Corinthian Kate (Created and tied by Paul Schmookler)

 

Tag:       Flat silver tinsel.
Tail:       Golden pheasant crest.
Butt:       Black ostrich herl.
Body:     Rear half: oval silver tinsel, veiled 
              above and below with Indian crow, 
              and butted with black ostrich herl. 
              Front half: Oval silver tinsel veiled 
              below  with jungle cock (as shown),
              a few turns oval silver tinsel in front.
Throat:   Banded gymnogene * (or guinea
              fowl).
Wing:     Two Lady Amherst pheasant
              tippets, back to back (as shown),
              partially veiled with jungle cock.
Cheek:   Indian crow.
Topping:   Golden pheasant crest.
Horns:       Blue and gold macaw.

* Endangered species, recommend using alternative.

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