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Sclater's Monal

Lophophorus sclateri

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
59,0 cm
Berat
2402,0 g
Famili
Phasianidae
Ordo
Galliformes

The Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59 cm and a weight of 2.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 59,0 cm 23.2 in
Berat 2402,0 g 84.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 28 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Sclater's Monal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Sclater's Monal eat?
Digs for tubers, bulbs, and invertebrates in montane meadows of northeastern India and Myanmar. Forages like Himalayan Monal.
Where does the Sclater's Monal live?
Resident in the mountains of northeastern India (Arunachal Pradesh), northern Myanmar, and adjacent Tibet and Yunnan at 2,800-4,200 m.
Is the Sclater's Monal endangered?
The Sclater's Monal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sclater's Monal nest?
Incubation: 28 days.
What does the Sclater's Monal sound like?
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.
How big is the Sclater's Monal?
The Sclater's Monal has a wingspan of 59.0 cm, weight of 2402.0 g.
What order and family does the Sclater's Monal belong to?
The Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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