\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.