Synonyms: Kalij, Kaleej, Kaleej Pheasant, Horsfield's Pheasant (horsfieldii), Horsfield's Kalij (horsfieldii), Lineated Pheasant (lineata), White-crested Kalij (hamiltonii), White-crested Kaleej Pheasant (hamiltonii), Nepal Kalij (leucomelanos), Black-backed Kalij (melanotos), Black Kalij, Black-breasted Kalij (lathami), Williams's Kalij (williamsi), Oates's Kalij (oatesi), Moffit's Kalij (moffiti)