noun Impeyan pheasant n. (Zool.) 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 (Lophophorus Impeyanus) has the neck of a brilliant metallic red, changing to golden yellow in certain lights.
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