rather a foolish question. And Solon replied, that having seenthe beautiful plumage of the pheasant, he could not be surprised by anyother grandeur that might be displayed before him. STOIUES ABOUT BIRDS. Indeed, the attire of the pheasant is rich and rare. The eyes are sur-rounded with scarlet,… … THE BLACK PHEASANT. that shines like silk. Sometimes the top of the head is of a shining blue, andlooks blue or green according to the light in which it is seen. The feathers ofthe breast and shoulders, and the sides, have a tinge of exquisite purple, witha streak of gold. The tail is long, and, in…
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