\Lei*po"a\ (l[-i]*p[=o]"[.a]), n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l.)
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}.

Note: It makes large mounds of sand and vegetable material,
      in which its eggs are laid to be hatched by the heat of
      the decomposing mass.