RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Brehm, Illustrirtes Thierleben. CUL-DAR84.2.141. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2022. RN1
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Brehm, A. 1864-1867. Illustrirtes Thierleben. 4 vols. Hildburghausen.
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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?
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