XML Schema

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The animal on the cover of XML Schema is a Reeves’s pheasant. Reeves’s pheasants originated in north and central China. They are named after the man who first introduced the species in England to be bred for game. The species is one of the most popular types of pheasant to be held in captivity and can be found all over the world.

Reeves’s pheasants are black, white, and bronze in color. Male pheasants have white heads with black stripes across their eyes resembling masks, while females have gold heads with light brown masks. Most remarkable are the birds’ tail feathers, which can reach six feet long. These long tail feathers have historically been used in ceremonies.

Hens produce two or more clutches of 8 to 14 eggs per season. The eggs are olive brown or cream color, and hatch after 24 days. They have to be separated from other chicks, especially of different species, soon after birth, as they tend to be quite aggressive. Dominant male Reeves’s pheasants are also quite aggressive and need to be separated when held in captivity.

Darren Kelly was the production editor, Mary Brady was the copyeditor, and Tatiana Diaz was the proofreader for XML Schema. Mary Anne Weeks Mayo and Claire Cloutier provided quality control. Interior composition ...