RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1861-1870]. Abstract of Jerdon, The birds of India. CUL-DAR85.B132. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed and edited by John van Wyhe 6.2025. RN1

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B132

Jerdon says. (Vol. III. p. 507) that crest in Pea Hen is "shorter & duller in its tints" in ♀ than in male or Peacock

Reference:

Jerdon, Thomas Claverhill. 1862-1864. The birds of India; being a natural history of all the birds known to inhabit continental India, with descriptions of the species, genera, families, tribes, and orders, and a brief notice of such families as are not found in India, making it a manual of ornithology specially adapted for India. 2 vols. in 3. Calcutta: the author. [A copy ordered, CCD16] vol. 1 PDF vol. 2 pt. 1 PDF vol. 2 pt. 2 PDF

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