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A deformed African animal.

Finally, among the flying creatures, we present an illustration of a three-toed, eared Indian cock. At first glance, this bird appears to us to be a monster; however, because it does not deviate from its own kind, it causes no amazement among the inhabitants of the Indies. It is a remarkable species of cock, second to no other kind of bird in beauty. Its beak is quite unlike that of other cocks, resembling instead the beaks of parrots, for it is hooked at the top and entirely red. The whole head, breast, and belly are a pale rose color. It is distinguished by two crests: the first is fleshy, like those of our own cocks, and is located near the beak; the second crest consists of yellow feathers. The pupils of its eyes are black and the irises yellow, with eyelashes that are likewise black. The ears are large and upright, not unlike those of a donkey—features that someone might judge to be artificial, yet they are not in the least bit monstrous. Under the chin, certain feathers, green