The JUNGLE FOWL OF CEYLON (_Gallus Stanleyii_). The male of this
beautiful bird resembles that of the species last described in its
general appearance, but has the breast reddish brown, striped with deep
black, moreover, the wing-feathers have no brown patch in their centre.
The female closely resembles that of the _Gallus Bankiva_. "This fowl,"
says Tennant, "abounds in all the lower parts of the island of Ceylon,
but chiefly in the lower range of mountains; and one of the most vivid
memorials associated with my journey through the hills, is its loud, clear
cry, which sounds like a person calling 'George Joyce.' At early morning
it rises amidst mist and dew, giving life to the scenery that has scarcely
yet been touched by the sunlight." This species has never as yet bred or
survived in captivity, and no living specimens have been successfully
transmitted to Europe.