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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1867-1871]. Abstract of Brehm, Illustrirtes Thierleben. CUL-DAR84.2.141. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2022. RN2

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Brehm p 470, Vol 4.

Polyplectron 16 tail-feathers.— broader at end. Are tail-coverts broader? Tail-coverts longer

Thinks Chinquis the most beautiful. 26 inches — tail 10 inches—

Female tail shorter — with rudiment of spur — In the Spring held tail rather expanded & walked about very proud

p. 470. Brehm was informed in our Z. Gardens.—

Are discs eye-spots of - compact?

Brehm, Alfred Edmund. 1864-1867. Illustrirtes Thierleben. Eine allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. 4 vols. Hildburghausen: Verlag der Bibliographischen Instituts. [Darwin Library-Down] vol. 1 PDF link vol. 2 PDF link vol. 3 PDF link vol. 4 PDF link

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