Cock-fighting was a village sport in South Asia for centuries. Prize fighting cocks were much sought after. See the well developed fighting spurs on this cock, whose ancestry might be anywhere in South Asia.
This is a blog devoted to my collection of photos of the birds of Sri Lanka. Most were taken by me. Picture above was taken at Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka, shows a Pea-cock. Philip G Veerasingam. Contact - philipv203@gmail.com.
Showing posts with label 'Free ranging' cock and hen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 'Free ranging' cock and hen. Show all posts
Sunday, February 15, 2015
'Free ranging' cock and hen, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
Cock-fighting was a village sport in South Asia for centuries. Prize fighting cocks were much sought after. See the well developed fighting spurs on this cock, whose ancestry might be anywhere in South Asia.
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