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Impeyan pheasant
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What's The Definition Of Impeyan pheasant?Synonyms | Synonyms for Impeyan pheasant: Related Terms | Find terms related to Impeyan pheasant: See Also | Impeyan pheasant In Webster's Dictionary \Im"pey*an pheas"ant\ [From Lady Impey, who
attempted to naturalize the bird in England.] (Zo["o]l.)
An Indian crested pheasant of the genus {Lophophorus}.
Several species are known. Called also {monaul}, {monal}.
Note: They are remarkable for the bright color and brilliant
matallic hues of their plumage. The best known species
({L. Impeyanus}) has the neck of a brilliant metallic
red, changing to golden yellow in certain lights.
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