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]