EUPLOCAMUS SWINHOI I .
to the Silver Pheasant (E . nycthemerus) , but differs sufficiently even from that to be worthy of a separate subgeneric division;
and I therefore propose to form one for its reception, under the title of ETierophasis, or Pheasant of the Priests, as I am informed
by Mr. Swinhoe that the feathers are worn by the native priestesses as decorations 011 state or other solemn occasions.
Male.—Crown of head bluish black, with a white crest. Neck and entire underparts black, with rich blue reflections. A large
white patch in the centre of the back, terminating in ,a point on the neck. Scapulars deep chestnut-red. Wings black, feathers
margined with brilliant green. Primaries dark brown. Lower part o f back and rump black, ends o f feathers brilliant blue. Two
central tail-feathers white, remainder bluish black. Bare skin o f face crimson. Legs and feet bright red.
Female.—Top of head reddjsh brown, banded with dark brown. Throat whitish. Feathers o f the back reddish buff, with two
angular bars of black and margined with grey. Wings black, with bars of buff and mottlings o f rufous. Primaries brownish
black, barred with yellowish on the outer web and rufous on the inner. Middle tail-feathers: black, barred with yellowish white,
and mottled with rufous; rest o f feathers reddish chestnut. Entire underparts rufous, barred with black. Skin o f face, legs*
and feet red.