Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophophorus-impejanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 57.2 cm and a weight of 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A large pheasant (~2.1 kg) of family Phasianidae; the national bird of Nepal. Males display iridescent multicolored plumage with copper, green, purple, and white; females are cryptically brown. Inhabits montane forests and alpine meadows in the Himalayas at 2,100–4,500 m. Forages for bulbs, tubers, and insects by digging with the sturdy bill. Least Concern; common in Himalayan protected areas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 57.2 cm | 22.5 in |
| Weight | 2077.5 g | 73.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident in the Himalayas from Afghanistan to Yunnan at 2,100-4,500 m. Found in forest and alpine meadow. National bird of Nepal.
Diet & Feeding
Digs with strong bill for tubers, bulbs, roots, and invertebrates in Himalayan alpine meadows and open forest.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days.
Clutch Size
2-8
Sound
Song
Loud, clear 'kyaa-kyaa-kyaa' calls echoing across Himalayan rocky slopes; slightly sad and ringing. Alarm is a rapid series of shrill yelps. Male calls from exposed ridgeline perch at dawn.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophophorus |
| Species | Lophophorus impejanus |
Distribution
Himalayan Monal has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family