Sclater's Monal
Lophophorus sclateri
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A large pheasant (~2.4 kg) of family Phasianidae, males iridescent blue-green and purple with a white rump patch; females brown. Inhabits montane forests and subalpine scrub in northeastern India, northern Myanmar, and southwestern China at 2,400–4,250 m. Forages for bulbs, berries, and invertebrates. Least Concern; occurs at high elevations in the eastern Himalayan region.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 59,0 cm | 23.2 in |
| Poids | 2402,0 g | 84.73 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male iridescent: green head with curly crest, dark blue-green upperparts, large white rump patch; tail rufous-chestnut; wings metallic bronze-green; bare blue facial skin. Female streaked brown with white rump.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident in the mountains of northeastern India (Arunachal Pradesh), northern Myanmar, and adjacent Tibet and Yunnan at 2,800-4,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Digs for tubers, bulbs, and invertebrates in montane meadows of northeastern India and Myanmar. Forages like Himalayan Monal.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 28 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, penetrating 'kee-yaa' cries from Yunnan-Myanmar alpine slopes; slightly more nasal than Himalayan Monal. Alarm is harsh repeated yelping; contact calls are softer clucking 'kok' notes.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Lophophorus |
| Espèces | Lophophorus sclateri |
Distribution
Sclater's Monal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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