254 BRITISH LAND BIRDS. 



form a large, sweeping, fan-like plume. Each, 

 of these feathers is ornamented with a row of 

 eyes, whence it takes its name. The bird is a 

 native of the south-east of Asia, and the island of 

 Sumatra. 



The IMPEY PHEASANT, is another species, re- 

 nowned for the beauty and richness of its colour- 

 ing. It is a native of the Himalayan mountains, 

 and is never found on the plains. The plumage 

 is of intense metallic brilliancy. 



