who have wit¬ 
nessed their defense of 
their mates and young dif¬ 
fer. They may be slow in 
opening a conflict, but 
when occasion demands no 
bird can show a greater 
amount of staying powers 
than the Sumatras. In 
plumage they are a rich, 
lustrous black throughout. 
The tail is long and droop¬ 
ing, with an abundance of 
long, flowing sickle leath¬ 
ers and coverts. This is 
„ , „ a point which severs all 
Fig. 38.—Malay Game cock. x 
connection with the Pit 
Game and places them in the front rank of the ornamental breeds. 
