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Pheasant

Any one of numerous species of large gallinaceous birds of the genus Phasianus, and many other genera of the family Phasianidae, found chiefly in Asia.

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Argus 76% connected

A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail.

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Monal 76% connected

Any Asiatic pheasant of the genus Lophophorus, as the Impeyan pheasant.

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Peafowl 76% connected

The peacock or peahen; any species of Pavo.

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Tragopan 76% connected

Any one of several species of Asiatic pheasants of the genus Ceriornis. They are brilliantly colored with a variety of tints, the back and breast are…

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