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impeyan pheasant
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impeyan pheasant, [From Lady Impey , who attempted to naturalize the bird in England.].
An Indian crested pheasant of the genus Lophophorus . Several species are known. Called also monaul , monal . [1913 Webster]
" They are remarkable for the bright color and brilliant matallic hues of their plumage. The best known species (Lophophorus Impeyanus ) has the neck of a brilliant metallic red, changing to golden yellow in certain lights." [1913 Webster]
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