128 THE PEACOOK.

edged with. gold; the head, throat, neck,
and breast are of a deep blue, glossed
with green and gold; the back of the
same tinged with bronze. The tail, which
is of a grayish-brown, 18 hidden beneath
that which constitutes the distinguishing
character of this beautiful bird—its mag-
nificent train, which rises above it, and,
when expanded, forms a superb fan of
the most resplendent hues. When pleased
or delighted, and in the sight of his fe-
males, the peacock erects his train, and
displays the majesty of his beauty; all
his movements are full of dignity ; his
head and neck bend nobly back, his pace
is slow and solemn, and he frequently
turns slowly and solemnly round, as if te
catch the sun beams in every direction.