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Blyth's Tragopan

Tragopan blythii

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
50,1 cm
الوزن
1476,6666666666667 g
الفصيلة
Phasianidae
الرتبة
Galliformes

The Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.1 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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حول

A large pheasant (~1.5 kg) of family Phasianidae, males with grey upper body, red-and-white spotted lower parts, and a grey lappet. Inhabits dense temperate and montane forests in northeastern India, Bhutan, northern Myanmar, and southwestern China at 1,800–3,500 m. Feeds on berries and plant material. Vulnerable due to forest loss and hunting across its northeastern Himalayan range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 50,1 cm 19.7 in
الوزن 1476,6666666666667 g 52.09 oz

التعرف

الريش

Male is orange-red and grey with dense white spots on belly; bare yellow facial skin bordered blue; yellow lappets. Female is brown streaked and spotted buff; yellow facial skin distinguishes male from other tragopans.

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Resident in the eastern Himalayas and hills of northeastern India, Bhutan, and Yunnan at 1,800-3,700 m. Found in dense forest with undergrowth.

Diet & Feeding

Eats berries, seeds, leaves, and invertebrates in Himalayan and Myanmarese montane forests. Forages on steep forested slopes.

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Incubation: 28-30 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-6

الصوت

الغناء

Deep, resonant 'ooo-WAAAA' wailing call echoing in NE Indian subtropical forest; slightly lower and more hollow than Satyr Tragopan. Alarm note is a sharp repeated 'kek' bark.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Galliformes (Gamebirds)
الفصيلة Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Tragopan
الأنواع Tragopan blythii

Distribution

Blyth's Tragopan has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Blyth's Tragopan eat?
Eats berries, seeds, leaves, and invertebrates in Himalayan and Myanmarese montane forests. Forages on steep forested slopes.
Where does the Blyth's Tragopan live?
Resident in the eastern Himalayas and hills of northeastern India, Bhutan, and Yunnan at 1,800-3,700 m. Found in dense forest with undergrowth.
Is the Blyth's Tragopan endangered?
The Blyth's Tragopan has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Blyth's Tragopan nest?
Incubation: 28-30 days.
What does the Blyth's Tragopan sound like?
Deep, resonant 'ooo-WAAAA' wailing call echoing in NE Indian subtropical forest; slightly lower and more hollow than Satyr Tragopan. Alarm note is a sharp repeated 'kek' bark.
How big is the Blyth's Tragopan?
The Blyth's Tragopan has a wingspan of 50.1 cm, weight of 1476.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Blyth's Tragopan belong to?
The Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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