Chinese Monal
Lophophorus lhuysii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophophorus-lhuysii"></birdfyi-bird>The Chinese Monal (Lophophorus lhuysii) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.3 cm and a weight of 3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
The largest monal (~3 kg) of family Phasianidae, males dazzling with iridescent blue, green, and red plumage; females brown. Endemic to high-altitude alpine and subalpine zones in Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai, and Yunnan, China at 3,000–5,000 m. Digs for bulbs and roots with a powerful bill. Vulnerable; restricted range with persistent hunting and disturbance in Chinese alpine habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 67.3 cm | 26.5 in |
| Weight | 3007.6666666666665 g | 106.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Largest monal; male has metallic green-blue head, copper back, purple-blue wings; white lower back; bright red tail; flat metallic green crest. Female heavily streaked brown and white with white throat and tail bands.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the mountains of Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet, and Qinghai in China at 3,500-5,000 m. Found in subalpine forest. Vulnerable.
Diet & Feeding
Digs with stout bill for tubers, bulbs, roots, and invertebrates in Chinese alpine meadows and subalpine forests.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Sound
Song
Powerful, resonant 'KYAA-KYAA' calls carrying great distances across Sichuan alpine habitat; deepest of all monals. Alarm is a series of sharp barks; rarely heard song a soft rolling trill.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophophorus |
| Species | Lophophorus lhuysii |
Distribution
Chinese Monal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family