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DESCRIPTION
Short body with tremendously long tail. Head and neck white, with black
band from bill to nape. Body colour yellow and well marked with buff,
brown, grey and black.
NATURAL DISTRIBUTION
Central and western China.
HABITAT
Suitable game bird to introduce into forested and hilly country.
DIET Insects, seeds.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Shelter as well as outside habitat. Better to keep two or three hens
with one cock.
CAGE LIFE
Strong and hardy. Usually breeds second year. Lays 7 to 15 olive-brown
eggs, incubation 24 to 25 days.
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