- A genus of Australian gallinaceous birds including but a
single species (Leipoa ocellata), about the size of a turkey. Its color
is variegated, brown, black, white, and gray. Called also native
pheasant.
- A saxicoline singing bird (Kittacincla macroura) of India,
noted for the sweetness and power of its song. In confinement it
imitates the notes of other birds and various animals with accuracy.
Its head, neck, back, breast, and tail are glossy black, the rump
white, the under parts chestnut.