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Himalayan Monal

Lophophorus impejanus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
57,2 cm
Berat
2077,5 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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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
Rentang Sayap 57,2 cm 22.5 in
Berat 2077,5 g 73.28 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Male iridescent throughout: metallic green head, copper-green back, purple wings, and teal-blue rump; white back patch; chestnut tail; spoon-tipped crest. Female brown with white throat and striped upperparts.

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-8

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Lophophorus
Spesies Lophophorus impejanus

Distribution

Himalayan Monal has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Himalayan Monal eat?
Digs with strong bill for tubers, bulbs, roots, and invertebrates in Himalayan alpine meadows and open forest.
Where does the Himalayan Monal live?
Resident in the Himalayas from Afghanistan to Yunnan at 2,100-4,500 m. Found in forest and alpine meadow. National bird of Nepal.
Is the Himalayan Monal endangered?
The Himalayan Monal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Himalayan Monal nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days.
What does the Himalayan Monal sound like?
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.
How big is the Himalayan Monal?
The Himalayan Monal has a wingspan of 57.2 cm, weight of 2077.5 g.
What order and family does the Himalayan Monal belong to?
The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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