Photo by D. Seth-Smith.
PEACOCK PHEASANT.
The display of this bird differs conspicuously from that of the Peacock and recalls that of the Pigeon in some respects. The “ocelli” on the wings afforded Darwin the interpretation he sought for as to the meaning of the notch in the “eye” of the Peacock’s tail-feather.
Plate 16.
Photos by the Author.
“THE PEACOCK IN HIS PRIDE.”
In the upper figure it will be noticed the “train,” when erected, encircles the base of the neck; the lower figure shows the train supported by the tail and dropping on each side in front of the wings.