Cabot's Tragopan
Tragopan caboti
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À propos
A large pheasant (~1.15 kg) of family Phasianidae, males with buff-orange plumage spotted with white, and an orange lappet. Endemic to montane subtropical forests in southeastern China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang) at 600–1,700 m. Feeds on berries, leaves, and seeds. Vulnerable; restricted range heavily impacted by deforestation and fragmentation of Chinese subtropical forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 42,9 cm | 16.9 in |
| Poids | 1150,0 g | 40.57 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male is orange-buff above, pale buff below with dark grey spotting; bare orange and blue facial skin; inflatable bib orange-and-blue. Female is brown with pale buff spotting; the palest and buff-toned of all tragopans.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to southeastern China in Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, and Zhejiang at 600-1,800 m. Found in subtropical montane forest. Vulnerable.
Diet & Feeding
Eats berries, seeds, leaves, and invertebrates in southern Chinese montane forests. Vulnerable; forages on ground and in shrubs.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 28 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Son
Chant
Resonant, mournful 'waaak-waaak' wailing repeated steadily at dawn; slightly higher than Temminck's Tragopan. Alarm is an abrupt harsh bark. Contact calls are low, guttural 'kok' notes.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Tragopan |
| Espèces | Tragopan caboti |
Distribution
Cabot's Tragopan has been recorded in 1 countries.
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